Triumph In The Countryside
Content Type:
Short Film
Client:
RESO Studios
Approach:
3D Animation
A Perfect Day
"Triumph In The Countryside" is a short film based in northern regions of the UK countrysides.
We follow an old man (we've named him George), who lives a content life. He goes for a road trip across the countryside in his trusty Triumph van.
Sunny weather. A big home. His favourite car. Stunning countryside roads.
For George, it's a perfect day, for his content life.
Challenge
Approach
Result
To create a short film that involves car rigging & animation.
We 3D modelled a vintage car and made it drive around the British countrysides.
A gentle, delightful short film that has a strong English-feel to it, while making audiences smile.
A British Triumph
At RESO Studios, we wanted to produce an animation film that focused on vehicular animation, and drew inspiration from the Triumph Herald Courier van after seeing two parked in a driveway.
So we 3D modelled the Triumph van from scratch, and as the car was being developed, so did the idea of creating an animation film about it. And we wanted to make this the most English-feeling animation you've ever seen.
We took inspiration from countryside locations near Windermere, where Forza Horizon 4 is based, and loosely designed environments for George to drive around in.
Say Hi to George
For this film, we wanted the main character to be a very kind-looking, sweet old man - to complement the Triumph van as his favourite vehicle to drive.
We collected a database of stock-free images of old British men available online, and carefully designed an original character using dedicated character animation software.
Timeless in Age
A silent magic in Britain is how countryside cottages and building are much older, classic-looking, and timeless. This complimented the age of the Triumph Herald Courier, as well as George, and resulted in a symbol of age and timelessness still thriving like it was yesterday.
You can't beat the classics.
Sound Design:
Cecilia Ines Garcia / cecigarcia.net