Archive for January, 2009
Anonymous Content director Andrew Douglas and JWT/Team Detroit take us on a nighttime ride in Flex, Ford’s strikingly original, seven-passenger crossover. The 30-second spot opens on Flex as it deftly maneuvers through a lively section of the city, attracting attention everywhere. Inside, good friends in three rows of seats enjoy their evening out and engage with Flex’s innovative interior features: the navigation system, the refrigerated console and the multi-panel Vista Roof. More than just an intriguing look from the outside, Flex is an entirely new kind of driving experience[ READ MORE ]
Nathan McGuinness of Kommitted exposes our inner chocolate obsession with a delicious :30 for Hershey’s via Arnold NYC. With VFX expertise by way of Asylum, McGuiness is able to showcase the merriment that goes into producing each and every mouthwatering Hershey’s Kiss. Opening with a churning vat of delectable milk chocolate, the Kiss is born[ READ MORE ]
The Autodesk 2009 Best of the Best Show Reel is seeking submissions. Enter your latest film, commercial, broadcast, music video, and episodic projects created using Autodesk software, including Softimage│XSI and Softimage│Face Robot. The Best of the Best Show Reel will be showcased at NAB, the National Association of Broadcasters Convention, from April 20-23, 2009, in Las [ READ MORE ]
The Mill has collaborated with AMV BBDO and Serious Pictures to produce two new starry spots for the AVIVA rebrand. Entitled ‘Name Change’ the commercials celebrate the change in name of Norwich Union to AVIVA using a host of A-list celebrities. Directed by Vaughan Arnell the tongue and cheek commercials include appearances from a top Hollywood star, a comic, musicians and a famous model[ READ MORE ]
Vin Diesel and Paul Walker regroup for the ultimate chapter of the film franchise built on speed — ‘Fast & Furious’. This is the fourth movie to be produced in the series but it is a sequel to the first and second, and a prequel to the third ‘The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift’[ READ MORE ]
Nominations for the 2009 Academy Awards were announced today, with “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” appearing as front runner, up for 13 of the esteemed Oscar statuettes. Heath Ledger has posthumously claimed a place on the nominees list in the Best Supporting Actor category for his portrayal of The Joker in The Dark Knight. The Dark Knight was nominated for eight awards in total, including Best Achievement in Art Direction, Best Cinematography, Best Makeup, and Best Visual Effects[ READ MORE ]
In the new Broadway hit Shrek The Musical, DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. is relying on Autodesk, Inc. 3D character animation technology. A customized system based on Autodesk MotionBuilder software is being used to generate a digital face in the Magic Mirror, which speaks to Lord Farquaad in real-time for every show[ READ MORE ]
New York-based Headlight Design + VFX Animation Director John Clausing and VFX Director Steve Zourntos, along with a team of artists go fathoms deep for Olay’s newest spot for their Ribbons brand of body washes. This dazzling underwater spot courtesy of Saatchi & Saatchi showcases the power of Olay moisture in a dazzling display of underwater choreography and VFX that’s as stimulating to the eyes as Olay moisture ribbons are to thirsty skin[ READ MORE ]
Ever expanding their feature film credits, Rhinofx recently completed the VFX work for The Weinstein Company’s highly-touted feature, The Reader, starring Ray Fiennes and Kate Winslet. The film tells a complex story of post-WWII Germany, with the secrets and mysteries of the Nazi-era unraveling across four decades[ READ MORE ]
“Somewhere far far away, there is a place where everything is simple, children are care free and everything is pleasant”. This is Planet 51, a world without troubles where everyone lives happily ever after … until one Thanksgiving holiday[ READ MORE ]
Looking to show off your company’s talent? Be part of the Autodesk Games Show Reel 2009! Submit your recent video-game cinematics, trailers, in-game sequences, or animations created with any or a combination of the following Autodesk animation products: Autodesk® 3ds Max®, Autodesk® Maya®, Autodesk® MotionBuilder®, Autodesk® Mudbox™, Autodesk® Kynapse®, Autodesk® HumanIK®, and Softimage®|XSI® software[ READ MORE ]
X-MEN Origins - Wolverine, is set approximately twenty years before the time of X-MEN, and focuses on the the violent and romantic past of the character of Wolverine. The story follows Wolverine’s early encounters with William Stryker and also his complex relationship with Victor Creed. In X-MEN Origins - Wolverine, Hugh Jackman reprises the role that made him an international superstar. Fans will be thrilled to see the return of the fierce fighting mutant with the retractable claws, who can save other people with his incredible healing powers[ READ MORE ]
haymaker fx, located in the heart of Gothenburg, Sweden and founded by Alex Hansson and Daniel Tegeland, has officially opened its doors to the international commercials, broadcast, music video and film industries[ READ MORE ]