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Olson & Twist Director Grady Cooper "Embrace Silly" for Minnesota State Lottery - 07/27/10

Ad agency OLSON relied on the comedic talents of Twist Director Grady Cooper for a new ad campaign for Minnesota State Lottery. The two new spots feature Vikings fans desperately stranded before a game, when one scratch of their Minnesota Vikings Scratch Game turns them into NFL legend John Randle, who literally saves the day and gets them on their way: “It’s Game Time!”To follow the hilarious journeys, click here: http://twistfilm.com/quicktimes/gcmnlottery.movFor Twist Director Grady Cooper, this was the fourth project he has worked on with the creative team from OLSON. “I love working with them,” notes the Director, “because they are so collaborative... Read Full Story

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MAKING OF Meet Meline : The creation of a 3D Animated Short film (Video) - 11/27/09

Hi,Months ago, I wrote you about the trailer of "Meet Meline", a 3D animated short film from independent filmmakers Virginie Goyons and me, Sebastien Laban.(http://www.vimeo.com/3872070)Today, my wife and I are proud to release the Making Of "Meet Meline"!It's a 12-minutes featurette with behind-the-scenes footage, interviews, talks about the story, the characters and the environments, shot breakdowns and way much more : the Art of making a short-film!(http://www.vimeo.com/7708580)I hope sharing our experience will interest you and the readers as much as the rest of the articles available on Creative Cash and that inspire and motivate us every day! :o)Best Regards,Virginie&Sébastien L... Read Full Story

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Last Chance - animated short Trailer - 08/20/09

Last Chance, the trailer is now online. The film is a collaboration between composer Andrew McCluskey and artist SAmi Nikki. Last Chance is a timeless piece about the importance of hope in our current environment. Through a tale of evolving consciousness it shows the viewer a simple beacon of happier times. The story is told through a series of paintings computer animation that is softer than other contemporary styles. Instead of aiming for a more realistic look, a subtler but more vivid style has been chosen. You can follow the project at http://projectlastchance.com The HD trailer can be viewed at: http://www.vimeo.com/6135828Enjoy! Read Full Story

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Worms The Teaser is online. - 07/27/09

Worms, the Teaser is now online. Worms is the newest project of ANIMAKING, a feature stop-motion animation made for all ages, focusing on children spectators.ANIMAKING, the largest stop-motion animation studio in Brazil today, and has invited GLAZ ENTRETENIMENTO to produce the movie in a partnership mode. GLOBO FILMES and FOX FILMS joined the project afterwards. The film is also a co-production between Brazil and Canada, as the Canadians WIZZ FILMS and MOKKO STUDIO are in charge of it s post-production.Worms The Movie is the first full feature stop-motion animation movie produced in Latin America, and will be released in 2010.Access the blog from the movie to read more new ... Read Full Story

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3D Animated Short Film Trailer (Meet Meline) - 04/08/09

Hey Highend3D ! :o) My name is Sebastien Laban and I am a filmmaker. I'm currently working with my wife Virginie Goyons on an animated Short-film called "Meet Meline" during our spare time. Being big fans of highend3D, we though a little heads up on the trailer we've just edited might be of interest to you ! :o) MEET MELINE (2009) - TRAILER from Sebastien LABAN on Vimeo. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHx_E8KctdU (or http://www.vimeo.com/3872070)   Looking forward to hearing from you! :o)   Best Regards, Sebastien LABAN http://www.meetmeline.com Read Full Story

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Arx Avari Cinematic - 01/12/09

Passion Republic is glad to present one of our In-house project  "Arx Avari". It is an Animated Action sequence designed to raise the bar of our skill and production discipline, we have 13 team mates working on it on and off,it is a fun and challenging process. We hope you guys will enjoy the clip! Critics and comments are always welcome. Thanks!Arx Avari 1024 from Aik Sern Ng on Vimeo. Read Full Story

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Malaysia's first 3d animated feature film: Geng - 12/18/08

The long wait is over. Malaysia's first 3d animated feature film, Geng: Pengembaraan Bermula (or Geng: The Adventure Begins for the English version) has finally been completed and is set to be released on the 12th of February 2009 in cinemas across Malaysia. The 90-minute feature film is produced by Les' Copaque Production, an animation company based in Malaysia, with a budget less than USD2 million and a staff of 40 creative workers that took 2.5 years to complete. Geng: Pengembaraan Bermula is an action-adventure film targeted for children but made in a way that the whole family can enjoy together. The movie is unique in that it not only manages to capture the beauty of Malaysia's lush ... Read Full Story

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Animators Are Some of the Happiest Workers in America, Survey Finds - 10/17/08

Animators Are Some of the Happiest Workers in America, Survey Finds Third-party survey commissioned by AnimationMentor.com reveals career trends in the animation industry     Emeryville, CA October 16, 2008 AnimationMentor.com (Animation Mentor), the leading online character animation school created by animators for animators, today unveils key findings from an animation industry survey that shows a vibrant and healthy workforce with a bright future. Animation Mentor commissioned independent research firm Knowledge Wave International to conduct the survey to gain insight into an insiders view on industry trends, job titles, job satisfaction and salari... Read Full Story

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motion504 & Mrs. K Create Promo For Space Week - 05/10/07

To view the Space Week promo, please go to: http://www.motion504.com/hype/SpaceWeek.movMOTION504 & MRS. K CREATE OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD PROMOPACKAGE FOR SPACE WEEK ON SCIENCE CHANNELFor a dynamic promo package for Science Channels Space Week, motion504 was tasked by film production and motion design company Mrs. K to create compelling graphics and animation. The result: an homage to the memorable retro graphics of arcade video games.Space Week, which airs from May 6 13, 2007 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, immerses viewers in the ambitious, cutting-edge science of space exploration.Space Week caters to a clever, informed and science-savvy audience, explains Mitch Monson, Creative Director of Mrs. K. The... Read Full Story

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motion504 Designs Show Open For "Bizarre Foods" on Travel - 04/03/07

To view the Bizarre Foods show open, please go to: http://www.motion504.com/hype/BizarreFoods.movBeating frog heart, anyone? Broadcast design and animation studio motion504 recently whet its design appetite on a compelling show open for Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern, a new weekly program on the Travel Channel. Hosted by Chef Andrew Zimmern, the show follows this intrepid food personality as he embarks on a quest to find the worlds most bizarre, interesting and edible foods. Commissioned by Tremendous! Entertainment, the :10 open captures the worldly feel and incredible delicacies of the show. With the breaking of day, an old-world globe representing a bowl drops from the sky and into ... Read Full Story

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motion504 & Mrs. K Team Up for Borneo Promo for Discovery - 03/20/07

To create a stunning promo for Discovery Channel's new series, "Expedition Borneo," film production and motion design company Mrs. K commissioned its creative partners at motion504, a design and animation studio. http://www.motion504.com/hype/ExpeditionBorneo.mov "Expedition Borneo" features a team of jungle specialists scientists, climbers and wildlife filmmakers who explore the remote island of Borneo and track down its endangered species as part of a conservation effort. The promo opens on a gentle floating ride through clouds before taking a violent dive into a remote island. As the camera pulls back out through the darkness of trees, motion graphics, se... Read Full Story

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Animated short "xero" - 07/10/06

The StoryThis 5 minute animation is the story of X, a small sewn figure that views himself as more that what he really is. Through self-realization, discovery, and creative expression, he quickly finds that his existence is not what it appears to be. xero is the first animated short from TimeFissure Studios. Up to this point in time the TimeFissure team have worked projects together in the corporate arena, and as individual contractors and freelancers. But in the hearts and minds of the TimeFissure team there has been the drive to create stories that invoke, enlighten, and entertain the viewer. TimeFissure has plans to create other entertaining animated shorts and m... Read Full Story

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