PB is an animation and design studio based in Portland, Oregon. Now in our 11th year, we continue to focus on creating high-end, design driven content. Our work ranges from full CG trailers to small scale projects like product demos, logo treatments and illustration.
Over the years we've worked with brands and agencies both big and small, including Adidas, Microsoft, Nike, Intel, T-Mobile, HP, Columbia Sportswear, Vivendi Universal and Razorfish. Whether you're looking for a group to design, create and manage a project from the ground up, or one that can step in to help your team implement an existing concept, give us a call, we're great to work with and look forward to hearing about your project.
CONTACT : info@pbdigital.net / 503 274 4140
Product Demos, 2011
Created two product demos for Columbia Sportswear's FluidPost sole, one which illustrates the pellet-based composition of the sole and the resulting adaptive cushioning, and a second which depicts the stability of the sole in action.
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Logo Treatment, 2010
Designed and created a logo treatment to appear on all Buzz Monkey game titles.
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Promotional Imagery, 2010
Created the official product imagery for the Office for Mac 2011 marketing campaign.
Broadcast Spots, 2010
Created marine animals and aquatic effects for three broadcast spots used in Monterey Bay Aquarium's "Share the Love" campaign. The CG animals and effects were composited into background video footage, which was then integrated with foreground live-action by Fashionbuddha. Turtle and penguin animation created by Fashionbuddha.
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Logo Treatments, 2009 - 2010
Created a series of three animated logo treatments featuring a revamped "G-man" character to appear on Glu Mobile game titles.
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Promotional Imagery and Packaging Art, 2006 - 2009
Created product imagery and animation for all three generations of Zune devices. The work included over 100 print-res images used for the product's packaging, as well as images and animation for the Zune website, retail kiosks and other aspects of the product's marketing campaign.
Opening Sequences, 2007
Designed and created opening sequences for a series of videos showcasing Omni-Tech apparel. The work featured CG depictions of various climates that transition to live-action shots of the products.
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Promotional Trailer, 2007
Designed and created a two-minute promotional piece to showcase HP's new product line. Printer images were provided by Downstream.
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Logo Design and Treatment, 2007
Designed and created the Silverlight logo and treatment from an existing concept provided by Razorfish. Images were also created for the Silverlight website. The logo treatment was featured at NAB, 2007.
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Product Animation, 2005
Created animated sequences showcasing the features of the Adidas T-Mac 5 basketball shoe. The T-Mac 5 microsite was recognized with an Award of Merit, PAF Rosey Awards, 2006.
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Character Design and Animation, 2005
Designed and created animated characters for Ultrabeat, a mobile phone game. The pre-production phase included character development and concept work, while production included directing a motion-capture shoot and mocap data implementation.
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Product Demo, 2005
Designed and created animated sequences for a product demo of the IPTV Edition of Microsoft TV.
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Product Demo and Introductory Cinematic, 2003 - 2004
Designed and created a seven-minute product demo and a one-minute intro cinematic for Yourself!Fitness, an exercise game. The production phase included directing a motion-capture shoot and mocap data implementation. Print-res images were also created for the product's marketing campaign and packaging. The virtual trainer "Maya" was featured in The New York Times, Wired and in McDonald's "Active Meal" campaign.
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Logo Treatment, 2004
Designed and created a logo treatment to appear on all responDESIGN game titles.
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Promotional Trailer, 2003
Designed and created a one-minute promotional trailer based on the gameplay of Men of Valor, an action game set during the Vietnam War. The trailer was presented at E3, 2003.
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Promotional Trailer, 2002
Designed and created a one-minute promotional trailer based on the characters and gameplay of Malice, an anime action game. The trailer was presented at E3, 2002.
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Logo Treatment, 2001
Designed and created a logo treatment to appear on all Sierra Entertainment game titles.
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Introductory Cinematic, 2001
Designed and created a one-minute intro cinematic based on the characters and gameplay of Minigolf Maniacs. The cinematic was presented at E3, 2001.
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Introductory Cinematic, 2000
Designed and created a short intro cinematic based on the gameplay of Tribes 2, a "Capture the Flag" action game.
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