Gergely Wootsch: Penny Dreadful Portraits “Dracula”
To promote Showtime’s moody new drama/horror series, Penny Dreadful, Gergely Wootsch directed this evocative visual essay about the cultural significance of Bram Stoker’s Dracula as…
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Justin Cone • 11 years ago
Griff: Stephen King “Mr Mercedes”
Griff, who created the beloved short “Wish List,” is back with a compilation of promos for Stephen King’s latest novel “Mr Mercedes.” The premise for…
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Justin Cone • 11 years ago
“Halt and Catch Fire” Main Titles
Patrick Clair/Antibody teams up with Elastic again for another stylish title sequence, this time for the new AMC series, “Halt and Catch Fire.” Submitted by…
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Justin Cone • 11 years ago
Commercial work with boundaries: the commissioned work model
Maintaining creative control and keeping clients happy can feel impossible. Here's an approach that can ease the tension.
Joe Donaldson • 11 years ago
Xiangjun Shi: Why Do I Study Physics?
Physics and animation are not often bedfellows, but in the hands of Xiangjun “Shixie” Shi, they seem as natural a pairing as space and time.…
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Justin Cone • 11 years ago
Jimmy Simpson: Square Street Studies
In “Square Street Studies,” designer/illustrator Jimmy Simpson distills urban life into colorful bite-sized loops. Says Simpson: I have been focusing on illustration for the last…
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Justin Cone • 11 years ago
Jake Fried: Headspace
“Headspace” is a series of incredibly detailed evolving portraits created with with ink, gouache, white-out and coffee by Jake Fried.
Justin Cone • 11 years ago
Giant Ant: Costa Sunglasses
Giant Ant flex their storytelling chops for Costa Sunglasses with this boldly illustrated journey through the wilderness of Guyana.
Andrew Montague • 11 years ago
84000 “Words of the Buddha”
Giant Ant creates “Words of the Buddha,” an elegant 2D promo for non-profit 84,000. The non-profit, 84000, has an enormous task ahead of them: tackling…
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Justin Cone • 11 years ago
Ready Steady Play: Trailer
Hover Studio, the makers of the very entertaining mobile game “Ready Steady Bang,” are releasing a follow up title in June, “Ready Steady Play.” Like…
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Justin Cone • 11 years ago
Liars Need Good Memory
In “Liars Need Good Memory,” Ringling College of Art and Design student James Heredia creates a visual poem about identity, belonging and lying. The collaged…
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Justin Cone • 11 years ago
Le Cube: 2014 Reel
Check it out the fantastic reel of Le Cube. Setting the bar really high for a reel intro!
Fabricio Lima • 11 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 • 11 years ago
Q&A: Dark Noir
Maybe there's an approach to crowdsourcing that isn't creatively repulsive or ethically bankrupt. Here's how Red Knuckles, Rafael Grampá and Absolut worked with a few…
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Justin Cone • 11 years ago
Luiz Stockler: Montenegro
Check it out, the latest short film from Luiz Stockler, the cute Montenegro.
Fabricio Lima • 11 years ago
Smith & Foulkes: Inner Beauty for Honda
Incredibly creative fly-through for Honda in this extended edit from Nexus and Smith & Foulkes. Make sure to also check out the making of.
Elliot Blanchard • 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
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
Conor Finnegan: Candice Gordon “Sound of Horns”
After the brilliant “Fear of Flying“, Conor Finnegan is back with the new music video for Candice Gordon – “Sound of Horns”. Make sure to…
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Fabricio Lima • 11 years ago
Sanghon Kim for France 5
Great abstract character animation in this opener for Duels on France 5 by Sanghon Kim. Animation at Mathematic.tv. Animation lead: Ruben Sellem.
Elliot Blanchard • 11 years ago
Fraser Davidson: A Guide To American Football
UK-based Fraser Davidson’s latest, “A Guide To American Football,” is a hilarious distillation of one of America’s most beloved pastimes. In the same spirit as…
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Justin Cone • 11 years ago
Animation through pottery from Crafts Council
Clever use of the potters’ wheel – and pottery – as a Zoetrope by the Crafts Council
Elliot Blanchard • 11 years ago
12 Days of Elves
Some devilish minds (who wish to remain anonymous) have whipped up a dozen gruesome but chuckle-worthy animations, 12 Days of Elves. EDITOR’S NOTE: At the…
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Justin Cone • 11 years ago
Animation for a Cause
Nicely timed with the giving season, Mexico City-based designer/animator Yaniv Fridman has launched Animation for a Cause, a nonprofit dedicated to creating short explanatory motion…
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Justin Cone • 11 years ago