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Bits & Pieces Making the Web series Daybreak 2012 C ULVER CITY, CA — Zoic Studios (www.zoic- studios.com) provided animation and visual effects services for a new Web series spon- sored by AT&T. Conceived by BBDO, Daybreak 2012 was produced by RSA Films, LA, and includes a series of 10-minute Webisodes. The final five broke recently on the primary site as well as on the supporting microsite and iPhone and Android apps. Daybreak 2012 was executive produced by Tim Kring (Heroes, Touch) and directed by John Cassar of 24 fame. The online show follows character Ben Wilkens, who finds himself at the center of a global conspiracy. When he discovers an ancient powerful dodecahedron, he quickly learns that he must restore the object to its rightful place so that humanity will be able to make its next evolutionary leap forward. In addition to animation and VFX for the series, Zoic created the title sequence. Studio creative direc- tor Simon Mowbray led the creative team to craft a design around the dodecahedron. The shape has held mathematical, philosophical and spiritual significance for centuries, and came with a wealth of reference material from which the team could draw inspiration. Tony Meister created the VFX and animation for the title sequence. The studio also executed the color grade and particle effects for the dodecahedron in Chapter 3 and Chapter 5. In addition, Zoic crafted the lightning, particles and explosion for the exterior NYC in Chap- ter 5, and created the Jack Boxer Image Recognition Graphics, which were designed by BBDO, as seen in the iPhone and Android app that offers an immersive experience beyond the Web series. Under the direction of EP/partner Rob Van and editor/partner David Henegar, Butcher (www.butch- eredit.com) oversaw creative editorial and post on the series, working closely with the television and advertis- ing based content partners. Henegar and freelancer Ray Daniels were lead editors. The project involved the entire Butcher team over a six-week period. In addition to the offline, Butcher's Smoke artist Zac Dych finished over 50 minutes of content that includ- ed VFX, final conform and all the online deliverables to the various media outlets. The series was edited using both Avid and Final Cut Pro. Total running time for all of the chapters is just shy of 58 minutes, including a recap at the front of each. The episodes vary in length between 9.5 and 14.25 minutes in length. Incendio handled the color work. WE PROVIDE MOTION CAPTURE SERVICES We use the Xsens MVN Inertial TM Motion Capture Suit This suit is ideal for: • 3D character animation • PreVisualization • Video Game Development, both in-game & cinematics • Film & VFX • Stunts • TV & Advertising • Live entertainment: concerts and road shows and live events • Training and simulation Advantages of Inertial MoCap Containment Field Studio uses the Xsens™ Inertial Motion Capture System. Our system is cameraless, wireless and portable. It can be used indoors or outdoors. For more information, visit: www.ContainmentField.com. CONTACT US FOR INFORMATION & RATES Phone: 818.753.5000 e-mail: info@ContainmentField.com OUR OFFICE IS LOCATED AT: 5353 Denny Avenue, Suite C North Hollywood, CA 91601