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Scott Pagano : Parks on Fire

Scott Pagano : Parks on Fire

HD on Apple’s Gallery
Streaming Flash on Neither Field (along with many other great works of inspiration)

Scott Pagano, the critically acclaimed digital filmmaker, motion designer and spatial reconstructionist, has joined forces with Trifonic, the experimental electronic music innovators, to produce PARKS ON FIRE, a short graphic film ; “a dynamic reflection on the relationships of structure, form and motion that both bind and conflict the natural and man-made worlds, is a stunning visual and aural trip through a series of digitally deconstructed and re-imagined environments. Synthetic worlds of micro-precision evolve and meld into landscapes of natural forms. Sound and image drive waves of harmony and disharmony, incessantly crashing, only to recombine elements of natural surreality with manmade architectural syntheticism to offer new perceptions of “reality.” The effect is one of technological fear yet wonder, spiritual unease yet solace, and hope born from the beauty of creation, both natural and perceptual.”

edit : Pysop : Coke Happiness Factory III

Smith & Foulkes : Coke Happiness Factory III

Edit : Via W+K, Psyop directed the thrid installment of Coke’s Happiness Factory.

Afro Samurai : Resurrection, trailer 2

Afro Samurai : Resurrection, trailer 2

A second trailer added for Afro Samurai Resurrection … “When Afro’s father’s body is stolen from its grave, Afro is forced to pick up his sword and wreak bloody vengeance against an army of deadly foes lead by a sadistic mastermind.” (thnx Luis).

Onesize.nl : new reel

Onesize.nl : new reel

Brand-new reel from the always impressive Onesize.nl — always love the work these guys direct and produce.

Ritxi Ostariz : No Cowboy

Ritxi Ostariz : No Cowboy

Music video for the Dead Hoodlums : No Cowboy … directed by Ritxi Ostariz and illustrated by Maria Picasso. (thnx Sergi)

Julien Vallee : Globo Logos

Globo Logos

For great inspiration take a look at the work of Montreal based graphic designer Julien Vallee … I love this spot, Globo Logos, created for Earth Day … “an ode to the work of Jacques Languirand.

Noah Harris : Ford Ka

Ford Ka

Ford Ka : Its a single take live action spot, but with a huge amount of design and art direction concealing 80 Ford KAs throughout the spot. Director: Noah Harris, Graphic Deisgn : Noah Harris, Chris Angelkov, A-Side and Alex Turvey. What a great spot.

Job Post : Trace Pictures ~ Toronto

Job Post : Trace Pictures ~ Toronto

DESIGNERS/ANIMATORS/COMPOSITORS WANTED – TRACE PICTURES, TORONTO
* Trace needs talented designers, animators and compositors
* Broadcast/commercial experience required
* Adobe AE, Maya, Cinema 4D, Final Cut Pro an asset
* Salary to commensurate experience
* Resume/reels to jobs@tracepictures.com

We’re All Gonna Die – 100 meters of existence

We're All Gonna Die - 100 meters of existence

Denmark based photographer Simon Høgsberg has spent the last 17 months making, what might be, the world’s longest photograph (100 m x 78 cm), reflecting on the uniqueness of ‘ordinary’ people : We’re All Gonna Die – 100 meters of existence

Cut & Paste deadline

Cut & Paste deadline

The Cut&Paste entry deadlines are fast approaching : North America ~ January 23rd / Europe & Asia/Pacific ~ February 20th. You can enter on the Cut&Paste website.

Olivier Beaudry

Olivier Beaudry

Settled in 1987, woodworker Olivier Beaudry affirms its know-how as far as interior and exterior joinery and creation of contemporary furnitures are concerned. Check the new full-screen website ; a minimalist graphic approach, a new dynamic gallery development making the download time shorter. Made by xy area.

The Last Mixtape : updates

The Last Mixtape : updates

Chris Thompson updated his The Last Mixtape with great new work and reel.

4Stroke : updates

4Stroke : updates

Toronto based 4Stroke updated with several new projects.

Universal Everthing, Maxim Zhestkov, Hi-Res + W&K : Nokia E71

Universal Everthing, Maxim Zhestkov, Hi-Res + W&K : Nokia E71

Wieden & Kennedy and Hi-Res! commissioned Universal Everthing and Maxim Zhestkov to respond to the brief ‘Beautiful Connections’ for the launch of the Nokia e71 Smartphone. “We directed an operatic film which lends human characteristics to abstract forms …”