Mighty Nice has created a heart-warming Christmas story that introduces the lesser known Aussie reindeer, Dunder.
Using a three act structure – 3D CGI intro and outro and a 2D centre – we created a fable of an unsung hero of Christmas past. This allowed us to split our studio’s resources and really hone the quality and overall appeal in all aspects of the story.
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Every Christmas, the world celebrates Santa’s beloved red-nosed reindeer, Rudolph. But what if, hiding in those same North Pole stables, was a forgotten reindeer? Another unexpected hero who one year stepped up to save Christmas.
She’s a reindeer so forgotten, that her name is often confused to be Donner, or even Donder.
Meet Dunder!
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Creating animation with a distinct style and focus on the craft allows us to really enhance the emotions in a Christmas story, while also creating a modern story of inclusivity and joy.
Darren Price led the 3D bookends, while Bonnie Forsyth led a team of 2D animators and artists for the storybook section.
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CREDITS
3D Director : Darren Price
2D Director : Bonnie Forsyth
Head of Production : Tina Braham
Producer : Samantha Daley
Junior Producer : Diana Angelius
Head of Studio : Jeremy Howdin
Art Director : Softly Dunstan
Storyboards : Bonnie Forsyth
Character Designs : Marie Thorhauge, Jason Pamment
Environment Designs : Alexandre Belbari, Yori Narpati
2D Animation : Bonnie Forsyth, Michael Shiao Chen, Jarrod Prince, Hannah Saccasan, Alea Trinajstic, Ella Rousseau, Audrey Villafana
2D Composite : Tobias Frei, Fiona Lu, Mathieu Carlot
Model/Surface : Akhil Mittal, Gregory Petchkovsky, Andrew Kimberley, Tristan Lock, Will Brand, William Harrison, Karen Etherington
Rigging : Jason Dobra, Tessa Eden
3D Animation Lead : Duncan MacLaren
3D Animation : Michael Shiao Chen
Houdini Artist: Chris Angelius
Lighting : Trent Rogan, Mat McCosker, William Harrison
3D Composite : Chris Angelius
2D Director : Bonnie Forsyth
Head of Production : Tina Braham
Producer : Samantha Daley
Junior Producer : Diana Angelius
Head of Studio : Jeremy Howdin
Art Director : Softly Dunstan
Storyboards : Bonnie Forsyth
Character Designs : Marie Thorhauge, Jason Pamment
Environment Designs : Alexandre Belbari, Yori Narpati
2D Animation : Bonnie Forsyth, Michael Shiao Chen, Jarrod Prince, Hannah Saccasan, Alea Trinajstic, Ella Rousseau, Audrey Villafana
2D Composite : Tobias Frei, Fiona Lu, Mathieu Carlot
Model/Surface : Akhil Mittal, Gregory Petchkovsky, Andrew Kimberley, Tristan Lock, Will Brand, William Harrison, Karen Etherington
Rigging : Jason Dobra, Tessa Eden
3D Animation Lead : Duncan MacLaren
3D Animation : Michael Shiao Chen
Houdini Artist: Chris Angelius
Lighting : Trent Rogan, Mat McCosker, William Harrison
3D Composite : Chris Angelius
Agency : Host/Havas
Client : Stockland
Client : Stockland