Virtual reality is not filmmaking

 Let’s agree on something: 360-degree video presented inside a virtual reality headset isn’t really virtual reality. It’s a novel, sometimes powerful experience, but it’s not what makes VR arguably the most… Read more
Justin Cone • 9 years ago

Blend Manifesto

 From the candy coated palette to its cheery metaphors of rainbows and confetti, the manifesto video for the upcoming Blend conference is bubbling over with the… Read more
Justin Cone • 9 years ago

The Genius of Play

 Working with Mash Studio, Tom Rainford focused his directorial talents on The Genius of Play, a 9-part animation series for for the Toy Industry Association.  Each of the 9… Read more
Justin Cone • 9 years ago

Papercraft and pop-ups for Pellegrino

 Directing duo Parallel combined two popular motion design tropes — faux papercraft and pop-up books — to create a sumptuously designed spot for Pellegrino, “Are… Read more
Justin Cone • 9 years ago

Memory Tapes’ “Yes I Know” by Najork

 Memory Tapes’ “Yes I Know” from Najork on Vimeo. At first glance, a quiet, almost serene black and white video. Nevertheless, it’s packed with visual effects. Each image is carefully and… Read more
Harm van Zon • 13 years ago

Sosolimited: Patterned by Nature

 The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences commissioned Sosolimited, Plebian Design, and Hypersonic Design & Engineering to create Patterned by Nature, a 10 ft. wide… Read more
Michelle Higa Fox • 12 years ago

Carlo Vega: Gray Keys

 Elegant synaesthestic explorations by Carlo Vega, inspired by Geometry Daily. Audio by Chilly Gonzales.
Michelle Higa Fox • 12 years ago

BKYC & Théoriz crew: Extrapolis

 BKYC and Théoriz crew combine traditional drawing with interactive animations in the pulsing landscape of Extrapolis.
Michelle Higa Fox • 11 years ago

Daniel Savage: Helium Harvey

 Not sold on the idea of going back to school? Neither was Daniel Savage. The NYC-based designer/director just released his animated short, “Helium Harvey,” a… Read more
Justin Cone • 10 years ago

GMUNK: Tycho “See”

 Bradley “Gmunk” Munkowitz’s latest release is a live action-based mysterious music video for “See” from musician/designer Tycho’s album, “Awake.” Alongside the protagonist, who appears to… Read more
Justin Cone • 10 years ago

Google Wallet

 More gorgeous work from Buck, this time for Google Wallet. Impeccable faux analogue and brilliant transitions anchored by solid design make this a worthy addition… Read more
Staff • 10 years ago

Ed

 Cross the uncanny valley with “Ed.” Created by Chris Jones with Lightwave, Sculptris and Krita and composited with Davinci Resolve Lite (and a boatload of… Read more
Justin Cone • 10 years ago

Psyop tri-awesomeness

 Psyop updates with three 2D spots for the holiday season. Airbnb “Walls and Chains” Target + Toms “One for One for All” Tiffany & Co.… Read more
Igor Sordokhonov • 10 years ago

Playgrounds Festival Titles 2014

 Again, the Playgrounds Festival was a blast. Solid line-up, nice presentations and a good overall atmosphere. This year, Playgrounds had not one but two title sequences.… Read more
Harm van Zon • 10 years ago