Airgid Media Inc.

The faces of climate change launched for One.org

Kevin Airgid — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:16:16 +0000

Between 7-18 December 2009 policy makers meet in Copenhagen, Denmark, to negotiate a global climate deal. This interactive was created as part of a broader campaign to help illustrate how climate change is effecting people. View the project here.

ONE: Faces of Climate Change

Kevin Airgid — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:30:34 +0000

This interactive piece was created for ONE for the 2009 climate talks in Copenhagen, Denmark. Using bold photography and simple yet effective animation Airgid Media was able to bring the personal climate stories to life.

WWF – Meet the Gorillas

Kevin Airgid — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:26:08 +0000

One of the most amazing creatures on the planet, gorillas are not only powerful, but one of our closest “relatives”. Get up and close to this highly threatened species with our interactive piece for WWF International.

iwasacreative.com launched

Kevin Airgid — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:19:09 +0000

Today we launched a new blog for managers in the creative industry. This blog will feature content geared towards our clients day to day struggles. You can visit the blog here: www.iwasacreative.com

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen microsite launched

Kevin Airgid — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 19:47:03 +0000

We created a interactive microsite for the launch of the Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen DVD. The site was created to promote an ESPN Nascar event featuring Jeff Gordon and Ryan Newman racing “Optimus Prime” and “Megatron” cars. The site features Transformers sounds, animation and a DVD movie trailer.

Transformers 2 DVD Microsite

Kevin Airgid — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:57:50 +0000

Thistledown Puppets features Leo

Kevin Airgid — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 15:43:56 +0000

Thistledown Puppets feature “Leo” the puppet we had created for our CO2 and You Project. The project has now morphed from a book for pre-school children to a DVD for adults. The topic is still about climate change but with adult humor!

Press The G8 Interactive

Kevin Airgid — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 18:07:05 +0000

This fun interactive was created for a G8 Summit. The interactive features funny images of the various leaders. Users are able to “press” the leaders to help send home the message: “Join us and put pressure on the richest countries’ leaders to make sure they act against poverty, they make the Millennium Development Goals happen and they act decisively against climate change.”

New Projects

Kevin Airgid — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:55:00 +0000

We updated our portfolio with many updated projects. These projects represent the wealth of motion graphics and interactive experience over the years. It is very hard to decided what to put in and what to take out. Each project has it’s own unique qualities. One of the things we take pride in is our ability to changes styles from project to project. Our studio doesn’t fall into the trap of only being able to produce one type of style. This is a great credit for our clients.

CO2 and You book goes on sale

Kevin Airgid — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 20:59:31 +0000

Airgid Media Inc. is proud to announce the launch of our new book “CO2 and You: Teach young children how to reduce their eco-footprint“. The book features hand crafted (in 3D Studio Max and zBrush) 3D characters and a custom made puppet called “Leo”. Look for the companion animated short on DVD the end of 2009.

Ford – Edge Vista Roof Animation

Kevin Airgid — Mon, 04 May 2009 18:41:32 +0000

Role: Flash build out, animation. We created both night and day animation sequences to showcase the Ford Edge Vista sunroof. We also created Mac and Windows screen-savers for the project as well.

GUESS & MuchMusic

Kevin Airgid — Mon, 04 May 2009 14:39:03 +0000

With an new issue every month, we created 6 issues of this online magazine for GUESS. The magazine featured bold photography and layout modeled after traditional newsstand magazines. The project was easy to update via an external XML file and external page graphics.

MuchMusic Spring Break 09

Kevin Airgid — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 01:04:40 +0000

This site features live streaming video, custom photography created with a parallax effect to create the ultimate beach party experience for MuchMusic’s Spring Break 2009 TV event. Featured partners where Taco Bell, AXE.

Friday, April 24, 2009

Kevin Airgid — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 19:47:28 +0000

We are proud to present version 10 of Airgid Media Inc. We are now running the site using WordPress. The new site features SEO friendly content, and load time is probably 10x faster than the previous generation. Also we are now using Mosso for hosting, which is a super speedy, super reliable host. The site is much easier to update now as well, (shoe maker finally mends own shoe!) so we hope to post more projects and news in a timely manner.

MTV & Pepsi

Kevin Airgid — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 21:05:26 +0000

This multi-brand, social networking contest encouraged users to vote for their friends. Connections to Facebook, MySpace and blogs enabled serious social connectivity of this highly successful project. On-air programming drove users to this site.

CBC News – Refugee Camp

Kevin Airgid — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 19:29:16 +0000

This interactive isometric interactive was created for CBC News online.

MuchMusic – OXY Xtreme Game

Kevin Airgid — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 19:03:55 +0000

Role: design, Flash build. This advergame was built as part of a larger micro-site for Oxy.

MuchMusic MOD

Kevin Airgid — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 18:28:15 +0000

Role: design, Flash build, CSS templates. Working closely with Much Music’s internal design team we created a site that followed a similar design to the on air graphics for their flagship show MOD.

WWF – Polar Bear Tracker

Kevin Airgid — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:47:57 +0000

Follow polar bears “live” as we track them across the vast white desert of the Arctic ocean… Role: Design, Programming

ReThink Steel

Kevin Airgid — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:13:34 +0000

Created for a global steel consortium this animation was used as a bumper for the start of an educational DVD.

WWF How chemicals reach the arctic animation

Kevin Airgid — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:08:43 +0000

This hand drawn animation was created for World Wildlife Fund to explain how chemicals from our everyday life end up in the arctic. Using hand drawn vector animation in Flash we created this low-bandwidth movie.

Ford Mustang Configurator

Kevin Airgid — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:59:03 +0000

We built this “animation” sampler for Ford Motor Company. The idea behind this project was to prototype animation and interface between screens. (note: file size was NOT a concern for this project as the files where never used online, only for client review)

Dare Foods – Bear Paws Game

Kevin Airgid — Sun, 04 May 2008 19:20:25 +0000

We created this micro-site and interactive “Mario” style game for Dare Foods popular Bear Paws brand.

WWF – Fish Dish

Kevin Airgid — Sun, 04 May 2008 19:10:35 +0000

Role: Design, Flash Build. Developed as part of larger campaign online and offline.

MuchMusic – Ringer Game

Kevin Airgid — Sun, 04 May 2008 18:57:52 +0000

Role: design, Flash build. This fun advergame was built to promote the DVD release of Johnny Knoxville’s The Ringer Movie.

Fall Out Boy

Kevin Airgid — Sun, 04 May 2008 18:08:14 +0000

Much Music -Live on the Lot. Role: Design. A microsite for the Fall Out Boy concert at Much Music in Toronto,Ontario

Ford Motor Company

Kevin Airgid — Sun, 04 May 2008 18:02:55 +0000

Ford – 2008 Escape Role: Flash build out, animation. Working with JWT Detroit we took client designed Photoshop files and turned them into animated fully functional Flash site.

ESPN / Dr Pepper

Kevin Airgid — Sun, 04 May 2008 17:58:24 +0000

This advergame was created for a ESPN / Dr Pepper promotion. Using 3D imagery and simulated “football physics” we created a fun advergame that reinforced the brand online.

CO2 and You

Kevin Airgid — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 21:09:55 +0000

CO₂ and You is an animated short and book. The book is aimed at young children to help them reduce their carbon footprint in the world. The project features “Leo” a custom created puppet and 3D characters created using 3D Studio Max.

ESPN & Walmart

Kevin Airgid — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 20:15:33 +0000

Role: design and the game build. We created this microsite and interactive advergame ESPN’s Walmart promotion.

Airgid Demo Reel 2007

Kevin Airgid — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 15:03:13 +0000

The Airgid Media demo reel from 2007. This demo reel features a lot of great animation and a fun sound track =)

Amnesty World Cup Interactive

Kevin Airgid — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 14:22:57 +0000

This interactive was created to highlight violence against women during the World Cup. The style was geared towards males to help address the fact that violence against women rises during the World Cup.

Isometric Factory Animation

Kevin Airgid — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 13:49:35 +0000

We created this 3D isometric factory illustration to explain how parts flowed through a factory. The animation explains a very complex process in a very easy to understand and visually engaging manner.

Amnesty – March Against Violence Game

Kevin Airgid — Fri, 04 May 2007 19:40:36 +0000

This advergame was created for Amnesty International to help promote the offline campaign. The object of the game is to gather people together to march against violence against woman.

PaperVision 3D Hockey Game

Kevin Airgid — Fri, 04 May 2007 19:26:09 +0000

Created using PaperVision 3D this advergame enables users to play “table top” hockey in a true 3D space.

Scotia Bank

Kevin Airgid — Fri, 04 May 2007 19:15:03 +0000

Role: design, build of credit card micro-sites

Ford Configurator

Kevin Airgid — Fri, 04 May 2007 18:12:43 +0000

Ford USA
Role: Design, Airgid Media was contracted to help design elements of the application to help users select vehicle options.

WWF International – Climate Change

Kevin Airgid — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 20:25:56 +0000

This interactive module was created for WWF International’s climate change campaign.

WWF – Newsletter Design

Kevin Airgid — Sat, 18 Nov 2006 18:32:00 +0000

Role: Design of newsletter for emailing to world wide audience.

3D Isometric Animation

Kevin Airgid — Sun, 25 Jun 2006 13:43:12 +0000

We created this 3D isometric illustration to provide a clear story of how an automotive part was created. The illustration was done in Adobe Illustrator and lovingly animated in the time-line in Adobe Flash.

Tommy Hilfiger

Kevin Airgid — Thu, 04 May 2006 19:50:58 +0000

This advergame was created as part of a larger promotion.

3D Tropical Island

Kevin Airgid — Thu, 04 May 2006 19:35:09 +0000

Using stock 3D models and 3D Studio Max we created a custom island in a short period of time for a tight client deadline.

MuchMusic – Pizza Pops Game

Kevin Airgid — Thu, 04 May 2006 18:54:35 +0000

Role: design, Flash build. Fun Pacman style game for Pizza Pops promo.

Amnesty: You can make a difference

Kevin Airgid — Thu, 04 May 2006 18:32:24 +0000

Role: design, flash animation. Short animation for a broader online campaign

AstraZeneca CD-ROM

Kevin Airgid — Wed, 04 May 2005 20:05:50 +0000

We built out the CD-ROM and animated the lip-sync for this project. The CD-ROM used XML driving content to ensure easy updates from the legal department if necessary.

CBC News – Budget Balancing Act

Kevin Airgid — Wed, 04 May 2005 18:45:04 +0000

Role: design, animation, concept. This satarical piece was created as part of CBC News coverage of the 2005 budget.

Amnesty: Woman and War

Kevin Airgid — Wed, 04 May 2005 18:35:41 +0000

Role: design, flash animation. Using stunning photography, professional voice over, and gripping details we help Amnesty tell the truth about women and war.

Amnesty: Justice for Everybody

Kevin Airgid — Thu, 18 Nov 2004 18:20:56 +0000

Role: design, flash animation. Short animation for a broader online campaign

CBC News – Election Map

Kevin Airgid — Tue, 04 May 2004 18:49:29 +0000

Role: design, development. Interactive graphic to display results of 2004 US election.

Saab

Kevin Airgid — Tue, 04 May 2004 18:23:00 +0000

Role: Programming, Animation. We helped Cossette take their Photoshop files from PSD to animated Flash movies in just under 5 weeks with this project. The site features smooth line animations and fast load times.

WWF – Camera Traps

Kevin Airgid — Sun, 04 May 2003 19:07:18 +0000

Role: Design, Flash Build. Developed as part of larger campaign online and offline.

GM New Hire Video

Kevin Airgid — Fri, 04 May 2001 19:59:53 +0000

This video was created for a global new hire intranet site to welcome new employees to GM.

Amnesty: Control Arms

Kevin Airgid — Mon, 18 Dec 2000 18:27:07 +0000

Role: design, flash animation

Amnesty: Justice for Everybody End

Kevin Airgid — Sat, 18 Nov 2000 18:24:22 +0000

Role: design, flash animation. Short animation for end of a campaign

Mr Iconic Animation Demo

Kevin Airgid — Sun, 25 Jun 2000 14:32:41 +0000

This interactive demo was created to showcase how e-learning can be used to teach end users.

CBC News Disaster in Asia

Kevin Airgid — Sun, 25 Jun 2000 14:28:11 +0000

This interactive was created in under 30 hours for CBC News coverage of the tsunami. The site features Flash video and interactive diagrams.

Old Airgid Sites

Kevin Airgid — Thu, 04 May 2000 19:47:42 +0000

You don’t know where you are going unless you know where you have been. And man we have been in a lot of places with our past sites! =) Take a look it’s all gooooood.

SAFP – Rain Game

Kevin Airgid — Thu, 18 Nov 1999 18:35:21 +0000

This game was created to teach young children about the value of water in developing countries.