Monthly Archives: August 2009

TED Talk: 3 Ways the Brain Creates Meaning

Autodesk’s Tom Wujec tries answer the question,”What is it about animation, graphics, illustrations that create meaning?” (Thanks, Lu!)

David Pocull Updates

David Pocull shows off his design muscles with a fresh new site.

The stellar portfolio of Carlo De Agostini

Flaunting a magnetic portfolio that’s chock-full of slick and polished works, London-based Carlo De Agostini flexes his directorial muscle to a swooning freelance market.

Peter Jansen: Human Motion Sculputures

Beautiful human motion sculptures by Peter Jansen.

Interview: Shynola and “Strawberry Swing”

“We never claim to be original, just rigorous.” So says Chris Harding, one of London-based Shynola’s four founders, in our interview with him about their… Read more

Peter Sluszka for Pilobolus

Hornet’s Peter Sluszka directs a surreal stop-motion collage for dance company Pilobolus

SubmarineChannel interviews Steve Scott

SubmarineChannel interviews Steve Scott, chief animator of Birdy Nam Nam’s “Parachute Ending” music video.

Felipe Posada is Luscious

Felipe Posada has relaunched Luscious with new work and a new reel

Actionscript Microcosmos

Frank Reitberger’s Actionscript Microcosmos are fun examples of what can be done with 3D in Flash. (Via The FWA)

Kevin Whitfield

Rochester Institute of Technology student Kevin Whitfield shows great promise with a motion graphics and vfx reel full of polish.

Nick Ryan’s latest film, The German

Nick Ryan’s latest film, The German. Check out the site for some nice vfx breakdowns.

Sony Pictures Imageworks goes Open Source

Sony Pictures Imageworks open sources five projects

Movie Title Stills Collection by Christian Annyas. Thank you!

Movie Title Stills Collection by Christian Annyas. Thank you!

Virgin Backlot by Ringan Ledwidge

One of those make-you-smile pieces, from Ringan Ledwidge of Rattling Stick, London. Check out the rest of his back-catalogue, here. Heartwarmingly gorgeous.

Motion Theory for Tanqueray

Motion Theory drops the third spot in their campaign for Tanqueray

Tanqueray “3 Glasses”

[qt:https://motionograph.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/Tanqueray_3Glasses__Motionographer.mov 720 405] Credits W+K AMSTERDAM Creative Directors: Jeff Kling and John Norman Copywriter: Hector Muelas and Brandon Davis Art Director: Mark Sloan and Sezay… Read more

Shynola: Coldplay “Strawberry Swing”

Interview with Shynola’s Chris Harding The following interview was a joint effort between Motionographer authors Lillian Darmono and James Wignall. Story All your music videos… Read more

Ryan Brotherston

Ryan Brotherston has a fun portfolio full of quirky projects.

RGB6 In-Camera Blacklight

RGB6 Rocks the In-Camera Blacklight Style for Pacemaker DJ-Systems

Event Reminder: See No Evil, Thursday August 6th

Attention Londoners: See No Evil, Thursday August 6th, featuring Simon Robson

Eunice Kim

The future holds a lot of promise for young designer Eunice Kim.

PandaPanther: Pop Tarts “Flavorhood”

PandaPanther recently posted “Flavorhood,” a magical spot for Pop Tarts and agency Leo Burnett. Charming character designs, a lush rendering style and unabashedly adorable visual… Read more

Peter Szewczyk drops a tasty new reel.

Peter Szewczyk drops a tasty new reel. Here’s a look at the credit list.

Elastic orbits around the new Toyota Venza.

Elastic orbits around the new Toyota Venza.