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'THE OCTONAUTS'
'The Octonauts' (2010) TV Series
client
Brown Bag Films on behalf of Chorion.
description
Based upon the highly imaginative books by MEOMI, The OCTONAUTS are an intrepid band of explorers who roam the oceans in search of adventure and fun. Details will follow as soon as series airs on TV.
My role
3d Environment artist
release
CBeebies (BBC) TV Series (50x 11 min shows)
'Olivia'
'Olivia' Season II (2010) TV Series
client
Brown Bag Films on behalf of Chorion.
description
OLIVIA is a fully 3d CG television series that invites young children into the life of an adventurous, imaginative and lovable 6¾ year old girl. Based on the award-winning books written and illustrated by Ian Falconer. I worked on 3d CG pre-production for season II.
My role
Lead 3d character artist/3d Supervisor
release
Nickelodeon TV Series (24x 10 min shows)
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'LISBON TREATY'
'Lisbon Treaty' (2009) - Click Icons >>>
client
European Government/ Referendum Commission
Tangerine Post Production.
description
TV ad campaign for the European Lisbon Treaty Vote. All the background set elements are 3d computer generated against live action green screen actors. More details to follow shortly, including a shot breakdown.
My role
3d Supervisor/Lead artist (Camera tracking, CG Set modeling, texture, lighting, render.)
release
TV Commercials (3x 40Sec slots)
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'Somniac'
'Somniac' (2009) Short Film
client
Irish Film Board, FRAMEWORKS funded short film.
description
One mans struggle with the morning after the night before... or something. Stylish and disturbing short film from Director Rory Bresnihan.
My role
3d Supervisor (Reactor physic fx, modeling, texture, lighting, render)
release
See full film (HD) (password protected due to copyright, email for password)
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'Granny O'Grimm'
'Granny O'Grimm's Sleeping Beauty' (2008)
client
Irish Film Board, FRAMEWORKS funded short film.
description
2010 Academy Awards - short listed for best Animated Short.
IFTA award winning short for best animation.
Granny loses the plot as she tells her version of Sleeping Beauty to her terrified Granddaughter.
Check out Granny's very own Website.
Directed by Nicky Phelan.
MY role
3d Tech Supervisor
release
Selected cinemas, awards ceremonies.
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'berocca'
Berocca Boost (2008)
client
Bayer Ireland
description
TV Commercial featuring the little green Boost guy. Full live action shoot involving camera tracking.
Director Feidhlimidh Woods.
MY role
3d Supervisor, fx dynamic hair , modelling, fx artist, rendering.
RELEASE
TV Commercial (15 Sec)
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'Moving in'
UTV weather spots (2009)
client
Ulster Television, Progressive Building Society.
description
Series of 10-15 second mixed 3d and 2d animation spots for UTV weather. Based on the illustrated books of Oliver Jeffers. 2d animation by Conor Ryan.
Directors Nicky Phelan / Bronagh O'Hanlon.
MY role
3d Supervisor
RELEASE
TV Commercials (3x 10-15 Sec)
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'Irish Examiner'
Irish Examiner - Hurling (2008)
client
Irish Examiner Newspaper
description
A stadium built of newspapers
Director Feidhlimidh Woods.
MY role
3d Supervisor, modeller, texture, light, render.
RELEASE
TV Commercial
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'DAIRYLEA'
Dairylea Dunkers (2009)
client
Kraft, Dairylea Dunkers
description
Dairylea Dunkers TV Commercial. Nice bright sunny feel to the graphics. The tricky part was making the cheese dip look edible!
MY role
3d Supervisor
RELEASE
TV Commercial (CG 10 Sec)
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'Irish Examiner - PRESS'
Irish Examiner - Printing Press (2009)
client
Irish Examiner Newspapers
description
This commercial relied heavily on dynamic fluid effects to create characters made from liquid ink. This is 'Making Of' video illustrates the techniques used. The fluid was created using 'Realflow' software in combination with scripted effects in Maya.
Director Feidhlimidh Woods.
MY role
3d Supervisor, liquid FX, light, render.
RELEASE
TV Commercial