GLOBAL MECHANIC “Community of Clean”/ Illustrative 2D
Global Mechanic just completed a series of (6) commercials for AlEn, a nature-derived cleaning line with a long history of being eco-friendly. This is AlEn’s foray into the US from its home base in Mexico. Director Bruce Alcock and Joe Bichard teamed to create the lovely painterly style, that, paired with the fluid transitions, takes the viewer on a beautiful journey of discovery through nature. Produced for VMLY&R Commerce Chicago Watch the campaign HERE
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TONIC DNA Freebird / 2DCharacter & Environment
Directed by Joe Bluhm the video is intended to counter misconceptions about Down syndrome. The creative depicts the life of a boy with Down syndrome dealing with an absent father, a classroom bully, and a crush. “Although the timeline was challenging, the concept and narrative was amazing,” said Joe “I was completely moved by the script and the cause, instantly envisioning something free and loose.
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TONIC DNA Waystar / 2D Character, Environment & Paper Animation
Tonic DNA produced this animation for Chicago agency TwoXFour. Within a quick turnaround, Tonic delivered this lovely spot that intermixed paper animation with 2d and typography. Malcolm Sutherland directed this piece, departing from his signature illustrative look in favor of a more textual and layered look.
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Seed’s focus is on character and story, with a liberal sprinkling of personality, warmth and wit. These are their magic seeds, and it’s how they engage your viewers. The studio’s driving force is their creative thinking which enables them to answer briefs of all shapes and sizes, using a myriad of different animation techniques and styles. This creative thinking extends to offer a valued perspective as early as idea conception. It enables Seed to develop animation specific scripts, adapt to briefs and think critically and creatively outside of ‘traditional’ disciplines, and draw from their broader experiences.
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ART&GRAFT McCain & Family Fund “Teatime Tales” / 2d Character, Line animation
Inspired by contemporary children’s book illustrations, A&G created a warm and welcoming world for Sky and McCain & Family Fund through the use of texture and color to bring these kids’ stories to life. They follow each child through the films as we explore their daily routines, focusing on the importance of tea time for the families as they inform us about the different conditions of the kids and how it affects their lives.
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The masterful DUNCAN STUDIO joins LLR
In 2007, Ken Duncan started Duncan Studio to offer the tradition of quality character animation, encompassing story development, design, animation, and all aspects of production, whether it is a CG or a 2D project. They began by working with top studios like Disney and Illumination. Since then, Duncan Studio has created top-level animated content and completed works for high-profile projects such as Kung Fu Panda and Despicable Me. They create animation for series, films & commercials
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Problem solvers at heart, Global Mechanic has been creating award-winning animation for over 20 years. This past spring they were nominated for a Daytime Emmy for their work on PBS “Scribbles & Ink” and prior to that won a series of Gold & Silver Lions at Cannes for their work for Lighter Blue. Dependable, friendly (they are Canadian!) innovative and collaborative. They are coders, developers, creators of 2d, stop-motion and mixed media, and artist at their core. |