Siggraph 2011: Damian Nenow “Paths of Hate”‘ Interview
The trailer for Paths of Hate showcased its effortless combination of comic book visual style with dynamic dogfighting camera motion and kinetic editing. The film…
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Michelle Higa Fox • 13 years ago
Next Steps in Interactive: Marshmallow Laser Feast and Design I/O
Real-world projection mapping was all the rage in 2011. Many a building was seen breaking apart or getting filled up with geometric shapes. This technique…
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Michelle Higa Fox • 13 years ago
Dougal Wilson: Lurpak “Lightest”
I’m loving this colorful, catchy reminder to eat your vegetables. Wieden+Kennedy, Blink, and director Dougal Wilson create a visceral rainbow of food and food experiences…
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Michelle Higa Fox • 13 years ago
Royale rings in the Holidays with “The Bell Ringer”
Last year’s holiday short from Royale, “The Impossible Present,” featured a mischievous kid with an iron will. The mischief continues in this year’s short, “The…
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Justin Cone • 12 years ago
In-Depth Coverage: Stylefames NY Opener
Conference openers have become the vehicle of choice for many studios to show what they can do without an overbearing client or agency brief hemming…
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Staff • 12 years ago
Moth Collective: Amazonia Security Agenda & Sarah’s Story
London-based Moth Collective (David Prosser, Marie-Margaux Tsakiri-Scanatovits, Daniel Chester and sound designer Joe Tate) recently released work for two causes – the Amazonia Security Agenda…
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Michelle Higa Fox • 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
Patrick Clair + Elastic: HBO’s True Detective
One of our favorite projects from 2013 was Patrick Clair’s launch trailer for Tom Clancy’s The Division, a global conspiracy theory rendered in elegant typography…
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Justin Cone • 11 years ago
Celyn: Vitra “Map Table”
With a charming jewel tone palete and lovingly wrought 2D animation, designer/director Celyn (Nexus Productions) shows how simplicity and complexity can coexist in “Map Table.”…
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Justin Cone • 11 years ago
2Veinte’s latest reel brims with bold typography
Come for the type, stay for the reel. 2veinte’s 2014 reel is bursting with bold colors and typographic play.
Justin Cone • 11 years ago
Ender’s Game motion graphics reel
The Ender’s Game motion graphics reels is every bit as epic as you’d expect. Lead Graphics Designer Ash Thorp and Lead Motion Graphics Artist Jayse…
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Justin Cone • 11 years ago
Cinematics is a visual journey through the history of film
Designer/animator Pier Paolo teamed up with music composer/sound designer Combustion to create “Cinematics,” a playful journey through the history of film. Pay close attention to…
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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
The 86th Academy Awards: Nominee Posters
Gorgeous typography and design in the 86th Academy Awards Nominee Posters from Henry Hobson and The Mill+. See them all on The Mill+ blog.
Staff • 11 years ago
Golden Wolf + Primary: Dog Blood “Chella Ride”
Golden Wolf’s latest project is a frenetic, collage-inspired music video for Dog Blood, a collaborative project between Skrillex and Boys Noize. Art directed by Primary,…
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Justin Cone • 11 years ago
Art&Graft: “Trip” The Virgin Atlantic Safety Film
Long ago, Virgin Airways embraced the simple fact that no one pays attention to the poor flight attendants as they drone on mechanically about oxygen…
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Staff • 11 years ago
Cisma: Criolo “Duas de Cinco”
If Spike Jonze’s vision of the future in Her was too sunny for you, try on Denis Cisma’s decidedly bleaker take in this short film…
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Justin Cone • 11 years ago
Nickelodeon IDs
Jules Guerin and Gabriel H. Fermanelli co-directed these traditionally animated idents for Nickelodeon with zany sound design and music from DanCa (Daniele Carmosino). Credits Creative…
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Justin Cone • 10 years ago
MN8 : Jake Sargeant
Formerly a quickie, we have upgraded the multi-talented Jake Sargeant’s new web update for your full attention. You may recognize Jake’s name from our Oblivion…
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Staff • 10 years ago
Johnny Kelly: Shape
Director Johnny Kelly’s latest short, “Shape” is about the changing shape of the world around us. From home to school to work, it’s a tale…
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Justin Cone • 10 years ago
Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey
The all-star crew behind the reboot of a classic TV series brings something sorely needed in science: art direction.
Justin Cone • 10 years ago
Naked and Roof: TF1 Pub Bumpers
Paris-based Naked tapped NYC-based Roof to co-create 45 eight-second bumpers for TF1. Each one is a tiny world packed with clever details that hold up…
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Justin Cone • 10 years ago
MPC: “Sunny and Steve – Enjoy the Sweets”
Just in time for Easter weekend, “Sunny and Steve” from MPC’s NY office has a look as cute and cuddly as its rascally rabbit antagonist.…
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Staff • 10 years ago
2veinte: Agile Films
2veinte’s eye-popping palettes and quirky animation titillate the senses in this experimental short created for Agile Films. Credits Done by 2veinte Directed by Pablo Gostanian…
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Justin Cone • 10 years ago
