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History Is What We Do Now | Project Breakdown

M2 Film breakdown their piece for Hummel, an action-packed reveal of their new kit for the Danish women’s national soccer team.

Warm & Fuzzy | How it Happened – March Madness

ROOF Studio | CURAVIVA “Rosemarie’s Life”

The 100% Real, No BS, Absolutely Honest and True Story Behind Snake Oil

George Washington “Reanimated”

YL “Pioneers”

Science Museum #wonderis

Senna, in the heart of Brazil

The History of Magic in North America

Elastic's latest release, directed by co-founder Andy Hall, introduces us to the hitherto unknown magical history of The United States of America, as told by… Read more

PES creates “Paper,” a stop-motion masterpiece for Honda

PES creates "Paper," a stop-motion masterpiece for Honda (includes behind the scenes video)

When creators turn evil, fun ensues

Animade recently released Milo Targett’s “Lido Sim,” a cute, post-modern take on the long tradition of animators toying with their animated creations. The short’s protagonist attempts to… Read more

The Adobe Illustrator Story

When Adobe Illustrator first shipped in 1987, it was the first software application for a young company that had, until then, focused solely on Adobe… Read more

This Land Is Mine

Against the current backdrop of continuing attacks on Gaza, Nina Paley’s “This Land Is Mine” is the sort of acerbic satire that leaves a mark… Read more

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… Read more

The History of Motion Graphics

SCAD’s Professor Michael Betancourt has penned the first (that I know of) comprehensive history of motion graphics: The History of Motion Graphics: From Avant-Garde to Industry… Read more

[LA] Trip the Light Fantastic: A Tribute to Robert Abel & Associates

Celebrate the life and work of a motion graphics pioneer at “Trip the Light Fantastic: A Tribute to Robert Abel & Associates” at UCLA’s Billy… Read more

Scott Benson: Rendezvous’ “The Murf”

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… Read more

CG Society: Tron (1982)

CG Society takes a historic look back at the CG cult-classic, Tron (1982).

Typeface by Justine Nagan – a documentary on the history of wood type printing

Typeface by Justine Nagan – a documentary on the history of wood type printing. The film’s own site is here.