For Ask development's Greengate project we wanted to deliver something special. Long gone are the days when CG animations were just walk-throughs - now we have the power to teleport. Our film follows someone on a very unique journey to the building. Richard explains the technicalities:
"The project was an exciting opportunity to use complex simulations to create a teleportation effect. These simulations had to be stable and able to produce results that could be composited reliably over a fast moving actor. This effect was combined with techniques that removed and reformed the actor against a backplate. The result was the ability to move the actor from live to artificial environments in shoot scenarios where green screening wasn't possible."
View the film here. |
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We have a great opportunity for someone with the desire and ability to learn. You will be responsible for front of house, some finance tasks, and the day-to-day smooth running of the office. The role is adaptable and the successful applicant will have the chance to progress further within the company. Must be conversant in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Outlook. Excellent phone manner is also a must.
Please send C.V here |
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Crain's Business publications are the bible for business information in the cities which they are published in worldwide. They are perhaps most famous for their 40 under 40 lists - selecting the 40 most outstanding young professionals in each city. Past winners, in the United States, include Barack Obama and Oprah Winfrey - two people who are not doing too badly eh?
Now Manchester has it's very own Crain's Business, and with it our first very own 40 under 40 list. We are very proud to announce that ahd's director Tony is included. A great achievement if we say so ourselves. All 40 received their well deserved accolades at a Gala dinner at the Midland Hotel. Photos of the event are here. And a full list of winners is here. |
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"Designed by world-renowned experts, Minthis Hills blends barefoot luxury with cutting-edge design to create a world class mountain retreat." Pafilia development's new resort in Cyprus certainly sets the bar very high. This is no high rise monstrosity - 700 luxury villas have been carefully designed to integrate into their beautiful natural surroundings.
We were tasked with creating the marketing imagery and film. Obviously the highest quality CGI visualisation was needed to reflect development's aspirations. The project also meant a trip to Paphos for Tony and Gareth, which apparently was far less glamourous than it sounds. They spent two days climbing hills with a heavy camera, searing heat and in Gareth's case, inappropriate footwear. Nice. Our imagery can be seen here. |
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Our client Ask, working with the Castlfield junction partnership have a new project in the pipeline. They have commissoned Ian Simpson Architects to design three residential towers near Beetham Tower in Manchester. The architectural style of the towers is reminiscent their bigger relative, and will provide another spectactular addition to the Manchester skyline. ahd was asked to produce some CGI planning images for the project. Our images can be seen here. |
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| Obviously much of our business is movement, but this month some of it has been off screen for once. We are happy to say that Richard Jones, who joined ahd from his own London firm, has become an associate. Gareth Thatcher also moves to become an associate director, completing our management board. And Phil Greaves climbs into a much deserved role as project manager, putting his technical and organisational skills to great use. |
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Work has just been completed on ahd Works Volume One. An 80 page case bound book showcasing our work over our first few years. The book contains over 70 exceptional CGI images, many of which have received Worldwide recognition in the Exposé Awards. The book is self published and only printed in a limited number.
Thanks go to Ian Hogg, for design and art-direction
Copies are being sent out to clients currently, but if you would like a copy please get in touch.
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| This January ahd decided to escape the cold and wet of Manchester to go somewhere just cold. We all found it a well-balanced experience with museums and bars being frequented in equal measure. It was thoroughly enjoyable. So much so we are going to do it all again later this year with the whole office jetting of to Europe for the white slopes and powder. |
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