Pipeline teams up with EmbraceBC and Inventa during B.C’s Multiculturalism Week.

Working with Inventa, one of Canada’s leading experiential marketing agencies, we were tasked to design and produce a temporary public art installation for EmbraceBC’s campaign,‘I Live Multiculturism’. Below are photos of the campaign held in downtown Vancouver’s Robson Square during Nov.18-24th 2012.

At the center of the interactive display, is a maple tree (supplied by Greenscape Decor), people were encouraged to think and share how they live multiculturalism in their daily lives and record their thoughts onto colourful leaves and can hang their messages onto the tree branches to make the tree blossom throughout the week.

From day to night, the installation was open to the public daily during the seven day event.

 

Large format waterproof vinyl banners and vinyl wrap stickers cover the temporary structure and the tree support box  

For extra traction and durability, we applied a custom non-skid paint on all the walkway and staircase panels.

An enclosed locker was integrated to store a portable generator, as well as, provide a secure spot to  hold the event staff's personal belongings and supplies. Look for behind the scenes photos to be posted shortly.

Labor Day Hype! Sweet new promo photos from Synthetic Hype featuring our latest helmet build.

Geared Up.

Working with veteran Canadian DJ Breaks duo, Synthetic Hype, we recently completed manufacturing their signature slick speaker helmet design. Below are some photos of the completed helmet.   

For more information about Synthetic Hype please click here.

For an added effect, we integrated LED lights equipped with a dimmer switch.

In addition to that, we fitted the helmet with a padded hard case.

RePete takes flight! Working with Ecquire, we’re pleased to manufacture a life size puppet version (13" H x 12" W) of their mascot for a series of promotional videos to be released in the upcoming months. Here's a sneak peak of the finished product.

Behind the scenes look before final assembly.

Ecquire's Mascot RePete

Working with Ecquire, Pipeline was enlisted to bring their mascot RePETE to life by producing a muppet style puppet to be featured in a series of viral videos to promote Ecquire’s virtual assistant software. Look for the completed videos to be launched in the upcoming months.

About Ecquire:
Ecquire takes the data entry out of sales. Being able to focus on selling and eliminating non-sales activities, Ecquire customers see more sales, reduced sales cycles, less work and peace of mind without disrupting current workflows. Ecquire is where sales are happening like LinkedIn, Gmail, Facebook and Twitter to capture messages and send them to your CRM with one click. Data Entry Blows! You don't need to do it anymore.

Visit Ecquire website here.

Contacted by Synthetic Hype, a Canadian Breaks duo comprised of two veteran DJs, asked Pipeline to manufacture their unique speaker helmet to use during their live performances and promotional tours. Look for the finished helmet to be completed in the upcoming weeks.

About:
Synthetic Hype is a Breaks duo comprised of two veteran DJs, producers, and sound designers. Known to benchpress basslines, these two mix grit with silk. Both originally from Vancouver, Canada - they veer from the norm and away from the brain damaged 4 on the floor crowd. Their no-nonsense production and 'against the grain approach' to engineering leaves most believing the hype.

For more information on Synthetic Hype please visit their website here.

Gupified: Series One! A short time ago, Nick Tay, Co-Owner of the Gup Gups, a designer vinyl toy company approached the Modelshop and asked us to customize two of their 15 inch large Gup Gups for display and promotional purposes. Supplied with a blank "canvas", lead Pipeline Artist, Keith Lau took on the challenge of the first Gup to design and put a unique spin to the DIY (Do-it-yourself) vinyl culture. The result is a Steampunk themed Droid.

Look for Pipeline’s second Gup titled, Gupified: Series Two by Howard Lau, Pipeline lead artist to be released in the near future. In the meantime, watch for the Steampunk Droid to make the rounds at various Gup Gup shows and vinyl community websites. For further information on the Gup Gups, please visit their website.

Keith Lau, painting the Steampunk Droid.

Working with Lindala Schminken FX on ABC’s “Once Upon a Time” pilot, we provided character designs and sculpting services. Below are a few images of the finished make-up of Rumpelstiltskin played by Robert Carlyle and concept designs.

Rumpelstiltskin’s Make-up Design by Howard Lau.

Rumpelstiltskin’s rotted teeth denture design by Keith Lau.

Rumpelstiltskin’s finger nail and hand make-up design by Keith Lau.

Rumpelstiltskin’s final make-up on Actor, Robert Carlyle. 



Working with Lindala Schminken FX, we provided concept design and sculpting services to the ‘Once Upon a Time’ pilot for the ABC Network. Check out the official trailer:

Working in conjunction with Art Director, Richard Simpson of Freeworld Concepts, we were enlisted to design and manufacture two 8ft x 8.5ft specialty displays for the Princeton Museum. Finishing by Freeworld Concepts.

Below is the completed installation at the entrance hall of the museum.

A behind the scenes look during the manufacturing process.

We had a blast providing character design development and sculpting duties with SFX Studio for the Mortal Kombat: Legacy web series. Below are some photos of our work as it appears on screen and some behind the scene photos.

 

Baraka played by Fraser Aitcheson. Make-up applied by Joel Echallier.

  

Kano played by Darren Shahlavi with faceplate and silicone appliance. Make-up applied by Joel Echallier.

Kano with silicone busted eye appliance. Make-up applied by Joel Echallier. 

Baraka sculpture with teeth sculpt (quick photo composite). Ultimately, the Director opted for a smaller set of dentures.

Artists: Keith Lau and Howard Lau

Progress photo, while sculpting the prosthetic blender on Kano’s faceplate positive.

Artist: Howard Lau

Kano's busted eye prosthetic sculpt (left). Swollen eye sculpt (right).
Artist: Keith Lau