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Unspun

Conceptual
  • Client Unspun

The Northforge team is often approached by brands to create animated films that visually explain what their products do. These projects are among our favourites to get on board with, as they allow us to really flex our creativity and immerse ourselves into the client’s world.
In this instance we were approached by Unspun who were looking for a hero piece of animation that would help to visually explain what their VEGA technology does. VEGA is a first of its kind 3D weaving machine that circularly weaves yarn into the parts of clothing. Literally yarns go in, and trouser legs come out..!

The clients came with a clear brief to show how VegaTM unlocks scalable potential for on-demand, zero- inventory production. It allows brands to set up micro-factories for localised and automated production, that will help reduce transport costs and emissions. This all results in a process that is more sustainable and cost-efficient, which are factors that echo Northforge’s own approach to production.
Aside from the technical aspect of their product, the Unspun team was determined to show their business in an artful way that would get creative thinkers inspired. The focus should be on the craftsmanship of their machine, while humanising the work it does.
Their objectives were very succinct, but they had little experience of collaborating with an animation studio. Thankfully they were happy for us to help guide them, and by working together we devised a clear path that answered their brief.

Our initial thoughts were that the animation must show the weaving movement and share the yarn to material story. So, starting from scratch, our creative team devised storyboards and potential routes that would tell the story of Vega in an innovative and engaging way.

Behind the scenes

After establishing our creative route it was time for the R&D guys to step in and work out how such complex and detailed elements could be created. At Northforge we’re firm believers in rigorous research and development. Solve the issues early on and you’ll save time later down the line.
After sharing our discoveries, which took a couple of weeks, we gained approval from Unspun and progressed to the next crucial step of developing early animatics. By dropping the shots into an initial edit, we were able to work closely with the clients to craft the timings and content perfectly.

Moving on to the animation and production process our team was in constant communication with the Unspun team. We soon discovered that the round weave is technically very complex, and would take an enormous amount of time to perfect.
What followed were weeks of us pushing the boundaries and working on multiple changes before all were happy with the final result.

This whole project, from start to finish, is testament to what can be achieved when an idea flourishes into becoming a beautiful reality. Like any project it presented its challenges, but that’s what we enjoy the most at Northforge.

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