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Brother - Advert

Scan, Cut, Draw

Take a colourful dip into the vibrant world of Brother’s ScanNCut machine, where craft and creativity take on a whole new level.

CLIENT
Brother
LOCATION
Manchester, UK
PROJECT
Scan N Cut
OUR SERVICES

CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT

+ Idea Generation & Iteration

+ Storyboard/Shot list

PRE-PRODUCTION

+ Concept Refinement

+ Logistics

+ Crew Hire


+ Scouting


+ Prep

PRODUCTION

+ Directed

+ Produced

+ Shot on Red

POST-PRODUCTION

+ Editing

+ Voiceover Casting & Recording

+ Sound Mix & Master

+ Visual FX

+ Colour Grade

+ Music Licensing

+ Subtitling

+ Amendments

CLIENT
Brother
LOCATION
Manchester, UK
PROJECT
Scan N Cut
DELIVERABLES

1 x 30 second advert

118 photos

WHAT WE DID

CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT

+ Idea Generation & Iteration

+ Storyboard/Shot list

PRE-PRODUCTION

+ Concept Refinement

+ Logistics

+ Crew Hire


+ Scouting


+ Prep

PRODUCTION

+ Directed

+ Produced

+ Shot on Red

POST-PRODUCTION

+ Editing

+ Voiceover Casting & Recording

+ Sound Mix & Master

+ Visual FX

+ Colour Grade

+ Music Licensing

+ Subtitling

+ Amendments

CLIENT
Brother
LOCATION
Manchester, UK
PROJECT
Scan N Cut
DELIVERABLES

1 x 30 second advert

118 photos

WHAT WE DID

CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT

+ Idea Generation & Iteration

+ Storyboard/Shot list

PRE-PRODUCTION

+ Concept Refinement

+ Logistics

+ Crew Hire


+ Scouting


+ Prep

PRODUCTION

+ Directed

+ Produced

+ Shot on Red

POST-PRODUCTION

+ Editing

+ Voiceover Casting & Recording

+ Sound Mix & Master

+ Visual FX

+ Colour Grade

+ Music Licensing

+ Subtitling

+ Amendments

BRIEF

Brother came to us wanting to breathe new life into their ScanNCut range, envisioning a bright and snappy promotional video to highlight the extensive ability of the machine. Initially inspired by pop art, this advert was created with social media channels in mind and targets the home craft market. In particular, this advert targets Gen Z and millennials, with both men and women included.

BRIEF

Brother came to us wanting to breathe new life into their ScanNCut range, envisioning a bright and snappy promotional video to highlight the extensive ability of the machine. Initially inspired by pop art, this advert was created with social media channels in mind and targets the home craft market. In particular, this advert targets Gen Z and millennials, with both men and women included.

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R&D
workshops
concept generation
competitor analysis
brainstorming
01
01

PRE-PRODUCTION

In early calls with Brother, we established that this video was to be more product-focused than narrative-focused. In putting together our concept for the piece, we placed emphasis on colour and energy, wanting to move the camera in exciting, mind-bending ways.

To achieve this, we used a state-of-the-art cine-robotic arm camera to create movements that would be impossible for a human to achieve. The cinebot allowed us to move at high speeds, maintain smooth and steady shots, and repeat certain motions, allowing us to swap designs, materials and machines.

With the idea in place, we began planning the shoot by establishing how the video would play out, using an upbeat track from Artlist. We used LiDar scans and NeRFs (Neural Radiance Fields) through Luma AI to create a 3D model of the machine, which we used to pre-visualise the camera movement, allowing us to tweak and map out the video. This also allowed Brother to see how their machine, the music choice and colours would all align in the finished product.

Pre Productionpre production
shooting schedule
cast & crew
shot list
locations
call sheets
scriptwriting
02
02

production

Production took place over two days in Leeds. We shot with our RED Digital Cinema cameras, on a red coloured backdrop so we could customise and manipulate the colour in post-production. The lighting set up consisted of a top down Aputure 300D with a softbox and an Aputure Nova P300c through diffusion as our key light. This was supplemented with an additional Aputure 300D with a spotlight attachment to precisely highlight the edges of the machine. We captured some further close-ups of the ScanNCut using a probe lens in our studio.

ProductionProduction
set dressing
crew debrief
light rigging
filming
03
03

POST-production

The video was edited by our in-house team. We utilised our VFX experience to clean up and enhance clips, using precise rotoscoping techniques to isolate the machinery, creating a seamlessly uniform background for every clip. We animated a series of titles, adding a layer of dynamism and energy, while also highlighting the machines features.

To convey the essence of 'scan, cut, draw,' we introduced fun details such as the paper scrunch effect, which was shot in our studio. We harnessed colour manipulation through a hue vs hue mask technique to fluidly transition between a diverse spectrum of colours, enriching the visual appeal and thematic resonance throughout the video.

We produced the final deliverable in five separate languages, ensuring widespread accessibility for Brother’s audience across Europe.

01
01

PRE-PRODUCTION

In early calls with Brother, we established that this video was to be more product-focused than narrative-focused. In putting together our concept for the piece, we placed emphasis on colour and energy, wanting to move the camera in exciting, mind-bending ways.

To achieve this, we used a state-of-the-art cine-robotic arm camera to create movements that would be impossible for a human to achieve. The cinebot allowed us to move at high speeds, maintain smooth and steady shots, and repeat certain motions, allowing us to swap designs, materials and machines.

With the idea in place, we began planning the shoot by establishing how the video would play out, using an upbeat track from Artlist. We used LiDar scans and NeRFs (Neural Radiance Fields) through Luma AI to create a 3D model of the machine, which we used to pre-visualise the camera movement, allowing us to tweak and map out the video. This also allowed Brother to see how their machine, the music choice and colours would all align in the finished product.

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R&D
workshops
concept generation
competitor analysis
brainstorming
02
02

production

Production took place over two days in Leeds. We shot with our RED Digital Cinema cameras, on a red coloured backdrop so we could customise and manipulate the colour in post-production. The lighting set up consisted of a top down Aputure 300D with a softbox and an Aputure Nova P300c through diffusion as our key light. This was supplemented with an additional Aputure 300D with a spotlight attachment to precisely highlight the edges of the machine. We captured some further close-ups of the ScanNCut using a probe lens in our studio.

Pre Productionpre production
shooting schedule
cast & crew
shot list
locations
call sheets
scriptwriting
03
03

POST-production

The video was edited by our in-house team. We utilised our VFX experience to clean up and enhance clips, using precise rotoscoping techniques to isolate the machinery, creating a seamlessly uniform background for every clip. We animated a series of titles, adding a layer of dynamism and energy, while also highlighting the machines features.

To convey the essence of 'scan, cut, draw,' we introduced fun details such as the paper scrunch effect, which was shot in our studio. We harnessed colour manipulation through a hue vs hue mask technique to fluidly transition between a diverse spectrum of colours, enriching the visual appeal and thematic resonance throughout the video.

We produced the final deliverable in five separate languages, ensuring widespread accessibility for Brother’s audience across Europe.

ProductionProduction
set dressing
crew debrief
light rigging
filming
04

post-production

Finally, we sculpt every frame and sound wave into a video you’ll be proud of sharing with the world.

Post Production Post Production
footage backup
visual fx
editing
music licensing
shot selection
sound fx
colour grading
voiceover

PRE-PRODUCTION

In early calls with Brother, we established that this video was to be more product-focused than narrative-focused. In putting together our concept for the piece, we placed emphasis on colour and energy, wanting to move the camera in exciting, mind-bending ways.

To achieve this, we used a state-of-the-art cine-robotic arm camera to create movements that would be impossible for a human to achieve. The cinebot allowed us to move at high speeds, maintain smooth and steady shots, and repeat certain motions, allowing us to swap designs, materials and machines.

With the idea in place, we began planning the shoot by establishing how the video would play out, using an upbeat track from Artlist. We used LiDar scans and NeRFs (Neural Radiance Fields) through Luma AI to create a 3D model of the machine, which we used to pre-visualise the camera movement, allowing us to tweak and map out the video. This also allowed Brother to see how their machine, the music choice and colours would all align in the finished product.

PRODUCTION

Production took place over two days in Leeds. We shot with our RED Digital Cinema cameras, on a red coloured backdrop so we could customise and manipulate the colour in post-production. The lighting set up consisted of a top down Aputure 300D with a softbox and an Aputure Nova P300c through diffusion as our key light. This was supplemented with an additional Aputure 300D with a spotlight attachment to precisely highlight the edges of the machine. We captured some further close-ups of the ScanNCut using a probe lens in our studio.

POST-PRODUCTION

The video was edited by our in-house team. We utilised our VFX experience to clean up and enhance clips, using precise rotoscoping techniques to isolate the machinery, creating a seamlessly uniform background for every clip. We animated a series of titles, adding a layer of dynamism and energy, while also highlighting the machines features.

To convey the essence of 'scan, cut, draw,' we introduced fun details such as the paper scrunch effect, which was shot in our studio. We harnessed colour manipulation through a hue vs hue mask technique to fluidly transition between a diverse spectrum of colours, enriching the visual appeal and thematic resonance throughout the video.

We produced the final deliverable in five separate languages, ensuring widespread accessibility for Brother’s audience across Europe.

PRE-PRODUCTION

In early calls with Brother, we established that this video was to be more product-focused than narrative-focused. In putting together our concept for the piece, we placed emphasis on colour and energy, wanting to move the camera in exciting, mind-bending ways.

To achieve this, we used a state-of-the-art cine-robotic arm camera to create movements that would be impossible for a human to achieve. The cinebot allowed us to move at high speeds, maintain smooth and steady shots, and repeat certain motions, allowing us to swap designs, materials and machines.

With the idea in place, we began planning the shoot by establishing how the video would play out, using an upbeat track from Artlist. We used LiDar scans and NeRFs (Neural Radiance Fields) through Luma AI to create a 3D model of the machine, which we used to pre-visualise the camera movement, allowing us to tweak and map out the video. This also allowed Brother to see how their machine, the music choice and colours would all align in the finished product.

PRE-PRODUCTION

In early calls with Brother, we established that this video was to be more product-focused than narrative-focused. In putting together our concept for the piece, we placed emphasis on colour and energy, wanting to move the camera in exciting, mind-bending ways.

To achieve this, we used a state-of-the-art cine-robotic arm camera to create movements that would be impossible for a human to achieve. The cinebot allowed us to move at high speeds, maintain smooth and steady shots, and repeat certain motions, allowing us to swap designs, materials and machines.

With the idea in place, we began planning the shoot by establishing how the video would play out, using an upbeat track from Artlist. We used LiDar scans and NeRFs (Neural Radiance Fields) through Luma AI to create a 3D model of the machine, which we used to pre-visualise the camera movement, allowing us to tweak and map out the video. This also allowed Brother to see how their machine, the music choice and colours would all align in the finished product.

PRODUCTION

Production took place over two days in Leeds. We shot with our RED Digital Cinema cameras, on a red coloured backdrop so we could customise and manipulate the colour in post-production. The lighting set up consisted of a top down Aputure 300D with a softbox and an Aputure Nova P300c through diffusion as our key light. This was supplemented with an additional Aputure 300D with a spotlight attachment to precisely highlight the edges of the machine. We captured some further close-ups of the ScanNCut using a probe lens in our studio.

POST-PRODUCTION

The video was edited by our in-house team. We utilised our VFX experience to clean up and enhance clips, using precise rotoscoping techniques to isolate the machinery, creating a seamlessly uniform background for every clip. We animated a series of titles, adding a layer of dynamism and energy, while also highlighting the machines features.

To convey the essence of 'scan, cut, draw,' we introduced fun details such as the paper scrunch effect, which was shot in our studio. We harnessed colour manipulation through a hue vs hue mask technique to fluidly transition between a diverse spectrum of colours, enriching the visual appeal and thematic resonance throughout the video.

We produced the final deliverable in five separate languages, ensuring widespread accessibility for Brother’s audience across Europe.

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