Thursday, July 4, 2024

30-second TV ad breaks new ground with AI technology

Hull-based advertising agency Pace has worked with Tcomposite decking brand Trex, to create the first TV advert by a UK agency.

The 30-second advert, which invites UK homeowners to open their doors and embrace outdoor living, uses the latest generative AI techniques to create virtual settings.

The Hull-based creative communications agency came up with the concept of the commercial and were involved from inception to launch, working with Grit Pictures and on location at XPLOR at Production Park, Pontefract.

Caroline Anson, Pace’s Head of Client Services, said: “Working with Trex since the start of the year has been a great experience for the whole agency and this advertisement is just the latest piece of work we have created with the client – it’s a very exciting time!

“The inspiration behind the concept came when we realised our objective wasn’t to just talk about Trex but to also encourage UK consumers to open their doors, embrace outdoor living, and see their outside space as a true extension of their homes.”

The shoot, which took place in XPLOR’s virtual production studio, involved creating a digital landscape with the added benefit of being able to replicate an outdoor location without relying on the British weather, and is one of the largest advertising projects undertaken by the studio.

Richard Blair, Head of Production Services at XPLOR, said: “We always love a challenge at Production Park! The project for Trex and Pace was the largest scale virtual production shoot we’ve done so far with a full size decking system being installed in our studio prior to filming.

“We love the final results and are so pleased the agency and their client are over the moon with what has been created. We look forward to working with them on future campaigns.”

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