Stas Santimov: The Collector

 Described as “an experimental hybrid of animation and illustration,” Stas Santimov’s “The Collector” uses looping vignettes of a creepy character to tell its surreal story.… Read more
Justin Cone • 10 years ago

Yuya Yamaguchi: Montage 2014

 Yuya Yamaguchi’s reel is worth watching for the editing alone. Tightly choreographed to the soundtrack from the frolicfon, the montage bubbles with energy.
Justin Cone • 10 years ago

Nvidia Grid VCA: “Wherever Life Takes You”

 This buttery smooth explainer video for Nvidia gracefully oscillates between representational and abstract illustrations to communicate its highly technical material. Co-directed by Bureau Hardy Seiler… Read more
Justin Cone • 10 years ago

Elements of Design

 Matt Greenwood’s buttery smooth “Elements of Design” is a high-speed buffet of some key concepts behind motion graphic design. I’d love to try it as… Read more
Justin Cone • 10 years ago

Imaginary Forces: The Bridge

 Imaginary Forces’ Grant Lau directed this elegantly unexpected promo for FX’s second season of The Bridge.
Justin Cone • 10 years ago

Canal+ Spain Rebrand

 Building on the off-air visual branding system created by Erretres, Argentina-based Plenty crafted the Canal+ on-air rebrand for agency D3. Everything moves to the rhythm… Read more
Justin Cone • 10 years ago

Mike Edel: “The Closer”

 “The Closer” is a new song by Mike Edel and a music video created out of collaboration with Jorge R. Canedo Estrada, Henrique Barone, Thanat… Read more
Justin Cone • 10 years ago

Animade: Queue The Cowboy

 Animade has released another charming short to promote “Ready Steady Play,” the follow up mobile title to their equally charming “Ready Steady Draw.” Currently available… Read more
Justin Cone • 10 years ago

Colin Hesterly: Lovaganza 2015

 Director Colin Hesterly (recently added to The Academy’s roster) blends geometric illustrations with vintage textures to promote the interesting Lovaganza 2015 event coming this September.… Read more
Justin Cone • 10 years ago

CRCR: Lendemain de cuite

 CRCR’s short and insane “Lendemain de cuite” features excellent sound design from Kouz. (The spot was created for an undisclosed client.) Submitted by Jrcanest via… Read more
Justin Cone • 10 years ago

Glen Keane: Duet

 Disney animator Glen Keane creates a moving short film for Google's Spotlight Stories project.
Justin Cone • 10 years ago

CONNECTION: MADinSpain Title Sequence

 Full of unexpected moments and playful imagery, “CONNECTION” is a fresh take on conference title sequences created by the immensely talented Sebas & Clim (Hornet)… Read more
Justin Cone • 10 years ago

Steve Scott: Time’s the Charm

 The talented Steve Scott returns with this elegantly crafted film for John Lobb via Not To Scale.  Steve’s charming illustrations capture the subtle tones of… Read more
Andrew Montague • 10 years ago

Gretel: IFC Rebrand

 We dive deep with Gretel's Ryan Moore into the process behind the IFC rebrand.
Brandon Lori • 10 years ago

Analog Studio: Quest Idents

 With sound design as sparse as the visuals are dense, this ident for Quest is just one of 16 created by Analog Studio for agency… Read more
Justin Cone • 10 years ago

Q&A: Throne “Tharsis Sleeps”

 What says "heavy metal" more than a few thousand frames of animated embroidery? Here's how it was done.
Andrew Montague • 10 years ago

Ouroboros: AE Preset

 After Effects wizard Sander Van Dijk has created a very powerful AE preset that will help you with all your stroke related needs. With the… Read more
Joe Donaldson • 10 years ago

Modern Love: Beyond Years

 Freddy Arenas chats with Joe Donaldson about creating animation for NYTimes' Modern Love column.
Joe Donaldson • 10 years ago

Ori and The Blind Forest

 Gorgeous new game for Xbox One by Moon Studios. More about this here. And gorgeous concept art posted here. Thanks for the tip, Mate Steinforth.
Lilian Darmono • 10 years ago