michael hill - christmas
Diamonds are a… compositor’s best friend? We created a suite of CG jewellery for Michael Hill’s heartwarming Christmas campaign.
The Process
Model jewellery
Select camera angles and moves that showcase the specifics of each piece of jewellery.
Rig moving jewellery and test.
Animate gems and jewellery.
Develop the look of the metallic materials, and the colour, clarity and refractivity of gems.
Check jewellery sizes.
Depth-of-field tests.
Light and render.
Final composite.
The team
Client: Michael Hill
Post Production by Cutting Edge
Sound Designer: Mike Lange
Senior Producer: Samara Keune
VFX by SQUEAK
Creative Director/VFX Supervisor: Zenon Kohler
Team: Rob Conn, Leyton Brown, Cam Wright, Steve Leacey
VFX Producer: Jessica Vines
