Broadcast Design News
Camo Bear: Perfect Fools Creates New Online Film for Nikon
Perfect Fools launched "Camo Bear," a fun viral film, as part of an online campaign for Nikon Coolpix AW100.
Lowes Takes It Apart with BBDO NY
Get to know your home inside and out with this new Exploded spot from BBDO NY for Lowes, directed by Dave Meyers @radical.media.
Decade of Difference: Solid Creates Inspirational Animated Film
Design studio Solid recently collaborated with entertainment network Control Room on an animated film, which premiered during the William J. Clinton Foundation's "Decade of Difference" celebration at the Hollywood Bowl.
Ingenuity Engine Delivers Smokin' Stereo VFX for A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas
Stoner comedy fans have a new reason to celebrate this holiday season, with the release of the first major 3D feature in the genre, "A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas."
Robots Brought to Life by Xsens
The latest Vestel commercial features an army of robots swiftly dealing with a pirate attack on an ocean-going ship.
Indonesian Hip Hop's Global Debut in Latest Intel Visibly Smart Film
Amsterdam Worldwide launched "Jogja Hip Hop Foundation" - the fourth instalment in a series of internationally acclaimed profile films for global technology brand Intel.
Northern Lights and Graham Elliott Set New York in Motion
New York-based post production boutique Northern Lights teamed up with director Graham Elliott to uncover the passion and innovation that fuels the New York City Motion Graphics Industry in the illustrative documentary New York in Motion.
Unchained: MPC Helps Mercedes-Benz Blow the Doors Off the Competition
MPC's knack for making the impossible look easy is on full display once again, this time in a pair of Mercedes-Benz spots via Merkley + Partners and Smuggler Director Adam Berg.
Digital Domain Brings Movie-Scale Stereo Effects to 2 Worlds for Sony
To create a new stereo 3D spot that would live up to Sony's tagline for its 3D home entertainment products, "Don't just watch. Feel," Grey London and Spy Films tapped the masters of complex visuals at Digital Domain.
Rabbit's Black Swan Drives a Wild Black Tie Affair for Renault
Rabbit directing team Black Swan transforms desert creatures into a dapper group in the charming new :40 "Wildly Civilized" for Renault out of Publicis Conseil, Paris.
Nice Shoes Brings Haunting Effects To Exhume
Exhume, the latest short film from Parts and Labor, is a complex blend of the post-apocalyptic and the pre-war, of remembering and forgetting, of the living and the dead.
Mass Market Enhances the Dance of Sony Bravia's Latest Spots
Frontage choreographs a delicate ballet in a new set of spots for Sony Bravia.
Impossible Creates Brand Look for Discovery's New Channel Velocity
Yesterday, Discovery Communications launched Velocity, a new HD-only television channel tailored to upscale men.
Ntropic Creates Visual Metaphor in House of Cards for Bank of NY Mellon
Led by Creative Directors Nate Robinson and Andrew Sinagra, the creative team at Ntropic produced an incredibly poignant and timely "visual metaphor" for the latest spot from Bank of New York Mellon entitled "House of Cards."
Trollback + Company Designs DirecTV's Audience Network
Trollback + Company created the brand design for DirecTV's latest initiative, the Audience Network.
Vicon House of Moves Captures Crash Test Performance for Lexus Light Commercial
Motion capture and animation company, Vicon House of Moves (HOM), provided motion capture for the :30 'Light' commercial for Lexus.
Troika Delivers Network Refresh for Canada's Citytv
Troika has teamed up with Canada-based Citytv, a subsidiary of Rogers Communications, to refresh the network's on-air identity.
Valins&Co. Helps Recruit Electronauts for BMW's New ActiveE
BMW is looking for 700 "Electronauts" to drive its new electric car, the BMW ActiveE.
Cosmos: Superfad Creates Alternate Animated Universe for Cartoon Network Toonix
If you've ever wished the world behaved like it does in cartoons, you'll love Superfad's new promo for Cartoon Network's "Toonix." Directed by Nando Costa, the promo opens with a boy who transforms into a colorful animated character, and then shrinks down to the scale of an action figure.
Eight VFX Partners with Saatchi & Saatchi LA for Toyota Prius People Person Campaign
In the latest campaign for Toyota Prius, Saatchi & Saatchi LA partnered with Eight VFX to introduce a new character: People Person.
1stAveMachine's Tim Brown & BBH Create New Campaign for Westin Hotels
A man runs through a large open space full of white gym equipment. A slow-motion camera captures every choreographed move as he leaps into his free-floating clothes.
HUSH Creates Immersive Experience for University of Dayton
After building addictive interactive installations for high-flying brands like Infiniti, Showtime and Nokia, the Brooklyn-based techoculturalists at HUSH decided to go back to school. University of Dayton, to be specific.
Siggraph Selects ShapeShifter to Show in Vancouver and Hong Kong
Charlex announced that its ground-breaking ShapeShifter CG film has shown at SIGGRAPH Vancouver and is scheduled to screen at SIGGRAPH Asia in Hong Kong.
Accomplice Signs Director Trevor Cornish to Diverse Roster of Talents
Accomplice has signed international comedy director Trevor Cornish to its diverse roster of talents.
Publicis QMP and Brand New School Seduce Viewers with Cadbury Dairy Milk Spot
Brand New School (BNS), in partnership with Publicis QMP Ireland and Cadbury, developed the sumptuous :60 broadcast/web spot for Cadbury Dairy Milk entitled "Icons", which recently debuted as a key part of the brand's biggest ever integrated marketing campaign in Ireland.
Blind's Marzaroli Takes Home Creative Arts Emmy
Blind Creative Director Vanessa Marzaroli nabbed a Creative Arts Emmy for Lilac Wine, a motion graphics music video created as part of Dr. Martens' 50th Anniversary site "50 Years of Music", conceived by the agency Exposure Communications.
Superfad Creates 3D Animation for Upcoming Chapman Feature Release A Liar's Autobiography
Monty Python fans will rejoice in the upcoming release A Liar's Autobiography (EPIX) an animated 3D stereoscopic film based on the memoir by Monty Python member Graham Chapman.
Batik Fractal: New Intel Film Highlights Indonesia
Amsterdam Worldwide unveiled the next instalment in a series of profile films for Intel.
Royale Continues Upward Ascent with Spate of New Hires & New Space
Year 4 is off to a roaring start for Royale following a recent move into a larger space and a spate of new hires.
Only The Brave Foundation Film by Antidote & Brand New School
Last year, Antidote was approached by Diesel founder Renzo Rosso to create a call-to-arms to inspire and mobilize the world's youth to join the fight to help end extreme poverty in Africa and around the world.
Futuristic Films Captures the Soul of the Osiris Brand
Innovative skate brand Osiris shares the vibe of their brand in a new campaign directed by Nicholaus Goossen of Futuristic Films.
jumP Takes a Big Leap with Portal: No Escape
Hopeless. That's how the prisoner at the center of Portal: No Escape, a short film cut by jumP's David Trachtenberg, directed by Danny T, feels.
Magda Sayeg Joins 1stAveMachine
1stAveMachine added director and knitting graffiti artist Magda Sayeg to its roster. The Austin-based artist, often referred to as the mother of yarn-bombing, is known for an artform that has gained international attention in the past several years, with newer artists covering public objects with yarn in cities around the world.
Autodesk Motion FX: Latest Autodesk App Helps Transform Movement Into Video Magic
Autodesk Motion FX app is a free movement-based video effects app available exclusively for Mac OS X Lion.
Imaginary Forces Creates Live Action & CG Commercial for Southern Company
Imaginary Forces created a new spot for The Richards Group and Southern Company that takes you on a seamless journey through a series of ideas which have led to technological advances in electricity.
Director Derin Seale Joins Mothership
Derin Seale has joined the growing roster of directors at Mothership, the hybrid production company of Digital Domain.
That's a Lot: Charlex Gets Healthy With Subway
When the Boston agency, MMB wanted to create three new spots for their new Subway Fresh Fit campaign, they turned to Charlex for all the live-action, design and VFX work.
HUSH Inks Jodi Terwilliger
Following the recent additions of producer Jana Heiss and East Coast sales rep Jake Neske, HUSH is geared up to announce the signing of New York-based designer, director and illustrator Jodi Terwilliger.
Brickyard VFX Transforms for Bright House Networks
Brickyard VFX recently completed a four-spot package for Bright House Networks, via agency Fry Hammond Barr and director Benji Weinstein of GO FILM.
Industrial Strength: Superfad Grips Talons Into New Spot for Nike
The advantage of Nike Zoom Alpha Talon's exceptional traction is showcased with heart pumping, clanging intensity in a new spot by Superfad.
It All Starts with an Absolut Blank
TBWA/Chiat/Day New York commissioned a multitude of top artists to produce large-scale installation works with the brief "Absolut Blank."
The DMCI Creates Idents for Nick Jr
The DMCI recently completed a series of IDs for Nickelodeon channel, Nick Jr, Australia's premiere pre-school age channel.
Trollback + Company Designs Keith Olbermann Show Opener for Current TV
New York based creative studio Trollback + Company designed the opening title sequence for the highly anticipated nightly commentary show, Countdown with Keith Olbermann.
Three of Change Designs Main Title and In-show Animation for Alaskan Monster Hunt
Three of Change has made a name for itself by consistently creating dynamic broadcast media and animation.
MTV: Close and Caring
Furry monsters cuddling, welcoming the viewer to a brand new series of MTV indents.
Trollback + Company Designs The Stuff of Life Open for TEDGlobal 2011 Conference
Creative studio Trollback + Company has partnered with TEDGlobal to create the opening titles for the conference being held this week in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Microsoft Halo Spots from Crispin Porter + Bogusky
Microsoft gives going back to school a new name in these spots for Halo from Crispin Porter + Bogusky.
Brickyard VFX Hand-Paints Watercolor World Tour to Promote Beyonce's 4
To promote Beyonce's new release "4," record label Columbia and Parkwood Entertainment called on bi-coastal visual effects boutique Brickyard VFX to create a breathtaking commercial worthy of the superstar's ambitious new album.
Intel+Toshiba Go Inside with Their New Social Media Film
The trailer for the innovative new social media film "Inside" has just been released, a gritty entertainment collaboration between Intel and Toshiba.
Troika Develops The Hub TV Network's Saturday Mash Up Campaign
Troika Design Group has teamed up with client The Hub TV Network to usher in its 2011 "Saturday Mash Up" campaign and an overall summer on-air refresh.
Check My Machine: The BMW Group's First Music Video
Check My Machine is a film project which has been created in a close collaboration between the BMW Group's Electronic Media Department and creative Munich artists Jonas Imbery and Mirko Borsche.
Perfect Fools Unveils Final Showstopper in Converse Canvas Campaign
Perfect Fools launched the final campaign film celebrating one of its most ambitious projects to date: "The Canvas Experiment" - a groundbreaking digital, retail, and artistic fusion experience for Converse.
Sign Language: Superfad Designs Graphics Treatment for Feature Documentary Project Nim
Design and production company Superfad created graphic elements for the compelling documentary Project Nim.
Welcome to Giulia: Grady Hall Brings an Epic Daydream to Life for Camparisoda
Director Grady Hall of production company Motion Theory dramatizes a young woman's life story as an imaginative visual journey for Camparisoda.
Driving Can Be Beautiful: The Volkswagen Jetta GLI Puts on a Real Performance
Inspired by the light trails left by cars in long exposure photographs, Volkswagen Canada's launch campaign for the all-new 2012 Jetta GLI shows performance in a whole new light.
Design in Motion 2011: Call for Entries
Zspace and eskimo are once again hosting Design in Motion, a screening of curated graphic design film, titles and shorts as part of Sydney Design 2011.
A Big Idea
A Big Idea is a 4 spot series for smart car, directed by Jose Gomez.
yU+co Illuminates the Green Lantern with Stunning Stereoscopic 3D Title Sequences
Looking to visually communicate the mythology of "The Green Lantern" in a compelling way, studio Warner Bros.
Editor Diego Panich Cuts A Surreal Spot Featuring Kate Moss and a Giant Tap-Dancing Rabbit
Wild(child) editor Diego Panich was tasked with creating "Rabbit," an offbeat, surreal spot featuring supermodel Kate Moss dancing seductively for her unlikely romantic interest, a tap-dancing giant rabbit man.
Rabbit's Marc Wilkins Freezes Nightlife for Shake
Director Marc Wilkins, repped by Bicoastal Rabbit in the US, captures a slice of Kiev nightlife frozen in time in the sultry and atmospheric new 2:20 "Shake," for the Ukrainian alcoholic beverage of the same name, produced direct-to-client by Radioaktive Films, Kiev.
Leviathan Lands New Design Director Tim Sepulveda and East/West Coast Rep Nancy Jacobs
The principals of design-focused production studio Leviathan announced the addition of Tim Sepulveda in the new role of design director -- as well as the studio's new representation deal with Nancy Jacobs of New York-based Batya Communications.
The Wall Street Journal Moves Beyond Business Black-and-White
By animating a series of still photographs, and without using a single word of dialogue, The Wall Street Journal moves beyond its traditional business focus to become a vibrant "Everything Journal" in a :30 brand image spot entitled, "Live in the Know," from agency McGarry Bowen (NYC) and production/design company The Wilderness.
Stardust Expands with New West Coast Digs
To keep up with its growing roster and capabilities, bi-coastal production company Stardust recently moved its west coast office into new Santa Monica, CA headquarters.
Charlex Sends a Dresser Through Time for Krylon
When Detroit-based ad agency Doner wanted to create three new spots for client Sherwin-Williams and their line of Krylon aerosol paints, they turned to Charlex.
ThinkBreatheLive Makes Beyonce's Billboard Performance Come Alive
Big name, big stage, big production - that's the core of an inspired projection performance that ThinkBreatheLive (TBL) just pulled off to create a dazzling backdrop for Beyonce's performance of her latest single "Run the World (Girls)" at the Billboard Music Awards.
Lambie-Nairn Scores UEFA Euro 2012 Broadcast Identity Programme
Leading branding agency Lambie-Nairn has been handed a flagship account by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA).
Amsterdam Worldwide Unveils China Film for Intel's Visual Life Global Campaign
Amsterdam Worldwide launched the second instalment in a series of blogger profile movies for global technology brand Intel; reinforcing the agency's reputation as a leading force in branded content and cross-media storytelling.
You Are What You Tea: Absolute's Beautiful Transformation
Ever wonder what a superhero would look like if their powers allowed them to transform into a bottle of iced tea?
Executive Integrated Producer Dave Evans Joins Leading Interactive Company Hook
Hook announced today that it has enlisted former Executive Integrated Producer Dave Evans to lead company strategy and development.
Breathe Editing Morphs Into ThinkBreatheLive
Sometimes, it's not what's in a name, but in what's left out, and in the case of Breathe Editing - now known as ThinkBreatheLive - quite a bit was missing.
Tactile Waveforms: Short Film Explores Relationship Between Music & Math
Superfad's Nando Costa has directed a short film "Tactile Waveforms" that explores the connections between science, mathematics and music. Costa collaborated closely with World Gang on the compelling project.
There Will Be Blood: METAphrenie Delivers for Gettysburg
Collaborating with History Channel for the second time this year, METAphrenie has delivered a new promo and show open for the high profile movie event "Gettysburg."
Brand New School's Jonathan Notaro Delivers Colorful New Spots for Mitchum Campaign via Mother New York
Mitchum's new "Love Thy Pits" campaign, which spans television, print, digital, social media, point-of-sale, out-of-home and radio, uses humor, cutting edge animation and bold iconography to convey product benefits and Mitchum's love of armpits in a smart, simple way.
Nice Shoes Takes Friskies to 3D Cinema
Nice Shoes recently converted the new "Adventureland/Tasty Treasures Combo" Friskies spot from 2D to 3D, just in time to premiere during Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.
DIRECTV Hot House by MPC LA
DIRECTV turns up the heat in their latest installment for their "Frozen Moment" series of commercials directed by Noam Murro of Biscuit Filmworks for Grey.
Digital Domain and TRON Legacy Director Joe Kosinski Reunite for BMW
Fresh off the heels of "TRON: Legacy," Digital Domain joined forces once again with the team behind the film - director Joe Kosinski and editor Jim Haygood - on a new :30 spot for BMW via Grey West.
Two New Associates Appointed at MET Studio's London Office
MET Studio has created two new Associateships at its London office, in order to boost the company's senior management structure and further drive business development.
Motion Theory's Mark Kudsi Directs Branded Music Video for the Fiat 500
As the Fiat 500 rolls off the assembly line and into US showrooms, director Mark Kudsi of commercial production company Motion Theory is upping the excitement with a kinetic branded music video that tells the story of Fiat owner and car preparing to meet each other.
ATTIK Adds Rey Andrade as Associate Creative Director
ATTIK added Rey Andrade to its staff as associate creative director (ACD).
Director Ben Steiger Levine Joins 1stAveMachine
Ben Steiger Levine joined integrated production company 1stAveMachine. Getting his start in Canada, where he received multiple grants to produce his short films, Levine has since directed several award- winning music videos and commercials.
Framestore Restructures New York Office
Framestore announced that it has restructured its New York office. The restructure addresses recent changes in the industry, an increased demand for the studio's CG services as well as the Framestore expansion into the digital and production arenas.
Absolute Gets Verizon Out of a Jam
Think your internet connection can do everything but drive you down the road? Well, check out Absolute's latest post work for Verizon FiOS and you'll start to believe it can do even that.
Nice Shoes Helps Timex Reposition Nautica and Ecko Unlimited Brand Watches
Nice Shoes has made a foray into re-branding with an in-store film and two spots for Timex that made their premier Baselworld 2011, the World Watch Jewelery Show in Switzerland.
Digital Domain Helps Dodge Rebel Against the Sci-Fi Robot Future
Digital production studio Digital Domain was tapped by RSA director Carl Erik Rinsch to help Dodge envision what the future holds for those who love to drive.
There Was an Effects Studio That Made a Great Shoe
When the Canadian Real Estate Association decided to craft a spot portraying an old woman and her dozens of children living in a shoe-shaped home, they turned to Dashing to craft the colossal structure, inspired by the classic nursery rhyme about a matriarch raising her brood in a shoe.
Lamborghini Aventador: Triumph
The new image film by Philipp & Keuntje and Sehsucht introduces Lamborghini's new super sports car Aventador with his 700 PS bull power, powerful and classy just like his namesake, Spanish bull legend Aventador, relentlessly fighting the forces of nature in a 3-minute special effect thunderstorm.
Ear Goo Founder Paul Goldman Partners with Matt Giulvezan to Launch The Goo
Paul Goldman, founder of Ear Goo, and the design studio Element, has partnered with Matt Giulvezan, formerly of MTV Networks, to launch The Goo, a new multimedia company with a primary focus on creating content for television, film, web, mobile and emerging media.
To Each Their Own: All-New Honda Civic Ad Campaign
A fully integrated national advertising campaign for the launch of the all-new Honda Civic began April 20.
Command: Absolutely Impossible - and of Course Flawlessly Done
Wireless has put the world at our fingertips - to an almost literal degree. In a spot for CTIA (The Wireless Association), that is built upon a visceral, larger-than-life representation of wireless technology in our everyday lives, Absolute artfully shows us the power of innovation to control many things by unleashing the capabilities of our wireless devices.
VW Globe for Earth Day
For Earth Day, Volkswagen Canada wants people to know that a little air in their tires can make a big impact on the environment.
1stAveMachine & Stink Defy Gravity with Nike in Nike Lunar for Foot Locker
The door to a modern flat opens as Manchester City's Mario Balotelli casually invites the viewer in like an episode of MTV's Cribs.
Zoic Studios Helps Create Groundbreaking Fringe Episode
Friday night's Fringe episode entitled "Lysergic Acid Diethylamide" is one of the most unique and compelling productions to air on television.
Akiko Iwakawa Joins Cut + Run
Akiko Iwakawa has joined Cut + Run's roster of editors. Akiko is known for such compelling commercials such as Nike "Classic," AT&T "Up & Up," Reebok "Migration," and LG "World of Steam," and provocative and original music videos for Lou Reed, Johnny Cash, Yeah, Yeah, Yeahs, Bright Eyes, and Depeche Mode.
The Mission Harnesses Equine Power for Nike Golf
Venice-based effects house, The Mission brings a black stallion to the links in an adrenaline-charged new :30, "The Arrival" out of Wieden+Kennedy, Portland, and directed by Park Pictures' Ellen Kuras.
Troika Partners with The CW & Ford on Co-Branded Campaign
Troika Design Group has teamed up with longtime client The CW to create a weeklong co-branded on-air and web campaign for the 2012 Ford Focus, featuring several of the network's primetime stars.
Stardust and UFO Collide
Bi-coastal production company Stardust has added Gallic directorial collective UFO to its roster for exclusive North American representation in commercials, music videos and network packaging.
3D Becomes Lyrical in Nice Shoes' Poetically-inspired Short Films
New York-based creative studio Nice Shoes is premiering two lyrical 3D short films conceived, shot and produced entirely in-house.
yU+co Teams With Ubisoft To Craft Gritty CG Trailer for Call of Juarez: The Cartel
Looking to imbue the just-released trailer for Call of Juarez: The Cartel - the next chapter in their popular western themed shooter franchise - with a modern look and a powerful "Hollywood blockbuster" feel, game developer Ubisoft again tapped the multi-disciplined creative design/visual effects studio yU+co to execute the project's complex motion capture, design, 3D animation and visual effects.
Motion504 Teams with Savage on New Greenpeace Campaign; Asking Facebook to Unfriend Coal
With the growing popularity of Facebook comes an ever-expanding need for energy.
Art Director Lucien Yang Joins Nice Shoes
Nice Shoes signed versatile talent Lucien Yang as its newest art director.