Making of Videos

This is a great example of a making of video, you are really able to get a sense of all the work that went into making the piece of work. The benefit of 'Making of' videos are that they allow for the amount of work that you put into a piece to really be shown. Sometimes you produce a piece that is 20 sec in length, however it may have taken 4 weeks to produce. This is a great format for you to be able to show how much time and effort goes into something.

Logo Design

Here are some logo designs that I recently created for somebody.

http://motionographer.com/

La Fete (HD - 2010) from Malcolm Sutherland on Vimeo.

Described in the videos description as 'A short sketchbook-style animated film',http://vimeo.com/10239065.


I decided to post this because I love the style of this piece. The animation flows really well and the choice of media has been appropriately chosen.

Studio Research - Report 5

Design by Day

http://www.designbyday.co.uk/

This  is the studio that me and Olivia from graphics were going to go on last year, but as they were busy at the time they got in touch and postponed it. However, we were talking the other day and still fancy doing a joint visit.

Something that jumped out at me was the range in the type of work that they produce. They create work that is 2D, 3D and 2.5D. I think companies that open themselves up to the possibility of using more than one medium, give themsleves a large scope in terms of the possibility of projects.


DBD Showreel 2010 from Design By Day on Vimeo.

Studio Research - Report 4

Shilo

http://www.shilo.tv/

Based: New York NY

I became familiar with Shilo a few years ago and one thing that I really like about them is the way that their work varies from projects. I also like the way that they take a mixed media approach to the work that they produce.

An example of their work is:

This piece is one of my favourite pieces that they have created. I love the way that they explore the idea of compostiting, which is soemthing that I would like to do myself. I really like the work of Shilo. One thing that I think Shilo do is that they look at doing projects that aren't hugely commercial.

Studio Research - Report 3

Motion Picture Company

Based: Motion Picture Company have offices in London, Los Angeles and Vancouver

I think that what this company is, is a great example of a company that fully exlpores the use of 3D and its potential. The feeling that I get from this company is that its a very big company and they are big players within the industry.

To name a few of the awards that they have been nominated for in 2010, (found on website,  http://www.moving-picture.com/)

• "D&AD Nomination for Best Special Effects; Plane Stupid 'Polar Bears'
• D&AD Nomination for Best Special Effects; Virgin 'Fantastic Jounrney'
• AICP Nomination for Best Visual Effects; Syfy 'House on the Hill'
• AICP Nomination for Best Visual Effects; Coca Cola 'Finals'
• Prix Ars Electronica Hononary Mention; Plane Stupid, 'Polar Bears'
• Creative Circle Gold Award for Best Special Effects; Heinz 'Bottle'
• BAFTA Nomination for Best Visual Effects; Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince", http://www.moving-picture.com/

I've actually been put in contact with someone from the company, so hopefully I will be able to get together with the contact and arrange a portfolio crit.

 One example of one of their pieces is Evian's skating babies: