BWS Fluid Dynamics Tests from Banbury Walker Studio on Vimeo.

Here is a some background work we have been doing in the studio. This is probably only interesting if you are particularly fond of motor oil or are really fascinated by fluid dynamics.

We have been researching oil properties, such as viscosity, density, colour and refraction, for an upcoming film project. We tested various fluid dynamic plug ins such as the fluids and dynamics simulation tool, RealFlow. The research is ongoing and the project should be great.

Lighting States For Conference from Banbury Walker Studio on Vimeo.

We often model and animate lighting states for conferences, particularly when they have to be very specific and are being installed and controlled by different crews at different events. This recent example of a KPMG set shows the sort of simple animation that can be very useful on site to assist with consistency across a global event programme.

Terraforming from Banbury Walker Studio on Vimeo.

This shows how use of simple Google earth texture can create great animation of helicopter flight. We are using this technique more and more. It is really easy to do and gets great results.

We screen grab Google satellite images, apply our geometry over the top, add a sun to match the satellite photography’s shadows and render a huge image from directly overhead. In AfterEffects we simply pan across the rendered output, give the camera a slight vignette and fish-eye effect and you are away. You should try it.

Pimms Parallax Example from Banbury Walker Studio on Vimeo.

This is an example where we combine 3D animation and motion graphics. The parallax effect works really well and is great if you only have still photography to work with. There are plenty of tutorials online if you would like to have a go at it.

We have been comparing standard resolutions with the New iPad format. As you see from the attached visual, the new screen resolution is substantially higher then the previous iPad. We will be rendering animations in the new format for our clients in coming months as these devices become more commonplace. We went to the Apple store on Regent Street at the weekend to look at the new screens. The hardware looks fantastic. We also set as many as we could to the BWS web address; childish but fun.

In this video we tried to focus on a design detail of iPhone 4s. Depth of Field effect helped to recreate more realistic look. Rendered in 3Ds Max and Vray. Lens Flare added in After Effects.
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