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The ups and downs of making a short film
In this Guest Post, we're excited to bring you an inside look at Planet Tobler and how it came to be.
The Boy Who Learned to Fly: Usain Bolt
This short film crafted by the Academy Award-winning Moonbot Studios tells the story of The World's Fastest Man, Usain Bolt, who recently captured his third… Read more
How to change the world (and get paid for it): Making SolarCity “How Energy Gets To You”
Learn how a group of passionate environmentalists used innovative production techniques to tell stories that genuinely matter to them — all while getting paid.
Making “Uncanny Valley,” an eye-popping sci-fi short about a very possible future
The sci-fi short "Uncanny Valley" presents a grim but very possible future in an eye-popping style laced with beautiful VFX work. Our chat with the… Read more
Behind the Scenes: “Donning the Digital Mask: Anonymous”
The infamous group of hackers that identify themselves as “Anonymous” are, as their name suggests, incredibly hard to pin down. They’ve targeted racists, terrorists and pedophiles. They’ve brought… Read more
Semi-Permanent 2015 Opening Titles
Raoul Marks (a frequent collaborator with Patrick Clair at Elastic), directed a goosebump-inducing title sequence for Semi-Permanent 2015. In Marks’ words: A surreal trip. An allegory… Read more
In-Depth: Making the Best of Motionographer with Aran Quinn and Mill+
With the word “motion” emblazoned in white block letters on its back, a blue, muscle-bound creature deadlifts a barbell and turns to face the camera,… Read more
Process: Making the F5 Opening Titles with Block & Tackle
Over the last several years, conference openers have joined music videos, film titles and visual essays as ideal showcases for ambitious motion designers and visual… Read more
Handmade with computers: H&M Conscious Films
At first glance, the H&M Conscious Films directed by photographer Bela Borsodi look like 100% hand-made creations. And they are. Kind of. While everything was shot in… Read moreOnesize: FITC Amsterdam
Stunning main titles for FITC Amsterdam 2013 by Onesize. The design is by Bradley G Munkowitz (aka GMUNK), who also did the whole design package for… Read more
Amon Tobin ISAM 2.0 – Leviathan
Chicago-based studio Leviathan crafts a creative projection-mapped piece to provide an immersive stage experience for Amon Tobin’s ISAM 2.0 tour. Check out the making of… Read more
Mikey Please: Making The Eagleman Stag
Not your average behind the scenes, Mikey Please sheds some light on The Eagleman Stag in this brilliant making-of. Includes some bits reminiscent of his… Read more
Eric Dyer: Cinetrope Mashup
A lyrical cinetrope behind-the-scenes from Eric Dyer of The Bellows March and Copenhagen Cycles fame.
Buck: Sherwin-Williams breakdown
Buck was kind enough to chat with me and share a making of video for their recent spot for Sherwin-Williams Click for Video and Interview
Avatar making-of videos on Wired.com
Wired.com unveils a series of behind-the-scenes videos for Avatar, nominated for 9 Academy Awards.
Some Behind-The-Scenes insight on The Fantastic Mr. Fox at Making Of
Some Behind-The-Scenes insight on The Fantastic Mr. Fox at Making Of
Luma: “The Making of Standard Bank Global”
Brought to us by Luma, check out The Making of Standard Bank Global, from concept to execution.Event: The Making of UP at Gnomon School of Visual Effects
Event: The Making of UP at Gnomon School of Visual Effects, Thursday, August 13th at 6pm
Star Wars Home Videos
Home videos from long, long ago in a galaxy far, far away (Thanks, Fernando!)
Making Of: A Kiss From Tokyo
The Art of the Title Sequence goes deep with the creators of the animated trailer and titles for A Kiss From Tokyo