Recently we developed a series of Ford spots with our friends over at 3008. The series of six commercials focused on the truck and suv vehicles and aired during truck month (apparently a holiday in Texas). The client request was to see a life like stampede of trucks in context to the cool graphical style of the spot. Our team worked hand in hand with the editors to execute the presentation. Our crew not only developed fully functional CG trucks and suvs but we also created all the dynamic dust, dirt and mud effects. These effects were developed with a combination of particle and fluid simulation. The entire package of spots were produced in a six week squeeze. Provided below is one of the final spots that aired and a CG mud test that we developed while we were producing the spots.
Friday, May 22, 2009
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
McDonalds Anyone?
About a month ago we were approached by our good friends at 3008 to help with a national commercial spot scheduled to air May 16th. The story was that the agency (Moroch) was looking for a visual effects team that can conceptualize and execute a series of complicated particle effects on a tight deadline. So with the deadline looming we were excited to step in and provide a helping hand.
After a couple of brief concept meetings, our team set out to develop a series of particle intensive visual FX shots that focused on rebuilding two primary characters from dust. During this process our artists worked with 3008 and Moroch to develop the look and feel of the particles while sculpting computer generated replicas of each actor. Once the look and feel was finalized we used the computer generated actors to develop multiple composite passes of the particles. These individual passes defined events for the particles such as a simulated vortex with wispy streams, color changes from the soft yellow/white dust to the actors colors, and an added sparkle effect. After all was set up, we used our 200+ processor in-house rendering farm to accomplish the complex particle calculations and memory intensive rendering tasks. At job completion, the team developed a successful custom production pipeline that not only exceeded the client’s quality expectations but delivered it on time.
After a couple of brief concept meetings, our team set out to develop a series of particle intensive visual FX shots that focused on rebuilding two primary characters from dust. During this process our artists worked with 3008 and Moroch to develop the look and feel of the particles while sculpting computer generated replicas of each actor. Once the look and feel was finalized we used the computer generated actors to develop multiple composite passes of the particles. These individual passes defined events for the particles such as a simulated vortex with wispy streams, color changes from the soft yellow/white dust to the actors colors, and an added sparkle effect. After all was set up, we used our 200+ processor in-house rendering farm to accomplish the complex particle calculations and memory intensive rendering tasks. At job completion, the team developed a successful custom production pipeline that not only exceeded the client’s quality expectations but delivered it on time.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Busy...Busy...
It has been a couple of crazy months here at Green Grass. We have been working on everything from visual fx for television shows and commercials to animation for video games and sports teams. I have had the fun of venturing off to Los Angeles and San Francisco to stir up business for both of these markets. As we charge off into the summer I thought it would be a good idea to start posting some of our latest and greatest work.
Over the years, Green Grass Studios has developed a strong relationship with the Dallas Mavericks. We have produced animation for the team since 2003 and have had the awesome opportunity of working on some fun and inspirational pieces (Shaq Albert) over the years. This year we took notice that Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen will be releasing in late June. In excitement and anticipation our team developed a Transformers inspired animation for the Mavericks 2009 playoff run. As the Mavs go deeper into the playoffs I will be sure to keep our portfolio site updated (GGS Animations). Go Mavs!
Over the years, Green Grass Studios has developed a strong relationship with the Dallas Mavericks. We have produced animation for the team since 2003 and have had the awesome opportunity of working on some fun and inspirational pieces (Shaq Albert) over the years. This year we took notice that Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen will be releasing in late June. In excitement and anticipation our team developed a Transformers inspired animation for the Mavericks 2009 playoff run. As the Mavs go deeper into the playoffs I will be sure to keep our portfolio site updated (GGS Animations). Go Mavs!
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