To align with their new editorial line, Shiseido asked to create a series of videos for the launch of top-of-line Shiseido product: The new ULTIMUNE. They wanted to go back to the origin of their know-how, unleashing the power of nature with science. I was asked to give life to a 350-year old camellia tree, the symbol for longevity. This is a director's cut from the orginal film.
Year: 2020
For Shiseido
Produced by : SOS in Belair
Art directed by: Valentin Nouvel (Niu)
Design & Animation: Valentin Nouvel (Niu)
3D : Bloc-D
Music & Sound design : Alexander Maslyuk
Inspirations
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Storyboard
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Still frames
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