A collage with: a silhouette facing a blue screen with floating shapes, a red sports car tail light, a car rear view against an orange background reminiscent of the Xerjoff x Automobili Lamborghini product film by Nerdo Studio, and green microbes under a microscope. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Fragrance & Fantasy: Nerdo Studio Drops Xerjoff x Lamborghini Collaboration Film

The motion team at Nerdo Studio orchestrates a beautiful collision of Italian luxury brands in this electric spot for a collaboration between Turin fragrance maker Xerjoff and legendary automobile marque Lamborghini. [Watch]

A computer with a brain, Apple logo, and robot arms multitasks with science gadgets, a pie chart, joystick, synthesizer, and chalkboard—symbolizing technology, creativity, and intelligence—inspired by the dynamic style of the Mac Mini with M6 launch spot by Nicos Livesey Blinkink. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Nicos Livesey & Blinkink Muscle Up for Mighty Mac Mini

Blinkink stop-motion master Nicos Livesey continues his recent run of hits (see here and here) with this 40-second blast of frenetic fun for the launch of Apple’s newest iteration of the Mac mini thru TBWA\Media Arts Lab. [Watch]

A man in swim trunks surfs on a coin above a pile of coins, with more coins floating around him against a warm, glowing sunset sky in this vibrant Lucky Break Fintech Spec Spot by Crumb Studio. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Crumb Surfs the Fintech Wave With New Spec Spot

Berlin director/producer duo Stanko Stupar and Dunja Krasic (aka Crumb) make their Stash debut with a refreshing CG take on a spec fintech spot starring a tiny plastic surfer riding waves of glittering cash. [Watch]

A blue, clay-like cartoon character smiles joyfully under a spotlight, surrounded by small, colorful floating creatures, with a dark background and glowing stars—capturing the whimsical charm of the SpringWell Walter’s Song commercial by Planet Super & Rich Zim. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Planet Super & Rich Zim Belt Out Walter’s Water Song

Renowned clay animator Rich Zim (Nightmare Before Christmas, Coraline, The SpongeBob Movie) joins animation director Lindsay Berkebile at Planet Super to create a mini stop-motion musical starring Walter the water droplet. [Watch]

A cartoon gecko wearing scuba gear, including goggles, a snorkel, and an oxygen tank, stands on the edge of a sink with a bathroom faucet and counter visible in the background—just like the GEICO Gecko Dive commercial with VFX by Framestore. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Framestore Crew Dive Back in With GEICO Gecko

Back in February 2006, the GEICO Gecko graced the cover of Stash 17 (a monthly DVD at the time), and represented a giant step forward for CG mascots, introducing an unforced charm that was as rare then as it is now. [Watch]

Colorful, textured, furry objects surround three pairs of stylish sunglasses—one purple, one black, and one black with red details—against a white background in this playful Ray-Ban Kids Campaign by Ditroit and C41. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Furry Fun: Ditroit & C41 Focus on Ray-Ban Kids Campaign

Working thru EU production agency C41, CD Salvatore Giunta and the CG motion crew at Ditroit in Milan (whose work we track here) conjure a cast of mischievous mascots, for Ray-Ban’s fuzzy new kid’s campaign. [Watch]