After organizing their bookshelf almost a year ago, Sean Ohlenkamp and his wife decided to take it to the next level! They spent many sleepless nights moving and stacking books at Type bookstore in Toronto and the result is a lovely and magical animated video. Enjoy!
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Jan 12
Against The Grain
I loved music videos back in High School. I mean, who didn’t? Now that I am bit older and wiser (at least that’s what I like to think) I’ve realized my taste in music and music videos has changed or evolved. Thankfully, there are many artists who still care and create beautiful videos using various techniques and creative methods. Against The Grain, a fun stop-motion music video by Hudson and VJ Dropbear is a perfect example of this. Check out the video after the jump!
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Nov 11
MCBESS!
There are many Illustrators I love and whose work constantly inspires me as well as other artists. Take London based Illustrator McBess for example. His amazingly unique and inspiring illustrations have a tale and personality of their own and his style and talent is enviable. His illustrations combine beautiful lettering, tattoos, old cartoons, sex and rock n’ roll. Check out some of his work after the jump and follow his site and blog for inspiring updates.
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Oct 11
Mourir Auprès de Toi
I’ve always been a fan of Spike Jonze and his ‘different’ approach to film and constant mold-breaking. Today I want to share one of his latest projects, a film/stop-motion touching tale featuring a variety of literature classics as well as lovely shots and of course, Jonze-style Direction. The project was created in Paris, in collaboration with Designer Olympia Le-Tan. Enjoy it after the jump!
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Aug 11
Yes, more Cinemagraphs!
You might remember my previous posts featuring these amazingly beautiful photos/gifs HERE and even the great interview with the creators of this art form Jamie Beck and Kevin Burg also HERE. Being that I am a little obsessed with these beauties and since I know you love them as well, I want to share some new gems I stumbled upon (thanks to my friend @FroRojas). These cinemagraphs are based on classic Stanley Kubrick films including A Clockwork Orange, The Shining, etc… Enjoy!
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Aug 11
MOVE, LEARN, EAT
This week, a series of three amazing videos took the interwebz by storm. You may have seen them on twitter or facebook. I mean, they spread faster than STDs at a Lindsay Lohan party. I personally loved them, and due to the constant flow of emails and requests, here they are! Enjoy them!
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Jul 11
SoulBot
“They say that we all lose 21 grams at the exact moment of death. They say that it’s the weight of the human soul…” I have to admit, this statement grabbed my attention… and I’m sure yours too. But what makes this statement even better is the beautiful, detailed and entertaining video created by Stockholm based Graphic Designer & Animator Andreas Wannerstedt.Think of it as Wall-e’s soulful cousin!
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Jul 11
Mr. Morrison Lessmore
Admit it, we all love Pixar movies! And if you are like me, you have wished more things in life could be as cool as Pixar characters or movies at some point. Well, good news! Moonbot Industries and William Joyce, ex-Pixar designer, acclaimed illustrator and author have released an animated storybook for iPad. A what?, think of it as an e-book or interactive story, but with some beautiful Pixar touches and goodies. Whether you have kids or simply love reading this app is worth getting! Learn more about the process and story as well as some screenshots, behind the scenes and production photos after the jump!
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Jul 11
Hitch
If you enjoy a good meal, lovely animations and Alfred Hitchcock films I’ve got a sweet treat for you! (See what I did there?) Check out this entertaining, detailed and beautiful Graduation video by talented students of the University of Applied Sciences and Arts in Hannover featuring some of Hitchcock’s classics and turning them into an animated cookbook. Bon appetit!
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Jul 11
United Snakes
Brilliant new work by United Visual Artists for Massive Attack’s single/video ‘United Snakes’. Some powerful black and white visual inspiration to brighten up your Tuesday…
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Jun 11
Making of Ralph Lauren 4D Experience
You might remember my last post about 4D projections, also called Architectural Mapping, 3D Architectural Projections, etc. (HERE) Well, I’ve been doing some research and dealing with a few agencies regarding this awesome advertising medium for an upcoming project - yes, the type of fun projects we all love! And I found this great behind the scenes video of one of the best installations I’ve seen so far, the Ralph Lauren 4D Experience. Check out all the creativity, planning, skill and effort that goes into a project of this magnitude…
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Jun 11
Anatomy of a Computer Virus
Happy Monday! Check out this lovely infographic vid dissecting the nature and ramifications of Stuxnet, the first weapon made entirely out of code, produced for Australian TV program HungryBeast.
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Jun 11
20,000 Leagues of Awesomeness
More Russian design awesomeness! This time, a wonderfully done student project by Moscow based Designer Ivan Maximov featuring the Jules Verne classic ‘20,000 Leagues Under the Sea’. Don’t you wish all opening credits were this awesome?
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Jun 11
SHIFT
Lovely experimental short film by Australia based Mirari and directed by Jimmy Yuan. The colors, the editing, the track, the amazing transitions… Simply beautiful.
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Jun 11
The Google Story
Do you know the entire Google story? Interesting story by Nick Scott Studio Ltd..
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May 11
Converse Aura
Beautiful promo video for Converse by Nailgun*. ‘This one minute and thirteen second piece whisks the viewer through the whimsical, world of Converse.’
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May 11
Oil’d
Although this video has been out for some time now and some of you have probably seen it already, I was going through my bookmarks and realized I never posted it, so here it is! Not only it is a very informative and socially interesting subject, but it is beautifully done and designed by Chris Harmon. There are many info-videos like this one out there, but I fell in love with its colors, design and animation since I first saw it. Check it out and enjoy!
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May 11
Mercurial Vapor Superfly III
With the Champions League final coming up this weekend, we’ve been bombarded with ads and promos for the past 2 weeks including some great spots by Adidas, Nike and company… The one I want to share today, Directed, Edited and Composed by Jean-Paul Frenay, features Nike’s new Mercurial Vapor Superfly III and it’s simply beautiful. Although I’m more of a Puma guy when it comes to ’soccer cleats’ I’m sure we’ll see a few players wearing these during the game Saturday. Check it out right this way…
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May 11
Beautiful Work by Chris LaBrooy
Great idea, check! Elaborate sketches, check! Playful colors, check! Give them an amazing texture and perspective and you got magic! This is the type of magic that characterizes Chris LaBrooy, a UK based Freelance Designer / 3D Artist with an amazing collection of projects for clients like Red Bull, .net Magazine, NYC.gov and more… Check out some of his lovely work!
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