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Mehdi Alibeygi: Evolution

Evolution by Iran-based Mehdi Alibeygi. Hat tip to Cartoon Brew.

Obscura Digital: Emergence at the Exploratorium

At nightfall on April 17th and 18th, 2013, Obscura Digital transforms San Francisco’s Pier 15 with a projection mapping extravaganza. We’ve seen a lot of… Read more

WHITEvoid: FLUIDIC – Sculpture in Motion

Between April 9 and 14, 2013 the art installation FLUIDIC – Sculpture In Motion is being displayed in the Temporary Museum for New Design in… Read more

SXSW 2013: What the Leap means to Motion Graphics

I had read about the Leap Motion Controller, but hadn’t seen it in action until SXSW 2013. The super precise motion-sensing device can track up… Read more

Dante Zaballa: Pictoplasma Festival 2013 Opener

Pictoplasma Festival 2013 Opener (White Noise Edition) by Berlin-based Dante Zaballa. Sound design by David Kamp. Hat tip to Wine after Coffee.

Lagoa Launches, Blows Minds

I was invited to the beta of Lagoa.com (then called TeamUp) several months ago, and even in that early stage it blew my mind. As… Read more

Danny Yount: Semi-Permanent Portland 2013 Titles

New piece from one of my favourite motion designers of all time, Danny Yount. SEMI-PERMANENT 2013 TITLES from Danny Yount on Vimeo. Thanks for the… Read more

Tax Free Film: Omega Watches “Co-Axial World”

Given the equation, “it’s a world made of ________”, solve for watch parts and set quality to high. Parma-based Tax Free Film creates this beautiful… Read more

Lucinda Schreiber for Telstra

Great stop motion paper animation from Lucinda Schreiber for Telstra.

Conor Whelan: Windows & Midnight Over Sanctaphrax

Two personal projects by Dublin-based Conor Whelan. Windows meditates on the happy loneliness of traveling alone, while Midnight Over Sanctaphrax deftly uses depth mattes to… Read more

BKYC & Théoriz crew: Extrapolis

BKYC and Théoriz crew combine traditional drawing with interactive animations in the pulsing landscape of Extrapolis.

Kim Taylor: A Living Moss & Celestial Dynamics

Two animations by London-based Kim Taylor, whose works often explore the imagery of science and nature.

“Marvel” by BlackMeal

Paris-based Blackmeal loves Marvel so much, they decided to make an homage to the company’s 74-year history of creating inspiring characters and telling thrilling stories.… Read more

Motorville by Patrick Jean

Patrick Jean returns with this thoughtful, clever piece about everyone’s favorite hydrocarbon. Packed with nice little details.

HALO 4: Forward Unto Dawn – Title Sequence + Q&A – Polynoid

In December of last year Halo 4 came out and the world rejoiced. Along with it came a web series called Forward Unto Dawn which… Read more

Don’t Fail Idaho (Extended Version) by Buck

Over the last several years, Buck has made a point of creating elegantly clever PSAs for causes they believe in. For their latest visual essay,… Read more

Target and LA Live

Gentleman Scholar joined an impressive lineup of studios and directors to create content for Target’s screens at LA Live, the massive complex of entertainment venues… Read more

Onesize for Warde: “Home Is A Quest” (Director’s Cut)

Onesize branches into character work with this very nice – and very inventive – piece for Warde. Personal favorite: momma bird. There is a lot… Read more

Michel Gondry and Boris Vian: a match made in heaven

There has been much talk this week about the woes of the visual effects industry. Snubs at the Oscars did not go unnoticed, including that… Read more

Guillermo García Carsí & El Señor Studio: Doomed: a biological cartoon!

Finally online in all its full-length glory, Doomed: a biological cartoon! by Guillermo García Carsí and El Señor Studio introduce us to endearingly bizarre animals… Read more

Beakus Studios + Daniel Chester/Moth: The Epistle

Seems only natural that Moth Collective would follow up the fantastic Mad Dogs and Englishmen by working with Beakus Studios on this section from the feature… Read more

Onesize: FITC Amsterdam

Stunning main titles for FITC Amsterdam 2013 by Onesize. The design is by Bradley G Munkowitz (aka GMUNK), who also did the whole design package for… Read more

Keith Schofield: Darwin Deez “You Can’t Be My Girl”

While wandering through the internet, sometimes you come across something weird and beautiful. Keith Schofield who brought us singing crotches in the past, now had some… Read more

Street Fighter III – Furrinkazan Trailer

Victor Hugo, a talented Brazil-based artist, has created yet another fantastic piece this time based around the world of Street Fighter.  In this teaser trailer… Read more