Art Direction

SLB Software videos advertising

Art Directing MILL London for Schlumberger's SIS FORUM.

Client

SLB

Service Provided

Storyboard
Art direction

Live Action

Schlumberger hosted its biggest software event, the SIS FORUM, in Monaco. For this prestigious occasion, five videos were produced, each highlighting one of the company's main software products. The objective was to succinctly convey the functionality of each software in just 1-2 minutes using only visuals. My role in this project was to art direct the renowned agency MILL London, celebrated globally for its exceptional CGI videos. I was responsible for creating storyboards and look & feel images, as well as overseeing the editing and supervising the on-stage shooting.

The feedback was overwhelmingly positive, from Schlumberger's president to prospective clients. Additionally, the videos went viral within the petroleum industry, further amplifying their impact.
Man in white shirt sitting at a desk with a computer surrounded by film equipment and tracks, and a digitally enhanced scene showing the same man interacting with floating holographic data screens.Collage of three images: top left shows a cameraman operating a film camera on a dolly, top right shows a film crew in front of a green screen with one person holding a clapboard, bottom shows two people interacting with a large 3D digital geological model on a screen.

Storyboard

My role in the project was pivotal, as I was responsible for the storyboarding process for the videos. This involved translating complex software functionalities into engaging visual narratives. I meticulously crafted each storyboard to ensure a clear and concise representation of the software's capabilities, emphasizing both aesthetics and clarity.
Collage of nine images showing hand-drawn engineering sketches mixed with digital visualizations related to fluid flow, scale analysis, and oil extraction equipment.

Visibility

The impact of the videos was tremendous, resonating far and wide across various platforms. They quickly gained widespread attention, being showcased not only on the internet but also in offices and at numerous industry events.

Our clients were particularly impressed, praising the videos for their effectiveness and engaging presentation. The positive feedback extended from Schlumberger's president to future clients, underscoring the videos' success in enhancing the company's image and reach within the petroleum industry.
Two men interacting with a large screen displaying colorful 3D geological data, with a man and woman standing beside the screen near a Schlumberger banner.Wide digital display in an office showing the logo for Studio and people analyzing colorful data patterns, with Schlumberger logo above.