While admitting he is still ambivalent about AI, Amsterdam-based director/digital artist Menno Fokma embraced the new technology to jump-start this proof of concept for a short film he describes as “a hyper-real nature simulation.” [Watch]
Passion Pictures’ directing/animation team Future Power Station merge 2D animation with 3D motion capture to transform Norwegian triathletes Gustav Iden and Kristian Blummenfelt into Viking warriors in new work for Swiss sportswear brand On. [Watch]
The immense cruelty of factory farming snaps into emotional focus in this meticulous CG creature work from The Mill London and All Mighty Pictures’ directors Mark Harbour and Anthony Dickenson for non-profit World Animal Protection. [Watch]
Jeremy Dimmock, co-founder at Polyester Studio in Toronto: “In these times of stress and uncertainty, animators often feel a lack of control that causes us to be unaware we are breathing more rapidly and elevating our cortisol levels.” [Watch]
Seattle motion designer/3D artist Ian Frederick raced the clock for 10 days to complete these arresting CG concert loops for LA-based DJ/producer NGHTMRE, just in time for the September 1 launch of his Sonic Wars Tour. [Watch]
From the team at Golden Wolf: “We had the privilege of collaborating with Netflix to bring this epic demon-fighting sequence to life for the action comedy film The Monkey King. [Watch]
