The Hulacam

I thought this was an interesting camera technique  - - and in a world where everyone is looking for something new and a little different, I was hoping this video might provide a little inspiration. And the boys might find this video especially inspiring ;-)

I can't embed this video on my blog, so I apologize for the re-directing link.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ea3RAkGqYC8

Marco Puccini

Marco Puccini is one of my favorite artists right now because of the edgy yet light-hearted vibe his work is able to capture. 

Support an artist and buy a pint, phone case or tee shit from him on Society6. Or just check out some of his latest works - including some really clever animations - on the links below.

Links:
http://society6.com/artist/mynameisoto

http://marcopuccini.tumblr.com/

http://marcopuccini.blogspot.com/

Dead Island: Official Announcement Trailer

I love the directorial choices behind this new trailer for "Dead Island". {Link}

More IGN offerings here - ign.com.

Kraak & Smaak "Squeeze ME" Music Video

Kraak & Smaak from WEAREWILL on Vimeo.

Blurring the Lines Between Reality and Imagination

Check out another amazing new piece by Alex Roman, the artist who is breaking down notions of what it's possible to create in cgi. Brilliant. View full screen.

Trina Turk "Playa"

I came across this video the other day that was made by Trina Turk, and I thought "this is EXACTLY the kind of fashion video that they should be making and posting on the Trina Turk website."

It's from a couple of seasons ago, but I think it really catches the right vibe that Trina Turk is trying to create with her clothing, and what her branding strategy should be for everything they do.

Check it out larger on YouTube here.

Yakult: Love Your Insides

My friend Juan Perez created this spot - I love it!

The idea is if you love your insides, they will love you back.

Check out Juan's blog here {victor5.com}

Sia :: Breathe Me

Here is an interesting video by Sia, singing Breathe Me.

Speedshape and Lexus: Dark Ride

Loved checking out this site! {link here}

Speedshape in Los Angeles has been doing some really nice CGI work. Click here to go to their website. {link}

Video: The Pen Story

Loved this light-hearted stop-motion music video.

{link}

Graphs make my inner design-geek happy

If looking at charts and graph is something that makes you excited, then I have a video you should see. I stumbled across this clip on line and really enjoyed it. you can see it here. {link}

Mind-blowing. Absolutely amazing.

When you click on this link, DO NOT read anything about this film - JUST PRESS PLAY - hit the full screen button on the right, and watch the short film in it's entirety.

IF YOU DON'T - IT WILL RUIN THE SURPRISE. NO CHEATING!!!

When you are done, you'll have the chance to read more about the making of this piece both below the link above, and also at this link here.

I recommend that you turn off the scaling when you go full screen so as to get the most beautiful effect. This little film blew my mind. We live in amazing world.

Have you watched the film, and still don't understand what's so special about it? Then click here, and I'll tell you. {click}

Motion: Tame Impala - Half Full Glass Of Wine by Special Problems

U2 - I’ll Go Crazy If I Don’t Go Crazy Tonight

U2 - Crazy from David OReilly on Vimeo.

Written & Directed by David OReilly
Designed by Jon Klassen

davidoreilly.com - burstofbeaden.com - u2.com

Dform :: Anders Schroder :: Motion Graphics

If you've never heard of DFORM or Anders Schroder - stop, put down what you are doing right now, and check out his amazing show reel and website.

Link:
AndersSchroder.com


I'm not going to embed the video of his show reel into this page since it degrades the graphics to the point where they are not done justice. In order to see the reel - and his other work - in it's full, gorgeous glory, I recommend stopping by his website and clicking on the first item, which is his reel. Very Inspiring.