CD Marcus Dryden and the MPC crew combine deepfake AI/machine learning, a real-time game engine, and hands-on VFX work to clone American artist Eliza Douglas and wrap her in every look from Balenciaga’s Spring ’22 collection. [Watch]
Category Animation, Brand film, CG, Character Animation, Featured, VFX · Tags Balenciaga, BFRND, Marcus Dryden, Mikros Image, MPC, Quentin Deronzier
Fluent Studio in London: “We worked with global agency Optimist Inc in creating 10 animated films to tell a wider brand story for Bayer. The concepts were based on paradigm shifts and impossible breakthroughs in life sciences.” [Watch]
ManvsMachine: “Design-led audio pioneers Bang & Olufsen approached ManvsMachine with the task of showcasing their innovative Beolab 28 sound system.” [Watch]
Following on striking product reveals from Frame and Korb, Swiss luxury watchmaker Hublot turns to the Tendril crew for more intimate and tangible CG beauty to launch the Big Bang Integral Tourbillon Full Sapphire (MSRP $422,000). [Watch]
Director/animator Miki Nemcek in Prague: “Swiss line Cosmetics asked me to create a promo animation for their new launch of Force Vitale collection, their mildest and most original-looking skin product.” [Watch]
UK charity Bloody Good Period takes on period shame for Menstrual Hygiene Day 2021 with a no-holds-barred animated film directed by Strange Beast roster-mates Anna Ginsburg and Caitlin McCarthy thru Mother London. [Watch]