This TV commercial, for release in China, utilised both CGI plus miniature models set in a festive surrounding in China. An Asian version of the Polar Bear was the aspiration...but with a distinctive Chinese feel, hence the introduction of the magical clay doll family.The miniature city was built and consequently shot by motion control. The CGI clay dolls were animated giving a stop-motion look and feel. The whole production, including CGI, miniatures, and motion control, utilised 4 weeks production time.CGI software: LightWave, AfterEffects Director: Frankie Chung Producer: Chu Chu Cheng Production Company: centro digital pictures ltd Contact Information: lui@Centro.com.hk www.centro.com.hk 601 hkitc 72 tat chee avenue hong kong, nil Hong Kong (852) 2319 6688 Fax: (852) 2319 2272