Animatório for MTV Móvel

Fun animation from Brazil’s Animatório for MTV Móvel.

Reebok ZigTech

Reebok ZigTech

Reminder: VFX Townhall is tonight at 7 PM PST

Reminder: VFX Townhall is tonight at 7 PM PST: They have increased capacity. You should be able to get in if you click on the wait list …

I’m Here

Years ago, as a student, I read Stefan Sagmeister’s list of personal goals. There were heaps of silly ones, but one has remained with me ever since. ‘Touch someone’s heart with a piece of design’. I think that’s a very important goal, and am glad to see so many of us in Motion Design field have achieved it.

That’s precisely what Spike Jonze has done with this. I cried buckets! So I want to make sure you, dear readers, don’t miss it. Hence the upgrade from quickie status.

Similar to ‘Where The Wild Things Are’, this film carries the narrative with a youthful tenderness, a touch of naivete. It may not be subtle or complex, nor intellectual, but that’s exactly why it deeply moved me. Andrew Garfield (of Dr Parnassus’ fame), was brilliant as Sheldon, our protagonist. I have seldom heard such mixture of sincerity and bashfulness come across so clearly in a character’s voice.

Now, about the release format itself. Could this be the future for independent films? Most of us at HQ agree the ‘limited seats’ thing is an unecessary gimmick, but we’re a little divided on the presentation side.  I personally like the cinema-going virtual experience (although I can only put up with it on first viewing). while some others think it’s pretentious and unnecessary. What about you, readers? What do you think?

Regardless, sit back, relax, dim the lights, and snuggle up to enjoy ‘I’m Here’.

NYC Motion Graphics Meetup: Thursday, April 8

NYC Motion Graphics Meetup: Thursday, April 8 @ Blue Seats

Jeremy Abel : The Conductor

Jeremy Abel, currently a senior at R.I.T, creates this fun piece of stop motion about a robot conductor and his analog ensemble.

The solid editorial, subtle in camera lighting and awesome production design, manage not to overwhelm the narrative, as we follow the robot and his interesting interactions with bringing his friends to life.  Also a noteworthy dynamic in sound composing here that helps bring in some extra energy at the key moments.

Be sure to check out the process/breakdown on Jeremy’s site.

Now Showing by Fresh Paint for TCM

Now Showing by Fresh Paint for TCM