photo post production & cgi Mar 2013

1806 is a creative representation agency operating in the advertising industry, born from a group of professionals with over 20 years' experience in the field. The agency is the first in the world to manage digital artists and is proud to count amongst its talents the finest retouching, post production and 3D-CGI professionals.

1806's objective is to achieve the best results through innovation. The agency is in continous evolution, searching for the best talents worldwide to propose the widest range of options for any given project.

Clients include SkyTV Italia, Vodafone, Gucci, Barilla, Lavazza, BMW and worldwide networks such as McCann World Group, Young&Rubicam, JWT, DDB, 1861United and M&C Saatchi.

CircleMedia has started the new year in the same convincing and accomplished way that they finished the last – working with internationally renowned photographers and creatives to produce stunning advertising imagery for some of the biggest names around.

Highlights in this Spotlight include advertisements for Nissan and General Electric, and marketing shots for Rolls Royce and Bentley Motors.

CircleMedia is currently working on a very exciting CGI project alongside Stephan Romer and his team, so stay tuned to future Spotlights to see the results, or keep checking their website.

Curve Digital is a creative studio that uses all available artistic means to find the best solution to create images. A blend of creative retouchers, CG artists, and technicians with the common goal of creating exceptional visuals, Curve strives to make impossible images a reality.

Building relationships with world-class photographers, art directors and agencies, Curve consistently produces a rich portfolio of images for the most reputable brands in the automotive and cosmetics industries. The company specialises in making a series of images work for a campaign while creating an emotional response for the consumer and retaining the integrity of the brand.

With custom built headquarters in the UK, Curve's collective talent takes them all over the world on photoshoots. The company is on-hand to advise and realise images for the world's top brands, with campaigns appearing in brochures, online, billboards and magazines worldwide.

DN Design Photography and Retouching is unique in the Irish corporate/advertising imaging sector. Having the combined skills of high-end photography and internationally acclaimed post production in one location has been the main factor in accessing and holding onto the company's up-market clients for the past 15+ years.

The broad variety of skills gained from years working with top international companies and constantly studying the latest retouching techniques ensures that DN Design always surpasses its clients' expectations.

DN Design thrives on a challenge and loves being tested in creativity and being given an opportunity to use all of its hard-earned knowledge and expertise in both post production and photography.

A visit to the portfolio or website is sure to impress potential clients in either the corporate or advertising worlds.

2012 ended with some great jobs while the New Year has already begun with more exciting projects for die bildproduktion. In addition to the normal work load, the company finally had time to realise and complete independent projects.

Recent work included three pictures for Aston Martin. Malte Bartjen shot the backgrounds in Paris, with the cars built later in CGI. Cars were also the order of the day for the new BMW Magazine, and be sure to also check the motif for the new Hornbach Austria webshop.

die bildproduktion worked with Dokyo and photographer Sonja Hofmann on post production for a range of delicious motifs for Knorr. The team also produced a set of ironic images for Elbkick.TV with creatives Ronni Patt and Timm Paulick, photographed by Christopher Koch and supported by Knackscharf Rent and Mount Ray Studios.

With a firmly based background in photography, Eclipse BCN is always looking to maintain photographic quality in its work. Attention to detail and a workflow based on craft rather than tricks have delivered numerous images for satisfied photographers and agencies worldwide.

The studio focuses on creative retouching for print media and offers solutions for CGI and illustration. Based in Barcelona, but with roots in Amsterdam, Eclipse combines northern work ethic with southern passion.

"There are no borders here, not in our vision or in our location. We provide our services either physically or digitally all over the world."

Featherwax is a London-based post production studio specialising in creative retouching and CGI. In less than a year, Featherwax has already worked with some of the best agencies and photographers globally.

With a small team of talented individuals, the company offers to not just create stunning visuals, but to really be involved in the process. Even from the concept stage, Featherwax can help to ensure that the highest level of imagery is ultimately produced.

Services include concepts, art direction, creative retouching and CGI.

Recent clients include the BBC, Philip Morris International, The Discovery Channel, L’Officiel, Leo Burnett, Jim Krantz, Shadowplay and Dan Escobar.

Visit the website, email or call Gordon McBryde on +44 7909 111 826 for more information.

Still. Motion. Capture. Post production. Digital Fine Art since 1994. Imaginative. Artistic. Phenomenal quality. Talented. Patient. Responsive. Collaborative. Resourceful. Dedicated. Dependable. Centrally located. Big clients. Small clients. Every project critical. Expert capture. Studio. Location. Dallas. New York. LA. Miami. Chicago. Madrid. Paris. Barcelona. Anywhere. Anytime. International carnet. Rental gear. Medium format. 80 megapixel. 56 megapixel. Five bodies. Four backs. 16 lenses. DSLR video. HMI. Light it once, shoot it twice. Field audio. Six channels. Redundancy. Backup gear on set. Heavy cruiser. Lite flyer. Integrated marketing. GRACoL proofing. Whatever it takes. Serious. Fun. Always. The Fine Art of Digital Effects.

La Lupa Arte Digital is dedicated to the development and production of photo-realistic images for the advertising and fashion industries. Established eight years ago, the team includes a variety of professions and talents all working in the service of the image.

Skills include illustration, retouching, creating and manipulating digital images.

Pioneers in Colombia in the application of 3D modelling techniques and CGI, clients remain at the forefront of the latest technology.

Awards include Magnifier, Colsubsidio Book Exchange - Lowe SSP3 Colombia, Bronze at Cannes Lions 2012, Silver and Bronze in the Eye of Latin America 2012, Dulcolax Chicken - REP and Grey Colombia, and nominees for Archive cover Vol. 06/2012.

Lightfarm Studios is a highly experienced and talented team of artists specialising in CGI and photographic retouching, with studios now in Melbourne and Auckland.

Featured in Lurzer's Archive 'Top 200 Digital Artists 2013', Lightfarm's work is recognised for it's high level of realism and photographic integrity.

Clients include leading global brands such as Toyota, Cadbury, Sony, BMW, Sanitarium, Greenpeace, Unilever, Audi, Heineken, Singapore Airlines, Kellogg's and Mitsubishi.

Michel Wielick CGI has years of experience in photography as well as a photographic understanding of lighting precision and composition. Combined with the latest developments in CGI-technology, his work results in the highest standard in artistry.

With a keen eye for detail and photographic realism, Michel Wielick CGI specialises in photo-realistic CGI-rendering. The possibilities are limitless and have obvious cost advantages. He offers a flexibility and ingenuity
that traditional photography simply doesn't deliver.

Michel Wielick's work has been selected by Lürzer's Archive Award Book in the category "The 200 Best Digital Artists World Wide - 2013."

From initial ideas to fully designed projects, Michel Wielick CGI works solo or selects the right team for the job, delivering high quality images within budget and deadline. The company is committed to creating inspired and inspiring imagery for print and digital media.

P Blok is an Istanbul-based studio specialised in creative visual solutions, covering all kind of needs in terms of production and post production. The company offers full production services including budget management, casting, set design and building, make-up, hair and styling, permits, equipment hire, accommodation, travel and transport, full insurance coverage and catering.

Post production services include high-end photo retouching, compositing, illustration and CGI. In order to minimise printing risks, every step of the creative process is guided by colour management rules. P Blok also has an in-house facility to print FOGRA certificated contract proofs.

 P Blok's clients are mostly global advertising networks such as DDB, TBWA, Young & Rubicam and BBDO and include some of Istanbul's leading photographers. The team has been creating visuals for global brands including Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Turkish Airlines and Snickers as well as various national brands.

The Peter Bailey Company prides itself on representing outstanding artists, including the very talented CGI artists Parker Biley and Circle Media.

Parker Biley is the creative duo of photographer John Parker and CGI artist Clive Biley. Their work is embodied in a blend of technology and art, communicating simple ideas that are beautifully executed, often conveying an exaggerated sense of perspective. Parker Biley’s clients include General Electric, Microsoft, HSBC, Shell, J2O and British Airways.

Circle Media is the brainchild of creative retoucher Jonathan Smith and CGI artist John Wilyman whose seamless integration of photography and CGI has delivered stunning imagery to clients such as Rolls Royce, Bentley, Nissan, MG, Jaguar, Porsche, Sony Ericsson and General Electric.

Photokitchen is a Warsaw-based CGI studio with over five years of retouching and high-end 3D experience.

Pursuing the visions of creatives and photographers, Photokitchen provides fresh looks suited for demanding tastes. The studio's friendly and professional team takes care of complex montages, colour correction, 3D creation and photo retouching with great attention to detail and timing.

Photokitchen is proud to have served its photo cusine for McCann, PhotoBy, Summer76, 180 Heartbeats, Saatchi & Saatchi, and many more.

Punctum Images is a Prague-based studio providing photography, CGI and post production, either as separate services or an all-in-one package in order to guarantee a smooth, coherent and efficient image-making process.

The company's team includes leading experts across each area, who all share and combine their skills and passion for quality and aesthetics in every detail.

As post production is crucial for striking imagery, the team considers it not just the final step but an element to be integrated into every part of the process, starting from the initial sketches. Punctum creates images with post production in mind, whether automotive, landscape or sports photography.

Visit the website or email direct for more information.

A photographer for almost 25 years and a post production expert ever since Photoshop S1.0, Ralph Richter moved on to a 3rd dimension - computer generated imaging - a number of years ago, complementing his know-how in photography, lighting and retouching with his own 3D CGI studio and render farm.

Perfectly at home in a studio as well as on location, Ralph always finds the best
solution for his clients, whether this involves his skills as an internationally
renowned photographer, his personal signature when retouching, adding CGI and
animation elements, or a combination of all. In the end, the goal is always the
perfect image!

Clients include Audi, Mazda, Toyota, Fiat, Lexus, Mercedes, Isabelle Lancray and ToGo-Drinks.

Rockarts Imaging was founded in 2004 by Joern Schmidt, who has been working as a media designer since 1999. Rockarts provides high class digital retouching and composing for national and international clients with the main focus on transportation and stills, as well as people projects.

Latest jobs include Jaguar XFR-S, BMW 4 Series, BMW i3 and Toyota Proace.

For presentation at the LA Autoshow 2012 Rockarts retouched and digitally rigged images of the new Jaguar XFR-S shot by Greg Pajo. Rockarts also supported Zerone Dusseldorf with the post production of the BMW Concept cars BMW i3 and BMW 4 series shot by Steffen Jahn. Less sportive, but also great was the retouching of the upcoming Toyota Proace shot by Sebastien Mauroy.

Since opening 15 years ago, Sergeev Studio has undertaken many demanding projects, using a number of services including castings, styling, retouching, complex photo manipulation and compositing. Its offices are located in Vienna, Austria and Sofia, Bulgaria.

A winner of numerous awards, head photographer Lyubomir Sergeev is highly acclaimed in the photographic society. The entire team is also known to take on any challenge and handles all projects with passion and innovation.

Clients include Saatchi & Saatchi, Leo Burnett, Publicis, DDB, EuroRSCG4D, Acumen, Havas Worldwide Digital, Noble Graphics, Brand New Ideas, MAG, Affect Media, and more.

"If you are a photographer, you might think of Sugar as your trusted printer." The company is capable of heavy lifting on the composition front as well as CGI work. "For us, it is about understanding your vision and making your final image as balanced and beautiful as you might have imagined it."

For agencies, Sugar can be considered a highly responsive vendor but also a creative partner and problem solver. As much of its work is done in pre-production as in post.

Visit the website for more information.

The Scope Digital Studio specialises in photo-realistic high-end CG Photography productions.

CG Photography stands for creating images exclusively using computer technology. Sets, landscapes, props, cars and lighting are completely computer generated, while production and workflow mirrors a live shoot. CG Photography requires a photographer to supervise the production as a visual director.

The Scope Finish is the company's in-house retouching department. An experienced team focused around lead retoucher Christian Schubert works closely with the CG department to guarantee a smooth and comfortable workflow.

As of January 2013, The Scope has been represented in the US market by
Cartel & Co., NY.

The Scope has worked with Audi, BMW, Ford, Keuco, Lego, Mercedes-Benz, Mini, Nivea, Pirelli, Porsche, Ricola, Vitra, Volkswagen, and many more.

Known for its work with many outdoor recreation companies, Weaton Digital specialises in product imaging. As a full service production company, it offers CG visualisations, retouching, and image work for presentations, print, web and motion.

Whether it’s preliminary development or in-line products, Weaton Digital helps companies like American Recreation Products, Crocs, and Gaiam show off their products, communicate with customers, build brands, and increase sales.

Visit the website and contact the company direct to discuss your next project.

WhiteLab is a specialised studio providing high quality creative retouching and CGI solutions for the production of still images, both for print and digital media. Combining a unique set of artistry, experience and technical skills, White's team is talented, efficient, and constantly pushes the limits to deliver to each project the most perfect and impactful visual output.

Based in Lisbon, the studio works in collaboration with agencies and advertisers nationally and on a global level, having produced image solutions for several well-known brands such as Audi, Adidas, Hyundai, Volkswagen and Vodafone.