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VW #2 — smileys

Digital Art


vw #2
3D animated Smileys


THE PROJECT 
The all-new Volkswagen Golf 8 is here. I had the opportunity to work with French directors Julien & Quentin and MarkenFilm Berlin for the launch of a new VW Golf 8 campaign in Germany. My work focused on the creation and animation of 3D emoji icons for several fun life scenes around the car.

One week to bring colorful emojis to life and integrate them into this cool ad! Rad shots.

3D modeling, shading, lighting & animation: Thomas CHARIER
Film direction & 2D motion design: Julien & Quentin
Client: MarkenFilm Berlin

Get them with sound on instagram!

~ 2020



concept

The new Golf 8 is where life happens, where family is the key.
Smileys have become essential elements in the parent/child dialogue. Here they bring generations together in the sometimes difficult choice of meals and road stories.

J&Q created 3 key scenes for 3 moments of life: searching for a meal, roadside break and coming back home. The film aims to show latest the technical innovations and new features of the Golf 8. 




design process

Due to a tight deadline, I didn't have time to sketch the characters, everything was done while sculpting and modeling. I used classic emojis as a 3D base and twisted them to my liking with details and colors, resulting in a playful and unique fantasy of everyday life.

First time I have to sculpt and animate smileys. Keep it easy with shape keys!⁠​​​​​​​




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watching!
Project inquiries: hello@toasty.studio





VW #2 — smileys
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VW #2 — smileys

A collection of 3D animated loops created for the launch of a new VW Golf 8 campaign in Germany. The design is based on famous smiley reactions. Read More

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