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Apple Shares Behind-the-Scenes Look at MacBook Neo Intro Video

Apple today released a YouTube Short revealing a rare behind-the-scenes look at the making of its playful MacBook Neo introduction video.


The short clip gives what Apple describes as "a peek at some handmade magic," revealing the physical models and camera techniques used during production. Apple shows how real-world props were combined with visual effects to produce the final sequences. Apple does not usually share production insights for a major product launch videos.

See the original "Hello, MacBook Neo" video below:

The MacBook Neo launched in March at $599, and its introductory video was widely noted for its whimsey and charm. The ‌MacBook Neo‌ itself has proven to be very strong seller since its launch; Apple reportedly broke a Mac launch week record in the weeks following its debut, and the device has since sold out of inventory until the middle of next month.

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Top Rated Comments

Slix Avatar
18 hours ago at 12:14 pm
It's really cool to see Apple using practical real-world effects and physical things when so much of the "industry" is trying to prove you can fake it using things like AI generated video or images.
Score: 23 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Mac Fly (film) Avatar
18 hours ago at 11:57 am
Positive comment: have an excellent weekend, everyone.
Score: 16 Votes (Like | Disagree)
maruyama Avatar
18 hours ago at 12:29 pm
I was actually really curious how they produced this one! Very cool to see the combination of practical, compositing, and CG that went into it.

It’s probably my favorite Apple ad of the past few years. So fun, and perfectly captures the “starting from the fundamentals” approach Apple took to making the Neo.
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Blackstick Avatar
18 hours ago at 12:20 pm
I assumed they had a few Pixar artists handling this, nice to see someone doing practical effects (to an extent).
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)
macbeth1026 Avatar
8 hours ago at 10:16 pm

Spoiler : video might be made by AI after all
Some people actually like to be creative still. I know, shocking. :)
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
boswald Avatar
17 hours ago at 01:24 pm
Wonderful ad. Watched it twice now!
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)