by The Portland Egotist / March 25, 2019 /
Nice little live action and animated spot from HouseSpecial for Reliant Energy out of Texas. We love how integrated animation is into just about everything we see now.
Agency: HouseSpecial
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by The Portland Egotist / March 25, 2019 /
What's better than extending a hearty handshake to new visitors? That should magnify ten fold when it comes to visitors from outer space. Wieden+Kennedy worked with S7 Airlines on a new travel show aimed at the stars, inviting our nearest interstellar neighbors to come and see all the wonderful things the earth has to offer them. The short definitely has a European bent to it, which makes us worried that using a selling point like the European speedo might not create the best first impression[Read More]
by The Portland Egotist / February 11, 2019 /
Portland's animation powerhouse, Laika, has just jumped back on the scene with the second trailer for their newest animated offering, Missing Link. In true Laika form, the short spot appears to be another animated bit of magical goodness. Unlike Laika's past offerings this one seems to be a bit more mainstream and less quirky than what we saw in Kubo or ParaNorman, yet it also retains that ever familiar[Read More]
by Egotist / February 4, 2019 /
R/GA Portland welcomes Tim Farr as Head of Production. Tim comes to Portland from R/GA Santiago, where he partnered with R/GA’s leadership to open the office and build a best-in-class production team to serve LATAM’s largest retailer, Falabella.
As Head of Production for R/GA Portland, Tim is tasked with the strategic development of the department, overseeing all brands and businesses. A creatively-driven operations lead, and an R/GA veteran, he [Read More]
by The Portland Egotist / February 4, 2019 /
Remember the days when Microsoft was considered at the heart of all evil? How things have changed. This heartwarming Super Bowl ad for the upcoming Microsoft adaptive controller does a great job of showcasing just how far the tech giant has come in the last couple decades. The adaptive controller provides a level playing field for individuals with physical disabilities by providing an alternate input system that makes hitting the buttons and interacting with Xbox games much easier than using [Read More]
by The Portland Egotist / December 3, 2018 /
Portland agenies, Psyop and W+K, recently teamed up to create this street-inspired short spot for Coca-Cola. Despite the playful nature of this piece, it was a serious undergoing (just look at the credit list) with a couple dozen creatives jumping into the fray to get this animated piece produced. The result is solid and has that unique, quirky feel that PDX seems to lend so much of the work out there these d[Read More]
by The Portland Egotist / November 27, 2018 /
Apple's new holiday spot, Share Your Gifts, was kind of a surprise when we came across it. The sweetly animated story is a definite departure from Apple's dyed in the wool panoramic, spinning metal computer cases model of commercial making. It was a pleasant surprise for sure, and while it did feature the main character using Apple devices, it was also extremely no pressure in its delivery. Now that our cockles are all warmed in the warm glow of Silicon Valley, go forth and make things.
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by Egotist / October 16, 2018 /
Uber believes that movement ignites opportunity. What better way to provide opportunity to local Austin musicians (who also drive on the Uber platform) than to invite them to play their original music live on stage during one of the country’s largest music festivals.
Each day of the music festival (which was held in early October), music fans were invited to join the experience at Uber Radio Live, a fully interactive live music activation featuring a stage re-imagined as a larger-th[Read More]
