Corona’s “La Vida Más Fina” to Life: A Behind-the-Scenes Look by Aggressive, MullenLowe U.S. and Rocketpanda Studio

Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Corona’s first animated campaign, directed and produced by the award-winning directorial collective Aggressive! In collaboration with the talented animation studio Rocketpanda, they’ve created four unique videos bursting with color and energy.

Each video showcases a perfect Corona moment, from block parties to BBQs. Experience the joy and spirit of “La Vida Más Fina” in every frame of this stunning animation.

Initial Explorations

Each animation features a different set and characters, effectively telling the story of a wide range of products. Experience a friendly block party where strong perspective shots make the dancing truly irresistible.

Styleframes

More than twenty versions of each scene were created in the search for the perfect styleframe, showcasing incredible detail in each shot. Watch one scene at a time to appreciate the rich buffets and fancy bars, all decorated to perfection. Special mention goes to the custom type in each video, which conveys the final message of the commercials.

Animation

This full frame-by-frame video presented the biggest technical challenge: the use of hand-drawn 2D textures. Animators developed custom brushes to achieve the final result.

Character Design

The characters embody the Latin spirit with warm, multicultural vibes, vibrant clothing choices, and unique personalities. Many tests were produced to create this large crew, each with a distinct style. They truly live “La vida más fina” with the perfect outfit.

Storyboards

Perfection in production is achieved through meticulous craftsmanship. In animation, this attention to detail is amplified. Setting the stage, defining the cast, and meticulously planning each frame are crucial steps that pave the way for the styleframe and animation phases. This project is the culmination of a month’s worth of storyboarding, showcasing precision and attention to detail. Even in its rough form, the vision was clear.

Más Familia

Más BBQ

Más HangoutsMás Hangouts

Más Nights In

Behind the Scenes

To capture every realistic detail of an ice-cold Corona, the videos adopted a mixed-media approach. Live-action studio shots of the beers were combined with stunning 2D animations and illustrations, creating a cool, modern, and pop feel.

Brand

Corona

Categories

Beer, Drink

Credits

Creative Agency: MullenLowe
Production Company: Aggressive
Animation Studio: Rocketpanda Studio

Production
Directors, ECDs: Alex Topaller, Daniel Shapiro
Executive Producer: Alex Aab
Producer: Kat Jassmann
Director of Photography: Etienne Proulx
Key Grip: Joe Gajewski
Chief Lighting Technician: Jules Tomko
Production Supervisor: Gail Wettengel
Assistant Production Supervisor: Andy Pearson
Product Specialist: Jay Neander (DragonFly Films)
Product Specialist Assistant: Scott Coleman (DragonFly Films)
Additional Product Specialist Assistant: Emily Carter (DragonFly Films)
Product Specialist Coordinator: Marquee Neander (DragonFly Films)
Key Costumer: Martha Heppler
Phantom Tech: Bryan McLean
Prop Master: Ashley Irons
Wardrobe: Martha Heppler

Post-Production
VFX Supervisor: Daniel Shapiro
Editors: Adam Thomson, Jason Yantz
Post Head of Production: Alexander Aab
Post Producers: Dustin Pownall, Alex Aab, Lauren Cooper
Post Coordinator: Isabella Crawford

Creative
Art Director: Filippo Martinelli
Illustration: Lorenzo Florissi, Federica Amico, Pasquale Garibaldi, Bitasi
Animation: Riccardo Pagano, Laura Tomelleri, Federico Bressan, Jose Goyo Moreno, Pedram Taghavi, Gaston Herrera, Andrea Nobis, Riccardo Albertini, Joëlle Carreño, Kyrylo Novikov, André Boyd, Marta Sofia Marzullo, Federica Rotoloni, Maria Grazia Fabbri, Matilde Simoni, Inaki Amurro
Lead Compositor, Finishing: Alejandro Taylo
Additional Compositing: Andrea Nobis, Filippo Martinelli, Riccardo Albertini, Daniel Shapiro
Online Conform: Alejandro Taylor, Dan Shapiro
Storyboard Artists: Mercer Boffey, Laura Tomelleri, Eleonora Giuffrid
Colorist: Dominik Deras

Additional Crew
Producer: Dana Sakaieva
Audio: CAYA

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Brand

Corona

Categories

Beer, Drink

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