A collage of four website designs: a restaurant scene, a minimalist dashboard, a fitness website with two people exercising, and a close-up of a gourmet dish with the text Built for small businesses, inspired by the creative energy of the Wix Symphony launch video by Wix Motion Studio. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Balancing Act: Wix Motion Studio Launches Symphony

Clarify the complex with style and efficiency. That is the underlying brief of almost all product films, and this latest work from the crew at Wix’s in-house Motion Studio manages the product/brand/narrative balancing act perfectly. [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 collage of four abstract images: spongy white structure, a splash of clear liquid, strands of beads, and a network of glass orbs connected by thin wires—evoking the mesmerizing style seen in Spheres demo reel by Vladislav Solovjov. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Brilliant Balls: Well-Rounded New Reel from Vladislav Solovjov

London-based freelance CD/director Vladislav Solovjov, who has worked with top CG studios and direct with brands for 15+ years, just dropped this refreshingly conceptual reel assembled solely from his work with spheres. [Watch]

An ornate book titled The Creative Code of Arms is open on a stand, flanked by two suits of armor. Chronicles of artistry unfold across its pages as a shield with WE❤️P hangs behind, set against red curtains and lit candles. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

We Love Pitching: Chronicles of a Necessary Mess – Part 12

Ambition vs reality, a universal struggle in both work and life, also serves as the theme of this week’s installment of Nerdo ECD Claus Cibils’ series of Stash editorials on the world of pitching in the creative industry. [Watch]

A person wearing a futuristic helmet with cables attached, reflective visor, and dark gear stands against a bright red background with partially obscured white text—a scene reminiscent of Reminder CG scifi Short Film by Jeongmin Seo. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

The Dark and Distant Future: Jeongmin Seo Drops “Reminder” Short Film

There’s a dark art to building dystopian futures that look and feel like cool places to visit. Seoul-based CG motion designer Jeongmin Seo makes his Stash debut with a personal project called “Reminder” that does just that. [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]