The Marmalade

🎥 Bringing a product’s spirit to life in a high-stakes environment. Here’s how we realised a vibrant visual experience for The Absolut Group and Ogilvy New York's ABSOLUT “Born to Mix” spot. ✨🍸 Despite the COVID restrictions on the production at the time, our team came through, delivering on time, and beyond expectations. Our task was clear: celebrate the iconic ABSOLUT bottle in a way that’s impactful and unforgettable. Through our unique setup at THE MARMALADE, we designed, built, and styled, ten bespoke sets in just four weeks, each crafted to communicate the brand’s iconic aesthetic and vibrant “Born to Mix” campaign. Every set was meticulously planned, creating a precise journey for our innovative SPIKE camera, which was choreographed down to the micron, ensuring the ABSOLUT bottle remained the hero throughout. This live-action footage was then passed on to our CGI team who weaved their magic on it. This project was truly a testament to the efficiencies gained from our ‘all under one roof’ offering - creative and technical expertise coming together seamlessly. High-fives to our talented people! 👏 👉 Watch how we turned ABSOLUT’s vision into reality.

🚀 Coffeebean meets Godzilla! 🦖☕️ We’re thrilled to share that our work has been selected for this year's Houdini Film & TV Reel! Every year, SideFX Software handpicks exceptional work from artists and studios worldwide to showcase the capabilities of their #Houdini software. Being featured in this reel is a testament to the cinematic quality and innovation we strive for in every project. Check out the full reel here: https://lnkd.in/dgx-QRh7

New Executive Creative Director at The Marmalade! 📣 We are thrilled to welcome Paul Kamzelas to The Marmalade as our new Executive Creative Director! 🥳 Paul brings a ton of international experience and creativity to our team, having worked with top brands such as Coca-Cola, Volkswagen, Sony, Levis and Bacardi. His journey took him from Australia to New York where he worked with renowned agencies such as Fallon, M&C Saatchi and BBH USA before moving to Hamburg. At The Marmalade, Paul will lead our creative team, driving our commitment to exceptional visual advertising and expanding our capabilities in managing global accounts. His deep understanding of advertising strategy and craft, along with his expertise in conducting effective collaborations across disciplines, makes him the perfect fit. „Leading a creative team here that produces product-led visuals that are not just beautiful, but also deeply connected to a brand’s essence, is exciting for me. It’s this blend of craft and creative strategy that will set our work apart.” Paul, we are excited to have you join The Marmalade family! Let's create amazing things together! 🚀 #NewHire #ExecutiveCreativeDirector #ProductLedVisuals #CreativeLeadership #WelcomePaul

✨ We were excited when Publicis commissioned us to showcase L'Oréal’s IT Cosmetics “Bye Bye” product line. The brand stands for innovation and diversity, empowering everyone to feel beautiful in their own skin. The video captures this vision through dynamic transitions, fun energy, and a vibrant, effortless aesthetic. Paris-based director Gregory Ohrel perfectly celebrates strong, confident young women. 💪 A huge thanks to Grégory — it was an absolute pleasure collaborating with you! Client: L'Oréal Product: IT Cosmetics Concept: Publicis Production & Post: The Marmalade Studios Director: Gregory Ohrel #ITCosmetics #ConfidenceIsBeautiful #CosmeticAd

🚀We’re thrilled to announce our part in the online HUG (Houdini User Group) event happening on Thursday, September 12th, as part of the SideFX Software #Houdini HIVE Horizon Event in Toronto! 🕒 Starting at 10:10 AM (EDT), you can re-experience the HAMBURG HUG event we hosted earlier this year at our studio. Here’s what to expect: Kai Stavginski on "Fast Houdini - Avoiding Performance Traps" Paul Florian Bruchhäuser on "Houdini and Other Rabbit Holes" Manuel Bamberger & Michael Gottschalk from our team will present on "Utilizing the Power of Houdini for Condensed Storytelling in Advertising" Manuel and Michael will also be available for live Q&A via chat during their presentation! 🎥 Join the event and watch the presentations at this link: https://lnkd.in/eNepF6bf #SideFX #HoudiniHiveHorizon #HamburgHUG #GetSomeValuableInsights

🎉 Nutella goes vegan! 🍫🌱 Our best-kept secret of this year is finally out, and we couldn’t be more excited to share it! As part of our Mix & Match concept for the Nutella Digital Product Experience, we’ve provided Ferrero with premium video assets for their global social media channels—this time for an extra-special product launch: After 60 years, the beloved treat from our childhood has evolved into a plant-based version! Nutella Plant-Based is finally available, and it's what so many of us have been waiting for. While it’s not out in all markets just yet, stay tuned for a whole new Nutella experience! Who else is on #TeamPlantBased? 🌿 #Ferrero #NutellaPlantBased #Vegan

🌞 Fancy a cold beer at the end of a hot summer day? thjnk commissioned us to showcase Brauerei C. & A. VELTINS's new refreshing "Helles Lager" to perfection. Leveraging our expertise in liquid effects and drink styling—especially in the beer segment—we showcased the highlights of the handy 0.275-liter bottle. Its modern green packaging perfectly captures the current Zeitgeist, blending tradition and contemporary flair. Cheers to the little things in life! 🍺 Client: Veltins Concept: thjnk Hamburg Production & Post: The Marmalade Studios Director: Tom Schlagkamp #Veltins #thjnk #BeerStyling #LiquidEffects 

🚀 We’re thrilled to announce our collaboration with CELSIUS, the #3 energy drink brand in the US. They challenged us with visually capturing the essence of their pure, clean, and energy-boosting refreshment in an engaging and memorable way. Leveraging our specialized expertise with liquid effects and our cutting-edge SPIKE camera technology, we created a film that perfectly aligns with their brand’s dynamic energy. We are super happy with the end result, and so is our new client, CELSIUS Holdings, Inc. Here’s to many more exciting projects together – cheers! 🥂 Client: CELSIUS Holdings, Inc. Concept: The Marmalade Production & Post: The Marmalade Directors: Torsten Eichten Manuel Bamberger #CELSIUS #LiquidEffects #SPIKE #BoostYourEnergy

Behind the Scenes: The Making of Mountain Dew 🎥 Ever wondered how much effort goes into a 15-second commercial featuring liquids? Shooting liquids is a genuine craft, requiring precision, patience, and outside the box thinking. From capturing the perfect wave to highlighting clarity and texture, every detail matters. Our high-speed motion control system SPIKE does a meticulous job, ensuring that every droplet and splash is captured flawlessly. And yes, we definitely get wet in the process! But in a stuffy studio, that’s a welcome relief. 😅 Stay tuned for a closer look at our creative process. A huge thank you to Michael Kirsh from Makers and Elijah Farmer with The Studio/PepsiCo for trusting us. It was a blast working with you guys! #MountainDew #PepsiCo #SPIKE #LiquidEffects #MakingOf

We’ve been connected! 🎤 In the run-up to FMX - Film & Media Exchange The Marmalades dream team, Manuel Bamberger and Michael Gottschalk, have been interviewed by SideFX for their Houdini Connect series on YouTube. In the interview, they dive deep into our creative process and reveal how they use Houdini to enhance real product shots or even to create CG products and give them that extra something to achieve the perfect Marmalade look. ✨ A big thank you to SideFX Software, especially to Christopher Hebert and William Self for this great opportunity! #Houdini #SideFX #VisualAdvertisingStudio #CGI #BetterThanReal https://lnkd.in/eGAKku85