Sickboat Creative Studios

SICKBOAT’s 2020 Reel boots up the new quantum decade and dives into the digital deep-end. Pushing 3D pixels to a premium through the spatial web. This audio/visual collection of 2D/3D animations from our latest video productions showcase our well trained nerds in the art of motion graphic design, commercial filmmaking, and sound design.

We are a global design, video production, and 3D motion graphics company using innovative techniques to push the boundaries of the visual narrative. Our award-winning work with global Entertainment, Agencies, and Sports Brands empowers our client partners to tell stories, make connections, and create experiences with their audiences in fresh and meaningful ways.

We provide production and post production services; video editing, 2D/3D motion graphics, visual effects, opening credit sequences, main titles for motion pictures, broadcast television, commercials, music videos, short films, showreels, and documentaries.

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Sanuk proudly presents "A Different Reason To Smile", a film that follows a fun-lovin' crew of Sanuk employees and professional surfers who traveled to Peru to work along side Operation Smile, an incredible charity that provides free surgeries to children born with cleft lips, palates and other facial deformities. Watch as Sanuk surfers Matt Meola, Torrey Meister, Alek Parker and Tamil Martino experience a surf-trip beyond convention and immerse themselves in the process to provide passing on smiles like never before!

Sanuk's crew of delinquent desk jockeys set out to pay tribute to all the nine-to-fivers out there just working for the man and wishing for the weekend. This Imaginarium submission is dedicated to all the working-class rippers locked away each day in the three-walled prison cells we call cubicles.

Let's chalk one up for the regulars, the early birds, the deadbeat janitors, the number crunchers, the copy-machine cowboys, and even the taco-truck lady who rolls in every day at exactly 11:35 a.m. Let's chalk one up for every person out there with unfulfilled dreams of a better life. Let's chalk one up for a vacation from normality. Let's chalk one up for happiness.

If all you're getting barreled in is a sea of paperwork, then it's time to make work your beach. After all, even the worst day in the water is better than the best day at the office.

It's 9:00 a.m. Time to clock in.

"Bielmann: Straight Up the Man" is a short film that profiles world-renowned surf photographer Brian Bielmann.

If a photo is worth 1000 words, what's 30 years of photos worth? Hmmmmm? Find out and tag along with Sanuk as they follow Brian through his home turf on the North Shore. Cruise at the Pipeline Masters, thumb through endless stacks of vinyl records, and savor the incredible stories behind the iconic photographs that he's documented over his 30+ year career...

SICKBOAT Creative in association with Fivecent Studios brings you an imaginative look into one of the core driving forces of life...travel.

As we all know, travel is a great way to reset the mind...and when doing so, there are few better spots in the world to reset than in New Zealand. It's a tramper's paradise. With some of the most striking scenery on the planet, the world’s best hut and track network, a small population, no dangerous wild animals, and good road access; it's no wonder it's become a world focus for outdoor adventure.

State of the Outbound is a short film that captures the pure heart of adventure and life on the road. Filmed over the course of a 13-day road trip through the North Island (Te Ika-a-Māui) and South Island (Te Waipounamu) of New Zealand; trampers, escape the speed of society, seeking to become a common thread, stitched into the fabric of the world. Loading what simple life essentials are needed into the packs, hucking it in the van, and hitting the open road in search of the virtues of the wilderness.

The Draculas, a Southern California-based duo comprised of artists Jeff McMillan and Gary Musgrave; bring back the dangerous, haunted, and fun to the 2016 POW! WOW! event in Long Beach, California. Keeping true to the iconic elements of the past, The Draculas, pop the lid and paint a whole new mural open for interpretation. Stop by and create your own story located at the Westin Hotel on 333 Ocean Ave. Long Beach, California.

POW! WOW! is an annual week-long event celebrating culture, music, and art. (powwowlongbeach.com)

In the heart of Long Beach, California a resurgence is happening. A cultural value shift towards the importance of urban art and it’s power to break down barriers, and build up communities. “Paint It Forward,” Directed by Scott Nichols, is a film portrait of the Southern California port city and it’s rising representatives whom are rethinking design and heritage from the ground up. Aiming to design not just for but also in and with the community.

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Lurking long into the night, The Draculas, a Southern California-based duo comprised of artists Jeff McMillan and Gary Musgrave; bring back the mysterium and fun to the 2017 POW! WOW! event in Long Beach, California. Keeping true to the iconic elements of the past, The Draculas, pop the lid and paint a whole new mural open for interpretation. Stop by and create your own story located at the V Room on 918 E. 4th St. Long Beach, California.

POW! WOW! is an annual week-long event celebrating culture, music, and art. (powwowlongbeach.com)

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< // Décryptø is an experimental short film about the art-form of Cryptic Cycles’ construction of custom carbon fiber bikes handmade in America. One part scientist, one part engineer, and one part auteur. // >

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POW! WOW! goes back to Kobe, Japan for its second year beautifying public spaces with art. See it all happen via our official video of the festivities.

Director / Cinematographer / Editor: Scott Nichols (vimeo.com/scottnichols) Produced by: SICKBOAT (vimeo.com/sickboat)

The first-ever Olympic halfpipe gold medalist, and 14-time X Games medalist, Kelly Clark, takes a look back at her humble beginnings and reflects on how she got into competitive snowboarding in the first place.

Olas X A big wave surf film capturing the tangible and intangible realm of human nature and technology increasingly becoming a unified field of motion. Tracking, analyzing, and cognifying the swelling dimensions of the physical domain. This never-ending change is the pivotal axis of the modern world.

FEATURING: Pat Millin & The Los Cocos Locos

DIRECTED / SHOT / EDIT: Scott Nichols PRODUCED: Sickboat Creative Studios

Soaring to Success is a short story of a unique public school in the Northside of Long Beach, Ca. manifesting an inclusive experience for their students to paint a mural of their redesigned mascot. A Bald Eagle representing the school’s values - Respect. Honor. Courage. Leadership. Integrity.

3D motion design commercial for Nike's Hypercharge product line.

With the launch of NBA star point guard, James “The Beard” Harden’s, second shoe; Adidas has put together the “Gas. Break. Cook” campaign. The latest marketing initiative highlighting Harden’s on-court technical prowess and capabilities to shake-n-bake his opponent out of his shoes.

SICKBOAT was brought on board to build four motion graphic videos that complement the retail and POP display of the shoe.

SICKBOAT’s 2018 VFX Reel dives into the digital deep-end and pushes pixels to a premium. This collection of 2D / 3D animations from our latest projects showcase our well trained nerds in the art of motion graphic design.

THC Design Brand Short Film

Shimano athletes and Gravel Alliance members recently tackled the World’s Premier Gravel Race, the Dirty Kanza, aboard GRX, the World’s First Dedicated Gravel Component Group. Designed especially for the demands of the roughest, toughest gravel roads around, Shimano GRX showed its mettle during the prestigious 200 and 350-mile events.

Serving as a signal of Shimano’s deep commitment to the gravel riding community and building upon the recent release of GRX, Shimano introduces the RX8, a truly high performance, lightweight gravel racing shoe. Available in both men’s and women’s versions, the RX8 marries the top performance features of Shimano’s premium mountain bike and road racing footwear in a shoe that balances pedaling performance and off-the-bike capability. The result is a lightweight, stiff, walkable shoe that is ideal for gravel racers, gran fondo riders, and weekend warriors.

Shimano GRX, The World’s First Dedicated Gravel, and Adventure Groupset, offers a menu of tasty gravel, cyclocross, and adventure drivetrain, ergonomic, and wheel options. Order it as a fixed menu, a complete group, or sample it a la carte, upgrading key components. Truly hungry for adventure? Go with the all-you-can-eat buffet of Shimano GRX drivetrain, brakes, wheels, and complimenting PRO Korayk Dropper Post and Discover gear bags.

Yoshimura is the leading manufacturer of exhaust systems and renowned for its commitment to R&D. After years of design, development, and testing; the RS-12 is ready to break new ground. We were tasked to produce a 3D commercial; highlighting the advanced product features of the next level exhaust system.

The latest Lazer Impala MIPS Helmet is designed to elevate your riding experience, providing comfort and security while you ride and record. With extended shell coverage on all sides and EPS impact protection, it guarantees safety and peace of mind when riding. SICKBOAT was tasked with the video editing, custom 2D linework motion graphics, text animation, 3D airflow elements, and sound design.

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Elmhurst 1925 Hydro-Release Commercial (2D Animation)

Brickhouse Security 2D/3D Motion Graphic Product Commercial

Manimal Wrist Wraps Commercial