Barnyard

When Omation Studios needed visual effects for the movie Barnyard, Charlie Breakiron was one of two animators from Quiet Man who were called out to San Clemente, Calif., for the six-month job. Charlie provided rain effects, dust effects, the water shading, egg effects and face cream effects.
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North Carolina Cash Splash

The North Carolina Education Lottery^® required just the right waves for its cash splash commercial's end tag in 2010. Charlie Breakiron came through with this realistic splash in an extremely tight three-day timeframe for Serious Robots, a subsidiary of Trailblazer Studios^®.

Gillette Venus^® Breeze

In this 2006 project for Quiet Man in New York, Charlie Breakiron gives the razor a life of its own. His role was to texture, light and render the product as a creative element that matched its real counterpart in the commercial.

TAVVE Zone Ranger

"The glowing blue light and the holographic network that BREAKIRON Animation&Design created gave life to the first scene. Although the actors did a wonderful job, the real life and believability for that opening scene came from BREAKIRON's work. They set the stage for the rest of the TAVVE commercial. MORE

Smithy Airborne

Smithy, our mascot at BREAKIRON Animation&Design, salutes the 82^nd and 101^st Airborne Divisions. Smithy tries his best to show his loyalty but clearly "falls short" of their example!

Full Frame . . . And we're rolling!

For the renowned international Full Frame Documentary Film Festival, BREAKIRON Animation&Design was asked for an inviting 20-second trailer that would appear onscreen before each of the 100+ films. MORE

Today, 3D and visual effects are essential for reaching your audience. You need talented artists to make your vision a reality. They should quickly understand your project and work within your budget.

BREAKIRON Animation&Design, LLC, is a high-end, full-service animation, visual effects and 3D graphics company. At BREAKIRON, we pride ourselves on our excellent reputation MORE

Opening IAB Conferences with energy and impact

The high-profile Interactive Advertising Bureau, the key industry group dedicated to growing the interactive marketplace, called on BREAKIRON Animation&Design for a classy one-minute trailer to open the IAB's 10 major conferences each year. MORE

Cirque De Créativité, 2012 ADDY^® Awards Gala

Beyond the gasps, applause, and limelight - behind the scenes at the circus - everything must run like clockwork. BREAKIRON Animation&Design took the same tack with high-end special effects and 3D animation for the innovative Cirque De Créativité, the American Advertising Federation MORE

Hilton Head Turtle

"We were approached by ad agency Ogilvy in Durham to produce a spot for Hilton Head Island. When we learned the spot would require a 3D element, we turned to Charlie Breakiron to augment our team. We've partnered with Charlie in the past, and he's always done outstanding work," MORE

Gorilla

"BREAKIRON Animation&Design's team is stellar. With our 'Gorilla' video, the animators were right on target—very accurate and true to our message," stated Beaux Foy, lead singer and frontman for Airiel Down.  MORE

About the Making of Gorilla, the Song and Gorilla, the Animated Music Video...

The Wildlife Conservation Society and its partners have censused the total population of the endangered mountain gorillas and found about 700 left in the world.

A National Geographic article about the plight of the gorilla losing a battle with human MORE

IAA Aliens

Quiet Man contracted BREAKIRON Animation&Design to create the space ship for this 30-second commercial in 2006. Once the two companies locked in the look, BREAKIRON finished the composite, complete with the ship's rocking motion, opening door and lighting effects.

The Undertakers: Road's End

"Charlie's work is professional, well rendered and well animated. He knew what I was looking for instantly. We had a 15- to 20-minute conversation the first time we talked—and he nailed the concept.  MORE