Billelis Crafts Key Artwork for Xbox Blockbuster Franchise ‘Gears of War’

We’re amping up the action with our latest creation for notorious Xbox gaming franchise, Gears of War. With brand new gaming modes, an almighty terminator and an on-going battle for Kait’s soul, Gears 5 is readily anticipating its launch at the ‘Gears Ink’ event this September. But who created its killer rock and roll logo? Our team here at NERD.

August 22, 2019February 9, 2024

Inside My Digital Sketchbook: Skeeva

My Digital Sketchbook – like one huge box of LEGO, where every piece is stored until one day an idea leads you down the path of creating something you hadn’t expected. Mixing, moulding, experimenting… a widespread of elements coming together in front of you to create some very cool happy accidents that you couldn’t even imagine. That’s when something magical happens.

August 15, 2019February 9, 2024

Craig Minchington’s Mental Health Awareness Series: Tip 1 — Gratitude

Because mental health awareness is important every day of the year.

August 8, 2019February 9, 2024

An Illustration Rainbow

Oh, the wonderful August weather. We definitely haven’t missed the rain! But with typically unpredictable weather, comes one of nature’s most special gifts – the rainbow. Have you spotted one yet? We were inspired to create our very own spectrum of visual vibrancy, through our talent’s illustration.

July 25, 2019February 9, 2024

A Case For Diversity

Our industry is changing, and for the better. We have a long way still to go but we’re getting there, together. Director and diversity and inclusion advocate Fausto Becatti put his thoughts to virtual paper as he discusses the impactful choices we have as creatives and influencers, the potential positive effect this can have on our audience and how we can ensure that we’re working to be mindful of the media we’re creating, allowing everyone to feel included and empowered.

July 11, 2019February 9, 2024

Peter S Creates “Movie Inside Of A Movie” for BBC Series ‘Dark Money’

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Have you been caught up in this week’s four-part BBC series ‘Dark Money‘? NERD’s Peter S mixes powerful live-action shots with VFX techniques to craft the trailer of ‘Valiant and Son‘, the “movie inside of a movie”.

July 3, 2019February 9, 2024

Inside My Sketchbook: Elmaz Ekrem – My Top 5 Tips

What better time than the present is there to start drawing? Whether you’ve kept a sketchbook, journal, scrapbook or a series of loose paper drawings, whether you’ve consistently doodled each day for years, sporadically added to the same (or several) different books never quite completing one, or failed to start one altogether… what follows is a list of helpful tips that I live by to spur my creativity and encourage me to keep a lively, over-used book of artistic brilliance.

June 26, 2019February 9, 2024

#PRIDE: +

LGBTQIA+: L for Lesbian, G for Gay, T for Trans, Q for Queer (or Questioning), I for Intersex and A for Asexual (or Allied) and + for… What does the + represent? Live-Action Director Brett De Vos explores his interpretation of the symbol through his intimate emotions and how this could have a positive impact on perceptions in society.

June 20, 2019February 8, 2024

NEWS: Peter S Crafts Launch Film for Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity Competition ‘Future Lions’

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Following the success of the enticing concept art for the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity visionary competition ‘Future Lions’, Billelis was joined by the visionary VFX and CGI-savvy Peter S, along with AKQA, to bring to life the opening film for the world-famous awards ceremony.

June 12, 2019February 9, 2024

#PRIDE: To Come Out or Not To Come Out?

It’s never just a one-off event. Those in the LGBTQ+ community have to come out many times during their lives and each time presents itself with a different challenge. NERD’s Animation Director and Animator Yael Biran shares her very personal thoughts and feelings with us for the first time on the topic.