Directed by Yoshi Sodeoka of C505.com, this is the first music video in a series for artist BOYINSTATIC, which will be released throughout 2007. The next video will be directed by Nando Costa.
Directed by Yoshi Sodeoka of C505.com, this is the first music video in a series for artist BOYINSTATIC, which will be released throughout 2007. The next video will be directed by Nando Costa.
F-Night : Magenta Mix : Planet Static : Space Invaders : Worms
Working with agency Brand New World, 4stroke.tv recently completed the second half of the Teletoon brand identity entitled, The Detour. The on-air package consisted of idents, promo donut, opens and a promo toolkit. 4Stroke.tv has done a great job giving Teletoon a new, vibrant identity.
FITC will be presenting 4 large scale projections (Aprox 9 ft x 12 ft) along the wall space above the main public area at the Hilton Toronto, from April 21st-24th, 2007, during the FITC Toronto festival. This project is affectionately called the ‘Ring Of Video’.
5 artists will produce 10-15 minutes of Video We will pay each artist $500 for this work. Including the projections at the event, we will also aim to produce a DVD of the work to be sold at the festival and online after the festival. THEME: ‘Panic. Don’t Panic.’ Deadline: artists to reply by Tuesday Feb 27th. We will be selecting artists by March 1st.
More info, specs, and images are here: http://www.fitc.ca/rof/
A talented group of students (including Mark Okon), from this years design program at York/Sheridan will be hosting their graduation show on April 15-19 at The Fermenting Cellar in Toronto’s Distillery District … great trailer for the event created by student Kyle Bolton, check it out at www.usjustus.com

Thunderdog Studio will be throwing a Collective Exhibition at BLK/MRKT Gallery in Culver City Feb 24 to kick off the release of their new set of designer toys.
Have a look at some stunning work from Russian artist/animator/toy designer Maxim Zhestkov … his latest self-promo animation is quite amazing (found at FEED).
Fuel TV began producing on-aiir “Signature Series” IDs back in 2004, which are inspired by limited edition signature skateboard decks. Stardust teamed up with deck artist/illustrator Nathan Reifke for Fuel’s 16th ID.
Congrats to super talented Bram Timmer for winning the FITC banner contest. An up-and-comer for sure, Bram will be branding and designing the FITC 2007 presence including the program guide, lanyard badges, the FITC booklet and banners. There are still a few weeks left before the early bird ticket prices expire … Some impressive speakers this year: John Maeda, The Mill, Joseph Kosinski, Imaginary Forces, North Kingdom, Robert Lindstrom, Joshua Davis, Ben Fry, Colin Moock, plus tons more …
I’ve been spinning Chris Clark‘s latest cd Body Riddle for two days staright now … If you listen to electronica and and have a thing for either Boards Of Canada, Caribou/Manitoba, Pink Floyd, Emerson Lake and Palmer and/or electronic jazz then you should pick up this album … highly highly recommended. You can purchase the album or individual mp3′s at Bleep. Two music vids for the cd to check if you havent seen them already : Herr Bar & Ted.
After short and immediate deliberation, the founders of NiceToMeetYou and French’n”Fresh decided to merge NTMY and French’n'Fresh into an unified site in order to expand its audience base and increase traffic and overall functionality, they present you a sparking new and improved NTMY.org!
Fun short CG piece from Stockhom based Kaktus Film. Their showreel is worth a view as well. (via 3Dtotal)
DRAFTFCB Interactive,Toronto is looking for a few good peeps to work on some cool brands like Motorola Global and HP USA. If you think you’re up to snuff please send your pdf, link, book, canvas, golden, egg,etch-a-sketch to steve.dilorenzo@draftfcb.com. You should look at this work and feel confident that you’re able to elevate it!
http://www.fcbpreview.ca/motorola/dolcegabbana/
http://www.fcbpreview.ca/motofone/
http://www.fcbpreview.ca/hp/unity_tree/daily/index.html
http://www.fcbpreview.ca/motorola/o-rokr/orokr.html
http://www.fcbpreview.ca/motorola/skype/
http://www.fcbpreview.ca/motorola/s9/
Flash Artist – Intermediate/Senior
-must think about animating with code before tweening
-must have a meticulous eye for design and is fluent in Illustrator, Photoshop, Flash AS2.
-must be well versed in broadcast graphic design and should be able to work in After Effects
-3D animation is also a huge asset
-immersive applications such as processing and Max are a big asset as well!
-3-6 years industry experience required preferable in a big agency advertising environment
-Computer Science degree or related, BFA is an asset, awards are essential.
Interactive Art Director – Intermediate/Senior
-must be an integrated thinker
-must be great with ideation, concepting and design
-must be able to story board their ideas
-must be an artist – first
-must be a great presenter and great with people in general
-must be fast and efficient
-must have the portfolio and awards to show!
-3-6 years industry preferable in big agency advertising environment
-BFA or similar required
-OCAD or art school grad preferred