In this spot directed by Ben Cronin of Untold Studios, we meet Gerry, a photorealistic Canada goose, who selects an alternate means of migration–parting ways with his flock and opting for luxury as a passenger on an Emirates airliner. We see Gerry enjoying a four-course meal while watching "The Goose the Bad and the Ugly" on an Emirates flight, before waving at his flock who pass by the window.
Untold director and creative director Cronin said, “I loved this script instantly and knew it was an endearing story to tell. Our VFX team did an amazing job bringing Gerry to life, especially as CGI birds are incredibly difficult to get right! We had a lot of fun making this spot and we hope everyone enjoys its playful spirit.”
The VFX team at Untold pre-vised the entire spot before shooting. Filming mostly clean plates, with 3D printed and taxidermy goose stand-ins, the team then went to work on crafting the CGI geese. The project showcases a range of techniques from water simulation to matte painting as well as careful compositing to seamlessly integrate the CGI elements into the live-action plates.