Year: 2023

Emerging Trends in Gaming Studios and Animation: A Look at the Latest Projects

SEED “Free Your Brain” / 2D characters & environment There’s been a boom of new gaming studios recently, and some are seemingly jumping on the bandwagon of a buzzword-enhanced quick buck. Crypto this, Children’s NFT Casino that…They are games that don’t put the gamer central to the game. This recent flooding of new studios also means that top-qualitySHOW

SEED “Free Your Brain” / 2D characters & environment

There’s been a boom of new gaming studios recently, and some are seemingly jumping on the bandwagon of a buzzword-enhanced quick buck. Crypto this, Children’s NFT Casino that…They are games that don’t put the gamer central to the game. This recent flooding of new studios also means that top-quality artists can be trapped in dead-end jobs, and therefore more difficult to recruit. The traditionally animated film tells the story of a group of jaded developers who reach breaking point in their job, and their brains go on a violent, yet comedic, rampage in an effort to be free from tyranny. In collaboration with Bad Brain, the film was written, directed, and produced at SEED in the guise of an adult animated series you’d expect to watch on Adult Swim or some dark, hidden corner of Netflix. Read more HERE


BLUBLU STUDIOS Airhead / 2.5D animation

BluBlu Studio latest game trailer for Airhead is 2.5 D journey through the inner workings of the Airhead world. In the game, you help a small body save a head-like organism full of air, from a leak that threatens its life. Explore their Metroidvania-style world and overcome challenging environmental puzzles to find the key to the head’s survival. Click HERE to see the trailer.

The Frank Barton Co. JOINS LLR

FB is a highly talented Barcelona-based3D Character Animation Studio that has breathed personality into Audi and their award-winning Christmas campaign, ING, Kelloggs, and more. Creating memorable characters that have depth and authenticity, The Frank Barton Co. approaches every project with the spirit of collaboration and professionalism. MONTAGE


TONIC DNA JUMP / in-House Experimentation / Hybrid 2d/3d
As part of their in-house experimentation, this short film, JUMP was created as research into how they can merge 3D and 2D animation to achieve new animation styles. The story is about Leaf, a young person learning to use their power to jump into new universes. Each jump gave Tonic the opportunity to explore new stylistic possibilities. They wanted something cyberpunk, alive with Kirby crackle, graphic and punchy, with stills you want to hang on your wall. View more HERE


AIM CREATIVE STUDIOS Healios “The Most Important Century” /
2d hand-drawn character and environments

AIM’s newest for Healios showcases their hand touched, 2d style. Rooted in illustration, AIM uses a combination of organic line strokes and fluid, flowing motion to create a style that seems familiar to the viewer to draw them in. HERE

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Captivating Creations: A Summer Showcase of 3D Animation, Uplifting Reels, and Thought-Provoking Messages in the World of Visual Storytelling

They did it again. Roof Studio once again showcases their ability to tell a captivating story that tugs at your emotions through stunning visuals loaded with detail and intrigue. ‛4-H’ is a compelling 3D-animated story that traces the path of four children involved with 4-H.  Creating ‘4-H’ demanded a harmonious blend of careful planning, captivating storytelling,SHOW


ROOF “Making A Difference” / 3D characters & environment

They did it again. Roof Studio once again showcases their ability to tell a captivating story that tugs at your emotions through stunning visuals loaded with detail and intrigue. ‛4-H’ is a compelling 3D-animated story that traces the path of four children involved with 4-H.  Creating ‘4-H’ demanded a harmonious blend of careful planning, captivating storytelling, and detailed design. Roof crafted a storyboard filled with lively scenes, bound together by seamless transitions and dynamic camera movements. The narrative required intense attention to detail in their renders, particularly with vegetation, to immerse the audience fully in the children’s world. Each environment, from the blooming garden to the leafy treehouse, played a crucial storytelling role. Character development was also key, as they aimed to convey the children’s evolving friendship, shared experiences, and their proud community contributions, capturing the essence of their journey.Despite the technical challenges of crafting detailed environments and characters, the Roof teams’ creativity thrived under these demands. The final product, ‘4-H’, is a testament to their talent and innovative spirit. Find out more out the film HERE

BLUBLU STUDIOS Celebrates Summer with IN BLOOM reel

BluBlu Studios is celebrating Summer with a collection of uplifting, brightly colored and inspirational animations from their portfolio. The reel includes works from L’Occitaine, Samsung, Natural Atlas, and more, and showcases BluBlu’s range of styles of 2d Animation. Click the link HERE or the image to view the reel

AIM CREATIVE STUDIOS TED ED “The Most Important Century” /3d character, mixed media, typography & design

AIM’s newest for TedEd debates the most important century and suggests we are at a critical point in history. AIM uses a combination of animation styles, including 2d, 3d, mixed media and design to help carry this important, and a bit frightening, message. Directed, designed and animated by Jon Mayes. Join the discussion HERE

CRINIMO JOINS LLR

Their team of skilled artists and animators are experts in creating high-quality motion graphics for a wide range of industries and purposes, including explainer videos, product demos, social media campaigns, and TV commercials. Cristian Morales, founder and lead animator, has worked on numerous high-profile projects and received international recognition for his work. MONTAGE

TONIC DNA X SuperPlastic / Social Media Content

Tonic DNA has been working with Mega IP SuperPlastic for a while now, on various projects including social media content. They put together a compilation of some of that work. STAY TUNED for more incredible projects coming from Tonic DNA X SuperPlastic. SP SOCIAL COMPILATION

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Innovative Animation: A Look at the Latest Works from Roof, BluBlu Studios, Art&Graft, and Aim Creative Studio

ROOF “Picturing My Mind” / 3D characters & environment Roof ended the year by creating this eye-catching passion piece from director and co-founder Vinicius Costa. Picturing My Mind is a whimsical animated journey through the doors of past memories. A visual open that explores the profound experiences that shape us all. “In contrast to the rich detailsSHOW

ROOF “Picturing My Mind” / 3D characters & environment

Roof ended the year by creating this eye-catching passion piece from director and co-founder Vinicius Costa. Picturing My Mind is a whimsical animated journey through the doors of past memories. A visual open that explores the profound experiences that shape us all. “In contrast to the rich details in the background, I wanted our character to stand out as simple. And body language is important to this film, as I animated her with big motion – opposite to the rigid stiffness of the structures near by. This conceptual juxtaposition allows the character to appear relatively small in frame while capturing your attention.” – Vini Find out more out the film HERE

BLUBLU STUDIOS Debris “Don’t Look Up” / Hybrid 2D & 3D animation

BluBlu continues to create WEB3 content under the Motionverz moniker. Debris is a pay-to-play AR mobile game developed on the blockchain where a player moves around a city in search of Debris crystals. For this trailer, they created a unique graphic 2d language to use over a 3d environment. Read more about it HERE

LIZ LAINE REPS / 2022 in review

“2022 was a busy year for animation, with new forms emerging, new tools at your fingertips, and younger artists entering the fold. Agencies and brands continue to see the benefit of animation, through messaging, creativity and longevity. And Liz Laine Reps continues to seek out innovators in the field. 

CLICK to see what we were up to in 2022. With our “22 in Review” reel spanning stop-motion, cg, 2d character, design, mixed media and more.

We appreciate your support and hope to work with you in 23!” – Liz


ART&GRAFT Amazon Haven Life 2.0 / 3d character and environments

For their second installment for Amazon’s Haven Life, A&G stopped by their favorite family room for a quick whirlwind visit, but this time creating a fresh but familiar fully 3D world. Life never stops moving and neither do their visuals in this one-take wonder. See their process HERE

Aim Creative Studio is our newest addition and we are thrilled! Based in Lisbon Portugal, their studio is a hotbed of talent with an illustrative feel and eclectic bend. In-house music and a wide range of animation styles, makes AIM a destination studio. Check them out. Visit their site HERE

BluBlu Studios Updates

MANIFESTO 2023 “We Do It Better”

 2D & 3D character, design, animation, illustration, NFT, Metaverse Environments, WEB3

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BluBlu: High-end Design and Successful Visual Storytelling

Have you checked out BluBlu lately? High-end designs and successful visual storytelling are the propelling forces they use to create content that drives change, educates, and motivates. Welcome to their world of design and animation. “We’re a global, design-driven animation production company which thrives on creating award-winning animated content both for online & offline use. Our goal isSHOW

Have you checked out BluBlu lately? High-end designs and successful visual storytelling are the propelling forces they use to create content that drives change, educates, and motivates. Welcome to their world of design and animation.

“We’re a global, design-driven animation production company which thrives on creating award-winning animated content both for online & offline use. Our goal is to help brands achieve new heights thanks to compelling storytelling and distinct design. We partner with the most prominent ad agencies, publishers, production houses and global brands. Our clients list includes The New York Times, Universal Music Group, Riot Games, Durex, Subaru, Nickelodeon, Panasonic, Macmillan Publishers, Pearson, L’Occitane, Vattenfall and Singapore Airlines. See our MANIFESTO REEL below“

Below are some case studies on some of BluBlu’s signature work


To help New York skincare brand Kiehl’s Since 1851 celebrate Pride this year BluBlu worked with PLUS to bring to life the illustrations of Lucy Kirk. Their job was to bring the colorful cast of characters to life as a fun and vibrant street parade in New York’s East Village.
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