Adam Gault “Lives and Dies” for Stefanie Augustine
The phones have been ringing off the hooks here at Motionographer HQ, with angry members of the motion-going public wondering why Adam Gault’s ‘Living and…
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Simon Robson • 16 years ago
Book Review: Graphic Design: The New Basics
As promised, this is my review of Ellen Lupton and Jennifer Cole Phillips’ Graphic Design: The New Basics, published by Princeton Architectural Press. Overview Ellen…
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Justin Cone • 16 years ago
Sehsucht: Konzerthaus Dortmund “Black Poem”
This stunning promo from Sehsucht for the Konzerthaus Dortmund concert hall celebrates a new season of musical performances with a lyrical ode to fire. It’s…
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Justin Cone • 16 years ago
Costs of War
QuickTime version “Costs of War” is exactly the kind of thing that makes me believe in motion graphics. For the moment, put the subject matter…
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Justin Cone • 16 years ago
A Day at the 2nd Motion Graphics Review
Festival reviews are not that common here, but I had such an amazing experience at the 2nd Motion Graphics Review, that I thought it was…
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Boca Ceravolo • 16 years ago
Crush and REM Strike Again
After their first well received collaboration with REM (Hollow Man), Crush follows up with “Man Sized Wreath.” This piece deals with an anonymous man’s daily…
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Matt Lambert • 16 years ago
Axel Rudolph: Knowledge
[Updated with subtitles] For his final year project at Berufsakademie Ravensburg in Germany, Axel Rudolph created “Knowledge,” a proof-of-concept video for his vision of what…
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Justin Cone • 16 years ago
Logan and PlayStation: Resistance 2 “Twisted History”
So far this week, video games are reigning supreme. If the onslaught of great work isn’t an indicator of advertising and marketing dollars shifting in…
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Justin Cone • 16 years ago
Grzegorz Jonkajtys: Ark
Way back in June of 2006, we posted a Quickie about Grzegorz Jonkajtys’ short film, Ark. He recently sent word that the film’s site has…
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Justin Cone • 16 years ago
Book Review: Guidelines for Online Success
I’ve lauded The FWA here many times before. It is the single best repository of outstanding dynamic web design on the net, and its Site…
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Justin Cone • 16 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
Reality Check: The Economy
Photo by Nature Explorer If you turn on your television or glance at a newspaper, you’re bound to come across the words “economic crisis,” “recession,”…
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Justin Cone • 16 years ago
Cut&Paste: Call for Competitors
Given enough time, everyone can achieve some level of greatness. But what if the clock is running and you’re neck-and-neck with a pack of hungry…
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Justin Cone • 16 years ago
D.A.D.D.Y. Destroys Fairy Tale Classics For Bloc Party
For the second post of the day that chronicles man’s destructive tendencies (flames included), Dublin-based collective D.A.D.D.Y. directs this charming promo for Bloc Party. This…
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Matt Lambert • 16 years ago
Nexus Sign Directing Duo Fx & Mat [Press Release]
Nexus Productions are thrilled to announce that they have signed the brilliant young French directing duo, FX & Mat. FX & Mat are attracting international…
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Justin Cone • 16 years ago
F5 Additions: 1st Ave Machine and Elan Lee
We’ve added two new speakers to the F5 lineup: 1st Avenue Machine and Elan Lee. You probably know 1st Ave. from their numerous postings on…
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Justin Cone • 16 years ago
Fox Sports Design / La Huella: Nascar Underground
Fox Sports Design and Madrid-based VFX house, La Huella, collaborate on a Nascar adventure that gives us a sweet new perspective on racing. Great compositing…
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Staff • 16 years ago
Rachel Maddow and Charlie White to Present at F5
I’ve been saying all along that F5 will be full of creative collisions—moments of lasting insight and inspiration that occur when you venture outside your…
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Justin Cone • 16 years ago
The Creative Work Of Ian Kim
Ian Kim has updated his site with some awesome new work, and we’re extremely happy that he did. Ian’s work is truly inspiring. His abilities…
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Staff • 16 years ago
Digital Kitchen Founder Paul Matthaeus Steps Down
Seattle, WA – March 5 2009 (Press release): Paul Matthaeus, Digital Kitchen founder, CEO and Chief Creative Officer has stepped down as DK’s ranking creative…
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Justin Cone • 16 years ago
David O’Reilly Interview: Please Say Something
The following is an interview with David O’Reilly and Motionographer regarding his short film, Please Say Something. Where did the idea and story behind Please…
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Justin Cone • 16 years ago
David O’Reilly: Please Say Something
If you keep tabs on our Quickies, you saw fans of David O’Reilly’s “Please Say Something” pleading with us for a more detailed look at…
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Lauren Indovina • 16 years ago
yU+Co: The Watchmen Titles
NOTE: This title sequence was removed at the request of Warner Bros. I will never understand Hollywood’s approach to free publicity. Persistent souls will still…
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Lauren Indovina • 16 years ago
Strukt: Toca Me 2009
The talented people over at Strukt had a big act to follow after Dvein’s opening titles for last years Toca Me conference, but they pulled…
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John Cranston • 16 years ago
