Toonification
CITV
This series of promotions for CITV demonstrated how viewers of the cartoons were now changing into toons themselves, in a process known as 'toonification'.
We were also left wondering who at The Palace was a secret toon watcher.
Christmas table
Tesco
Tesco needed a short animation to illustrate the complete range of their Finest tableware in the run-up to Christmas.
Following a studio shoot Bottletop were able to turn around this fun animation against a tight deadline, on time and on budget.
Castles, Keeps & Country Houses
ITV 1
Presented by the Duchess of Rutland and shot on location in the East Midlands, this series for ITV looked at the stories and history of the region’s stately homes.
Bottletop recreated historical scenes, by the use of digital effects and also designed and produced the title sequence.
Lava Lamp
CITV
A short sting promotion for the CITV channel.
As the camera slowly moves around the lamps, the globules inside animate to briefly form the CITV logo.
Animated in 3D and composited in After Effects.
NHTA branding
NHTA
The Nottingham Hairdressing Training Agency contacted Bottletop needing a corporate identity that would unify the three distinct arms of the business.
A fresh and modern approach was required to bring together as a ‘family’ the three different, but linked, businesses that operate from two different locations.
Q-Base Media showreel
Q-Base Media
Events and conference organizers Q-Base asked Bottletop to create an engaging promotional DVD featuring characters from Q-Base’s existing website.
We brought the characters to life by using simple 2D animation in After Effects.
Crows Nest Films ident
Crows Nest Films
Crows Nest contacted Bottletop to commission a short ident that they could use to top and tail their films.
With only a black and white logo to work from Bottletop created a polished 3D animation within a tight deadline.
Unlikely Lovers
ITV 2
Manchester production company Turn-On-TV asked Bottletop to produce titles for its ITV2 series Unlikely Lovers which looks at unusual relationships.
Using a combination of live action footage and 3D animation Bottletop created a bright and dynamic sequence which allowed a new couple to be featured individually each week.
Ace Base identity
Ace Base
With the help of the children from the Ace Base Study Support Centre, Bottletop designed and implemented a new identity for the centre based at the Nottingham Tennis Centre which is part of the DfES Playing for Success initiative aiming to improve standards of literacy, numeracy and information computer technology by raising pupils' self-esteem and motivation.
Fireworks
Tesco
Bottletop created this short animation for Tesco’s in store plasma screens for use in the run up to bonfire night.
Working from existing point of sale branding Bottletop used 2D and 3D animation to create a lively and eye-catching sting.