In this promo for German TV network ZDF, star soccer players take to celestial skies. The :30 was directed by Tom Robinson and Stephen Ross, a.k.a. the directing duo H Block, from production house MPC Creative.
Soccer superstars were put in outer space by MPC's VFX contingent. 3D planets were created from NASA satellite images. Advanced particle-rendering software was deployed. Epic action footage of footballers including Ronaldo, Ibrahimovic, Messi and Germany’s Thomas Müller and Marco Reus was altered so the sportsmen appear outlined as constellations blasting around the solar system.
Credits
Visual Effects/Animation MPC, London Leianna Campbell, VFX producer; Tom Robinson & Stephen Ross, a.k.a. H-Block, VFX supervisors and color grade; Samuele Cisternino, William MacNeil, Richard Sutton, Rupert Cresswell, Matteo Morando, motion graphics (Toolbox: Zbrush, Cinema 4D, After Effects, Premier, Photoshop, V-Ray, TurbulenceFD, X Particles, Nuke, DaVinci Resolve Lite) Agency none Production MPC Creative, London Tom Robinson, Stephen Ross, a.k.a. H-Block, directors
This trailer promotes Charge Around The Globe, a new adventure docuseries that follows record-breaking traveler Lexie Limitless on an extraordinary journey to circumnavigate the globe in an electric vehicle--traveling over 30,000 kilometers across six continents, all in pursuit of one world record. The three-part series on Prime Video in the U.K. showcases the capabilities of modern electric vehicles while immersing viewers in the numerous experiences and challenges Lexie encounters throughout her journey. As she navigates various challenges throughout her trip, Charge Around the Globe serves as a testament to the spirit of exploration. Ford, Wieden+Kennedy London and WracK teamed on the series.
The documentary aims to address the primary concern hindering many consumers from transitioning to electric: doubts about the range and capability of electric vehicles. As a 120-year-old brand, Ford looked to its past as inspiration for the switch that’s taking place today. Over a century ago, pioneering explorer Aloha Wanderwell set off from Nice at the age of 16 to become the first woman to drive around the world in a Ford Model T. Now, in 2024, we get to see Lexie, the youngest person to visit every country in the world, take to the wheel of the electric Ford Explorer, reinventing that historic journey for a new generation. Along the way, she meets extraordinary people, navigates difficult terrains, and faces the challenges of a constantly evolving charging infrastructure that puts her to the test.
“Charge Around The Globe has been the ultimate test drive for our new electric Ford Explorer. We took on every kind of weather and road condition and dealt with just about every charging scenario. The journey embodies the true... Read More
