Making “Uncanny Valley,” an eye-popping sci-fi short about a very possible future
The sci-fi short "Uncanny Valley" presents a grim but very possible future in an eye-popping style laced with beautiful VFX work. Our chat with the…
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Justin Cone • 9 years ago
CG still lifes and art direction from Rafa Merino
When Rafa Merino posted "Reborn" on Facebook, I froze. Initially struck by its surreal beauty, I then wondered what I was looking at: A photograph?…
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Justin Cone • 9 years ago
How to make your skin crawl, the story of “Teeth” with Holbrooks
After a successful run in the festival circuit, including a premiere at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival and a Special Jury Recognition award from the…
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Justin Cone • 9 years ago
About the Motionographer facelift
We're calling the new look a "facelift," not a redesign. We're just trying to address a few specific issues with the old design that have…
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Justin Cone • 8 years ago
“A Love Story” for Chipotle
Directed by Saschka Unseld ("The Blue Umbrella"), the latest Chipotle short sticks to a proven approach.
Justin Cone • 8 years ago
Giant Ant, three films & three good causes
There’s no doubt that the vast majority of people in our industry have witnessed and felt the impact of Giant Ant. In a very short…
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Joe Donaldson • 8 years ago
Hilarious #TRUMPFACTS turn the Donald’s own language against him
Using Donald Trump soundbites as source material, London-based Cub Studio launched an ongoing series of snappy animations lampooning the Republican candidate.
Justin Cone • 8 years ago
Step by Step: Simon Appel
Ever wonder how to animate on an iPad? Well, you're in luck with this new Step by Step featuring the talented Simon Appel.
Joe Donaldson • 7 years ago
Apple TV+ The Dark Matter Title Sequence: How We Created It Three Times
Dark Matter. Based on the novel of the same name by Blake Crouch, this sci-fi series promises to take viewers on a thrilling journey through…
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Staff • 4 months ago
Atelier Transfert: Watch and Learn
One of animation’s greatest strengths is its ability to simplify complex systems for digestion by the widest possible audience. This is something Montreal based Atelier…
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Justin Cone • 16 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…
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Bran Dougherty-Johnson • 14 years ago
Johnny Kelly’s Play for YouTube
Nexus Production’s director Johnny Kelly just made this short film for YouTube Play, an exhibition that YouTube and the Guggenheim Museum in NYC are calling…
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Bran Dougherty-Johnson • 14 years ago
State of Design 2011 Playlist
This is the playlist of videos from Justin Cone’s PromaxBDA State of Design 2011 presentation. In most cases, credits are on the linked pages. Thanks…
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Justin Cone • 13 years ago
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Millie Verastegui • 4 years ago
Mailchimp
Joe Donaldson • 7 years ago
Make good things together
Joe Donaldson • 6 years ago
Circular Economy 2030
Joe Donaldson • 6 years ago
Risky Drinking
Joe Donaldson • 8 years ago
Motion plus design
Pour la première fois en France, Motion Plus Design invite 8 des plus grands noms du Motion Design international à Paris! INVITÉS : GUEST #1…
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Justin Cone • 9 years ago
Submission Guidelines
Projects For anyone looking to submit their Quickies Quickies are a great way for you to get your work in front of our community; we…
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Staff • 4 years ago
Making Midwest #4: Team Talk
Join us for the November 3rd event at Mills James from 6-9pm, titled “Team Talk”. Teams/companies will share some recent projects and what went into…
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Justin Cone • 9 years ago
One Day On Earth
I’ve been watching this project evolve over the past few months and it’s scope and depth has grown to something worth noticing. As part of…
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Matt Lambert • 14 years ago
Making “The Wisdom of Pessimism”
For his directorial debut, Claudio Salas took on an ambitious challenge: a 2-minute visual essay for the philosopher Alain de Botton’s School of Life project. What began as…
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Justin Cone • 9 years ago