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High resolution, multi-layered, effects-laden images were once only possible in Photoshop for the desktop. For the much anticipated PS for the iPad launch, Adobe asked us to shoot, build, and animate a complex image that appears to be in the typical Photoshop UI, but hey look at that – It’s on the iPad!

Skycar took to the wind-swept hills of Nicasio, California to showcase the After Effects feature Content Aware. With a gorgeous scenery backdrop and actors in full period costume, we developed a fresh take on Golden Age Hollywood film endings. In post-production, we used a before and after approach to show how Content Aware quickly removes imperfections. And, thanks to caffeine, we went from shoot to final delivery in just one week.

Skycar stopped time with the help of Medallia and Kaleidoscope Coffee, a local Point Richmond coffee shop. Our amazing talent performed the Mannequin Challenge admirably while our Steadicam weaved among them. The goal was to illustrate the countless signals gathered at any millisecond. We then rewound time to illustrate how the otherwise unfortunate scene would turn out differently with Medallia’s help. This film played as the opening keynote film for Experience ’19 and now serves as Medallia’s new anthem video.

Skycar partnered with Facebook to create a series about how Facebook Business helps its business customers get more views, clicks, and revenue. In seven short films, we illustrated and animated character-based case studies in Facebook’s signature style. These success stories playfully highlight how the platform has helped real businesses from every industry reach a larger and more targeted audience.

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View the Facebook SMB Series here

We Made It Simple to Be GDPR Compliant

Adobe asked us to take a tough concept – GDPR, a set of regulations that affect how online companies collect and share consumer data – and illustrate it in a video. We chose an animated approach that utilizes colorful symbols and iconography in a playful way, to help make an otherwise complex topic interesting, light, and approachable!

We were fairy-bombed! Late last week, in the dead of night the faeries of Washington Avenue erected their very own film company right outside of our door! Little Skycar is the newest addition to a very prominent community of fairy houses in Point Richmond. The founder of this small community, a local comic book artist has been working with us on a film about Little Point Richmond, which is coming soon. Now that the faeries have an HQ, production should speed up!

Our digital film ‘Document Journey’ got upgraded to a broadcast spot!

It’s airing on the Golf Channel and NBC during key tournament weekends; including the Pro-Am and Honda Classic. Go behind the scenes from the production last fall to see how we practically shot all of the colored sets with minor clean up in post!

Meet our team: Mike McAfee – Operations Coordinator

Mike serves as the chief snack procurer for the shop. He also performs equally critical duties, such as processing invoices and coordinating payroll. Outside the office, you will likely find him making art, concocting delicious homebrew recipes, or hanging out with his dog.

We built a 9-camera rig for a 3D photo booth at Adobe Design Summit 2018, and had a lot of fun doing it. Take a look at our behind-the-scenes video for a glimpse at the action.

Meet our team: James Curtis – Animator

James is a super talented keyframe slinger, drone designer and pilot. He refuses to reveal his secret source for Korean BBQ Kettle chips and seems to have never had a bad day – it’s the weirdest thing.

Andrei is a man of few words but many talents. In addition to having wicked editorial chops and technical intuition, he has a black belt in Karate, is an avid rock climber, and accidentally learned Portuguese by binge-watching Brazilian films for a year.

Coca-Cola and Adobe Creative Cloud are asking artists to participate in their Tokyo Olympics creative community site. For every entry they are donating money to the Special Olympics (up to $35K).

The brief is very simple: Create a work of art celebrating Coca-Cola, sport, movement, strength, and unity using the brand assets and Adobe Creative Cloud Tools.

Here is our entry to the cause.

We made this video showcasing designer Anny Chen as she creates a piece of art for the Adobe Creative Cloud x Coca-Cola campaign #CokexAdobexYou.

Coca-Cola and Adobe invite you to create a work of art celebrating sport, movement, strength, and unity using Adobe Creative Cloud tools. For every entry they are donating money to the Tokyo Special Olympics.

www.cokexadobexyou.com

Let them eat cake!
Skycar Creative turned 3 and we’re still celebrating. Here’s to many more!

We’re very happy to present this updated showreel which uses new and archived shows:

Music: Vulfpeck- “Back Pocket”