2010 Grammy Video Nominees
It’s Grammy-time again already and some of our favorites have, once again, made the grade. Check out who’s up for Best Video (short form) this…
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Matt Lambert • 15 years ago
EP Banter: Talent, Trends & Technique
What is an Executive Producer? This role may go unnoticed by many of us, but the success of a company is often defined by this…
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Matt Lambert • 15 years ago
Nolan’s Cheddar
Director and animatronics mega talent, John Nolan, brings us “Nolan’s Cheddar”, a suspense story. Note to the fainthearted: Stick with it; it’s seriously strong.
Lauren Indovina • 15 years ago
Blind’s Heart of Stone
[qt:http://motionograph.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/HOS_0223_h264.mov 640 360] How did this second collaboration between Blind and The Raveonettes come about and were there any differences this time around in the…
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Brian Gossett • 15 years ago
Red Medusa for Hrusteam Snacks
Now, a quick return to the lo-fi, funny, flash animation genre, Red Medusa made these 40 spots for Hrusteam snacks, a brand that’s apparently owned…
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Lilian Darmono • 14 years ago
Happy F5!
For its second birthday, F5 is throwing a big party with all its friends. (That’s you.) Since the initial fest in 2009, we’ve seen the…
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Justin Cone • 14 years ago
Buck: Against Dumb
Buck‘s back again for Smart Car’s campaign, Against Dumb. It’s the eco-friendly-car idea explored in quite a particular way; a retro colour pallette, mixed with…
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Daniel Coutinho • 14 years ago
F5: YOU WERE HERE
F5 Live Titles – Made by Buck from F5 on Vimeo. Let’s just address F5 from the heart. It’s been a little over a week…
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Brandon Lori • 13 years ago
Lara Lee: My Favourite Animal
A child’s worldview makes for a rich jumping off point — as explored in Yeondoo Jung’s Wonderland photography series, Dave Devries’ Monster Engine, or Axe…
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Michelle Higa Fox • 13 years ago
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…
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Michelle Higa Fox • 13 years ago
Dvein: Eva Main Titles
So delicate, and so slick. Dvein puts together a stunning title sequence for Spanish film director Kike Maíllo’s first feature film, Eva. Go fullscreen on…
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Michelle Higa Fox • 13 years ago
David Lewandowski: Friendly Fires ‘Hurting’
David Lewandowski’s short film, Going to the Store, polarized the internets. Some loved it. Some hated it. And some people reenacted it. Lewandowski’s back with…
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Michelle Higa Fox • 13 years ago
Kristoffer Borgli and the symbolism of stuffed animals
Why does some art get under your skin? Why do certain pieces leave you with a distinct feeling of dread? Seeing Kristoffer Borgli’s clip for…
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Brandon Walter Irvine • 13 years ago
Classic Quickie: Jim Henson Commercials
Motionographer Classic Quickie: Jim Henson’s surreal commercials for Wilkins Coffee, Linit Fabric Finish, Pak Nit RX, and the lovable LaChoy Dragon. Spotted at AMMI’s Jim…
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Michelle Higa Fox • 13 years ago
DANIELS: The Shins’ ‘Simple Song’
It’s no secret we’re thrilled by DANIELS’ storytelling and epic visuals. The duo’s new promo for The Shins’ “Simple Song” cleverly tackles an inherent music…
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Michelle Higa Fox • 13 years ago
Classic Quickie: Time and Space
Motionographer Classic Quickie: orders of magnitude in time and space: Al Jarnow’s Cosmic Clock, Charles and Ray Eames’ Powers of Ten, and Bud Luckey’s That’s…
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Michelle Higa Fox • 13 years ago
SXSW 2012: Music Videos
SXSW was a music festival first, so there’s lots of love for the music video format. In addition to the music video screening, this year…
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Michelle Higa Fox • 13 years ago
Ned Wenlock: Honda “Go Everywhere”
Ned Wenlock (Hoverlion) creates Go Everywhere, a beautiful spot for DDB South Africa and Honda. Wenlock’s previous music videos for Danger Beach’s Apache and MGMT’s…
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Michelle Higa Fox • 12 years ago
Gentleman Scholar: Everything’s Better
Gentleman Scholar created ‘Everything’s Better‘, a fluid spot for Salt Institute that’s all about bright transitions, impressive particle animation and… salt! Directors Will Campbell and Will…
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Daniel Coutinho • 12 years ago
Fraser Davidson: Alternative Rugby Commentary
Fraser Davidson (who brought us the incredible Irritable Bowl Syndrome) is back with another whimsical treat, this time to promote Alternative Rugby Commentary’s 2012 Tour.…
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Justin Cone • 12 years ago
Process: Psyop’s Prequels for Dishonored
Bethesda’s Dishonored (developed by Arkane Studios) was one of the mostly hotly anticipated games of the year. Thanks to nearly three years of pre-production, the…
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Elliot Blanchard • 12 years ago
Dimitri Stankowicz: Rone “Bye Bye Macadam”
Kicking off with an atomic bang, Dimitri Stankowicz‘s music video for Rone’s “Bye Bye Macadam” sucks you into its graphic ceremony – part Jodorowsky, part…
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Michelle Higa Fox • 12 years ago
Major Briggs: McDonald’s “Little World”
Telling a story while your camera is stabilized to a chicken-y asteroid is no minor animation task, but Major Briggs makes it look effortless in…
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Michelle Higa Fox • 12 years ago
Tom Schroeder: Marcel, King of Tervuren
Hat tip to Short of the Week’s Sundance write-up, where I found out Tom Schroeder’s Marcel, King of Tervuren is online in full. In this…
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Michelle Higa Fox • 12 years ago