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, Cait Wright and Steve Leacey
VFX Producer: Jessica Vines
