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Johnny Kelly: Procrastination

“Procrastination is playing imaginary computer games with your furniture.” Quite possibly my favorite line/visual so far in 2008. I cannot say enough good things about… Read more

Three Legged Legs and Chromeo: “Piece of Me, Piece of You”

QuickTime version The latest in the long line of Zune Arts films is a zombie puppet number from Three Legged Legs, set to Chromeo’s “Fancy… Read more

“Piece of Me, Piece of You” Credits

Client: Microsoft Zune Title: “Piece of Me, Piece of You” Program Curator: 72andSunny/Los Angeles, CA Music Artist: Chromeo Song Title: “Fancy Footwork” Label: EMI Capital… Read more

Dreamers Ink Aesthetics Updates

Dreamers Ink Aesethetics (a.k.a. Mitchell Paone) has updated with an epic new reel and some sick new design work. I’m so impressed by Mitch’s range;… Read more

Pangea Day

When I was a kid, I remember watching endless coverage of the “We Are the World” music video. Like a lot of people around the… Read more

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,… Read more

Kevin Webster: metacosm

Kevin Webster is a senior Broadcast Design and Motion Graphics student as SCAD who’s been working furiously on an ambitious self-initiated project for over a… Read more

Ubik: MTV 3650

Directing duo Ubik (recently signed to Not to Scale) created MTV 3650, a heartfelt contribution to MTV’s Switch campaign. Shooting on a 16mm Bolex camera… Read more

onedotzero for Asics

Most of you who know onedotzero will know them as the international event network and DVD label that has championed tomorrow’s innovators in moving-image for… Read more

(mt) to the (rescue)

Pardon while I gush. This post is completely unsolicited; I simply believe in recognizing good work when I see it—especially when I’m the direct beneficiary… Read more

Stephane Berla for Dionysos

Here’s a new music video/animated short and interview from renowned director, Stéphane Berla. Drawing from influences ranging from Roald Dahl and Tim Burton to Youri… Read more

You Got Yr. Cherry Bomb

Cool new video for Spoon by Double Triple and Ryan Junell made using stop-motion and cut-outs. While we’ve seen both this process and aesthetic before,… Read more

See What’s Possible Challenge Winners

I’ve been biting my nails to see who was going to take home the grand prize for the Adobe Photoshop See What’s Possible Challenge presented… Read more

David O’Reilly: Please Say Something

I don’t pretend to understand the work of David O’Reilly. Maybe the best way to think of his intentionally crude visual style and warped narratives… Read more

Bjork: Wanderlust

Bjork’s highly anticipated “Wanderlust” music video hit the web recently with great fanfare. Over a year in the making, the video was a huge undertaking… Read more

Christopher Mills for The Acorn

[flv:http://motionograph.wpengine.com/media/curious/mills_theacorn.flv 468 263]QuickTime 960×540 | QuickTime 640×360 Curious Pictures’ Christopher Mills brought his lively directorial style to bear on “Flood Pt. 1,” a lively new… Read more

“Penguins” Credits

Client – BBC MC&A Future Media and Technology Product – BBC iPlayer Director – Vince Squibb Producer – Sarah Caddy Production – Red Bee Media… Read more

Flying North For the Winter

[flv:http://motionograph.wpengine.com/media/passionpictures/Penguins.flv 468 263] Watch high-res on Beam.tv | Watch on BBC News This delightful promo for BBC’s iPlayer is a perfectly executed bit of April… Read more

Genndy Tartakovsky for Willpower

Watch “Warning” | Watch “Willpower” From the first frames of these two new spots directed by Genndy Tartakovsky, you’ll recognize his trademark style. If you’ve… Read more

Have a Cup of Cappuccino Studio

I’m loving the portfolio of Cappuccino Studio, a new animation studio based in Paris. Their character design is consistently adorable, and their use of texture… Read more

Webby-in-Motion Contest

Webby-in-Motion is a special collaborative contest presented by Adobe and The Webby Awards where we ask motion designers, illustrators, animators and other talented creative minds… Read more

The Mill for New Balance

[flv:http://motionographermedia.com/themill/mill-new-balance.flv 468 351] QuickTime version (640×480) I sat on this moody New Balance spot for a while. The visuals are stunning. With set designs that… Read more

The Mill for New Balance Credits

[Original Post] New Balance Title – Anthem Agency – BBDO New York Chief Creative Officers – David Lubars, Bill Bruce Copywriter/Exec Creative Director – Greg… Read more

Larry Cuba: Star Wars Computer Animation

This making-of video from Larry Cuba explains how he created the computer animation sequence used during the Death Star briefing scene in Star Wars Episode… Read more