Synexis | DHP™ BioDefense Technology

We teamed up with Synexis to show how their DHP BioDefense Technology air purifier is creating healthier breathing environments. We provided talent, prop art direction, and filming interior and exterior locations. The office location was crucial to select the appropriate open space layout with ceiling hvac system. Tougher to manage during COVID lockdown. While scouting and providing talent auditions we worked with the Agencies script writer on storyboard and design references to establish the look/tone of the video.

Ayar Labs | IO Optical

Ayar Labs is continually breaking barriers by enabling the next phase of Moore’s Law through optical connectivity. They just needed to visualize this revolutionary breakthrough to their audience in a comprehensible way for the most tech-savvy engineers as well as the casual viewer. We worked closely with Ayar’s engineers to learn exactly how their products function and how this could … Read More

Amazon Honeycode

We collaborated with Amazon in early 2020 on a new product called Honeycode. We were tasked with scripts, design, illustrating, animation, and audio for their 30-second promo, explainer, and online educational videos. Client: Amazon Production Studio: Deep Sky Executive Producer: Jared Hobbs Creative Producer: James Horn Project Manager: Seth Chaffee Creative Director: Barret Thomson Motion graphics: Daniel Bueno Motion graphics: … Read More

ODOT | Pedestrian Safety

Our 4th spot for ODOT is the kickstarter for a fun campaign featuring these two unique characters. We had a blast designing and animating these colorfully loud personalities to shed more light onto the importance of standing out as a pedestrian. These characters are the embodiment of safety, and by having them interacting with people, it helped bring their message … Read More

Gilead Sciences | Research Scholars Program Animated Videos

WWE Communications reached out to us to design and animate a series of testimonial-like videos for Gilead Sciences. We were tasked with designing the overall look of this series, as well as future videos. A majority of the character animation is digitally hand-drawn, while the talking head characters were rigged for quick lip sync and turnaround. We incorporated circular shapes … Read More

D’Addario | Product Catalogue Renderings

We collaborated with D’Addario, (yes the D’Addario!) on an ambitious 4-month project creating thousands of product SKU renderings of their products and accessories. Our first month consisted of pipeline setup, master lighting and SKU angles. A majority of products didn’t have available CAD files which required our team of artists to model every master SKU by referencing physical products. In … Read More

D’Addario | Tech Highlights 3D Renderings

We collaborated with our friends at D’Addario to conceptualize and render technical highlights for their products and accessories. We spent the summer designing and developing around 40 visuals for their new website launch and marketing material.

OG&E | Positive Energy Homes

Our friends at CLEAResult reached out to us to produce an classical animated video for OG&E’s Positive Energy Homes. This lovely spot combined both hand-drawn animation, matte painted backgrounds, and 3D animation. Client: OG&E Agency: CLEAResult Studio: Deep Sky Creative Director: Jared Hobbs Producer: James Horn Art Director: Barret Thomson Lead 2D Animator: Jack Ellis 2D Animator: Tina Hsu 2D … Read More

Growing Up George | Animated Short Film

Growing Up George shows how the strong influence of Paul George’s mother Paulette and sister Teiosha helped shape the All-Star into the person, parent and athlete he is today. The piece highlights how his sister Teiosha’s success as a basketball player inspired and motivated him at a young age to develop his game. The film also touches on his mother … Read More

Super Bowl LIII Preopen

Our friends at Bleacher Report approached us to produce a fun yet challenging concept for a Super Bowl pre-open: visualize the Vince Lombardi trophy coming together in 3D and animate four plays from the two winning NFL teams in 2D. This may seem straightforward; however, we needed to complete this in just 12 days, and combining a 3D chrome trophy with 2D hand-drawn animation is a tricky design combination. Fortunately, our talented team was amped-up to take on this time-sensitive task, and we successfully nailed it with time to spare.