Phrenic Invites You to “Go Clone Yourself”

 

Phrenic–an iOS thriller you watch, read, and play–invites anyone to create a character by uploading a video or writing a very short story from the perspective of a human clone. Videos and stories can be submitted from the Phrenic app itself or on Phrenic’s page on Theatrics. A storyline about liberated clones was designed specifically as a framework for user generated content. Disguises (or Halloween costumes) are encouraged to protect the identity of other clones.

Stories and videos will be published in the Phrenic app and online (one user-submitted story is already live in the app).

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Hinge Digital’s New Spots for Dunkin’ Donuts

 

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“bakery series”

Hinge, Blind and Michael Schrom teamed up to create these mouth watering spots for the Dunkin’ Donuts Bakery Series campaign.

View the other two spots on Hinge Digital’s website: http://hingedigital.com/projects/dunkin-donuts-bakery-series/

Credits

Client: Dunkin’ Donuts
Agency: Hill Holliday

 

Creative Direction: Blind
Creative Director: Greg Gunn
Executive Producer: Amy Knerl
Project Manager: Bridget Carroll
Compositor: Lawrence Wyatt
3D artist: Hao Cui

 

Post Production: Hinge Digital
Executive Producer: Roland Gauthier
VFX Supervisor: Michael Kuehn
Production Manager: Tiffany Navarro
Modeling:  Josh LaFayette
Look Development: Jonathan Beals, Tyler Kenworthy
Lighting: Jonathan Beals
Compositing: Tom Burney, Terell Seitz

 

Table Top Director: Michael Schrom
Color Correction: Nice Shoes Continue reading... “Hinge Digital’s New Spots for Dunkin’ Donuts”

Hinge Digital’s All-CG Spot for Renault

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“mégane”

What car powers through all seasons?  The Mégane by Renault, perfectly envisioned using full CG and VFX – no live action shoot needed.

In collaboration with directing team Andrew Nawrot and Sonja Jasansky, the Hinge creative team developed this all-CG spot for the Renault Mégane in just under two weeks. The spot features dramatic lighting as well as naturalistic visual effects of water, smoke and haze.

More pictures of the design process and storyboards can be seen on Hinge Digital’s website: http://hingedigital.com/projects/renault-megane/ Continue reading... “Hinge Digital’s All-CG Spot for Renault”

Behind the Scenes of AIGA’s “Blurred Lines”

You’ve heard recently how interested  we are in Oregon’s digital medial companies pushing the boundaries of digital storytelling.  Well now you can see some of the work for yourself at Design Week Portland’s event “Blurred Lines” which is being presented by AIGA Portland.  Check it out! Continue reading... “Behind the Scenes of AIGA’s “Blurred Lines””

PixelSea – An Animated Video Installation by Cardboard Castle

Award-winning motion graphics and design house, Cardboard Castle, proudly presents an evening of wonder featuring an immersive video installation inspired by the ethereal beauty of the deep sea.

Infusing digital animation with the ghostly movements of underwater creatures, viewers will float through a vivid ocean dreamscape buoyed on an ambient musical score.

Animators from Cardboard Castle will be on hand to discuss the exhibit and answer any questions from guests. This will be a casual and informative event designed to provide the local community with a window into the creative process at Cardboard Castle. Continue reading... “PixelSea – An Animated Video Installation by Cardboard Castle”

Hinge Digital Produces New Spot for Carrington College

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“park”

In the third spot of our integrated campaign for Carrington College, Hinge continued our partnership with BVK to bring Blue and Goldie (and squirrel) to a city park to help another student soar into a new career.

View the animatic and see character sketches here… 

Credits

Client: Carrington College 
Agency: BVK
Producer: Allison Lockwood
Art Director: Ryan Smith
Copywriter: Seth Gordon
Creative Director: Gary Mueller

Creative Production: Hinge Digital
Executive Producer: Roland Gauthier
Post Producer: Amanda Anderson
Director: Alex Tysowsky
VFX Supervisor: Michael Kuehn
Production Manager, Storyboarding: Tiffany Navarro
Production Design: Tyler Kenworthy
Animation: Keith Sizemore, Justin Mai
Look Development: Jonathan Beals, Tyler Kenworthy, Josh LaFayette
Lighting: Jonathan Beals
Compositing: Terell Seitz, Tom Burney
Live Action Producer: Brett Carlson
Editor: Shawn Wight
Color Correction: Siggy Ferstl, Company 3
Mastering: Mission Control Continue reading... “Hinge Digital Produces New Spot for Carrington College”

Job Posting – Executive Director of Oregon Story Board

 

Executive Director – Oregon Story Board

Position Description

Organization – The Oregon Story Board is a 501C6 organization that actively promotes the growth of digital media production in Oregon through investments in Incubation, Education, and Industry Development.  The Oregon Story Board is currently funded primarily through the state of Oregon’s innovation initiative called the Oregon Innovation Council (Oregon Inc.). 

Position

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will have overall strategic and operational responsibility for Oregon Story Board’s digital media business accelerator, and will seek out and secure additional public and private investments to expand the reach of the organization. Continue reading... “Job Posting – Executive Director of Oregon Story Board”

Media Technology Expo – October 3 in Portland, OR

Media Technology Expo presented by Advanced Broadcast Solutions

October 3 – 11am-7pm

Leftbank Annex

101 North Weidler street
Portland, OR 97227

Free Registration Here

 

Are you an IT Manager, Broadcaster, House of Worship Facility, Government Agency, Education Institute, Corporation, Live Event Production, Post House, Cable Provider, Film Maker, Audio Studio, Student, or Professional that wants to keep up with the ever evolving professional technology field?

This is the forum for you!

Why Attend?

This FREE one-day event will feature educational sessions, networking opportunities, and an exhibit hall showcasing equipment from a variety of manufacturers. Continue reading... “Media Technology Expo – October 3 in Portland, OR”

New iOPIF Application Available Online – Includes Post-production and Video Games

On October 7, HB 3367 becomes law.  This is significant in several ways for Oregon’s film, television, and digital media industry.  The most obvious change is the increase in the annual amount of OPIF tax credits to $10million a year. (By the way, we’re selling the remaining $4million of tax credits for 2013 beginning on October 21.  Here are the details of the tax credit auction.)

What may prove to be just as important of a development, though, are the changes happening within the “local filmmaker” program which is commonly referred to as the Indigenous Oregon Production Investment Fund (iOPIF).  Continue reading... “New iOPIF Application Available Online – Includes Post-production and Video Games”

Some Techfest Highlights – Mirada’s Andy Merkin, Intrument’s Duet, Pander Box

With Techfest NW fast approaching we wanted to highlight a few cool elements that have a nice digital storytelling theme.  If you want the whole rundown of speakers and parties, be sure to go to the Techfest website here.   The Willamette Week also has nice coverage (it’s their event after all) of the event and some speaker highlights.

Why is Oregon Film talking up Techfest?  Because the event includes elements that will cover some of the great work happening in Oregon’s digital media/digital storytelling world as well as a few nationally known professionals in this emerging industry. Continue reading... “Some Techfest Highlights – Mirada’s Andy Merkin, Intrument’s Duet, Pander Box”