Monthly Archives: February 2010

The History of Animation: Part 1 and Part 2

It’s time to hit the books. Brush up on animation history by watching The History of Animation: part 1 and part 2.

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

Kanye’s West’s “Coldest Winter” Directed by: NABIL

Kanye’s West’s “Coldest Winter” Directed by: NABIL

FINK, Paris Launches (formerly Sowatt)

Sowatt Studio based in Paris is now known as FINK. Check out their dreamy launch ident.

Nexus Launches Digital Wing

Nexus joins the herd and launches a digital wing, Nexus Interactive Arts

Local Natives’ Airplanes by Mark Waring

Local Natives’ Airplanes by Mark Waring (via Promo News)

Samurai by RealtimeUK

Short, Simple, Samurai by RealtimeUK

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

Seatbelt PSA: Embrace Life

Simple but touching PSA for the Sussex Safer Road Partnership encouraging everyone to buckle up. (Thanks, Dom!)

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

MTVN HD: Speaker

As a follow up to their previous ident, Korb and Echolab teamed up again for MTVN HD “Speaker.”

Check out Google Voice by JR Canest and Kasey Lum in the Student section

Check out Google Voice by JR Canest and Kasey Lum in the Student section

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

A new music video for Liars, leaves the band stranded at sea and things get really weird. (Dir: Andy Bruntel)

A new music video for Liars, leaves the band stranded at sea and things get really weird. (Dir: Andy Bruntel)

W+K: onedotzero identity development

Great case study from W+K about their development of the identity system for onedotzero. Londoners can see the installation in the Design Museum as part… Read more

Brian Alvarez: 2010 Reel

Nice lighting and fx work in the new reel from SCAD alum Brian Alvarez.

Global Green Spots

Global Green aims to address some of greatest challenges facing humanity today. We thought the following 2 spots by Sam Saunders were very refreshing and… Read more

Max Hattler 1923

Max Hattler directs an animation loop entitled “1923”, inspired by French artist Augustin Lesage.

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

Swedish studio, Acne Films’ resident direction-team, Ensrettet, knock back a double in Black and White: two stunning spots for Absolut Vodka with 3D by Important Looking… Read more

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

[qt:https://motionograph.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/AbsolutVodka_Black1.mov 480 270] [qt:https://motionograph.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/AbsolutVodka_White_.mov 480 270]

Daniel Kleinman: P&G “Kids”

Daniel Kleinman re-imagines the athletes of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Kids, for P&G.