Framestore opens studio in Chicago | STASH MAGAZINE

Framestore Launches in Chicago

From the release: Oscar-winning Framestore is opening its third US location, and fifth globally, in Chicago’s West Loop May 1st. The office will be run by current Framestore employees David Mellor, as Creative Director, and Raven Sia, as Head of Production. Newly appointed Krystina Wilson will lead as Executive Producer, joining from The Mill in […] [Watch]

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Sculpting an “Anthem” for the US Marine Corps

Executive Creative Director Ben Smith and The Mill crew take the CG tableau technique to a new level in this spot for the United States Marine Corps, cramming pivotal historical battles with grit and painstaking detail. [Watch]

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What Really Goes on Inside Virgin Fiber

Turns out life inside a Virgin Media fibre optic connection is just one big rampaging extravaganza of characters and chaos – according to Rogue director Sam Brown and the VFX crew at The Mill in London. [Watch]

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Prepare to “Follow the Rabbit” to O2

Outsider directors dom&nic and a CG creature crew of 20 at The Mill craft a photo-real rabbit worthy of its extreme close-up in this latest spot for UK mobile provider O2 thru agency VCCP. [Watch]

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The Mill Blackbird: Keeping Chevrolet’s Equinox a Secret

Take a quick look at how The Mill Blackbird, a fully adjustable car rig introduced last summer, allowed the Mill+ team to use a 100% CGI vehicle in the reveal spot for the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox and avoid early exposure of the actual vehicle. [Watch]

Michael K. Williams Asks “Am I Typecast?”

An sharp script from Wieden & Kennedy and seamless 2D VFX work from The Mill powers this riveting Atlantic Magazine short from O Positive director David Shane starring four versions of Michael K. Williams discussing the perils and perqs of his career. [Watch]