Podcast EP 205: How Anik Rosenblum Started Dancing Line Productions
Vancouver-based 2D animation director shares his journey from Lithuania to Israel and finally Vancouver in pursuit of an artistic career.
Category: Commercials
LOBO Animates an Adorable Sing-Along Ode to Pets
Brazilian pet food brand 374 Pets tapped the mixed media and animation studio, who working with local animation students to create ‘Universo 374,’ a 2D animated spot bringing furry, feathery, and scaly critters to life.
Maxon One Announces 2023 Product Updates
New features and workflow enhancements are revealed across entire product line, including Cinema 4D, Redshift, Red Giant, ZBrush and Forger, promising improved performance, workflows and advanced tools for animation, rendering and sculpting.
Dynamic Wrinkles Arise - Character Creator 4.2 and iClone 8.2 Available Now
Reallusion’s latest release provides the tools to create powerful, groundbreaking facial realism in 3D game and cinematic characters of any gender, age, and ethnicity.
Platige Image Shares ‘G.O.A.T. Mall – AXE’ Spot
Featuring popular rapper Lil Baby, the men’s cosmetic company’s latest global campaign goes from real to fantasy with VFX, 2D and 3D animation added in post.
In 2D, 3D, CG, Commercials, Digital Media, People, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
Creepy Meets Cute in New Ghibli-esque ‘Resident Evil 4’ Promo
The animation style on ‘Leon and the Mysterious Village,’ a new promotional short for Capcom’s upcoming remastered horror game, feels quite familiar… and is positively adorable.
In 2D, Anime, CG, Commercials, Digital Media, Games, People, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
Podcast EP 201: Annie Wong's Freelance Stop-Motion Career
Known online as ‘Head Explodie,’ the freelance stop-motion artist, sculptor, and educator shares how she developed her unique style that got her gigs with Vans, Giphy, and Adult Swim.
In 2D, 3D, CG, Commercials, Digital Media, People, Short Films, Stop-Motion | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, Podcast | Geographic Region: All
OPSIS Scores with VFX for Frito-Lay’s FIFA World Cup ‘Soccer or Football’ Commercial
Director Michael Bay brought in the visual effects house on the spot, featuring soccer icon David Beckham and football legend Peyton Manning, to create some very “cheesy” Cheetos-munching debris, a CG ball smacking a chip bag, and generic stadium shots where all manner of branded signage, banners, flags, and video screen imagery had to be removed.
Preymaker Adds Senior Production Team Talent
The cloud-based creative studio brings on Clairellen Wallin to support client/artist relationships and Mike Pullan to handle day to day project management and planning.
In 2D, 3D, Business, CG, Commercials, Digital Media, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Short Films, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
Framestore Shares ‘Enjoy the Ride’ Formula 1 Spot Breakdown Reel
Studio collaborates with Sky Creative from pre-production through shoot and VFX to create an adrenaline-fueled spot to celebrate the start of the 2023 racing season.
In 3D, CG, Commercials, People, Technology, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
Platige Image Shares ‘Company of Heroes 3’ Trailer Behind-the-Scenes
Polish-based production company drops live-action look at the making of Relic Entertainment’s hugely popular strategy game set during World War II.
In 3D, CG, Commercials, Digital Media, Games, People, Short Films, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
New Full-Service Creative Agency ‘Major Major’ Packed with Big Industry Names
Founded by Craig A Platt, Des Esposito, Chris Nesheim, creative director Josh Beaumont, and music EVP Toddrick Spalding, the company will specialize in theatrical trailers, live-action production, behind-the-scenes features, and more.
Call for Entries: OIAF 2023 Open for Submissions
The annual five-day event returns September 20-24; there are no entry fees, and artists worldwide are invited to submit through May 31.
In 2D, 3D, Call for Entries, CG, Commercials, Event, Festival, Films, Music Videos, People, Short Films, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: OIAF | Geographic Region: All
Watch: Aardman and Save the Children’s Short Film ‘Home’
The Oscar-winning studio and international children’s charity mark the 1-year anniversary of the war in Ukraine with an animated film that sheds light on the plight of refugee children around the world.
In 2D, CG, Commercials, Community Outreach, Digital Media, People, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
‘Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio,’ ‘The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse’ Win Big at 50th Annie Awards
Netflix’s hit stop-motion tale takes home five awards, while the Apple TV+ and BBC short takes home four; 'Love, Death + Robots’ also snags four awards, while ‘Marcel the Shell with Shoes On’ wins 3 at the 50th annual celebration, held Saturday night at Royce Hall on the UCLA campus.
In 2D, 3D, Awards, CG, Commercials, Digital Media, Event, Films, Music and Sound, People, Short Films, Stop-Motion, Technology, Television, Voice Acting, Writing | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: Annie Awards | Geographic Region: All
Harry Butt to Lead Nexus Studios’ New Motion Design Studio
The division will offer 'disruptive design-first campaigns for brands' based on typographic-led motion design, CG product films and bespoke motion brand identities.
In 2D, 3D, Business, Commercials, Digital Media, Motion Graphics, People | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
Final Frontier and Le Cube Create New ‘Naraka: Bladepoint’ Trailer
Launching the newest chapter of Netease’s martial-arts-driven game, ‘Showdown - Gelid Yushan,’ the 2D animated short features anime-like action while staying true to the franchise’s distinct Wuxia-style sword craft.
In 2D, CG, Commercials, Digital Media, Games, People, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All, Asia
DNEG Acquires Key Production and Post-Production Facilities in India
The leading VFX and animation studio’s deal with parent company Prime Focus Limited for India-based integrated film and TV studio assets includes PF Studios, Digital Intermediate, Equipment Rental Services (EQR), and PFL’s Advertising post-production business.
In 2D, 3D, Business, CG, Commercials, Films, Post-production, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Asia
Chanel Unveils New Animated Ambassadors to Mixed Reception
The beloved luxury brand has transformed BLACKPINK member Jennie and actors Margaret Qualley and Amandla Stenberg into 2D models for the 2023 ‘Coco Crush’ campaign, though some are complaining the campaign is off-brand and doesn’t properly credit the animation team.
Framestore Pictures Adds Directors Rich Lee and Jennifer Stafford
Company to represent both filmmakers in North America and the UK; Lee’s recent credits include multi-award-winning project ‘The Hiring Chain,’ while Stafford’s include Emmy Award-winning short ‘One Shot.’
‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ and ‘Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio’ Top 21st Annual VES Awards
Awards-season magic continues for both films, with James Cameron’s blockbuster ‘Avatar’ sequel taking home 9 awards, while the ‘Nightmare Alley’ director’s stop-motion tale takes home 3; ‘The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power’ led all episodics with 3 wins as well.
In 3D, Awards, Cartoons, CG, Commercials, Digital Media, Event, Films, Games, People, Short Films, Technology, Television, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: VES Awards | Geographic Region: All
Watch: CrowdStrike’s ‘Troy’ Super Bowl TV Spot
The cybersecurity company’s in-house creative team and VFX studio Framestore use a not-so-metaphorical ‘Trojan horse’ to deliver a message to millions about the real and pervasive threat of cyberattacks.
In 3D, CG, Commercials, Digital Media, People, Post-production, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
Blinkink Builds Claymation ‘Layla’s Story’
The Royal Foundation for Early Childhood launches ‘Shape Us’ campaign with a 90-second stop-motion film directed by Sam Gainsborough about how kids develop and are shaped by the people and environments surrounding them.
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Watch: ‘Transformers Rise of the Beasts’ Super Bowl LVII Spot
Mirage crushes it in his debut as a legendary 1993 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 3.8 in the action-packed sci-fi adventure, directed by Steven Caple Jr. and starring Anthony Ramos and Dominique Fishback\, coming to theaters in June.
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ALIBI Music Drops New Music for Anime, Games and Game Trailers
‘Anime Action,’ ‘Dark Heroic Drama 3’ and ‘Cinematic Hybrid 2’ albums provide a range of options for content creators and marketing teams with structured tracks, versatile stems and alt versions.
