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The LEGO Movie 2 “Main on End Titles”

This title sequence, set to an amazing song by Beck feat. Robyn & The Lonely Island, explores a rotating drum of kinetic LEGO sculptures that celebrate themes from the film.

Credits

• Creative Director: Brian Mah
• Client: Warner Bros.
• Production Company: Alma Mater
• Executive Producer / Post Producer: Ben Apley
• VFX / CG Supervisor: James Anderson
• Designers: Brian Mah, Ford Spencer
• Previs Animation: Pepe Valencia, Monty Granito
• Storyboard Artist: Vince Wei
• Editor: Keith Roberts
• Character Animation: James Lane
• Lighting: Mikey Rogers
• Lead Compositing: Brinton Jaecks
• Compositing: Renzo Reyes, Elliott Brennan
• Music: Beck feat. Robyn & The Lonely Island

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Spider-Man “Into the Spider-Verse End Titles”

The title sequence for Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse takes us on a kaleidoscopic journey through an endless array of Spider-Men across infinite dimensions. We explore a multiverse of colorful visuals and scenarios, all visually inspired from the tactile quality of the comic books and traditional animation techniques.

Credits

• Creative Directors: Brian Mah and James Ramirez
• Client: Sony Pictures Animation
• Production Company: Alma Mater
• Executive Producer / Post Producer: Ben Apley
• VFX / Animation Supervisor: James Anderson
• Designers: Brian Mah, James Ramirez
• Lead Compositor: Renzo Reyes
• Compositor: Joshua Studebaker
• Animators: James Ramirez, Thomas McMahan, Dan Meehan, Billy Maloney, Richard DeForno, Ben Hurand
• Illustrator: Eric Hibbeler
• Editor: Keith Roberts

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Dolby Vision “There Is More To The Story: Sail”

To showcase the vibrant colors and innovative fidelity behind Dolby Vision technology, this campaign is designed around the tagline, “There is More to the Story.” It plays with setting up expectations for the viewer, and then disrupts them with surprising pairings of colorful subjects and settings in contrasting scales.

Credits

• Director: Brian Mah
• Client: Dolby
• Production Company: Alma Mater
• Executive Producer / Post Producer: Ben Apley
• VFX Supervisor: James Anderson
• Designer: Brian Mah
• Editor: Keith Roberts
• Compositors: James Anderson, Robin Roepstorff, Brinton Jaecks, Eric Almeras, Chad Buehler, Krystal Chinn
• Live Action Producer: Adam Lawson
• Director of Photography: Dallas Sterling
• Music composition: Human

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Dolby Vision “There Is More To The Story: Blocks”

To showcase the vibrant colors and innovative fidelity behind Dolby Vision technology, this campaign is designed around the tagline, “There is More to the Story.” It plays with setting up expectations for the viewer, and then disrupts them with surprising pairings of colorful subjects and settings in contrasting scales.

Credits

• Director: Brian Mah
• Client: Dolby
• Production Company: Alma Mater
• Executive Producer / Post Producer: Ben Apley
• VFX Supervisor: James Anderson
• Designer: Brian Mah
• Editor: Keith Roberts
• Compositors: James Anderson, Robin Roepstorff, Brinton Jaecks, Eric Almeras, Chad Buehler, Krystal Chinn
• Live Action Producer: Adam Lawson
• Director of Photography: Dallas Sterling
• Music composition: Human

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WSL “Much More Than a Dollar”

When you purchase a lottery ticket in Washington’s Lottery, your money is invested back into the state. We playfully illustrate how a dollar can transform into these investments through a seamless animation between a succession of origami designs.

Credits

• Creative Director: Brian Mah
• Client: Washington’s Lottery
• Agency: Cole & Weber
• Production Company: Alma Mater
• Executive Producer / Post Producer: Ben Apley
• VFX Supervisor: James Anderson
• Designer: Brian Mah
• Concept Artist: Luke Belderes
• Editor: Keith Roberts
• CG Artists: James Anderson, Robin Roepstorff, Blake Beynon Chris Lesage
• CG Modelers/Riggers: DeAndre Moore, Adam Rosenzweig, Jeff LeRoy
• Compositors: James Anderson, Robin Roepstorff

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Lennox “XC25”

The precision of Lennox engineering is celebrated through a series of animations that explore a deconstructed visualization of their technology. Integrated typography guides us through a universe of intricate parts that dynamically assemble into the final product. Innovation Never Felt So Good.

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• Creative Director: Ronnie Koff
• Client: Lennox
• Agency: GSD&M
• Production Company: Alma Mater
• Executive Producer / Post Producer: Ben Apley
• Designer: Ronnie Koff
• Editor: Keith Roberts
• CG Artists: Ovi Bogdan, Nate Homan, Jon Balcome, Joe Paniagua, Sean Koriakin, Siddarth John, Patrick Vidal
• Compositors: Katerina Arroyo, Christian Pinedo, Owen Hammer

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Ram Commercial “Time”

To illustrate the idea of fluid efficiency, the camera revolves around diorama-like sets to connect the various ways the Ram ProMaster® vans increase productivity. Each quadrant of the circular set showcases a specific industry, culminating in a final overhead reveal of the vehicles arranged to form a clock.

Credits

• Director: Brian Mah
• Client: FCA / Ram Commercial
• Agency: The Richards Group
• Production Company: Alma Mater
• Executive Producer / Post Producer: Kathy Kelehan
• VFX Supervisor: James Anderson
• Designer: Brian Mah
• Editor: Keith Roberts
• CG Artists: James Anderson, Ovi Bogdan, Robin Roepstorff
• Compositors: Robin Roepstorff, Andrew Marks
• Matte Painter: Steven Messing
• Type Animator: Ken Pelletier
• Live Action Producer: Adam Lawson
• Director of Photography: Jordan Valenti
• Colorist: Dave Hussey, Company 3

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Ford F-150 “Lineup”

To kick off the partnership between the NFL and Ford Trucks, this all-CG spot conceptually illustrates the collaboration with a seamless camera move, taking us from center field of a packed football stadium, pulling up, overhead and out, to reveal that the stadium is integrated within the bed of the new Ford F-250.

Credits

• Directors: Brian Mah and James Anderson
• Client: Ford Trucks
• Agency: GTB / Global Team Blue
• Production Company: Alma Mater
• Executive Producer / Post Producer: Kathy Kelehan
• VFX / CG Supervisor: James Anderson
• Designers: Brian Mah, James Anderson, Robin Roepstorff, Zack Campbell
• Editor: Keith Roberts
• CG Artists: James Anderson, Ovi Bogdan, Robin Roepstorff, Chris Barischoff, Marko Mandaric
• Compositor: James Anderson
• Matte Painter: Steven Messing

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Ford F-150 “Formation”

As a group of gritty Ford F-Series trucks pull up to a work site, a simple change in camera perspective reveals that the trucks have formed an offensive line, ready for action. To commemorate the partnership between the NFL and Ford Trucks, this all-CG spot features an array of the latest F-150s and SuperDutys.

Credits

• Directors: Brian Mah and James Anderson
• Client: Ford Trucks
• Agency: GTB / Global Team Blue
• Production Company: Alma Mater
• Executive Producer / Post Producer: Kathy Kelehan
• VFX / CG Supervisor: James Anderson
• Designers: Brian Mah, James Anderson, Robin Roepstorff, Zack Campbell
• Editor: Keith Roberts
• CG Artists: James Anderson, Robin Roepstorff, Ovi Bogdan, Yates Holley, Marko Mandaric
• Compositor: Kenneth Quinn Brown
• Matte Painter: Steven Messing

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Rough Night “Main on End Title Sequence”

Inspired by the neon signs from Miami’s nightlife, this title sequence takes us through a series of imagery inspired by key moments of the film. 

Credits

• Creative Director: Ronnie Koff
• Client: Sony Picture Entertainment
• Production Company: Alma Mater
• Executive Producer / Post Producer: Ben Apley
• Designer: Ronnie Koff
• Editors: Keith Roberts, Justine Gerenstein
• CG Artists: Clint Chang, Carl Bogan, William Salas
• Animator / Compositor: James Ramirez

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The Last Tycoon “Main Title Sequence”

Behind the scenes moviemaking in 1930s Hollywood is revealed through a series of macro shots, which fluidly trace the evolution of a project from script, to artisan, to actor, to filming. Subtle shadows and silhouettes allude to the presence of the enigmatic Monroe Stahr, overseeing the integrity of his vision.

Credits

• Creative Director: Brian Mah
• Client: Sony Television / Amazon
• Production Company: Alma Mater
• Executive Producer / Post Producer: Kathy Kelehan
• VFX Supervisor: James Anderson
• Designer: Brian Mah
• Editor: Keith Roberts
• CG Animator / Compositor: James Anderson
• Type Animator: Ken Pelletier
• Director of Photography: Danny Moder
• Colorist: Dave Hussey, Company 3

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Frigidaire “Crank Up Your Kitchen”

Using macro shots of meat pounding, flames igniting and steak sizzling, combined with beauty shots of the sleek yet heavy duty design of their products, this spot demonstrates how Frigidaire’s Professional appliance suite allows you to cook bigger, hotter and faster.

Credits

• Director: Brian Mah
• Client: Frigidaire
• Agency: DDB New York
• Production Company: Alma Mater
• Executive Producer / Post Producer: Kathy Kelehan
• VFX Supervisor: James Anderson
• Designer: Brian Mah
• Editor: Keith Robert
• Compositor: James Anderson
• Type Designer / Animator: Ken Pelletier
• Director of Photography: Pete Konczal
• Additional Photography: Graham Willoughby, Dallas Sterling

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Nike “The New Explosive”

To showcase the extreme precision and explosive performance of the Nike LeBron 12, this spot captures a comprehensive view of LeBron James flying across the court. As he reaches the top of the key, he takes flight, finishing with an exhilarating and authoritative dunk.

Credits

• Director: Brian Mah
• Client: Nike
• Production Company: Alma Mater
• Executive Producer / Post Producer: Kathy Kelehan
• VFX / CG Supervisor: James Anderson
• Designer: Brian Mah
• CG Animators / Compositors: James Anderson, Robin Roepstorff, Eric Demeusy
• Editor: Keith Roberts
• Director of Photography: Pete Konczal
• Music: Echolab

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Ford F-150 “Forward March”

The beauty, innovation, and power of the 2015 Ford F-150 is showcased in this live action-based campaign. The spots were designed and choreographed using match cuts to showcase the truck in a variety of environments and conditions highlighting its extensive capabilities.

Credits

• Director: Brian Mah
• Client: Ford F-150
• Agency: Team Detroit
• Production Company: Alma Mater
• Executive Producer / Post Producer: Kathy Kelehan
• VFX Supervisors: James Anderson & Robin Roepstorff
• Designers: Brian Mah, James Anderson, Robin Roepstorff, Daesun Hwang
• Editors: Keith Roberts, Joe Denk
• Compositors: James Anderson, Robin Roepstorff, Brinton Jaecks, Jadan Duffin
• 3D Artists: Daesun Hwang, James Anderson, Robin Roepstorff
• FX Artists: Tim Kadowaki, Yates Holley
• Matte Painters:  Steven Messing, Ivo Horvat, Dark Hoffman, Eric Mattson
• Type Designer / Animator: Ken Pelletier
• Flame Artists: Pilon Lectez, Alex Kolansinski, Elad Offer
• Pre-Visualization:  The Third Floor
• Associate Producer: Joseph Abou-Sakher
• Live Action Producer: Adam Lawson
• Director of Photography: Jordan Valenti
• 2nd Unit DP: Dallas Sterling
• Colorist: Dave Hussey, Company 3

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22 Jump Street “Main on End Titles”

This main on end title sequence envisions endless possibilities for the "Jump Street" franchise, including posters for future sequels, along with an animated TV series, a video game, action figure tie-ins, and some unexpected cameos.

Credits

• Creative Director: Brian Mah
• Client: Sony Pictures
• Production Company: Alma Mater
• Executive Producer / Post Producer: Kathy Kelehan
• VFX / Animation Supervisor: James Anderson
• Animators: James Anderson, Robin Roepstorff, Daesun Hwang
• Designers: Brian Mah, Kina Choi, Robin Roepstorff, Alessandro Strickner, Francesco Terragin, R. Jon Snider, Juan Monasterio
• Editor: Keith Roberts
• Poster Finishers: Paho Marsh, David Williams Studio, Juliana Arrietty, Dan Ecoff, David Choi, AJ Griss
• Illustrators: Luke James Belderes, Mike Thompson, Clara Moon
• 3D Modeling: Margaret Dost
• Prop Fabrication: Moddler, Greg Aronowitz
• Action Figure Painter: Brent Jones
• Cel Animation: Starburns Industries, Ford Spencer
• Character Design: James Randolph, Jay Stuckswich, Art Vogt
• Storyboards: James Randolph, Vince Wei
• Photographer: Aaron Platt

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The LEGO Movie “Main On End Titles”

This title sequence for THE LEGO MOVIE takes the viewer on a stop-motion journey through a series of dioramas made entirely of LEGO. From a brick-level POV, the themes and icons of the film build and animate brick by brick. The dioramas are currently on display at the LEGOLAND® Hotel in Carlsbad, CA.

Credits

• Creative Director: Brian Mah
• Client: Warner Bros.
• Production Company: Alma Mater
• Executive Producer / Post Producer: Kathy Kelehan
• VFX / CG Supervisor: James Anderson
• Designers: Brian Mah, James Anderson, Ford Spencer, Robin Roepstorff, Sam Sparks, My Tran, Margaret Dost, Ron Fooks Jr.
• Concept / Storyboard Artists: Michal Lisowski, Bernard Custodio, Gabe Crate, Luke James Belderes
• Editor: Keith Roberts
• 3D Previs: Proof
• Compositors: James Anderson, Robin Roepstorff, Daesun Hwang, Geronimo Moralez
• Lego Builders: LEGOLAND® Studios Carlsbad
• Stop Motion: Stoopid Buddy Stoodios

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Sonicare “Assemble”

Inspired by diagrammatic forms and macro photography, the Sonicare Flexcare Platinum assembles itself, piece by piece, bristle by bristle. Using primarily CG supplemented with live action, this spot demonstrates the Sonicare brush's power over its rivals.

Credits

• Director: Brian Mah
• Client: Philips
• Agency: Ogilvy NY
• Production Company: Alma Mater
• Executive Producer / Post Producer: Kathy Kelehan
• VFX / CG Supervisor: James Anderson
• Designer: Brian Mah
• Editor: Keith Roberts
• 3D Artists: James Anderson, Robin Roepstorff, Daesun Hwang, Sam Sparks, Hunter Kuhnert, Taras Hrabowsky

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Nike “Elite Series”

Inside a secure high tech locker room, we slowly reveal the signature shoes of Kobe, KD and LeBron. As each shoe rises into frame on an iconic pedestal, we highlight its unique technology. The suspense builds, and each shoe begins to manifest its powerful attribute, challenging the viewer to make their choice.

Credits

• Director: Brian Mah
• Client: Nike
• Production Company: Alma Mater
• Executive Producer / Post Producer: Kathy Kelehan
• VFX / CG Supervisor: James Anderson
• Designer: Brian Mah
• CG Animators / Compositors: James Anderson, Robin Roepstorff, Daesun Hwang
• Titles Animation: Juan Monasterio
• Editor: Bryan Keith
• Director of Photography: Aaron Platt

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Science Channel “Futurescape Promo”

The new Science Channel show centers on coming innovations in science and technology that will change our lives forever. In this promo, host James Woods challenges us to imagine the future, while the surrounding animations give the impression that this technology is being realized before our eyes.

Credits

• Director: Brian Mah
• Client: The Science Channel
• Production Company: Alma Mater
• Executive Producer / Post Producer: Kathy Kelehan
• VFX / CG Supervisor: James Anderson
• Designers: Brian Mah, Jake Sargeant
• Editor: Keith Roberts
• 3D Artists: James Anderson, Robin Roepstorff, John Nguyen
• Director of Photography: Aaron Platt
• Music: Musikvergnuegen

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Patrón “Bottle As Hero: Stamps”

This campaign for Patrón focuses on its iconic bottle. Each spot features an aspect of the Patrón experience: the quality of ingredients and care taken in its creation, the hand-crafted artistry of the product, and its worldwide appeal. Using a combination of live action and CG, the result is simple yet sophisticated.

Credits

• Director: Brian Mah
• Client: The Patrón Spirits Company
• Agency: Cramer-Krasselt NY
• Production Company: Alma Mater
• Executive Producer / Post Producer: Kathy Kelehan
• VFX / CG Supervisor: James Anderson
• Designer: Brian Mah
• Editor: Keith Roberts
• 3D Artists: James Anderson, Robin Roepstorff, Daesun Hwang
• 2D Artists: Matt Spencer, Hunter Kuhnert
• Director of Photography: Patrick Otten

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Patrón “Bottle As Hero: Oil Painting”

This campaign for Patrón focuses on its iconic bottle. Each spot features an aspect of the Patrón experience: the quality of ingredients and care taken in its creation, the hand-crafted artistry of the product, and its worldwide appeal. Using a combination of live action and CG, the result is simple yet sophisticated.

Credits

• Director: Brian Mah
• Client: The Patrón Spirits Company
• Agency: Cramer-Krasselt NY
• Production Company: Alma Mater
• Executive Producer / Post Producer: Kathy Kelehan
• VFX / CG Supervisor: James Anderson
• Designer: Brian Mah
• Editor: Keith Roberts
• 3D Artists: James Anderson, Robin Roepstorff, Daesun Hwang
• 2D Artists: Matt Spencer, Hunter Kuhnert
• Director of Photography: Patrick Otten
• Painting by: Gregory Manchess

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Patrón “Bottle As Hero: Signed & Numbered”

This campaign for Patrón focuses on its iconic bottle. Each spot features an aspect of the Patrón experience: the quality of ingredients and care taken in its creation, the hand-crafted artistry of the product, and its worldwide appeal. Using a combination of live action and CG, the result is simple yet sophisticated.

Credits

• Director: Brian Mah
• Client: The Patrón Spirits Company
• Agency: Cramer-Krasselt NY
• Production Company: Alma Mater
• Executive Producer / Post Producer: Kathy Kelehan
• VFX / CG Supervisor: James Anderson
• Designer: Brian Mah
• Editor: Keith Roberts
• 3D Artists: James Anderson, Robin Roepstorff, Daesun Hwang
• 2D Artists: Matt Spencer, Hunter Kuhnert
• Director of Photography: Patrick Otten

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Bloomingdales “All Wrapped Up”

This holiday spot builds off of the iconic Bloomingdale's branding, featuring a fashionable couple dressing for holiday celebrations and shopping. The theme of gifting is manifest through oversize gift boxes and seasonal shopping bags featuring the unique holiday patterns, also woven throughout the spot.

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• Director/DP: Aaron Platt
• Client: Bloomingdale's
• Production Company: Alma Mater
• Executive Producer / Post Producer: Kathy Kelehan
• 3D Artist: Robin Roepstorff
• Editor: Keith Roberts

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McDonald's “Dollar Menu + More”

The challenge of this campaign was to showcase the many delicious, affordable menu options available on the McDonald's Dollar Menu. Through the use of graphics and talent choreography, we created a modular system through which both the individual products and the menu as a whole could be featured.

Credits

• Director: Brian Mah
• Client: McDonald's
• Agency: DDB Chicago
• Production Company: Alma Mater
• Executive Producer: Kathy Kelehan
• VFX Supervisor: James Anderson
• Designer: Brian Mah
• Director of Photography: Omer Ganai
• Editor: Brian Gannon, The Whitehouse
• Animator: Robin Roepstorff

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McDonald's “Southwest McWrap”

This spot conveys the flavor impact of the McDonald's Southwest McWrap through a series of humorous and surreal fantasy vignettes, shot against photographic backdrops.

Credits

• Director: Brian Mah
• Client: McDonald's
• Agency: DDB Chicago
• Production Company: Alma Mater
• Executive Producer: Kathy Kelehan
• VFX Supervisor: James Anderson
• Designer: Brian Mah
• Director of Photography: Omer Ganai
• Editor: Brian Gannon, The Whitehouse

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