Mercury
0:00

In our collaborative venture with Mercury, our team at Scholar set out to master the art of making the complex seem simple through a metaphoric brand campaign. From the initial concept through final execution, we aimed to capture Mercury’s essence of precision in a bold and exciting way. We focused on creating visuals that seamlessly blended CG animation with stunning live-action production. Our goal was to construct a stylized world that mirrored the elegance of the Mercury brand, delivering a campaign that was not only visually cohesive but also richly symbolic.

Credits

Directors
Will Johnson & Mike Tavarez

Managing Director / E.P.
Anne Skopas

Executive Producer
Kate Aspell

Head of Production
Nicole Smarsh

Line Producer
Rich Kaylor

DP
Sebastian Cantillo 

Design & Animation
Scholar

Creative Directors
Will Johnson & Mike Tavarez

Associate Creative Director
Vin Kim

Managing Director
Anne Skopas 

Executive Producer
Kate Aspell 

Head of Production
Nicole Smarsh

Sr Producer
Andrew Rindlaub

Associate Producer
Spencer Moritz

Lead Designer / Animator
Vin Kim

 

Designers
Kirt Critoph, Liam Elias, Irma Hasanic, Zach Herdman, Jee Kim, Kiron Robinson, Rolando Barry, Dylan Blau, Helen Slavutsky

3D Animators
Michael Cafarelli, Kirt Critoph, Dylan Blau, Andrew Tan

2D Animators
Sam Bachman, Kirt Critoph, Kenny Kerut, Helen Slavutsky, Stephen Villari

Storyboards
George Zapata

Compositors
Ryan Kaplan, Rachel Moon

Flame Artists
Ryan Kaplan, Rachel Moon

Media Manager
Adrianna McKinley

Editorial
Scholar

Editor
Dominic Strazulo

Assistant Editor
Adrianna McKinley

Mix & Sound Design
One Thousand Birds

Mix & Sound Designer
Hayley Livingston

Music
Alexander Rossi Music

Artist
Alexander Rossi

0:00

Our collaboration with Mercury involved numerous rounds of concepting and exploration, working hand-in-hand to discover the perfect visual analogies that would bring out the beauty of complex systems working simply.

We delved deep into the intricate layers of Mercury, unveiling its interconnected system of tools operating beneath the surface. Through captivating visual metaphors, we illuminated the evolution of engineering marvels, symbolized by the harmonious interplay of a grand piano and the intricate precision of a watch.

The Making of 'Mercury'

0:00

Design

Live Action