Koichiro Tsujikawa: SPACE SHOWER TV “Music Saves Tomorrow”
Time-slice or slit-scan video is not a new thing, but that doesn’t mean it’s not a pleasure to watch. Here’s Koichiro Tsujikawa‘s dreamy take on…
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Michelle Higa Fox • 12 years ago
Emil Sellström: MTV Night Video 2012
Don’t try to put language on it. Just enjoy.
Justin Cone • 12 years ago
Janak Thakker
We don’t post many character animation reels, but Janak Thakker’s is chock full of top notch work and worth a peep.
Justin Cone • 12 years ago
DON’T WORRY, DRIVE ON: Fossil Fools & Fracking Lies
MONSTRO along with the minds of Alexander Perry, Michael Wilson and audio genius Ben Roider bring us what might look like the revival of good infographics.…
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Jorge R Canedo Estrada • 12 years ago
Graphic Design—Now in Production
If you’re in LA, don’t miss the Graphic Design—Now in Production exhibition at the Hammer, showcasing the evolution of Graphic Design over the past decade. Title sequences…
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Daniel Coutinho • 12 years ago
Ram Bhat Updates
Matte painter, illustrator and art director Ram Bhat updates his portfolio. (Also, don’t miss his iPhone game, Finger-Flick Basketball.)
Justin Cone • 12 years ago
Kasra Design: What is a Vector Image?
Very cute piece on the difference between vector images and bitmap images. (I thought that people in our industry would find this fun). So, what…
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Angelo Collazo • 12 years ago
GoldRunner, Vivian Rosenthal and Augmented Reality
I cut my teeth on motion design at turn of the 21st century, when the desktop computer revolution was in full swing. A handful of…
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Justin Cone • 12 years ago
Syndrome Studio gets radioactive
Syndrome Studio gets radioactive with this new production of Imagine Dragons. As Monica Blackburn puts it: “who doesn’t like puppets and Lou Diamond Philips??”
Dominique Elliott • 12 years ago
Kijek/Adamski: Shugo Tokumaru “Katachi”
Directors Kijek/Adamski created this lovely, lighthearted video using approximately 2,000 silhouettes extracted from PVC plates using a computer-controlled cutter. I love the balance between popping…
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Michelle Higa Fox • 12 years ago
Conor Finnegan: Fear of Flying Trailer
I can’t wait to see Conor Finnegan’s Fear of Flying! Check out the trailer and a behind-the-scenes snippet. And while you’re waiting for its film…
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Michelle Higa Fox • 12 years ago
Street Fighter III – Furrinkazan Trailer
Victor Hugo, a talented Brazil-based artist, has created yet another fantastic piece this time based around the world of Street Fighter. In this teaser trailer…
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Andres Weber • 12 years ago
Don’t we love looping animated GIFs? Well, check out this cool festival made just for them! May 31 from 9:00pm to 10:30 The Incredibly Short Film…
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Fabricio Lima • 12 years ago
Lagoa Launches, Blows Minds
I was invited to the beta of Lagoa.com (then called TeamUp) several months ago, and even in that early stage it blew my mind. As…
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Justin Cone • 12 years ago
The Fox And King: 11Eleven
Melbourne-based The Fox And King (aka Glenn Thomas) created these short scenes for the 11Eleven Project. Like some of the projects cited in our recent…
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Michelle Higa Fox • 11 years ago
Holbrooks: Red Cross “Parcel”
Holbrooks (aka NYC and Budapest-based Tom Brown and Daniel Gray) for the Red Cross. Original music and sound design by Antfood. If you’ve never seen…
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Michelle Higa Fox • 11 years ago
Giovanni Braggio: Animation Tutorial Part 1
Intimidated by character animation? Don’t be! Giovanni Braggio shows you just how easy it is. Hat tip to Danica Perry.
Justin Cone • 11 years ago
3d Workflow Includes Your Web Browser
Fully functional, 3d workflow is coming to browser near you! Try out GL Scupt by Stéphane Ginier if you don’t believe me! Autodesk, 3d software…
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Tyquane Wright • 11 years ago
Dvein: We Wander
In Dvein’s latest short, “We Wander,” you won’t find CG fluid sims or virtual Rube Goldbergs of visual oddities. Instead, you’ll find haunting visuals of…
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Justin Cone • 11 years ago
“Black Gold” by PES
PES doesn’t release new work very often, so when he does, we tend to get excited. His latest, “Black Gold,” was commissioned to accompany the…
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Justin Cone • 11 years ago
Carlos Lascano: Lila
In this lyrical and poetic piece, Carlos Lascano, transforms the world with the help of Lila, a young woman reminiscent of Amélie, who “can’t resign…
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Dominique Elliott • 10 years ago
Q&A: Dark Noir
Maybe there's an approach to crowdsourcing that isn't creatively repulsive or ethically bankrupt. Here's how Red Knuckles, Rafael Grampá and Absolut worked with a few…
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Justin Cone • 10 years ago
Ready Steady Play: Trailer
Hover Studio, the makers of the very entertaining mobile game “Ready Steady Bang,” are releasing a follow up title in June, “Ready Steady Play.” Like…
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Justin Cone • 10 years ago
Commercial work with boundaries: the commissioned work model
Maintaining creative control and keeping clients happy can feel impossible. Here's an approach that can ease the tension.
Joe Donaldson • 10 years ago