Up2You – Neutral Company explainer video

UP2YOU

Art Direction, Branding, Direction, Explainer video, Highlights, Home, Portfolio

2022

I teamed up with Ocular Lab for one of my best explainer video!

Ocular Lab engaged me to help their to create a explainer video for Up2You's main product: Neutral Company, a tool that aims to reset the carbon footprint of companies.

Under their supervision, I had a lot of freedom to develop the entire project in almost every part.

This project will give a lot of satisfaction: to the client, to the agency, but most of all, to me =D

Illustrations match with the brand and its design

With the script and the brandbook in my hands, I started to design the characters, some styleframe, and the storyboard, to get the first approval step.

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excerpt from the brandbook

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excerpt from the storyboard

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In cahoots with the Ocular Lab guys, the process required a certain number of rework, specially on the illustrations, to reach the final form.

After that, i was able to start animating head first in Adobe After Effects.

Tools and techniques

I mixed a lot of tools:
Photoshop and Illustrator with a Wacom One tablet, to design and illustrate.

After Effects and Limber plugin for the character animation and compositing.

Animate CC for frame by frame vfx and the "run" cut. I used a reference for the run cycle.

Cinema 4D to model and move the 3D backgrounds.

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EXTRA

OFFICIAL TRAILER + GAMEPLAY SCENES

Credits

Client

Up2You

Agency

Script

Ivano Scuderi

Storyboard, design, animation

Mauro Mason

Additional illustrations and animation

Ocular Lab

Sound design

Mauro Mason

Awards

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2024

Video of the day + Video of the Year 2023 in "Game Titles" for Motion Design Awards

2023

Behance featured in MOTION and AFTER EFFECTS galleries

Accolates and Prizes

Behance featured in MOTION and AFTER EFFECTS gallery *** Video of the Year 2023 in "Game Titles" for Motion Design Awards

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CONCULSION

Crafting unique solutions with precision and passion.

Our Approach

At Leksa, we combine strategic insight with innovative design to deliver tailored solutions that perfectly align with your business objectives. Experience a personalized approach that sets your brand apart.

Harnessing the power of cutting-edge technology and creative excellence to drive tangible results and elevate your brand's market presence.

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PROJECT GOALS

Our journey has been marked by countless successful projects that not only achieved but surpassed our clients' goals, reinforcing their trust in us as a leading innovator in the digital landscape.

At the core of Leksa is our commitment to not just meet, but exceed, client expectations. We believe in building solutions that are not only visually captivating but also strategically sound.

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One of the few requests made by the client was to touch up the skin color of the Caucasian players: the fuchsia was too strong!

02. What makes our branding unique?

Our branding approach centers on creating a cohesive and powerful identity that resonates deeply with your target audience. We delve into your business’s essence to craft a brand strategy that stands out in a crowded market.

03. How do we enhance social media presence?

Our social media strategies are built on a deep understanding of brand voice and audience engagement. We manage your social media platforms with a focus on fostering growth and increasing interaction, leveraging the latest tools and trends.

04. Why choose our photography service?

We offer professional photography that captures the essence of your brand and products. Our skilled photographers use state-of-the-art equipment and techniques to deliver high-quality images that enhance your marketing materials and online presence.

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Tools and techniques

I mixed a lot of tools:
Photoshop and Illustrator with a Wacom One tablet, to design and illustrate.

After Effects and Limber plugin for the character animation and compositing.

Animate CC for frame by frame vfx and the "run" cut.

Cinema 4D to model and move the 3D backgrounds.

Too saturated!

One of the few requests made by the client was to touch up the skin color of the Caucasian players: the fuchsia was too strong!

No sooner said than done!

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One of the few requests made by the client was to touch up the skin color of the Caucasian players: the fuchsia was too strong!

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