Layla Atkinson Archives - Page 2 of 17 - Trunk | Animation Production Company
Modern technology
On 04, Oct 2017 | In news / blog | By Layla
Rich made this complicated and intricate piece of technology for our Radiation shoot….it didn’t work
The Imaginary Friend Society Presents: Radiation
On 29, Sep 2017 | In news / blog | By Layla
We were beyond thrilled when the guys from RPA got in touch and asked us to make a film for their “Imaginary Friends Society” project for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation.
The project was aimed at children and their families facing a brain tumour diagnosis. In total twenty films were made, each one explaining a different aspect of cancer treatment and what could be expected. Our film “Radiation” explains how radiation treatment works.
We threw ourselves head first into this and completed this film in seven weeks flat. There were a lot of late nights and long weekends but we are really pleased with the end result.
When we were planning the film we decided to try out several different animation techniques….it seemed like a decent idea until we realised there were sets to be built, cars to be sculpted, balls to be wrangled and a few THOUSAND frames of artwork to be individually cut out.
There was also music to be composed, 2d animation to be drawn, props to be sourced, two voice records, a three day shoot that turned into a seven day shoot, a tonne of compositing…. let’s just say it was hard.
Once again we got to work with the excellent Julian Rhind-Tutt who provides the voice of Walter and we were thrilled to work with Jane Horrocks who, it turns out, does an excellent pig.
So many people and businesses kindly donated their time and energy into this project, we couldn’t have done it without them.
We felt honoured to be asked to participate in this project for such a great cause and alongside some of our favourite animation companies from all across the world including Psyop, Hornet, The Mill, Not To Scale, Lobo, Gentleman Scholar, Giant Ant, Strange Beast… among many others. Check out the other films here
Julian Lennon | Saltwater 25
On 14, Dec 2016 | In news / blog | By Layla
We’ve just finished the music video for the 25th anniversary reissue of Julian Lennon’s nineties hit “Saltwater”. It was a Trunk directors all-hands-on-deck affair, co-directed by Layla Atkinson and Jock Mooney with compositing by Rok Predin. We also had some talented animation monkeys on the team. It’s a psychedelic odyssey.
Aftermath at CinemaJam
On 18, Nov 2016 | In news / blog | By Layla
We’re delighted to announce that Layla’s film “Aftermath” is playing at this Monday’s CinemaJam session in Shoreditch. Come along if you’re down that way
https://www.facebook.com/events/233957617019055/
Shirley Collins at Rough Trade
On 08, Nov 2016 | In news / blog | By Layla
Last night we got to meet the wonderful Shirley Collins at an event on East London. She was interviewed on stage then performed a few songs. She was amazing, thanks for a magical evening Shirley.
Jenius CashTag
On 08, Nov 2016 | In news / blog | By Layla
Jenius CashTag is a great feature that lets micro-business owners set up payments and receive money using their business name rather than a long and complicated account number.
Jenius Brand Film
On 07, Nov 2016 | In news / blog | By Layla
This little films hints at how your financial life con be simplified by Jenius.
Jenius Pay Me
On 04, Nov 2016 | In news / blog | By Layla
Easily transfer money to friends, family and foxy strangers with Jenius Pay Me. All you need is their phone number…
Jenius Split Bill
On 02, Nov 2016 | In news / blog | By Layla
Avoid awkward negotiations with your gluttonous friends with the Split Bill feature of Jenius.
