by tompainter | Jul 18, 2018 |
Buhler Sorting Machine Explainer Sorting it out We were approached by Buhler to take an existing edit of a fruit and vegetable sorting machine and adapt it. The new animation needed multiple changes. The sorting machine itself was to be amended to remove certain components and add others. The overall colours and hues of the old animation needed to change from colder blues to warmer more autumnal colours. We also needed to create new assets of the food to be sorted; various types of nuts, corn and bones. Problems…. The major issue with this animation was the rendering. We had huge amounts of complex mechanical rendering to produce in a very short space of time. We turned to cloud based rendering for the solution. Online rendering services allowed us to render out huge amounts of animation in an impressively short amount of time. …solutions This process has solved so many problems Bigman was facing in terms of rendering. It allows us as a business to take on huge amounts of complex animation. We now know that we would be able to deliver even if the deadline was quite tight. Let’s go nuts! The end result was an animation that blended seamlessly from old to new. Buhler were very happy and asked us to edit and adjust another animation for them. Not only did we end up with a great looking, very technical animation, we also tried, tested and succeeded in a new rendering process that will be a huge advantage to Bigman as a company moving forward. Similar Projects Buhler Sorting Machine Explainer NSS Faith Schools Puppy The World...
by tompainter | Apr 20, 2016 |
TIPPS Ear Plugs Product demonstration video 3D instructional video Marlborough Communications came to us with a very typical issue, they were struggling to get users of their high end tactical ear protection plugs to read the instructions properly. The answer, of course, was an engaging video that could explain the method in an elegant and visual way in a fraction of the time, all the user would need to do is press play! Detailed animatic Our first step was to arrange the old instruction manual in a rough, animated form. This way we could start tweaking the text and setting the timings for different elements, whilst our 3D modellers were busy working to develop all of the 3D content. Working with CAD files Even though the actual product hadn’t been manufactured yet, we were easily able to create a 3D visualisation using Marlborough’s Computer Aided Design (CAD) files from the prototype stage. Using these allowed us to produce extremely accurate models very quickly. A simplified visual style We wanted to ensure that the focus of our animation was on how to correctly use the product, and so we decided to adopt a simplistic white style for all the human elements. This meant that there would be no visual distractions from the message we wanted to portray to the audience. We carefully set the camera focus on the ear plugs so that less important areas were defocused, helping to direct the viewers attention to exactly what they needed to know. Similar Projects Circle Health September 13, 2022 TMPW AAbot Augmented Reality December 3, 2019 Buhler Sorting Machine Explainer July 18, 2018 BBC Doodlebugs July 2, 2018 NSS...
by tompainter | Apr 6, 2016 |
Brugal Papá Andrés Rum 3D Animated Product Visualisation Brugal Papá Andrés 2015 – Making Of Film from Edrington on Vimeo. Product launch video Last year we had the opportunity to work with Edinburgh based agency Guy & Co on a very unique project. Brugal rum were launching the second edition of their exclusive Papá Andrés rum at a series of upmarket locations, the only problem was that the packaging hadn’t gone into production yet. So they came to us to create a 3D product visualisation video that could be used to promote the release. A legendary collaboration The esteemed Spanish designer, Javier Mariscal, was behind the design of the floral pattern adorning the crystal decanter and packaging, which was inspired by the colours of the Dominican Republic. Our mission was to showcase his designs and the beautifully decorated product in the best possible light. Storytelling with light Our idea was to tease the audience, casting light over the product as our camera panned across it to slowly reveal intricate design details. As lighting was a such an intrinsic element of the project, we incorporated lighting in our designs as early on as the storyboarding stage to ensure everything was planned out before animation began. Crystal method Not only are crystal and glass notoriously hard to visualise digitally but they are also difficult to light well because they’re transparent. We overcame these challenges by using a dark background with the light source coming from behind the bottle. This technique created a dramatic silhouette showcasing the bottle perfectly. Complimentary colours The Latin inspired bottle and packaging had a lively and vibrant feel, which we...
by tompainter | Aug 6, 2015 |
Smart For Two Photo realistic CGI vehicle Mixed media We often have clients who come to us wanting a digital object inserted into a real world environment. With the use of CGI we can create photo realistic products that can be placed seamlessly into any photograph. This Smart For Two image we created is an excellent example of this. Reaping the benefits Using CGI to create a car may seem more complicated than traditional methods but it is a great way to enhance photographs and has so many benefits. Faster – photographing this scene would have involved a huge amount of preparation, including obtaining the permission required and organising a crew. Cheaper – where large physical objects are involved CGI has a great advantage and so the costs of creating work are much less. Flexible – as we have no constraints we can create anything digitally and are able to control and alter every detail of an image. Creating the illusion Lighting is key to make these images look as natural as possible. We took to Brighton beach to get the background shots for this project. Whilst there we also took the image shown here, which was able to capture a 360 of the environment. We were then able to replicate the information we had about the lighting using computer software. This meant that the digital car looked natural in the background because the lighting was identical and not guessed. Finishing touches Once the CGI car had been modeled we could insert it into the background image, adding highlights and shadows and finally a touch of Photoshop wizardry to finish the image...
by tompainter | Jul 5, 2015 |
Bacardi Magical product animation Bar advertisements We were contacted by Mind Orchard to help them with a project for Bacardi. They needed us to produce 9 animated adverts for Bacardi cocktails that could be shown on large HD screens in their bars to encourage sales. Fantasia The concept for our work was to bring to life all the ingredients of each cocktail. We wanted to pay homage to the 1940 Disney animation classic Fantasia from which we took inspiration for how we could accurately simulate human movements in the inanimate objects and how we would make them interact with each other. Visual planning The creative process for this project was open and collaborative, and because of this the progression of our work was extremely smooth. We created rough animations for each cocktail advert, which meant that everyone could previsualise what the final videos would actually look like and allowed the team at Bacardi to amend or add any elements they desired. Natural challenges Realistic looking glass and liquids are very hard to create and light using CGI, we needed to use advanced techniques to bring these complex elements to life. The key to portraying appealing looking fruity cocktails was in the details such the translucency and the tiny condensation droplets on the glasses. Similar Projects Circle Health September 13, 2022 TMPW AAbot Augmented Reality December 3, 2019 Buhler Sorting Machine Explainer July 18, 2018 BBC Doodlebugs July 2, 2018 NSS Faith Schools May 25, 2018 Puppy May 26, 2017 The World in Your Hands May 6, 2016 mCommerce May 5, 2016 TIPPS Ear Plugs April 20, 2016 Brugal Rum April 6, 2016 Talk to a Doctor April 5, 2016 Aqua Card March 14,...
