L’Horda Lab is a space for research and development. The pourpose is to form first-hand knowledge. Essential to bring vital innovation into the studio. A beating heart that borders with visual art and technology.

L’Horda LAB performs two main functions: exploration and implementation. The LAB space allows us to chart inexploré creative paths, testing new technologies and unconventional creative approaches. The real payoff, however, comes from implementing the research into the production pipeline. LAB greatly helps to inform design choices and strategic planning during production.

What LAB produces is immediately usable and reliable.

Case study

DS Automobiles Taylor Made N°4

For the concept car Tayor Made we produced a 1 minute promo film which combines different techniques to achieve a very specific aesthetic.

  • 01
    Exploration

    Based on the initial project intentions, we begin to explore visual solutions that align with the message and the emotions associated with the desired outcome. This phase begins immediately upon the project’s kick-off, so that the results can be presented and validated with the client’s involvement

  • 02
    Feasibility Analysis

    Concurrently with Step 1, the proposed solutions are evaluated based on technical feasibility, time and resource requirements, consistency of communication, and visual impact. The goal is to create original and unique images that reflect the strategic vision of the brand and the specific product. Between Steps 1 and 2, we begin to formalize the concepts by creating sample renderings to evaluate the different solutions.

  • 03
    Integration

    Once the feasibility assessment is complète, the visual elements can be incorporated into the storyboard, allowing the client to see how the narrative, pacing, and visuals come together. For campaigns that use still images instead of vidéo, the storyboard serves as a document that compiles the specifications for each required asset.

  • 04
    Production

    These preliminary steps allow us to move into production with full confidence that we will achieve the desired results and meet the set deadlines, as everything has already been tested and integrated into the pipeline.

  • 05
    Capitalize

    The expertise we gain so far becomes an integral part of our studio’s capabilities and expands the possibilities of what we can achieve for the next challenge. For us, LAB is the driving force behind our studio’s technical innovation; it allows us to stay at the forefront of developments in CG and video production and, as a result, offer our clients state-of-the-art solutions that give them visible and memorable.

Archives

A selection of LAB outputs related to commission projects and internal research synthesis, comprehensive of simulations, efficacy studies, technical tests and free form unguided experimentation. Chronological order from 2024.

Asteroids

R&D25.0004GD [5 entries]

Foam

R&D25.0001A [4 entries]

Knots

R&D25.000K2 [12 entries]

Viscosity

R&D25.0003C [4 entries]

608 8008 Concept

R&D26.001P68 [10 entries]