Prettybird director Tom Noakes pulls together five VFX and animation studios then pairs them with different literary genres to illustrate “the invisible magic that happens in our imaginations when we read” for Amazon Books thru Droga 5 London. [Watch]
Category Advertising, Animation, Character Animation, Featured, VFX · Tags Amazon, Black Kite, Droga5, Future Power Station, Jimmy Grimes Puppetry, Marcus Armitage, Prettybird, String & Tins, Studio aka, Tom Noakes, Virtual Films, Yibi Hu
Running almost six minutes long, Blur’s newest Valorant trailer notches up the crisp action, precision blocking, and detailed character work as they introduce “Omega Earth” in Episode 5 of Riot Games’ first-person shooter franchise. [Watch]
Working in tandem with Somesuch directing duo Cliqua as CDs, animation director Jocelyn Charles creates a sinister, genre-bending music video for The Weeknd that pulls influences from horror, fantasy, and disaster films. [Watch]
Category Animation, Character Animation, Featured, Music Video · Tags Cliqua, Jocelyn Charles, Raphaël Ajuelos, Remembers, Republic Records, Somesuch LA, The Weeknd, Ugo Bienvenu, UMG Recordings
Combining enigmatic organic forms and stylish office furniture into one seamless experience, 3D artist and motion designer Andrey Vorobey creates a tranquil personal film that feels perfect for a scorching summer Friday. [Watch]
Sleek and insightful product reveal animation for Cisco and their new Webex Room Bar (part of their Room Kit for immersive meeting experiences) developed and animated by design and engineering studio Miror in Norway. [Watch]
Working with designs by Berlin illustrator Viktoria Cichon, Strange Beast director Anna Ginsburg helps UK activist charity Fashion Revolution make the case that a living wage is not a luxury but a fundamental human right. [Watch]