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Superfad: Sony “Eye Candy”

Behind the Scenes Design Exploration Interview with Superfad’s Carlos Stevens What was the creative approach to this project? The creative approach defined by Sony and… Read more

Yeasayer Has A Radical Friend

Radical Friend brings us another cult sensible music video for Brooklyn based musicians Yeasayer. Their last collaboration for the track Ambling Alp brought us to… Read more

Bobby !

It gives me tremendous pleasure when we get to feature a studio that’s not located in the Motion Design Meccas of the world (NYC, LA,… Read more

Second Wind

Ian Worrel has drawn up this wonderfully meditative mixed-media short film, “Second Wind”. This spiritual journey of two friends becomes a story about life and… Read more

Dvein Gets Xcentric

Barcelona-based Dvein gets eccentric with six beautiful ident-like spots for the experimental cinema’s exhibition, Xcentric. The exhibition will feature 50 years of Spanish, independent cinema… Read more

Blind’s Heart of Stone

“Heart of Stone” marks the second collaboration between Blind Director/Owner Chris Do and Danish rock duo The Raveonettes. To refresh your memory, their first music… Read more

Blind’s Heart of Stone

[qt:http://motionograph.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/HOS_0223_h264.mov 640 360] How did this second collaboration between Blind and The Raveonettes come about and were there any differences this time around in the… Read more

Javier Leon’s Mastery of The Miniature

Don’t you just love motion pieces that make you stare at them endlessly, yet you still can’t work out if it’s all real paper/clay/wood and… Read more

Not Getting Paid: One Freelancer’s Story (and Solution)

An anonymous LA-area freelancer has posted a cautionary tale that will prove valuable to anyone who works for hire. One extremely helpful bit of advice… Read more

Aladino Debert: Beauty in Engineering

Individuals and companies often create spec spots to showcase their talents and capabilities. Though without the support of a paying client (and a media buy)… Read more

AICE Announces Membership Expansion to Include Design, Motion Graphics and Visual Effect Companies and Artists

AICE, the Association of Independent Creative Editors has updated its membership eligibility requirements to now include Design, Motion Graphic and Visual Effects Companies. See here… Read more

Bob Nelson on Joining Eyeball

With 25 years of ad industry experience under his belt, Bob Nelson recently joined New York City-based design studio Eyeball as President. Given his ties… Read more

James Frost, OK Go and Syyn Labs – OK Go “This Too Shall Pass”

Viral video kings OK Go have a new music video for This Too Shall Pass”. Again, they take a simple idea and push it impressively… Read more

Stefan Nadelman: Ramona Falls “I Say Fever”

For Ramona Falls’ debut promo, “I Say Fever,” Stefan Nadelman directs a twisted Victorian tale of deadly poultry and mysterious exchanges in the night. Like… Read more

Pfizer: Make It Your Time

[qt:http://motionograph.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/cigad-960.mov 960 540] Credits Agency: Digitas Animation: Trollback+Co Joe Wright- Executive Creative Director Christina Ruegg – Art Director Emre Veryeri – Designer/Animator Edwin Santacruz- Animator… Read more

Framestore: AT&T “Up & UP”

[qt:https://motionograph.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/att_up_and_up_601.mov 960 540] AT& UP&UP Agency: BBDO New York Client: AT&T Spot Title: “Up & Up” Year: 2010 Airdate: 2/12/2010 Chief Creative Officer: David Lubars… Read more

Modern Rebel: Alberto Mielgo & Pinkman.tv

Alberto Mielgo is an artist’s artist. It is a particular distinction, suggesting not mere talent, but a quality of rebelliousness, one whose appeal is contingent… Read more

Modern Rebel: Alberto Mielgo & Pinkman.tv

[qt:https://motionograph.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/AlbertoMielgo_Pinkman.TV_MakingOf_mpeg4.mov 800 314] Q&A: Can you describe your artistic background before finding your way to animation? I’m self taught. However, I started working on animation… Read more

Dear Sesame St.

Dear Sesame Street,  We, the undersigned, would like to register our concern over the contest you are now conducting with Aniboom. We are concerned that… Read more

Vinicius Costa Updates

Vinicius Costa, director and art director at 1st Ave Machine, just finished a complete overhaul of his website, including a brand new look and a… Read more

Embrace Life: PSA

Simple but touching PSA for the Sussex Safer Road Partnership encouraging everyone to buckle up. Credits Writer/Director: Daniel Cox Producer: Sarah Alexander Executive Producer: Neil… Read more

Google Voice by JR Canest and Kasey Lum

This is a new spot by JR Canest and Kasey Lum, two recent graduates of VFS. JR’s student projects have been quickied a few times… Read more

Google Voice Q&A with JR Canest and Kasey Lum

Work-In-Progress images from JR Canest What were your plans after graduation? Jorge: First thing I wanted to do was to spend some time with my… Read more

Ensrettet of Acne Film for Absolut Vodka: “Black” and “White”

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