showcase buenos aires issue 106
Mar 2008
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Welcome to the latest edition of Showcase Buenos Aires, brought to you by Production Paradise. You'll find all the latest news from the Argentine capital's leading visual media professionals and, as always, more information in our city directory.
If you're in Buenos Aires be sure to check out our featured events:
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Latin American Advertising Festival (FIAP 08), 14th - 18th April
Latin American creativity will be displayed at FIAP 2008. The regional advertising industry competes to show the very best of TV, radio, Internet and innovative media work. -
Cruz Mendizábal, Mujer, 4th - 28th March
Photographer Cruz Mendizábal extends International Woman's Day (8th March) with his show 'Mujer' at the Sofitel Hotel Madero. Depicting the feminine universe from a very personal perspective, 25 photos show strong, defiant and mysterious women.
Our cover photo was shot by Chino Moro.
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Latin American Advertising Festival (FIAP 08), 14th - 18th April
- full photo production
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Click Studios : Buenos Aires full photo production
Click Studios : Buenos Aires full photo production
ClickStudios covers all stages of the professional photographic process, from the creation of visual campaigns to talent-casting, pre-production, location scouting, and many other production services to ensure a consistently high level of quality.The company has an 87m2 photographic studio, allowing it to handle world-class productions.
Clients include Sony, Falabella, RBK, Savile Row, Neon-Decathlon, Nexium-Spotty Dog, Candela-Telefonica de España, Telecom, Oyster, Claxon, POL-KA, Landia, Leo Burnett, Eje Publicitaria, Trebejos Films, El bagre Films, Clarin, Elle, Para Ti, Man, Sensation Du Temps, Ocean Drive, Harper's Bazaar and Viva-Polonia.
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Estilo - 3D: Buenos Aires full photo production
Estilo - 3D: Buenos Aires full photo production
Estilo-3D is a 3D CGI production company based in Buenos Aires. In three years of operation the company has made over 100 print advertising campaigns for major agencies in Argentina and America, including Euro RSCG, DDB, Vegaolmosponce, DraftFCB, McCann, La Comunidad, Santo, Wunderman and Dentsu.
Estilo-3D specialises in 3D design and production for objects, products, locations, cars, and characters, as well as postproduction techniques for advertising, photography, animation and interactive industries. With its dedicated team of specialist art directors, graphic and industrial designers consistently searching for the latest techniques and developing new communication solutions, the company's creative visual approach has made it an interesting option in the international advertising market.
Clients have included: VW, Toyota, Corvette, Ford, Coca Cola, LoJack, HSBC, Mini Cooper, Dove and Nissan.
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- film
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Red Creek: Buenos Aires commercial production
Red Creek: Buenos Aires commercial production
Red Creek was commissioned to produce the latest extravaganza for Lotus. Known for high-adrenaline spots, the client wanted to "up the stakes", challenging director John Perez and still photographer Urko Suaya to increase the glamour without losing the active, action-oriented image the brand has cultivated so successfully.It took two trains, two helicopters, several stunt doubles and 60 miles of track to deliver a creative vision worthy of both the client and the agency.
Check out the case study site for all the background information.
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Rebolucion : Buenos Aires commercial production
Rebolucion : Buenos Aires commercial production
Rebolucion started the year as busy as ever! The company worked with @Radical Media in the tennis battlefield of TheLadders.com, directed by Gregor Nicholas, and provided production services for Spanish company Lee Films during shooting for a great spot for 'Aquarius' - a bottled water from Coca Cola. Directed by Doble Nelson, the production was shot at the neuropsychiatry BORDA with the Radio Team "La Colifata".Armando Bo and Luciano Podcaminsky recently shot for Unilever and Coca Cola, and worked on the multi-viewed Super Bowl spot for Visa (directed by Armando Bo) with TBWA Chiat, LA.
Baby did a great spot for MIO with Swedish Agency Garbergs, along with a narrative spot for Pepsodent, "Once upon a time", for Lowe Worldwide.
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So Chic: Buenos Aires commercial production
So Chic: Buenos Aires commercial production
So Chic is based in both Buenos Aires and Montevideo, providing commercial and photo production services throughout the region. The company has been working on a range of different projects so far this season.So Chic recently produced several European commercials including Renault Scenic for Publicis, Carte D'or and La Gazetta dello Sport for McCann Erickson, AllSecur for Ogilvy, and OENB for Lowe.
The company's photo production service has also been busy with the completion of a Skoda campaign for Leagas Delaney, Prague. So Chic is currently producing editorial photography for A Magazine from RCS Periodici.
There are plenty more examples of So Chic's production services on the company's website.
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Film Production Argentina: Buenos Aires commercial production
Film Production Argentina: Buenos Aires commercial production
Film Production Argentina specialises in helping international production companies with their film or photo shoot projects. It provides location scouting and local production services.
Since 1990 and the film Highlander II (the most expensive feature film to be shot in Argentina), the company has remained hugely successful. With such well know clients as The Discovery Channel, National Geographic, Conde Nast Publications, Sony Playstation, and TBWA\CHIAT\DAY New York amongst others, Film Production Argentina remains one of the most highly regarded companies in the film market.
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- photography
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Ale Burset: Buenos Aires advertising photographers
Ale Burset: Buenos Aires advertising photographers
When asked about his work, Ale says "All my photographs are the result of an obsession with lighting and a beautiful image - the aesthetics!".
The photographer spends his time shooting between Argentina, North America, Mexico and Europe. In Spain he is represented by AProductions, and in the USA by Denise Stewart.
Over the years, Ale Burset has shot for clients including Reebok, VW, Chevrolet, Phillip Morris, Converse, Adidas, Ford, Chandon, Energizer and Quaker, among many others.His most recent jobs have been for Nike, Greenpeace, Clorox, Hospital Aleman, Osteoporosis, Vectra and Sprite.
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Gaby Herbstein: Buenos Aires advertising photographers
Gaby Herbstein: Buenos Aires advertising photographers
'Birds of Paradise' - work in progress - is a 2008 production by Gaby Herbstein. The artist has compiled a book of photographs from images inspired by the various sensations provoked by birds.
Movement, colour, beauty, freedom and harmony all influenced the photographer in bringing together a selection of famous personalities known for their artistic expression. Actors, models, dancers, make-up artists, hair stylists, filmmakers, and set designers all contributed. The most prestigious fashion designers in the country also designed exclusive creations for the production.
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Sol Abadi: Buenos Aires fashion photographers
Sol Abadi: Buenos Aires fashion photographers
Young photographer Sol Abadi has been working in the international fashion and advertising field for the past 10 years.
Her studio is based in Buenos Aires and some of her clients include Disney, FCB, Publicis, Ogilvy, Catalogue Magazine, Elle, Big Magazine, KFC, Western Union, Mc Donald's, Adidas & DirecTV, among others.
Recent major projects include Allegra (Mexico), Hitachi, Tennis and Chandon.
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Ines Garcia Baltar: Buenos Aires advertising photographers
Ines Garcia Baltar: Buenos Aires advertising photographers
Ines Garcia Baltar specialises in fashion and beauty photography. Her versatility makes her suitable for a broad range of projects.
Ines has worked for many different advertising agencies and clients in the USA, UK, Mexico, and Ecuador. She's a regular contributor to many Buenos Aires magazines and has collaborated with some of the best local fashion labels.
The photos in this feature were shot for lingerie brand Jane Pain at a 1930's spa near Buenos Aires.
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Jesus Guiraud: Buenos Aires fashion photographers
Jesus Guiraud: Buenos Aires fashion photographers
Buenos Aires-based Jesus Guiraud's creativity and cutting-edge style is known to produce striking images with a sleek sense of aesthetic, composition and colour.
Jesus specialises in fashion and beauty photography, and his versatility makes him a suitable choice for a broad range of projects.
He recently completed work for several well-known clients and magazines associated with the fashion and advertising industry, including Elle and Drando Magazine.
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Tomi & Cherry: Buenos Aires advertising photographers
Tomi & Cherry: Buenos Aires advertising photographers
Tomi & Cherry operate a multidisciplinary studio. They perform their skills in several fields, including photography, illustration, postproduction, art direction, prop styling and set design. The pair are involved in every aspect of their projects.
They work together as artists, focussing on fashion yet aiming to cross their multidisciplinary backgrounds to generate a visual language that they enjoy reinventing over and over again.
Their work includes fashion campaigns, editorial productions, advertising and party development. They are represented in Argentina by Civiles Management.
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- post production
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Millennium Ledesma : Buenos Aires cgi 3d rendering / AI
Millennium Ledesma : Buenos Aires cgi 3d rendering / AI
Ledesma Millennium is one of the most prestigious photographic, retouching and production studios in Argentina. Its objective is to create sensations through photography with continuous innovation and creativity. The postproduction department is of global standard with two Mac retouching stations.
Facilities include a studio of 500sq metres and a 15m x 15m gallery, with working distance of 28m that enables car photography and set building. A height of 9m allows numerous production possibilities, and includes an 8m x 6m motorised screen with 39 mega pixel PHASE ONE digital back for Sinar or Hasselblad. The company also offers 30 head flash equipment with 30,000 Watts power.
Ledesma Millennium has worked in Madrid, Sao Paulo and Mexico (DF), shooting and retouching on location. Clients have included: Unilever, Toyota, Ford, Coca Cola, Peugeot, and Citröen.
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- locations
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CineTauro: Buenos Aires location service and scouts
CineTauro: Buenos Aires location service and scouts
From its northern plains to southernmost tip, Argentina offers a world of location possibilities - from the coldest, snowiest mountaintops to the driest, hottest deserts.
Palm groves, glaciers, lakes, and impenetrable tropical forests. Lunar landscapes, green pastures, and coastlines with penguins, seals, sea lions, and killer whales. The highest mountains and waterfalls, treasured archaeological jewels, small colonial towns, and, in La Pampa, stunning French chateaux replicas complete with European gardens.
Buenos Aires provides a wide array of architectural styles; Parisian streets, New York buildings and Roman passages. Typical Madrid or Barcelona avenues, Colonial houses, English neighbourhoods, Andalusian patios, and even the bright lights of Tokyo. Argentina has it all!
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CORNERSTONE: Buenos Aires location service and scouts
CORNERSTONE: Buenos Aires location service and scouts
Argentina offers a great variety of locations and climates, making the country an attractive all-year-round location.From the arid soil and salt flats of the north to lakes surrounded by snow-capped mountains in the south, every corner of Argentina has potential for all types of production. And, of course, there's Buenos Aires, a glamorous city with vibrant styles that are guaranteed to entice the eye of any photographer.
Cornerstone Productions offers professional support for the planning and management of photo shoots throughout the country.
For further information, check the company's homepage.
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- talent
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Ricardo PiÑeiro Modelos: Buenos Aires fashion models
Ricardo PiÑeiro Modelos: Buenos Aires fashion models
Ricardo Piñeiro is considered among the pioneers of the Buenos Aires modelling industry.
The agency represents many top models, including Priscila Prette, Lara Bernasconi, Andrea Bolatti, Jimena Buttigliengo, Paula Peralta, Emilia Iannetta, Stephanie Demmer, Loli Lopez, Ines Pujol, and Magali Montoro, as well as many other important names in the industry.
Ricardo Piñeiro recently presented its 2008 catalogue, produced by Fabian Morasut at the Machado Cicala photo studios, and which captures the pure, simple beauty of its models.
The company aims to consolidate a growing international reputation for the quality of its fashion and advertising models by supporting talent for both the film and TV industries.Read more
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Monteverde Models: Buenos Aires fashion models
Monteverde Models: Buenos Aires fashion models
Monteverde Models began 2008 with a great scouting event to find new talents for its advertising and film jobs.
The agency excels thanks to its unique relationship with some of the most outstanding advertising people and producers in the industry - as its record of work with numerous major brands demonstrates.
Some recent jobs have included:
Skoda European catalogue, Aquafresh European campaign, Movistar in Spain, Wella for Latin America, Nivea in Argentina, Axe worldwide, Hugo Boss worldwide and Wrangler, among many other international brands.
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- hotels and apartments
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Design Ce Hotel: Buenos Aires hotels
Design Ce Hotel: Buenos Aires hotels
Inspired by the concept of 'total design', architect Ernesto Goransky proposes his new vision for hospitality culture - The Buenos Aires Ce Design Hotel.Situated in front of a green space designed by the architect Carlos Thays and in the spectacular presence of the Pizurno Palace, the Ce Design Hotel is just a few minutes from some of the most attractive places in Buenos Aires, one of the cultural headquarters of Latin America.
The hotel's 28 suites, ground-floor Design Café and basement Design Club all reveal innovative design, service and technology standards.
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