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One of the world’s most elite (and expensive) cars recently became a canvas for the creative whims of the techie minds at The Media Merchants, a technology-driven production agency based in Vancouver.

In November, the agency gathered influencers in the city’s creative, technology, design, advertising and automotive sectors for The Lamborghini Project, an exclusive audio-visual event centered around projection mapping onto a Lamborghini Reventon.

At $1.5 million, the Reventon is the luxury automaker’s priciest road car. Only 20 have been produced and sold to the public. Using its raw, understated and angular exterior as inspiration, creative technical director Anthony Diehl and animator Stuart Langfield projection mapped a series of real-time visuals on to the vehicle’s dark grey, semi-matte finish.

Initially, Media Merchants conceived The Lamborghini Project exclusively as a projection mapping experience but once they began the meticulous process of mapping animated images onto the car, they realized they had a one-of-a-kind opportunity to do something even more ‘live.’

“One of the surprising and fun elements of the project was getting everything aligned perfectly and then discovering that we had a pretty awesome VJ setup sitting in front of us,” says Anthony Diehl, creative technical director on the project. “Although it wasn’t part of the original plan, we couldn’t help ourselves and took the opportunity to run a live VJ set with visuals created in real-time.”

Diehl and Langfield developed the animated visuals using hybrid 3D and 2D techniques developed specifically for the purpose of projection mapping onto 3D objects. Working from the idea of ‘contrast,’ they sought to highlight the Reventon’s dark, moody and clean lines through a combination of predefined op-art imagery and improvised, real-time effects.

“It’s a scalable technique, allowing us to add or remove projectors for the final execution depending on technical or budget considerations, even after the animated content has been produced,” explains Diehl. “We really tested out the extent of this process on the Lamborghini project and it worked beautifully.”

The video content was created using MadMapper and Modul8 VJ software run off two Macbook Pro laptops networked together for playback sync and then plugged into three 7000 Lumen Panasonic projectors and one 6000 Lumen Christie Projector.

For the music, Media Merchants turned to Mitch Lee of Redemption Audio for a soundtrack that contrasted pure and crisp strings, pianos and snyths with distorted percussion, dissonant noise and an ominous silence. The end result perfectly underscored The Lamborghini Project’s gorgeously subtle symmetry.

Credits:
Projection Mapping: The Media Merchants
Creative Technical Director: Anthony Diehl
Animation Director: Stuart Langfield
Sound Design: Mitch Lee for Redemption Audio
Post Production: JUMP Studios
Videography: Perfect Pictures, Van Media
Director of Photography: Dan Dumouchel
Lamborghini Reventon: SR Auto Group
via: GlossyInc.

To celebrate the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay and your Future Flames, Coca-Cola brought the UK's hottest music artists to 66 nights of celebration around the UK.

Take a look back at the most memorable moments of the relay, as we follow the Olympic Flame on its journey from Land's End, all around the country and back to London in preparation of the Finale in Hyde Park and the start of the London 2012 Olympic Games. Featuring Dizzee Rascal, Eliza Doolittle, Friendly Fires, The Wanted, You Me At Six, Emeli Sandé, Labrinth, Rizzle Kicks, The Wombats and Wretch 32. via: YouTube

Also celebrating this Olympics Coca-Cola recently unveiled the "BeatBox" building, designed by architects Asif Khan and Pernilla Ohrstedt which will promote Coke's "Move To The Beat" ad campaign. The building was built with 230 bolsters that respond to touch with sound, the structure becomes one giant instrument.

Mark Ronson's "Move to the Beat" anthem — which has sounds like the squeaking of sports shoes, heartbeats, or an arrow striking a target — is the centerpiece of the building: visitors that touch the structure at different parts will essentially be remixing the track. Visitors can also climb up the exterior, and upon reaching the roof, will see the view of Olympic Park. Within the structure are different light and sound installations as well, designed by Jason Bruges Studio in Hackney. via: creativity-online

A typical family hums to the music of Ozzy Osbourne's song Crazy Train in the new Honda Pilot TV ad entitled "Road Trip"."Road Trip" stars eight family and friends in the roomy Pilot, zooming down a stretch of desert highway. When one of the boys in the third row hits the note of "Crazy Train," the other passengers follow one by one, adding drum beats and sound effects until they're jamming with the full force of the tune. The spot will air during prime network programming such as "Dancing With the Stars," "Big Bang Theory," "The Biggest Loser" and the BCS National Championship.
"The campaign is built to generate awareness of this major vehicle redesign and to continue to differentiate this new, upscale Pilot from the competition," said Tom Peyton, senior manager, national advertising, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "The advertising demonstrates the Pilot as a capable vehicle with legitimate seating for eight and a newly refined exterior."
"We knew the cast was going to be as integral to the spot as what they were singing. It was important to find actors, especially the kids, with a true love for the song," said RPA CD/Art Nathan Crow who teamed with CD/Copy Adam Lowrey for this campaign.
Aside from running on TV, the spot will appear on Honda's website and on YouTube and in-theater during November, taking advantage of the high-traffic Thanksgiving weekend. The Pilot campaign featured a YouTube home-page takeover in early October. Other online activations include rich media banners and home-page takeovers on CNN.com. Print media, which can be seen in "National Geographic," "Sports Illustrated," "Shape" and other titles, features a striking roasted-plum background and describes everyday adventures that are made better with the refined Pilot.Credits:
Agency: RPA
ECD: Joe Baratelli
GCD: Jason Sperling
CD/Art: Nathan Crow
CD/Copy: Adam Lowrey
Agency Executive Producer: Gary Paticoff
Agency Senior Producer: Brian Donnelly
Production Co: Imperial Woodpecker
Director: Stacy Wall
DP: Salvatore Totino
Executive Producer: Doug Halbert
Line Producer: Jeff McDougal
Production Designer: Tony Gasparro
Editorial Company: Bikini Edit
Editor: Avi Oron
Executive Producer: Gina Pagano
Visual Effects Company: Mass Market
Lead Flame Artist: Kim Stevenson
Visual Effects Executive Producer: Lexi Stern
Visual Effects Producer: Blythe Dalton
Attribution: Written content created by TRUST: http://www.trustcollective.com
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MINI is much more than just a car. It has its own distinctive personality and generates emotion, passion, and excitement from its loyal owners and fanatics (AKA “MINIACS”). In May 2013, with the help of their AOR Anomaly, MINI Canada launched their nationwide NOT NORMAL campaign that reinforces MINI’s unique and “only MINI can do” attitude.

To amplify the NOT NORMAL campaign and MINI’s undisputed go-kart handling, MINI Canada and Anomaly took directly to the streets. Through vigorous planning and with the help of Toronto-based production company Asymetric, three MINI Cooper S models were completely retrofitted to create a MINI Roller Coaster. The fabrication included the removal of the rear seats and parts of the roof, welding on new roller coaster frames, external speakers, custom roller coaster carts, bright and ambient LEDs, custom paint/decals, and wind blowers, which really showcased the hair-raising experience of driving a MINI even while stopped at traffic lights. With all the structural changes to the car, performance tests to ensure safety were conducted at the MINI Test Facility in collaboration with stunt driver coordinator Philippe Létourneau.

Once the MINI Roller Coaster was street ready, 3 professional drivers ripped through downtown Toronto with 2 riders on each car screaming at the top of their lungs. In addition to the ear piercing screams, a custom music track created by Didier Tovel from SNDWRX blasted through the exterior speaker system. The reaction? Torontonians laughing, smiling, and whipping out their phones and cameras to capture true excitement and the NOT NORMAL execution.

"The stunt was truly an unconventional and NOT NORMAL way to communicate the brand core of excitement.” Said Dave Douglass, Partner/ECD Anomaly. “We hope people take away that driving a MINI is an absolutely thrilling experience and its “corners like it’s on rails” abilities are completely unlike any other car.”

The making of...

Credits:
Client: MINI Canada
Director: Adam Shaver
Brand Team: Steve Ambeau, Adam Wexler, Ryan Chu, Shay Li, Rosalind Lo

Agency: Anomaly
Executive Creative Directors: Pete Breton, Dave Douglass
Creative Team: Craig Mcintosh, Jaimes Zenith
Wrap Design/Illustration: Omar Morson, Jeremy Thompson
Senior Integrated Producer: Jen Mete
Junior Integrated Producer: Sharon Langlotz
Account Team: Brent Rivard, Candace Borland, Mike Stollar, Patrick Martini, Scotty Booth

Production House: Asymetric
Executive Producers: Geoff Cornish, Kristina Anzlinger
Line Producer: Dwight Phipps
Director: Finn O'Hara
Director of Photography: Mark Peachey
Car Modifications: Performance Solutions
Precision Driving Supervision: PLB AutoSport
Casting: Steven Mann
Editorial House: Bijou
Executive Producer: Stephanie Hickman
Editor: Mel Hider
Assistant Editor: Cian McDevitt
Telecine: Alter Ego
Colourist: Wade Odlum
Post House: Fort York
Online: Ernie Mordak
Music and Sound Design: SNDWRX
via: Glossy

So there you go and now you know. American Airlines unveils a new company logo and exterior paint scheme, images below.

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Built — Reinvented 2012 Camry — Release date Oct. 16, 2011

Pit Stop — Reinvented 2012 Toyota Camry — Release date Oct. 24, 2011

Press and Credits:
Saatchi & Saatchi LA Creates Campaign for the Reinvented 2012 Toyota Camry

“It’s Ready. Are You?” Touts Vehicle Innovation and Performance

Saatchi & Saatchi LA today announced the launch of the reinvented 2012 Camry campaign, one of the largest integrated marketing campaigns the agency has developed for Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. “It‟s Ready. Are You?” demonstrates how the seventh-generation model addresses changes in consumers‟ vehicle needs, expectations and driving habits through the combination of new innovations and improvements to interior and exterior vehicle styling.

The campaign centers around six TV spots, beginning with the 30-second “Built,” which will make its national debut on October 16 during NBC's Sunday Night Football. The spot uses stunning animation and visual effects to highlight the Camry‟s new features and visually demonstrate the reinvention of Toyota‟s signature model. As the 2012 model builds around its driver, the spot touches on several of the key aspects midsize car buyers expect to get with their next car purchase.

“For nearly 30 years, Camry has been an icon of durability, quality and reliability. But with the new model, Toyota has made a serious upgrade in technology, safety, elegance, performance and flat out beauty,” said Chris Adams, executive creative director at Saatchi & Saatchi LA. “With the „Built‟ commercial, we had a lot of fun literally showing this reinvention in progress. It truly is a car built around the needs of today's drivers.”

Another 30-second TV spot, “Pit Stop,” pays homage to the Camry‟s racing heritage with Toyota NASCAR driver Kyle Busch. The ad shows how Toyota‟s excellence carries from the racetrack to the roadway by transforming the car in the speed of a pit stop to highlight the Camry's performance capabilities and intuitive mobile technology. “Pit Stop” will make its television debut on October 24.

Two additional TV commercials will roll out later this year. Further, broadcast momentum continues into next year with two spots in the Super Bowl and the Toyota Halftime Report.

The campaign also includes print ads, digital media, out-of-home boards and social media elements. Additionally, digital billboards featuring Camry imagery will run atop the Walgreens building in New York‟s Times Square to spark the public‟s interest and build intrigue for the 2012 model.

Beginning in November, consumers will have the opportunity to get behind the wheel of the 2012 Camry at over 125 events through March 2012. The Toyota Drive Center national ride and drive tour, along with activations at select Life Time Fitness locations across the country, will give the public a chance to experience the vehicle first hand.

To set the stage for the 2012 model launch, Toyota and Saatchi & Saatchi LA launched the Camry Effect website, which is designed to connect the nearly seven million Camry drivers in the United States through an intuitive, interactive, online experiencehttp://www.toyota.com/camryeffect.
The Camry Effect provides past and present Camry owners a platform to share stories, moments, memories and milestones of first dates, road trips, soccer games, interviews and college days while witnessing the collective “effect”

Mighty director Alexander Paul recently lensed a three-spot package promoting Hyundai's Genesis R-Spec and Equus vehicles.

Faster Acting focuses on a test driver guiding his Genesis R-Spec around a test course. As he bolts over the track in a squeal of smoke and speed, Paul shows us the car from multiple angles, including a goosebump-inducing view from behind the wheel. Valet Parking is a slow-motion spiral through the skylines and boulevards of Manhattan. As a couple gazes out the window of their Equus at the Guggenheim Museum in wonder, the valet nearly drops his client's keys watching the car roll past, and a narrator reminds viewers that J.D. Power recently ranked the ride highest in the vehicle appeal category for premium cars. Review begins with the oft-heard expression, "You can't always get what you want"; a Hyundai with a GDI engine navigates through the back roads of the Hamptons, its relaxed driver allowing his GPS navigation system to lead him pass hedgerows and summer estates as he sinks into the elegant leather interior. A final shot of the vehicle's sleek exterior proves that getting everything one wants in a car is quite possible.

"It was a real pleasure being able to interpret Hyundai's message with a great deal of artistic freedom," stated Paul. "Visually speaking, I wanted to give all three spots a distinct look and feel, reflecting both the raw experience of the car and the landscape in which it's being driven. While the fluidity of Valet and Review convey the elegance of the models, the sharp, precise cuts Faster Acting evoke speed and performance. We made the most of all three shoots, especially Valet, when the earliest snow blizzard in New York's history called for some much-welcomed improvisation."

"Alexander's love of cars is evident in his work," noted EP Eric Bonniot. "He treats them with a unique sense of humanity, giving them character through the stories he tells. Shooting these spots was a lot of fun for us because Hyundai is really in touch with its audience, and its new line of vehicles are an absolute knockout."

Credits:
Client: Hyundai
Spot Title(s): Valet Parking, Faster Acting, Review
Agency: Innocean
CD: Ed Miller
AD: Tyson Brown
Copy: Cooper Olson, Jonathan Hum
Prod Co: Mighty Film Co.
Director: Alexander Paul
DP: Stephan Von Borbely
EP: Eric Bonniot
Producer: Susanne Porzelt
VFX: Liquid
Lead VFX Artist: James Bohn
VFX Artist: David Parker
Producer: Terry O'Gara
Editorial Co: Spot Welders
EP: David Glean
Senior Producer: Carolina Wallace
Editor: Michael Heldman
Asst. Editor: Patrick Murphree
Telecine Co: New Hat
Mixer: Bob Festa
Shoot Location: NYC, Hamptons, Alabama

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Not only is Megan Fox working with marine biologists as the star of the new Acer story inspired by Intel commercial but she can talk to dolphins! The ad entitled "VoxFox" shows a new brainy and geeky side to Megan, watch the behind the scenes video (below) as some of the crew seem very impressed too.

Behind Megan Fox's impossibly, almost absurdly attractive exterior, lies a deep love of marine biology. Watch her as she explores the beautiful world of the dolphin and, frankly, makes it even more beautiful.

Credits: Ad Agency: Mother London Creative: Mother Agency Producer: Mother Director: Ivan Zacharias Production Company: Stink Producer: Nick Landon Editor: Filip Malasek Postproduction: The Mill Audio Post Production: Jungle Director of Photography: John Lynch Media Agency: EMEA Media Agency: Radarworks

2011 Mazda BT-50

Mazda company extended official photos of pickup BT-50. The world premiere of this car takes place on autoshow in Australia (Sydney, October, 15).

Mazda BT-50 of the second generation received completely new style of an exterior, because of presence: the exclusive radiator enclosure, the big extended headlights, other front bumper, and also completely new tail lights.

The car also received interior with a new panel, a steering wheel from present Mazda3, Mazda6 and Mazda CX-5 (truth, unlike these cars on a pickup wheel there are other command keys an audio-system and cruise-control) and multimedia system with the big color screen. Besides, the pickup have a new block of climate control with separate screens on which the chosen temperature is highlighted.

The car can receive 2,2 and 3,2-litre diesel engines as at Honda Elysion, real powers of which will be 150HP.

Overview: Mazda BT-50

How can you spark a conversation and more important maintain the interest of your target audience in a low interest category like frying fats? The Dutch market leader in cooking oil, Diamant challenged ad agency Fitzroy Amsterdam to find a solution. It all starts with a platform. A platform that has substance and depth, one where relevant as well as fun content can be shared. Like most brands Diamant doesn't have a natural platform, so it was time to create one. The inspiration came from Diamant's real essence: the product characteristics of Diamant frying fats: a crispy exterior and a soft interior of any snack.
These two instrumental benefits were brought to life and obtained emotional values. Our 2 brand mascots, "Zacht & Krokant" translated to English: Soft & Crispy were born. They play the main role on television in which the bubbling frying pan became Soft & Crispy private Jacuzzi.

Credits:
Agency: Fitzroy, Amsterdam
Production: Glassworks
Director: Morten Vinther
Executive Creative Director: Jur Baart
Art Director: Gert van Kaaij, Wouter Vanhaeren
Copywriter: Youri van Overdijk, Merlijn van Vliet, Roen Roomberg
Producer: Jane Bakx, Joris Knetsch, Jony van Hees
Sound: Kaiser Sound Studio's
Sound: Marco Baay
Artistic Model Director: Dan Hope, THomas Hinke
Agency Producer: Jony van Hees
Editor: Scott Harris, Will Judge
Composer: Craig Brown
Music: The Sound Works