Jeffrey Metzner: 1941-2008

 Jeffrey Metzner, head of the Motion Graphics dept at the School of Visual Art, passed away Friday, February 15th. While I didn’t know Mr. Metzner,… Read more
Justin Cone • 17 years ago

ANNY: Ukiyo-e

 QuickTime Version I’m always curious about Japanese motion graphics studios. I know so little about how Asian studios in general are set up, and yet… Read more
Justin Cone • 16 years ago

Zeitguised: Peripetics

 Every once in a while we get a chance to post something unique, outside of the commercial realm; and this stunning six-act piece by London-based… Read more
Boca Ceravolo • 16 years ago

Coraline: Secret Keys

 Long-time reader and black belt tipster Seth Gantman dropped a juicy note in our inboxes a while ago, but for some strange reason, I never… Read more
Justin Cone • 16 years ago

Shih-Ting Hung: Viola

 For her thesis at USC Cinematic Arts, Shih-Ting Hung‘s thesis film, “VIOLA: The Traveling Rooms of a Little Giant,” is a surreal coming-of-age short that… Read more
Justin Cone • 16 years ago

Poll: Shepard Fairey

 Over in the Quickies, I recently tossed up an interview with Milton Glaser regarding the work of Shepard Fairey, and it sparked some heated discussion.… Read more
Justin Cone • 16 years ago

Twenty120 Interview

 Hey guys, so lets start with a little history. What are the origins of Twenty120? How did you come up with the current format of… Read more
Jon Saunders • 15 years ago

onedotzero: just one week away

 onedotzero_adventures in motion returns to London’s BFI Southbank from September 9th to 13th, presenting international moving image work from an international lineup of pioneers and… Read more
Justin Cone • 15 years ago

yU+co: Cirque du Freak Titles

 [qt:https://motionograph.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/cirque-du-freak.mov 720 405] Interview with Motionographer’s Brandon Lori: How hands-on was Paul Weitz, director of Cirque du Freak, in the creation of the main title,… Read more
Brandon Lori • 15 years ago

Frankie De Leonardis

 boolab recently teamed up with agency Young & Rubicam Madrid to create a whimsical three-spot testimonial campaign for financial services company BBVA. Directed by Frankie… Read more
Justin Cone • 14 years ago

Chicken or Egg?

 Noted without comment. John Lewis v. Calzedonia John Lewis by Adam & Eve, London 2010 Calzedonia by ??? 2006 Pedigree vs. Birds Pedigree by TBWA… Read more
Bran Dougherty-Johnson • 14 years ago

Bare Bones US Debut

 On Tuesday the 29th at NYC’s Envoy Enterprises, London-based art crew, Bare Bones (founded by Harry Malt), will be having their US debut show. After… Read more
Justin Cone • 14 years ago

AT-AT Day Afternoon

 Patrick Boivin, of recent Iron Baby fame, scores again with a heartwarming tale of AT-AT as man’s best friend.  Update: Check out this short making… Read more
Matt Hunter Ross • 14 years ago

Mill NY: OFFF Opening Titles

 Click here to play the OFFF Opening Titles. Splicing up biological elements and reforming them to create brand new species to illustrate the beauty that… Read more
Jon Saunders • 14 years ago

November: Pictoplasma NYC

 This November, Pictoplasma returns to New York City, bringing a colorful parade of speakers, characters, films and art along with it. Focusing on the art… Read more
Justin Cone • 13 years ago

Amsterdam DNA revisited

 There has been a surge of motion media on the museum-going experience as of late — which will be elaborated on in a later post… Read more
Matt Hunter Ross • 13 years ago