Animation Custodians of the M&Ms

March, 2009
For the past 6 years, Topix has worked with BBDO NY to bring the beloved M&Ms characters to life in 3D.

This month in Boards' Animation and VFX feature, writer Kevin Ritchie speaks with Topix and BBDO NY about the evolution of the spokescandies' personalities and the nuances of their animation.

Check out the Boards article here or click on the image below to view a selection of our favourite M&Ms spots.

Topix Signs Lead 3D and VFX Artist Mark Stepanek

February, 2009

Topix is pleased to announce the addition of Lead 3D Artist/VFX Supervisor Mark Stepanek to its roster.

Specializing in VFX, 3D environments and photo-real rendering, Mark is a versatile digital artist whose talents translate easily between advertising and feature film production.

Mark's VFX and animation credits include Resident Evil: Extinction, Shoot 'Em Up, Happily N'Ever After and A History of Violence. His commercial reel features classic animation for Robaxacet and more recently work on a Gillette Mach 5 spot.

To view Mark's VFX reel, please click on the image below.