I’m going to compound on my embarrassing lack of posting by indulging in some self promotion…shame. That being said, here and/or here are 3 Olympic spots that I directed for DDB Vancouver for BC Hydro.
Archive for January, 2010
Self Promotion & BC HYDRO
Thursday, January 28th, 2010Zoltán Lányi: Amon Tobin feat. Bonobo
Thursday, January 28th, 2010I’ll have the waldorf salad ~ Amon Tobin feat. Bonobo: quite an impressive school project from Zoltán Lányi.
Joanna Delle Donna
Wednesday, January 27th, 2010
Joanna Delle Donna is a very talented creative director and copywriter. You’d be a smart person to take a look at what she’s been up to.
Duke Aber…
Wednesday, January 27th, 2010
And to conclude this day of nepotistic posts, I give you Duke Aber. Duke’s an AD/designer at Adult Swim. He’s also one of my best friends for the past 16 years. His portfolio is absolutely unique and insane. You’ve probably purchased some of his stuff without realizing it, or seen it on a giant bus or billboards, when Tim and Eric roll through your town. Go spazz out to it now!
Matt Hanson…
Wednesday, January 27th, 2010
Sometimes we forget that the companies we all love, have people in the mix making that great work happen. One such person is my boy, Matt Hanson. Matt is a freelance animator/compositor, working often as one of the bad asses at many of these places (Psyop, Superfad, Buck, Transistor to name a few) who’s been making you drool for many years.
The Yker…
Wednesday, January 27th, 2010
Full disclosure, my next three posts are pure examples of nepotism.
As a typical design geek in NYC, one of the great things about this city is that you find yourself surrounded by some incredibly talented friends. It’s just one of the many perks of living here. One such person is Yker Moreno (eeekurr). He’s originally from Venezuela, and I think that flavor is evident in his work. Yker’s one of the awesome designers at Buck, and someone whose stuff you should get to know.
See No Evil: Feb. 2cd
Wednesday, January 27th, 2010
McBess & Simon Landrein, the director super duo from The Mill will be speaking at 2010’s first See No Evil. There will also be the usual DVDs to give away, courtesy of the lovely folk at Stash Magazine.
When: Tuesday 2nd February 7:00pm doors open (talk starts at 8:30)
Where: Bar Kick, 127 Shoreditch High Street, London, E1 6JE (near tube Liverpool St/ Old Street)
More info and poster at www.seenoevil.tv
Muji Rhythm
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010
Buck: Sundance
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010
More great work from Buck, this time directing four original hand-crafted short films for Sundace … “Sundance came to us to direct four short films to play in front of the festival’s discerning audiences at each event screening. This year’s campaign extols a message of “Renewed Rebellion” and “Sundance Reminded,” urging festival-goers to look forward by looking back at the festival’s iconoclastic, anti-establishment origins. In keeping with the theme, we broke out the scissors and glue (and laser cutters and optical fibers) to create a series of original hand-crafted animations.”
Watch Begin Again | Tell Your Own Story | Come Together | Grow Underground
360 To Nowhere – Shad
Monday, January 25th, 2010Music video for Toronto based Shad’s The Calling – Directed by 360 To Nowhwere.
Julien Widmer
Monday, January 25th, 2010Paris based Director/designer/composer Julien Widmer’s music video reel.
Andrew Morev: Color.NOISE
Friday, January 22nd, 2010Experimental motion from Russian designer Andrew Morev, audio by Combustion.
Zhou Fan
Thursday, January 21st, 2010
Nando Costa: Laser Engraved Art
Wednesday, January 20th, 2010
New work from Nando Costa … from Nando’s site: “This wood engraved artwork is part of a 10-piece limited edition series I am working on. The original artwork was created digitally and later engraved with a laser on an untreated block of maple.
The title of this piece refers to the zip code of my neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Each of the forthcoming artworks will be inspired by a different location which I have been to and have influenced me in some shape or form. This particular one depicts in an iconic way the beaches and mountains near my home, while also graphically representing some personal aspirations and goals.
The dimensions of the piece are 11.25 x 11.25 x 0.75 inches. Each of the 10 will be individually signed and numbered and are available for sale on Etsy.
Passion Pictures: AXA
Tuesday, January 19th, 2010
Rory Kelleher and Glassworks continue their extremely successful partnership with these three beautiful spots for AXA worldwide. In order to show perspective changing during this transition, Glassworks developed a proprietary technique. This used simultaneous footage from multiple live action cameras, blended and mapped onto an accurate representation of the set. This virtual world relied heavily on using our Spheron 360 degree camera to capture survey data of the set and with just two sweeps so causing minimal shoot disruption. The multiple camera approach allowed Rory to keep all the lighting changes and other dynamic aspects of his shot footage throughout the effects process.
Red Cross: TEXT “HAITI” To 90999
Tuesday, January 19th, 2010
TEXT “HAITI” To 90999 :: This mobile fundraising initiative is a partnership between the American Red Cross, Mobile Accord and the mGive Foundation that is supported by the U.S. State Department.
Customers of participating wireless carriers can text message “HAITI” to 90999 and make a $10 donation to support the American Red Cross Haiti relief efforts. Donations will appear on customers’ monthly bills or be debited from a prepaid account balance. Message and data rates may apply. To opt-out, send “STOP” to 90999. To see the terms applicable to donations, please visit www.mgive.com/A. Receipts for donations are available at www.mgive.org/receipt (via Cpluv).
Mutandhands
Tuesday, January 19th, 2010
James Wignall AKA Mutanthands has updated his website with some design, animation, direction, & affection. Enjoy…
Ayhan Cebe: Suveyda
Monday, January 18th, 2010Suveyda is an experimental short from NY based Director/Designer Ayhan Cebe, audio by HECQ.
helloMuller ~ Long Lunch
Monday, January 18th, 2010
Tom Muller of hellomuller & Kleber Design will be in London – Tuesday Feb 2nd and Glasgow – Thursday May 6th talking about his work, Kleber, comics, and designing in general. Organized by Long Lunch ~ To understand and to learn. To grow and to give. To eat and to Drink.
Viney
Monday, January 18th, 2010Playful ~ Pablo Alfieri
Monday, January 18th, 2010
Playful is reloaded. Great work from Buenos Aires based graphic design and illustrator Pablo Alfieri.
(2002) Alex Rutteford – Autechre ~ “Granz Graf”
Monday, January 18th, 2010While doing a retrospective look back at some of the most influential projects in design and motion I came across this beautiful 720p version of the Autechre “Granz Graf” music video directed by Alex Rutteford for lost in space in 2002 … Not only was it a gorgeous piece of design and animation but it was also, “laboriously choreographed by hand this labour of love took about 3 months for alex to create.” … all keyframed with no audio reaction? Imho this video reverberated waves of influence and inspiration throughout design and motion for the last 10 years. Nostalgia abound.
The Meth Project
Friday, January 15th, 2010
Some gritty and beautiful imagery in these four spots for The Meth Project via Venables Bell and Partners. Directed by Wally Pfister, Independent Media Inc. and with editorial by Paul Martinez, Arcade Edit.
Watch Ben | Jessica | Kevin | Tracy
Thnx Shannon!