Lilian Darmono's Posts
Ben & Julia: Dove Nets
Updated with Q&A
A couple of weeks ago I posted a music video by Ben & Julia for The Main Drag’s song ‘Dove Nets’. Ben (Benoît Créac’h) and Julia (Gaudard) started working together in 2006, and recently moved to Berlin.
There are a few things that made me fall in love with this piece: the diverse illustration/design styles, the use of numerous hand-made pieces, but most of all the ‘Berlinesque’ playfulness of it all. They have really captured the artistic spirit of the city pretty well in this piece. Although they described this project as a sort of celebration of their recent move, I’m sure this wasn’t their primary aim.
I caught up with the duo, and now have the pleasure of sharing some insight behind their production process with all of you. You can also get more info and credit list on the official site of the video here.
Q&A with Ben & Julia
Ben & Julia: Dove Nets
Quirky labour-intensive piece by Ben & Julia for The Main Drag’s song ‘Dove Nets’
More info and credit list on the official site here.
Amautalab and Flamboyant Paradise: MTV Nitro Circus
Updated with Credits List and Info from Press Release
Amautalab, who brought you ‘Tokyo Now’ and ‘Fernet 1882′, has teamed up with Flamboyant Paradise to bring you this series of fun promos for MTV Nitro Circus: ‘Mountain’, ‘Snow’, ‘Desert’, ‘Canyon’, and ‘Lake.
Nitro Circus is produced by the creators of ‘Jackass’, and features daring stunts performed by Travis Pastrana. According to the Amautalab, the plasticine material was a perfect match to reflect the resilient nature of stunt performers: ‘even while suffering these kinds of painful blows, he gets up and continues as if nothing had happened‘.
Beautiful and darkly humorous, they’re the perfect treat for your mid-week slump. They make me want to run out there and buy a dirt bike, helmet and life insurance against everything under the sun (and sea)!
Also check out the rest of their work here, especially the range of their quirky love-projects (under ‘Broadcast Independent’ category). However, be warned, the first three are NSFW.
Credits
Aras Darmawan updates
Aras Darmawan of Postpanic updates with fresh reel and site.
Friends With You for Nick Jr.
Yet another delightful little piece of eye-candy from Friends With You.
Imaginarium of Dr Parnassus Trailer
Oh My God! This just looks mind-blowing. Terry Gilliam’s Imaginarium of Dr Parnassus opens here in the UK in a couple of weeks. If you’re NOT a fanatic like myself, and therefore DON’T mind watching already-released segments of the film, you can go here.
Virgin Backlot by Ringan Ledwidge
One of those make-you-smile pieces, from Ringan Ledwidge of Rattling Stick, London.
Check out the rest of his back-catalogue, here. Heartwarmingly gorgeous.
Simon’s Cat Ep 04
What do Cuteoverload and Motionographer have in common? Simon Tofield of Tandem Films, London, dished out a new episode! If you haven’t, then be sure to check out the rest of Simon’s Cat episodes, here. Okay, so Cuteoverload got to it first. Sue me.
Robinson’s ‘Birdhouse’ (updated with Q&A)
Last week I posted this cute little spot directed by Andy McLeod from London-based Rattling Stick. I finally managed to get my hands on some behind-the-scenes-info, and there’s a fair bit of really delightful facts here:
1. What was the agency’s initial brief?
‘Be Natural’ is a juice made entirely of natural ingredients. So the basic thought was that if Nature itself (here represented by the bird) could choose a juice, it would be Robinson’s ‘Be Natural.’
2. Describe the production process—what happened next?
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Murray John’s “Goodbye London”
For some reason I think our London-based readers would really enjoy this…Murray John’s lo-fi music video for Luke Jackson’s track “Goodbye London. Yes the technique has been ‘done’ before, but the daggy characters are so fun, and the attempt to capture the essence of London comes through looking quite raw, honest, and entertaining!
Zwei Sterben by Marc Ruhl
This short film directed by Marc Ruhl is a meditation on death, but it put a big smile on my face. (And I’m sure it will do the same for you). Find out why, here.
Zwei Sterben by Marc Ruhl
This simple and sweet meditation on Death, has, ironically, put a big smile on a my face in the middle of a humdrum working day.
It is filled with delightful things (check out the animated tears, the legs of the live action characters in the first scene, and so on. The acting was pretty decent too, but the best part is the TWIST at the end of the story.
Visit the site for full credit list, and for Marc’s other short films. You can also watch it on Vimeo, here.
Well done, Marc! Looking forward to see what else you’d come up with when your student days are over!
Robinson’s ‘Birdhouse’
Ever wondered what goes on in those cute little wooden dwellings?
Andy McLeod from London-based Rattling Stick gives us a very adorable insight peek!
The Astronomer’s Dream
Trailer of the gorgeous new short by Malcolm Sutherland.
Checkout the quirky characters which include this Aztec/Mayan-looking giant robot!
Which Art Student Are You?
Which Art Student Are You? I think I’m a heady mix of at LEAST two of these types!
Enjoy! And thanks, Chuck Dillon! (Via Drawn!)
Mario Stipinovich Folio Site
Mario Stipinovich is an Art Director at BNS NYC, and he updated his site with some fresh and juicy new work!
Zero Trailer
Check out this new trailer for a new stop motion short titled ‘Zero’ from Mr & Mrs Kezelos of Zealous Films!
To find out more about the short, click here. Can’t wait to see the entire film!
Brno University of Technology Spot
Lukas Veverka and Petr Skala collaborated to create this 20sec spot for the University.
Design by Timur Akhmetov, 3D animation: Vlada Rehak, Music: Martin Jedlicka
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