Yearly Archives: 2011

Porter Robinson // SPITFIRE (aka: CAPTURE THE CAN)

A graceful and action-packed high-speed paintball music video game called SPITFIRE from Porter Robinson. Directed by Saman Keshavarz.

Elastic wins Emmy for Game of Thrones

Congrats to Angus Wall and team at Elastic for taking home the Emmy for the Game of Thrones title sequence.

Mutanthands updates

James Wignall of Mutanthands updates!

Matthew Walker: John & Karen

“About last night… I am sorry.” In Matthew Walker‘s short film, John & Karen, we’re dropped in the midst of a very awkward moment between… Read more

Sehsucht: Coop Underwater World

Beautiful spot for Bank Coop by Sehsucht.

Robert Seidel: scrape / black mirror

Double dose of Robert Seidel documentation: scrape looms over Seoul Square, an abstract change of pace from the usual building projection, and black mirror explores… Read more

Cartoon Brew’s guide for animated short filmmakers

Cartoon Brew has updated their one-stop guide for animated short filmmakers to include additional resources about posting your short film online and rules for qualifying… Read more

Johnny Kelly: Back to the Start behind-the-scenes

A wonderful behind-the-scenes featurette has been released for Johnny Kelly’s Back to the Start. I love the precise pig mover and magnet-powered wobblehead. So clever!… Read more

ADC Young Guns 9 winners

ADC announces the Young Guns 9 winners.

A Couple of Spots from Knife Party

Simon Robson of engine directs two spots, including this one for Telstra. Check the behind-the-scenes for it here. And this one for Mastercard with more behind the scenes here. Both very fun and well… Read more

Daniels: Battles’ “My Machines”

A killer concept and smooth camera moves come together in the latest offering from Daniels. Plus, Gary Numan gets a massage! Win-win.

The Elements as Seen by BIF

The Elements as Seen by BIF

Scott Benson: Rendezvous’ “The Murf”

Scott Benson can’t seem to stop putting out creative work, whether it’s light-hearted (Opposites, Future Trends in Motion Graphics) or helping himself and others ponder… Read more

Scott Benson: Rendezvous “The Murf” Interview

Scott Benson can’t seem to stop putting out creative work, whether it’s light-hearted (Opposites, Future Trends in Motion Graphics) or helping himself and others ponder… Read more

Michael Langan: Heliotropes

Michael Langan’s new short film Heliotropes is fresh off the film fest circuit. Heliotropes documents the parallel goals of man and nature, through the most… Read more

The Dark Art of Pricing by Jessica Hische

Another great writeup from Jessica Hische, this one roughly detailing freelancers’ guidelines for pricing.  Although geared mainly toward those in the static arts, there are… Read more

So-Me: Justice — audio, video, disco

So-Me comes back with his new promo for Justice. He creates the dusty retro world of the band with some beautifully executed camera moves and tricks.… Read more

Takuya Hosogane: Assimilation

Lovely, abstract glitchery from Takuya Hosogane in Assimilation. (Via Wine After Coffee.)

Motionographer search improved

We’ve improved the search functionality on Motionographer. Results are now sorted by relevance and include thumbnails. More improvements on the way!

Another General Elektriks vid from Arno Salters

Another General Elektriks vid from Arno Salters.

MTV Coca-Cola: 30 Razones para Creer

Gabriel Fermanelli shows his sweet style for MTV Coca-Cola: 30 Razones para Creer.

Google Doodle: All hail Freddie Mercury!

It’s not live yet for you Americans (you gotta wait till Tuesday, September 6, 2011), but here in Australia, we are already singing along! More info… Read more

Chanel: Nowness

Playful, glossy stop-motion from Chanel. (Via Things Organized Neatly)

Creating Motion Graphics: Expressions and Scripting Bonus Chapters

Chris and Trish Meyer present a collection of After Effects expressions and scripting resources over at Pro Video Coalition.