Travis & Nick

Eight years ago, Travis & Nick merged brains, and have been creating commercial films as a team ever since. Whether it's live action or 3D animation, they bring expertise, dedication, and a raw enthusiasm that's completely infectious.

With a background in commercial photography, Travis brings an eye and approach to light that leads to stunning, photo-real 3D animation. A connoisseur of street art, his own pieces may or may not be found in the inner northern suburbs of Melbourne. Allegedly.

Nick has worked as a 3D visual effects artist across the globe, creating content for film, television and commercials in the United Kingdom, Japan and China. An active guy, he's at his most comfortable when he has three things going at once.

Once the two began their symbiotic relationship, their complementary skills and passions led to great creative work, from amazingly photo-real car ads, to seamless live action effects.

They soon built up a team of effects artists to help them with their commercial workload, and love nurturing effects talent to think beyond simply the technical.

"Get Serious"

Client:

Mercedes

Director:

Travis & Nick

What began as a test to examine the boundaries of 3D car simulation and physics soon grew into 'The Bourne Identity in Legoland' as Travis & Nick developed the characters and storytelling.

"Roundup - Attack"

Client:

Roundup

Director:

Travis & Nick

Agency:

Redhanded

"Kubota - Brand"

Client:

Kubota

Director:

Travis & Nick

Agency:

Red Handed

"Aussie Burger"

Client:

Hungry Jack's

Director:

Travis & Nick

Agency:

MJW Advertising

The Hungry Jack's Aussie Burger campaign was timed for India's Commonwealth Games. Utilising the fantastic animation talent at Canopy VFX, and their motion-capture facilities, Travis & Nick created this athletic sequence in record-breaking timelines.

"Your Ticket to The World"

Client:

Australian Open 2010

Director:

Travis & Nick

Agency:

McCann Erickson

Bright blue tennis courts have become synonymous with the Australian Open. Drawing on that palette, this vibrant and energetic series of TVC's came to life, with dynamic tennis balls exploding with paint. The 3D for this spot was hand-crafted and lovingly exploded by Canopy VFX.

"Trapped"

Client:

Sovereign Hill

Director:

Travis & Nick

Agency:

Leap Agency

A tragic mine collapse, which trapped a large number of miners in the early days of the gold rush, was the inspiration for this touching and gentle spot. The aim was to create a cinematic trailer that inspires the audience to want to know more.

"Orion"

Client:

Ford FPV

Director:

Travis & Nick

Agency:

Magnum Opus

This spot for Ford FPV was designed to place the cars front and centre. Travis & Nick utilised photo-real 3D animation, which greatly increased the flexibility for shot selection, ensuring the best dynamic angles could be used.

"Hurdles"

Client:

Quit

Director:

Travis & Nick

In contrast to the usual dark and morbid direction of many Quit campaigns, this ad is a light-hearted, energetic take on the battle to quit.

"Get Your Motor Running"

Client:

International Motorshow

Director:

Travis & Nick

Agency:

Grant Day James

The Australian International Motorshow alternates between Sydney & Melbourne, and this Melbourne-shot ad had to remain Sydney-friendly. Canopy VFX was employed to not only create the 3D motion graphics, but also remove elements which gave away the origin of the shoot.

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"Stripshow - Birthday Sale"

Client:

Virgin Blue

Director:

Travis & Nick

Agency:

Sapient Nitro

A simple retail spot, the motion-capture facilities at Canopy VFX were utilised to create the animation. Travis stood in as the sexy lady. And what a handsome sexy lady he was.

"Typhoon"

Client:

FPV

Director:

Travis & Nick

Agency:

Magnum Opus

This simple, elegant ad keeps the focus clear; a great looking car in a minimalist space, drawing focus on the beauty of the car.

"Look Sharp"

Client:

Mazda

Director:

Travis & Nick

Agency:

Grant Day James

This simple spot utilises 3D elements that converge and disperse to communicate the retail message.

"Watch"

Client:

MTAA

Director:

Travis & Nick

Agency:

Shannon's Way

This spot was fashioned entirely in 3D space, allowing for great dynamic camera angles, chosen to best show off the cars' features.

"Creepy Creatures"

Client:

Melbourne Aquarium

Director:

Travis & Nick

Agency:

Magnum Opus

This Harry Potteresque ad was created to promote the Creepy Crawlies exhibition at The Melbourne Aquarium.

"Angry Angus"

Client:

Hungry Jack's

Director:

Travis & Nick

Agency:

MJW Advertising

This rather epic battle was created by MJW's head creative Steven Pollock and directing duo Travis & Nick. Using state-of-the-art 'Avatar style' motion capture technology at Canopy VFX, physics simulators and a great deal of animating talent, the team brought the flaming army to life.