Brand New School is Laid Back
During my daily rounds today I happened upon this Cellular South spot from Brand New School’s LA campus. The basic concept isn’t new. By now,…
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Justin Cone • 17 years ago
Theo Alexopoulos: Preparedness Now
ShakeOut sets up this project better than I ever could: Up-and-coming film director, motion graphics designer and Art Center College of Design alumnus, Theo Alexopoulos,…
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Justin Cone • 16 years ago
Fast Forward: The Future of Web Video
The web is rife with predictions for 2009, most of which will turn out to be pure bunk. But I must admit I enjoy speculations…
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Justin Cone • 16 years ago
Hemlock by Tyson Ibele
Recently, Tyson Ibele emailed me about his new film ‘Hemlock’ for CG Society’s Steampunk Myths and Legends 3D challenge. I thought it was amazing and…
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Babe Baker • 16 years ago
Oh, Hello for SIFF
Seattle based studio Oh, Hello bring their signature style of cel animation to the Seattle International Film Fest. Like their previous work for the Pacific…
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Ryan Rothermel • 14 years ago
David OReilly: The External World
This Irish born, Berlin-based animator has accumulated a lot of fans over the years with his work such as 2009’s award winning “Please Say Something”,…
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David Wilson • 14 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
Work/Life: PandaPanther on parenting, work and creating amazing spit
We’ve come to know NYC-based PandaPanther for their playful, character-driven work. Since 2006, Jonathan Garin and Naomi Nishimura have directed casts of colorful creatures on…
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Justin Cone • 13 years ago
Story of Genki [NSFW]
Around these parts David O’Reilly needs no introduction. When David’s name is attached to a project anything can happen. Usually grotesque, sinister and wholly unholy,…
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James Wignall • 13 years ago
Elements of Design
Matt Greenwood’s buttery smooth “Elements of Design” is a high-speed buffet of some key concepts behind motion graphic design. I’d love to try it as…
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Justin Cone • 10 years ago
Producers, a moment, please!
Allison Maier and Barrett Brown, two students at the Ringling College of Art & Design, are conducting research aimed at improving the lives of producers.
Justin Cone • 9 years ago
Codehunters
[movie here] Credits: Agency: MTV Asia Executive Producer: Charmaine Choo Production Company: Blinkink Producer: Bart Yates Director: Ben Hibon Screenplay: Ben Hibon Concept and Storyboard:…
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Justin Cone • 18 years ago
After You
After You is a short animation by what appears to be a student at Ringling School of Art and Design; A school I was unaware…
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Justin Cone • 18 years ago
Psyop Coke “Happiness Factory” Credits
The Coke Cola Company “Happiness Factoryâ€Â? Global Campaign :30, :45 :60, :90 Directors: Todd Mueller & Kylie Matulick Executive Producer: Justin Booth Clibborn Producer: Boo…
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Justin Cone • 18 years ago
Inside SIGGRAPH 2006
Monster Samurai / Grace McNamee Doll Face / Andrew Huang Brush / Victoria Caution Fog (Niebla) / Santi Fort e-scape / Masakazu Takano Mask of…
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Justin Cone • 18 years ago
The Drought Continues
I don’t know. Maybe it’s me. Maybe I’m being too picky. Maybe I’m burned out. But whatever the reason, I haven’t been knocked on my…
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Justin Cone • 18 years ago
Nissan “Naturally Capable”
This spot for Nissan is a vfx tour de force. I have no idea who did it. Any help would be appreciated. Some folks online…
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Justin Cone • 18 years ago
ONE80PROJECT
There is something brewing which may be of some interest to those down-under. Sam Coombes, Marketing Manager at MTV Networks Australia, sent us some info…
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Jon Gorman • 18 years ago
Superfad: Honda “Crave” Series
Superfad flexed their 3D muscles in a big way with their series of six spots for Honda’s CR-V, all themed around different “cravings.” (Well, all…
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Justin Cone • 18 years ago
Motion Takes Over: More Evidence
Rhino FX recently created a 100-yard wide animation to be displayed while the Baltimore Ravens run a football up and down a field that just…
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Justin Cone • 18 years ago
save the cheerleader…
woops… wrong earth ending issue. click3x, MTV and Dr. Octagon, attempt to save the planet. Whilst the whole thing is riding the thin line of…
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Tread • 18 years ago
Impossible is Nothing
This is old apparently, done back in 2005, and I guess it was an idea they spread among several studios because I’ve seen a version…
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Tread • 18 years ago
Potapych: The Bear That Loved Vodka
Darren Price did a great job with his short film Potapych, an endearing animated story about a Russian bear addicted to vodka. (It’s apparently inspired…
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Justin Cone • 18 years ago
Contest: Wallpaper for Vector Packs
The folks at Go Media and I came up with an idea for a simple contest: Make a 1280×1024 wallpaper (.jpg or .gif) using at…
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Justin Cone • 18 years ago