Lucky Lady. (multimedia).(Brief Article)

Holy Rollers and high rollers might seem like strange bedfellows, but Bally Gaming is betting on the pair's compatibility.

Recently, Bally hired DMA Animation in New York City to create two minutes of animation for its slot machines featuring Dana Carvey's Church Lady character from the television show Saturday Night Live (SNL),

On SNL, the character is known for her acerbic wit and quips. Usually seated behind a desk, the Church Lady has a host of quirky mannerisms that made the character a favorite among SNL viewers. Translating these actions into an engaging animation was challenging for DMA. "It was essential that we master the way she positions herself in the chair and the visual punctuation she provides as she purses her lips or tucks her chin into her neck," says animation director Tony Caio.

The artists used Cambridge ...