Monthly Archives: June 2009

MGMT “Kids”

Once again, director Ray Tintori pairs up with MGMT to create this satanic hipster-montage music video for “Kids”. Don’t miss the dope animation end sequence featuring… Read more

These Days and Finger Industries are ‘Friends of Glass’

Dutch agency These Days along with Sheffield based animation house Finger Industries have produced this heart warming viral for Friends of Glass. The animation makes… Read more

MK12 and Marc Forster: Swiss International Air

Marc Forster and MK12 teamed up once again to create this meditative animation for Swiss International Air. I was able to chat with creative director… Read more

Webby’s Awards Intro Vid

Bran Dougherty-Johnson dished up this delightful piece for the Webby’s Award. Music by Joel Pickard/Hatfarm.

Making It Look Great for Cinema 4D and After Effects :: Released

Motionworks has just released “Making It Look Great for Cinema 4D and After Effects,”  hosted by HYPA’s Tim Clapham

Troublemaker signings

Troublemakers.tv signs on directors David Lobser and Ryan Rothermel for European commercial and music video representation

Tatia Rosenthal Interview (and Special Screening Opportunity)

I recently had a chance to chat with director Tatia Rosenthal about her debut stop-motion feature film, $9.99. Check out the trailer and read the… Read more

Up director Pete Docter on KCRW

Up director Pete Docter interviewed by KCRW (Thanks, Vince!)

State of Design 2009

Thanks for attending my State of Design presentation at Promax|BDA North America. Below you’ll find my playlist, including links to videos and credits. Again, I’d… Read more

Carburadores’ Diazepam

Carburadores’ Diazepam

Nexus’ Smith & Foulkes, Let There Be sims

Nexus’ Smith & Foulkes create two hilarious spots for EA’s new The Sims 3. Watch ‘Happy’ and ‘Lollipop’.

F5 RE:PLAY Film Festival: Batch Three

A little behind schedule on this one, as I’ve spent the last week packing and moving. This is the third batch of films created for… Read more

Nice stop-motion piece for STM.

Nice stop-motion piece for STM by Karim Zariffa. Making of here.

Let There Be Sims: Lollipop

[qt:http://motionograph.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/smithfoulkes_lollipop_sims3_s_640.mov 640 360] Credits Client: EA Games Title: Let There Be Sims / ‘Happy’ & ‘Lollipop’ Length: 2 x 30sec Agency: Wieden & Kennedy, Portland… Read more

Let There Be Sims: Happy

[qt:http://motionograph.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/smithfoulkes_sims3_s_640.mov 640 360] Credits Client: EA Games Title: Let There Be Sims / ‘Happy’ & ‘Lollipop’ Length: 2 x 30sec Agency: Wieden & Kennedy, Portland… Read more

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Dyrdee relaunches

Berlin based Dyrdee relaunches their web presence

Awesome reel from Rutgers University graduate Dan DiFelice.

Awesome reel from Rutgers University graduate Dan DiFelice.

Wood Smoke by Fredo Viola

Wood Smoke by Fredo Viola

Civilization by Marco Brambilla (featuring Crush)

Imagine stepping into an elevator and looking through a viewport that reveals your ascension to heaven or—if you’re on your way to the street—your descent… Read more

Meteor Studios’ Unpaid Artists UPDATE

UPDATE: Sept 22, 2009 According to Dave Rand, the case is now closed. The Canadian Labor Board has now negotiated payment of 70% of what… Read more

Assassin’s Creed II

Awesome cinematic trailer for Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed II

Passion Pictures’ Pete Candeland welcomes The Beatles to Rock Band

It was no surprise when I learned the new spot for The Beatles: Rockband was directed by Pete Candeland of Passion Pictures, director of The… Read more

Modul: Diploma Project by Maxim Zhestkov

Young designer/director Maxim Zhestkov has just released his diploma project,  entitled “Modul.” Explains Maxim: “I’ve tried to reflect the universe in infinite confinement. Pulsating energy… Read more