Client:
Statistic Centre Abu Dhabi
Statistic Centre Abu Dhabi

SCAD Achievements

Statistics Centre Abu Dhabi (SCAD) commissioned us to create two videos to showcase their recent achievements. These videos were designed to highlight SCAD's accomplishments to employees, stakeholders, other government departments, and the general public.

Honeycomb geometric pattern made of glowing blue dots and lines on plain, bright blue background with infographic text in some fields
Honeycomb geometric pattern made of glowing blue dots and lines on plain, bright blue background with infographic text in some fields
Infographic text and, graphs and pictograms on the blue background
Infographic text and, graphs and pictograms on the blue background
Simplified modern cityscape in blue building shapes against a cloudy blue sky in the background
Simplified modern cityscape in blue building shapes against a cloudy blue sky in the background

The Style

Given the complexity of the information, we needed a style that conveyed all the details while engaging a diverse audience. We also wanted to explore a cohesive visual style that merged statistical data with geometric shapes.

We came up with an approach that involved combining 2D and 3D animation, using icons, shapes, and text aligned with the brand identity to ensure the visuals remained dynamic and contemporary.

From Animatic to Animation

Our proven methodology guided us through the challenging stages of creating a complex video for a first-time client. Once we identified a style that satisfied both our creative team and the SCAD team, we developed a storyboard to visualize each scene. Additionally, we produced an animatic to pair the voiceover script with static visuals.

Upon approval, we moved to the illustration phase and then proceeded to animation. Throughout each stage, the visuals underwent feedback and continuous refinement.

The Results

The video was unveiled as part of the brand launch, garnering significant publicity and acclaim before its release to the general public on social media. It continues to be used by SCAD to showcase their various achievements.

Storyboard animation sketches and their final animation and 3d illustration versions form the final animated video
Storyboard animation sketches and their final animation and 3d illustration versions form the final animated video

Credits

Production: We Are Alive

Client: Statistics Centre Abu Dhabi

Creative Director: Aleksandar Sandorov

Executive Producer: Joseph Pritchard

Storyboard & Illustration: Lorena Castro

3D Animation: John Melo, Sajeev Rajendran Pushpalatha

2D Animation: Aditya Puranik, Mahmoud Fawzy

Compositing: Aleksandar Sandorov

Voiceover: Joe French

Script: Dan England

Credits

Production: We Are Alive

Client: Statistics Centre Abu Dhabi

Creative Director: Aleksandar Sandorov

Executive Producer: Joseph Pritchard

Storyboard & Illustration: Lorena Castro

3D Animation: John Melo, Sajeev Rajendran Pushpalatha

2D Animation: Aditya Puranik, Mahmoud Fawzy

Compositing: Aleksandar Sandorov

Voiceover: Joe French

Script: Dan England

Let's Create Something
Great Together!

Let's Create Something
Great Together!

Let's Create Something
Great Together!

Animation studio We Are Alive logo design
Animation studio We Are Alive logo design