William Armstrong: Adidas “Battlepack”
According to director William Armstrong‘s bio he “grew up in Botswana in the middle of the bush surrounded by crocodiles and snakes” so we’ll assume that’s where the savage intensity of this new Adidas online spot comes from as captured by DP Sebastian Pfaffenbichler and edited with fanatical precision by Andreas Bardet @ Infected. [Watch]
The Mill+: 2014 D&AD Title Sequence
Created with a combination of keyframe animation and dynamics by a small team at the Mill+, this inventive and pristinely rendered title sequence provided the centerpiece for the 2014 D&AD awards handed out earlier this week. Director Nils Kloth: “Every year the D&AD titles are a fantastic opportunity for us to [Watch]
Stash 105 = 100 Minutes of Awesome
Stash 105 showcases the planet’s top design, animation and VFX studios plus breakout young motion talent, adding another 31 outstanding video projects to the permanent collection. Carefully curated since 2004, the Stash library now features over 4,000 exceptional films and behind the scenes features, with [Watch]
The Mill Keeps Expanding in Chicago
The Mill’s invasion of Chicago continues with the addition of senior producer Tracey Khan (returning from a stint at Framestore) and lead compositor Gary Kelly (formerly with Nexus in London). [Watch]
Robert Moggach Joins MassMarket As Creative Director
After 20 years of VFX experience including gigs at The Mill, Digital Domain, Method Studios, Asylum and Dashing Collective (which he founded in 2010), Robert Moggach brings his many talents to the role of CD at MassMarket. [Watch]
Winds of Change at The Mill Chicago
The Mill continues to grow in Chicago upping Jared Yeater (above) from EP to managing director, importing Krystina Wilson from The Mill New York as the new EP and promoting Andrew Sommerville from senior producer to head of production. [Watch]