Using Houdini I created a terrain map with height fields and added some further detail in Redshift for a rocky surface, I then created a thick viscous liquid to travel across the landscape using Vellum and then further generated a metallic mesh object for my final visual.

This exploration of simulation styles plus some cinematic angles and epic drum rolls helped create what feels like a move intro or trailer.

Tools: Houdini, Cinema4D, Redshift, After Effects

In this project I worked in collaboration with the team at Creativa in order to create this piece for Samsonite,

During the project we had to work within various constraints of field of view and having the scene match the environment, overall we have a great result.

3D modelling cleanup and environment creation was made in Cinema4D while the rock RBD simulation and smoke/dust was created in Houdini, the final result was rendered using Redshift

Direction: Creativa
Simulation/Animation/Modelling/Texture: Shir Manor

Created in Cinema4D and rendered in Redshift, this was a short showcase for Google Earbuds.

To create this on a short time span I utilized looping techniques in After Effects and minimal render time in Cinema4D.

This resulted in a speedy turn around with option to loop in any which way afterwards.

In this project I was tasked with simulating extra large underwear moving in the wind on top of Australia's Iconic scenes, this a break down of then three finished simulations with colour variations.

Created in Cinema4D, Redshift and Houdini

Direction & Composition: Don Lim Create
Simulation/Animation/Modelling/Texture: Shir Manor

Using Cinema4D I created various lighting set ups and materials which accentuated the already beautiful artworks of the Renaissance, the idea was to give the feeling of being in a church or similar setting where some of these artworks live, to do this I created cathedral area maps of this era and adjusted density settings to give a soft but dramatic feel to the scenes.

The videos below are an adjusted final cut to display parts of the project I worked on as well as a detailed preview of the complex rigging system I created in order to mimic 100s of Renaissance styled frames easily across different sizes, textures and detail levels.

Created in Cinema4D using Xpresso and Redshift

Direction, Rigging & Design: Shir Manor together with members of the Grande Exhibitions team

In this simulation I was experimenting with Houdini's Vellum system to Art Direct a soft motion inspired scene of flying cloth simulations, the project was partly modelled with Cinema4D (Soccer Ball) and Quixel bridge assets for the staircase.

Simulation created in Houdini and rendered with Redshift.

This set of visualisations and introductory animation were created for Morning fresh’s new bottle range, there are some interesting compositions laid out for both their 400ml bottle range and their new premium reusable Bottle for life range, the bottle for life range was great to work with because of their special edition design.

In the below section you will see the introduction to an animation which never made it through for this project, the stills depict how this animation was initially meant to be completed.

Modelled from blueprints in Cinema4D with texture and lighting created in Redshift, Animation created in Houdini.

Studio: Brand Society

Composition & Design: Shir Manor
Animation: Shir Manor

During this project I was tasked with interpreting the abstract topic of a Digital Experience Platform and converting it into an understandable 3D infographic style animation.

Creating Iconography and archaic symbolism such as an old keyboard and 90’s style icons I pieced together this style.

Keys and Cubes representing tool and phonelines or ethernet cables signifying a their connectivity.

Utilizing Cinema4D for modelling Houdini for wire and organic morph simulations while textures and rendering are all created within Redshift.

Concept Development & Direction: Playlab and Shir Manor
Animation/Modelling/Simulation/Lighting/Texture: Shir Manor

In this project I used a mixture between path animation and mask tricks in AE and 3D animation in Cinema4D rendered with Redshift, the final result is a nice fluid animation with some music loops I mixed together from royalty free websites.

Studio: Brand Society

Direction & Design: Pavla Chuykina, Shir Manor
Animation: Shir Manor
Sound Design: Shir Manor

Music & SFX sourced from Jamendo.com, Freesound.org

Working with the team at Smith Brothers Media I created some style frames which later became this feature animation for Soltaro.

Trying to engage the viewer with an idea of electricity and power, this video showcases Soltaros AIO2 solar home battery.

Partially re-modelled in Cinema4D we had some design constraints when re-creating their flagship model, using reference images and previous marketing material I created an interior/exterior visualisation for their final product.

Modelling, Lighting and Animation created in Cinema4D using Redshift renderer for textures and finally AE for compositing, audio adjustment and Motion Graphics.

Studio: Smith Brothers Media

Direction, Animation & Design: Shir Manor

In this video we had to conceptualize a new look for the Cottee’s brand, capturing a natural feel for the well known cordial drink I recreated Apples and Limes for a more realistic look.

The R&D on this project involved many weeks of material creation using Redshift for Cinema4D, in this process each material for the leaves, fruits and stems are entirely procedural allowing me to adjust bump maps, spottiness, ripeness of fruit using gradients and various other controls, the final result allowed room to further develop different looks and ideas.

Studio: Brand Society

Direction & Design: Pavla Chuykina, Shir Manor
Animation: Shir Manor
Sound Design: Shir Manor

Music & SFX sourced from Jamendo.com, Freesound.org

Using Vellum Cloth in Houdini I created a selection of different simulations which I then

used to set up individual lighting styles and angles, these are my select shots from the project.

The last 3 versions are cropped for use as a phone background, contact me directly for high quality versions (personal use only).

Created in Houdini with Vellum and Redshift

Direction & Design: Shir Manor

Working with the team I helped bring this idea to life, using bright colours and engaging movements we put this together.

Studio: Brand Society

Direction & Design: Pavla Chuykina, Shir Manor

3D Visualisation: Shir Manor

Animation: Shir Manor

Sound Design: Shir Manor

Music & SFX sourced from Jamendo.com, Freesound.org

Working with the team at Seen Technology we created this video for Fox Sports to be displayed in one of their events using Hypervision hologram technology, once viewed in person the black background becomes transparent.

Working in this format it’s important to create depth and really convince the viewer.

All models and textures created in Cinema4D and rendered in Redshift.

Studio: Seen Technology

3D, Animation & Design: Shir Manor

This is a fun little animation created for The National Confectionery Company using DuIK for character rigging and some of my own tricks.

Studio: Brand Society

Direction & Design: Pavla Chuykina, Shir Manor
Animation: Shir Manor
Sound Design: Shir Manor

SFX sourced from Freesound.org

Working with the team at Pixel Melbourne and various other 3D modelers, texture, lighting and sound designers my role was initially to animate but I took it into my own hands to optimise the work flow and file assets which would help us create the quantity of videos needed in a short span, to do this I used various render setting tweaks, object hide/show tricks, object panel clean up and overall tidying up of this process.

I developed a simple rigging system using Cinem4Ds User Data that would allow anyone to jump into this file and use a simple slider and alphabet reference to create any script in record timing.

The project went from initially 3-4 hours per scene to 45 minutes.

Studio: Pixel Melbourne

Animation: Shir Manor

Every year Roses creates a special series of boxes for various occasions, here are some of the great illustrations I’ve had the chance to bring to life, with each illustration created by a unique artist I try to continue their style into my 3D compositions and compliment their artwork.

Using a mixture of Houdini for simulation and object creation as well and Cinema4D for layout, lighting and rendering with Redshift I put together these images and animations.

Studio: Brand Society

Illustrations: Bonnie Brown, Michelle Kerrin and Sarah Hankinson
Direction & Design: Shir Manor
Animation: Shir Manor
Sound Design: Shir Manor

Music & SFX sourced from Jamendo.com, Freesound.org

Using a mixture of After Effects tricks including plugins like Joysticks and Sliders as well as some Cinema 4D I created this short clip for Philadephia.

Studio: Brand Society

Direction Illustration & Motion Design: Pavla Chuykina, Claudia Frittitta, Shir Manor
Animation: Shir Manor

This fun little piece for Frantelle was created in Cinema4D using Redshift for the 3D and 2D elements as well as particular for the finishing bubbles.

The can in this video is actually quite complex and contains a rig I set up using Xpresso for the perfect can spin, you can download the model here: 375ml aluminium can

Studio: Brand Society

Direction & Design: Pavla Chuykina, Shir Manor
Animation: Shir Manor
Sound Design: Shir Manor

Music & SFX Sourced from Jamendo.com & Freesound.org

A fun set of animations inspired by Super Mario style games where I’ve brought the original packaging design to life and composited the final result onto the 3D model for Toblerone.

Studio: Brand Society

Direction & Design: Pavla Chuykina, Kieren Thorpe, Shir Manor
Animation: Shir Manor

SFX sourced from Freesound.org

Created while working at Retail Zoo I collaborated with the head designer and creative team to help bring together these multiple screen takeover animations.

This video showcases art work created by Pavla Chuyinka for Brand Society's holiday pocket square/scarf which was gifted to all staff, to bring this design back to life we recreated some storyboards and 3D cloth simulations for a dramatic finish

Studio: Brand Society

Direction & Design: Pavla Chuykina, Shir Manor
Animation: Shir Manor
Sound Design: Shir Manor

Music & SFX sourced from Freesound.org

Some concept development I went through working with a team on Youtubes Unboxed conference in Japan, during the development we had to develop motion which would be projected onto the ground, wall, multiple other screens as well as some ambient animation which would track the host on the floor.

This short edit created for Maffra Cheese incorporates shots of their farm location and some 3D visualisations of their product.

Studio: Brand Society

Direction & Design: Pavla Chuykina, Shir Manor
Animation: Shir Manor

Here's a piece I created using only Cinema4Ds basic tools while working outside my studio, this was a quick and fun piece for one of Australia's oldest brands Vegemite.

While working in the VicRoads studio I designed and developed these pieces as introductive and informative videos to be played as VicRoads was presenting at the ITS World Conference.

In this job I created the entirely of the scene in 3D, with some overlays in certain areas.
working to tight restrictions I had to duplicate the 2D graphic effect produced in their other advertisements into a 3D animation.

This was created in Cinema4D using some rigging techniques for the caramello effect and Redshift to render the final video.

In this project I created 2 sets of Holograms for Coca-Colas new and existing flavors, these were then displayed using multiple LED fan displays which create the illusion of a hologram.

These were modeled and textured in Cinema4D using Redshift render for the final export.

During the development of this piece I had fun developing the iconography and motion for each individual topic.

All created in After Effects my idea was to simulate 2.5D animation with only shape layers.

In this series of graphs for the MFAA I created their social media posts and other animated assets initially intended for use on their website.

Using After Effects and some basic rigging techniques and expressions to create these short simple animations I collaborated with in house designers using both Illustrator and Sketch for vector graphics.

Part 1 of a series of animations for new Cadbury products.

All 3D was created in Cinema4D and rendered with Redshift Renderer, I used some basic rigging skills to create the animated blob feel and compiled it all together in separate passes.

Heres another fun piece I helped create in the VicRoads studio promoting their Twitter presence which is currently displayed at their CBD Hub.

Created as an internal piece this infographic goes through some of the issues Australians suffer in the workplace.