Rotterdam-based director, 3D motion designer (and ice hockey fan) Freek Freriks drops a dynamic new portfolio-building exercise in the form of a spec spot for venerable Canadian sporting goods brand CCM. [Watch]
Rio de Janeiro design and animation studio Beeldmotion takes a break from client work to put AI production under the microscope in this striking new in-house adventure in title design called EXO. [Watch]
Proving that careful lighting and motion choices can transform even the most utilitarian of devices into objects of wonder and intrigue, director/3D artist Terence Ginja-Martinho gives a lowly racing kart radiator the full 3D beauty treatment. [Watch]
Director Steve Fuller, who landed an Emmy during his time at Imaginary Forces for the Mad Men titles, takes us through his creative and production process on a spectacular AI spec spot for Amazon’s Fire TV Stick. [Watch]
For his grad film, 3D motion design student Seungpyo Han chose the Perch Floor Lamp with its striking origami bird shade by Dutch luxury lifestyle brand Moooi. The Moooi team liked the result so much they licensed the piece. [Watch]
Whether created to bolster your portfolio, explore new tools/techniques, or simply as an escape from the restraints of client work, personal projects and spec work continue to provide a crucial outlet for pent-up motion design energy. [Watch]
