Ellis, also known as Ellis02, Ellis02Media, or Ellis02Magson, is a Filipino animator and digital artist best known for his work with YouTube animator Alan Becker. He is a freelance 2D/3D animator on Becker’s popular Animator vs. Animation and Animation vs. Minecraft series, where he has contributed to numerous episodes and shorts. Ellis’s collaborations with Becker include major story arcs and shorts that blend traditional 2D stick-figure animation with 3D elements, showcasing his versatility across animation mediums.

Major Contributions

• Animation vs. Minecraft Shorts (Season 2–4): Ellis joined the Animation vs. Minecraft Shorts team during Season 2 and has been credited as an animator on many episodes starting from “Texture Pack” (Episode 18) onward. He animated or assisted on episodes like “Lucky Blocks,” “The Piglin War,” “The Witch,” and others in the series. In some shorts he also provided artwork beyond character animation – for example, he handled background art in “Lush Caves” (Episode 24). His ongoing contributions have continued through Season 3 and 4 of the series, making him a core part of Alan Becker’s animation team.

• The Influencer Arc (2024): Ellis was one of the notable animators for the Influencer Arc, a three-episode mini-series within the Animator vs. Animation universe. The arc’s episodes – “Green’s Channel!” (Ep.1), “IS GREEN OKAY!?” (Ep.2), and “Burnout” (Ep.3) – center on the stick-figure character Green becoming a social media influencer. Ellis worked on both 2D character animation and 3D animated sequences in these episodes. His dual role is evident in the credits: he is listed among the Flash/Animate (2D) animators as well as the Blender (3D) animation team for each installment of the arc. The Influencer Arc, released in late 2024, benefited from Ellis’s ability to integrate the stick-figure cast into new scenarios (like smartphone interfaces and livestream setups) using a mix of digital art skills.

• Animator vs. Animation VI (2022): Ellis also contributed to Animator vs. Animation VI, Alan Becker’s sixth installment of the original stick-figure-vs-animator series. Notably, he was an animator and assets creator for “Wanted” (AvA VI – Episode 1), where he even designed a 3D model of a flying vehicle used in that short. He continued as an animator in “The Box” (AvA VI – Episode 2) and other Animator vs. Animation shorts, applying his blend of 2D stick-figure action with 3D props and environments.

• Animation vs. Minecraft Shorts Episode 36: Bedwars (2025): Ellis’s skill set was highlighted in “Bedwars”, the Season 4 finale of the Minecraft shorts, which premiered in 2025. In the Bedwars short (Animation vs. Minecraft Ep. 36), the team imported a Minecraft world into Blender to serve as a fully 3D stage for the stick-figure characters. The image above shows part of a Bedwars floating island map inside Blender, illustrating the 3D environment used in the animation. Ellis took a lead role in this episode’s production by creating 3D rigs for the stick figures in certain scenes, allowing them to move convincingly in 3D space. For most sequences, he utilized Blender’s Grease Pencil (a 2D animation tool within a 3D environment) to draw and animate the stick characters, combining 2D and 3D techniques. His contribution was pivotal in blending the flat stick-figure style with a 3D Minecraft world, a first for the series on this scale. Ellis is credited at the top of the “3D Animation” team for the Bedwars episode, underscoring his key role in bringing the episode’s hybrid animation style to life.

Style and Skills

Ellis is known for his versatility in both 2D and 3D animation. He frequently works with vector-based 2D tools like Adobe Flash/Animate to animate the iconic stick-figure characters, while also employing Blender for 3D modelling and animation tasks. This dual proficiency allows him to integrate 2D animated characters into 3D environments seamlessly. For instance, in projects like AvM Shorts – Bedwars, Ellis built 3D models/rigs for objects and characters, then used Blender’s Grease Pencil to animate the stick figures on top of those 3D scenes.

His art direction style preserves the simplicity and clarity of stick-figure animation, yet he leverages depth, lighting, and physics from the 3D pipeline to enhance the action. Colleagues have noted that Ellis “dabbles in both Blender and Flash/Animate,” effectively bridging the gap between the two techniques in Alan Becker’s productions. In addition to character animation, he has experience in creating background art, visual effects, and compositing (using tools like Adobe After Effects and Clip Studio Paint). This broad skill set makes Ellis a valuable generalist who can contribute to many aspects of animation production, from designing assets to final editing.

Social Media and Public Presence

Ellis maintains an active online presence under his “Ellis02” moniker. On X (Twitter), he goes by the handle @ellis02magson, where he shares updates on his animation projects and engages with the fan community. He also runs a YouTube channel called Ellis02Media, which features his personal animation content, collaboration entries, and behind-the-scenes videos. This channel and alias are often referenced in official credits – for example, Alan Becker’s team credits list him as “Ellis02 / @Ellis02Media”.

In addition to YouTube and Twitter, Ellis expands his public presence to other platforms. He is on Bluesky (as @ellis02magson.bsky.social). He also hosts an online portfolio showcasing his artwork and animation, which he last updated around 2019. Through these channels, Ellis interacts with animation enthusiasts and shares his creative process, reinforcing his role as a community-engaged digital creator.

Trivia

• Background and Education: Ellis is based in the Philippines and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Animation from De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde in 2016. (He often credits his formal training for his proficiency in both classical 2D animation and modern digital techniques.)

• “Stick Bug” Meme Contribution: In September 2020, Alan Becker shared a short GIF on Twitter of the stick-figure character Green doing a “stick bug” dance – this animation was created by Ellis as a nod to the popular “get stick-bugged” meme. The tweet (“is this meme dead yet?”) gave Ellis public credit and is an example of his early contributions to Animator vs. Animation content outside of the main episodes.

• Personal Interests: Beyond work, Ellis has a fondness for stick-figure animation (unsurprising given his career path) and is also a fan of My Little Pony (MLP) – a fact he playfully references by calling the characters “smol colored horses” in his social media bio. He has even indicated plans to create or share more MLP-related artwork on his DeviantArt, reflecting a blend of interests in both the stick-figure animation community and the pony fan-art community.

• Collaborative Community Member: Ellis is an active figure in online animation communities. He has participated in fan collabs and community projects (for example, contributing to multi-animator projects and collab videos listed on his YouTube playlists). Within Alan Becker’s team, he frequently collaborates with other animators such as UnderMineBlox, N8sterAnimates, and Hexal – together they form the creative core behind many of the series’ episodes. This collaborative spirit and multi-skilled background have made Ellis a well-regarded member of the animator community around the Animator vs. series.