Something In The Water
Brooke Fraser a New Zealand artist returns with an amazing song. I can't wait for the album to come.
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THE INCIDENT!
Really, really cool iPhone game that took me way back. The game seems to be making waves and you can buy it for US $1.99 here.
Kanye West And Power
Kanye wants to think of himself as the voice of this generation. Power video or "painting" as he claims is out and it reminds me a lot of the legendary Michael Jackson era. Never the less this video is stunning.
Granny O'Grimm's Sleeping Beauty
Granny O'Grimm's Sleeping Beauty from Darragh O'Connell on Vimeo.
Full Oscar-shortlisted film of 'Granny O'Grimm', directed by Nicky Phelan, produced by myself, and written/voiced by Kathleen O'Rourke. Shortlisted for the 2010 Oscar for Best Animated Short Film! Via grannyogrimm.com
Four Generations of the iPhone
A comparison of several operations on all four iPhone models. Filmed on a Sony HDR-SR12E and finished on Final Cut Pro.
Slow Motion Soda Explosion
An extreme slow motion shot, just for fun! Made with new I-Movix Sprintcam Vvs HD @ 1000 fps
iPone Game Pad
A very interesting concept that is still in prototype mode. I certainly could use a game pad for iphone games. I also looks like it could double as a case.
"Inception" Sound For Film Profile
Creating the sounds of dreams featuring supervising sound editor and sound designer Richard King, Re-recording Mixer Lora Hirschberg, and Re-recording mixer Gary Rizzo. Via soundworkscollection.com
Inspiration: Intricate Beauty By Design
Sun, Aug 1 2010 03:33
| Video, Inspiration, Design
Inspiration: Iceland, Eyjafjallajökull Timelapse
Mon, May 17 2010 11:42
| Photography, Video, Inspiration
Honda's Impossible Dream II
Mon, May 17 2010 11:36
| Advertising, Video
Honda shows a man driving through an entire lifetime of new innovations from Honda including motorcycles, cars, boats, and robots.
YouTube Turns Five!
A quick overview of the history and highlights surrounding YouTube's first five years.
Inspiration: I lived On The Moon
Sun, May 16 2010 11:15
| Video, Inspiration, Design
Space Monkey
Created as a collaboration between World Wildlife Fund (WWF), Ben Lee and Leo Burnett, "Space Monkey" carries a message about our planet, and features Ben Lee's track, "Song for the Divine Mother of the Universe".
The Dubai Fountain - Baba Yetu
Wed, Apr 28 2010 09:53
| Video, Architecture, Design
The Truth About Advertising
Wed, Apr 28 2010 09:41
| Advertising, Video, Humour, Gadget
A video demonstrating the reality of using the Nokia N97, which is what Nokia call their "flagship" device.
Inspiration: Barry McGee
Thu, Apr 15 2010 09:24
| Video, Art, Inspiration, Design
Nike Chase: Director’s Cut Video
Thu, Apr 15 2010 09:23
| Advertising, Video, Art, Design
Originally created as part of a campaign for Nike Japan with AKQA San Francisco, this is our director's cut of the ad.
Coca-Cola 'Avatar'
Mon, Apr 5 2010 09:51
| Advertising, Video, Design
Immersed in our digital lives, we sometimes miss the opportunity to connect with people in the real world. Coca-Cola is the catalyst for a non-virtual connection.
Inspiration: A Love Letter For You
Sun, Apr 4 2010 10:13
| Video, Art, Inspiration, Design
Ethav: Sleep
Music video for London based singer-songwriter Ethav and Directed by: Domestic Infelicity (Sarolta Szabo, Tibor Banoczki).
Inspiration: A Conversation with A-Trak
Mon, Mar 29 2010 10:52
| Music, Video, Art, Inspiration
"A-Trak is not an uncommon name in this crazy music industry. We all know this humble story of this Montreal-er - a multiple DMC Champion handpicked by Kanye West to be his touring DJ, co-founder of Fool’s Gold Records, a pioneer in this electro dance scene, an avid twitter-er, a renowned hotel reviewer and the list goes on. EIKNARF and Asian Dan in collaboration with Media Contender & KLOUD had the opportunity to be invited into Alain’s apartment/studio to get a candid view into how he got to where he is, what it took to get there and where he is going" Via djatrak.com
Scott Pilgrim vs. The World Trailer
Have not heard of the movie before today. I am not sure if I totally love it, but it does look good.
Inspiration: Mark Dean Veca
Sun, Mar 21 2010 07:16
| Video, Art, Inspiration, Design
Megamind Teaser
Dreamworks reveals "Megamind" movie teaser due this November. I cant judge what the movie would be like, but they seem to have a bunch of comedy acts thats getting me excited.
Eye Candy For Sony Bravia
Sat, Mar 20 2010 07:45
| Advertising, Video, Design
Inspiration: Lee Alexander McQueen
Fri, Mar 19 2010 07:22
| Video, Fashion, Inspiration
"Lee Alexander McQueen, CBE (17 March 1969 – 11 February 2010) was a British fashion designer known for his unconventional designs and shock tactics.[2] McQueen worked as the head designer at Givenchy for five years before founding the Alexander McQueen and McQ labels. McQueen's dramatic designs, worn by celebrities including Björk, Lady Gaga and Rihanna, met with critical acclaim and earned him the British Designer of the Year award four times" Read more about the fashion legend here.
Blue Eyed Universe
A team of explorers embark on a mission in deep space, travelling through areas no man has been before. Animated music video for Fictionist's "Blue Eyed Universe" off their 2010 album "Lasting Echo" Directed and Animated by Eric Power of Clear Productions.
Inspiration: Instrumental Video Nine
Mon, Mar 15 2010 09:30
| Music, Video, Humour, Inspiration, Design
Telephone!
This video reminds me of Pulp Fiction for some reason. Lady Gaga and Beyonce did a good job on the video.
Dan Barber: How I Fell In Love With A Fish
If you have not seen movies like "Food Inc." this is a brief insight into the scary world of where your food you so innocently buy from the supermarket comes from. A must see.
Inspiration: James Cameron
Wed, Mar 10 2010 11:15
| Video, Inspiration
A very inspiring talk comes from the film maker James Cameron. A true dive into the mind of a visionary.
Stylo By Gorillaz
The Gorillaz are back with a new album titled Plastic Beach. Here is the first single Stylo of the album featuring Bruce Willis.
Your Favorite Heros On A Nigh Out
You can download this music track free Via radomen.com
Directed by Nicholaus Goossen
Photography by Harris Charalambous
Executive Producers - Rad Omen
Associate Producer - Sean Madaras
Out Of A Forest
Stop Motion on location / greenscreen
Directed by: Tobias Gundorff Boesen
Animation by: Katrine Kiilerich, Frederik Villumsen, Christophe Peladan, Tobias Gundorff Boesen
2010 The Animation Workshop
DanseDance
"We want to imagine a place where objects could live and move, harmoniously, and of their own accord. Without interfering with each other these objects would bounce, roll, turn and cross each other’s paths. This experiment is about re-discovering our daily surroundings" Via director jvallee.com
The Story Continues
A new trailer was released of the highly anticipated Pixar movie Toy Story 3. To be honest, when the project was first announced I was a bit skeptical knowing how hard Disney pushed for movies 2 and 3 to be made. Having said that, this trailer got me excited back again. Hope the movie lives up to the hype.
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The Man Your Man Could Smell Like
Sat, Feb 13 2010 11:20
| Advertising, Video, Humour
Nuit Blanche
Nuit Blanche explores a fleeting moment between two strangers, revealing their brief connection in a hyper real fantasy. A truly moving and fantastic short film. You can also watch the making of after the cut. Via spyfilms.com
Better Together
Sat, Feb 13 2010 10:56
| Advertising, Video, Design
Inspiration: The Price Of Hapiness
Thu, Feb 11 2010 11:37
| Video, Inspiration
A very powerful and inspiring insight into what makes us happy by speaker Benjamin Wallace.
Splitting The Atom
Massive Attack return with the first single of the new album Heligoland.
Video Director : Edouard Salier
Commissioner : Svana Gisla
Production : Scream Park, Paris
Executive Producer : Anne Lifshitz
Post Production : Digital District
Post producer : David Danesi
CGI: Jean Lamoureux, Rémi Gamiette, Kevin Monthureux, Jimmy Cavé
Art & Compositing : Julien Michel, Xavier Reyé.
Flame: Christophe Richard
Robonaut 2
The new R2 is NASA's and GM's love child. The new humanoid robot capable of working side by side with people. Using leading edge control, sensor and vision technologies, future robots could assist astronauts during hazardous space missions and help GM build safer cars and plants. Via robonaut.jsc.nasa.gov
Peugeot Alchemy
Tue, Feb 2 2010 08:18
| Advertising, Video, Design
Ad directed by Michael Gracey (Partizan Midi Minuit)
Visual Effects by Mikros Image
Agency : BETC EURO RSCG
Pappeltalks
Interactive CD cover designed by HUBERO KORORO that leaks ink when you open it. Very clever.
NZ's Hottest Home Baker
A good friend of mine is one of the contestants on this new reality TV show. Courtney is one of the few people I know that bakes heavenly treats. I wish her all the luck to win this as she deserves it. Go Courtney :-) via nzshottesthomebaker.co.nz
Bill Davenhall: Your Health Depends On Where You Live
Thu, Jan 28 2010 09:16
| Video
I was watching this video today and realized that I never thought of cities as a health hazard beyond the car fumes we inhale daily. This video will change how you look at your town.
Sky
Tue, Jan 26 2010 08:31
| Photography, Video
Filmed in Dubai over 5 days and nights. Shot on the Canon 7D, 2x5DmkII and one Panasonic GF1. Via philipbloom.co.uk
Les Dangereux
A vacationing ninja finds true love, but it's much more than he expected. Via lesdangereux.com
Adidas Originals - Star Wars Collection
Sun, Jan 17 2010 10:19
| Advertising, Video, Fashion
M83 - We Own the Sky
Directed by David Altobelli
Motion Design by Dan Norton
Additional VFX by Matt Divito
Inspiration: The Beautiful Random Pt.2
Sun, Jan 17 2010 01:14
| Video, Inspiration, Design
Last year I made a post about how randomness can be beautiful specially in motion graphics or otherwise. Have a look at this collection of videos and to recap you can also look at last year's collection here.
Inspiration: +Dgreg
Wed, Jan 13 2010 09:06
| Video, Inspiration, Design
You Look Familiar
The official Music video for "You Look Familiar" by Team William. Directed and designed by: Michélé De Feudis & Joris Bergmans Animation.
Soldier Of Love
After 10 years absence from the music scene the band Sade returns with the beautifully illustrated music video and first single Soldier Of Love which to be followed by the album of the same title later this year. Check it out.
Never Ending Sun
Tue, Jan 12 2010 07:52
| Video
Birth Of An AVATAR
"After watching James Cameron's AVATAR, I really wanted to have an avatar of my own. :o) Here is the result, after fooling around in photoshop for a couple of hours." Via vplusa.dk
Black Bones
Song: Black Bones
Artist: Teenagersintokyo
Director / Producer: Rhett Dashwood
Cinematographer: Ari Wegner
Editing: The Butchery
Post Production: Digital Pictures
NZ Book Council - Going West
Wed, Dec 2 2009 10:16
| Advertising, Video, Design
Inspiration: Design Story of the Lexus LF-Ch concept car
Wed, Dec 2 2009 09:53
| Video, Inspiration, Design
FLAIRS - TRUCKERS DELIGHT
"Truckers Delight animated video clip directed by newcomer wunderkid Jérémie Périn who takes the song's title (a tribute to those little pleasures that the lonely truck- driver indulges himself in) and takes it to the next level. Think Spielberg's Duel + Russ Meyer's Faster Pussycat Kill Kill! and Marc Dorcel's wildest fantasies. All warped into an 8-bit Sega era style graphic. And this clumsy and somehow pretentious description doesn't even come close to what you're about to see: it's très funny,très dirty, -très sexy. Très Flairs indeed"
Honda Accord Crosstour "Instruments"
Thu, Nov 19 2009 08:05
| Advertising, Video, Design
Pigeon: Impossible
Really good short movie. I wish they had made a full feature out of it. Via pigeonimpossible.com
Better Together - Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive
Wed, Nov 18 2009 08:41
| Advertising, Video
Advertising Agency: Saatchi & Saatchi, Sydney, Australia
Executive Creative Director: Steve Back
Creative Director: David Bowman
Art Director: Peter Galmes
Copywriter: John McKelvey
Agency Producer: Barbara Devlin
Production Company: Stink London
Director: Ne-o
The Bravery: Slow Poison
What happens when the Universe is revealed to you in a single moment, filling you with love, desire, hope, fear, despair, longing, and complete joy? When the full range of human emotion is suddenly conveyed, then gone just as quickly… With a four week production schedule and a love song of sorts, Buck travelled back in time to the late seventies and joined a cult of psychonauts to make a video about alien panther love, ontology, and inter-dimensional space travel. Video created by Buck for The Bravery.
LUIS
A very interesting short film that is quite creepy and unusual in its animation style.
Super Mario Bros: Super Skills Trailer
For all game heads like myself the game releases mid November on the Wii platform just in time for your xmas shopping season.
Basement Jaxx: My Turn
This is the new music video from Basement Jaxx featuring Lightspeed Champion. Tomek Ducki directed the new musc video ”My Turn” from their new album Scars.
Honda EV-N Concept
The all electric plug-in car, was showcased at the 41st Tokyo Motor Show 2009. The EV-N is a two door battery powered car that inspired by the past. The retro looks with really simple but details design make this car adorable and well suited for the crowded city. Via sawfnews.com
Louis Vuitton Journeys Awards - Aurore
Sun, Nov 8 2009 10:24
| Advertising, Video, Fashion, Art, Design
A man travels through his senses, and through the other's body, discovers his own.
Prince Of Persia
A first look at this visually rich movie. I cant wait to see the full release. I remember my first exposure to the franchise was on the Apple II computer back in 1989.
San Francisco's People.
Sat, Oct 31 2009 09:25
| Video
Shot at 30p and conformed with Cinema Tools to 24p with 5DmkII with 50mm F1.2 and Zacuto Z-Finder. Music is Taxi Driver by Bernard Herrmann. Via Philip Bloom.
Between
Sat, Oct 31 2009 09:18
| Video
Director/Screenwriter/Producer/Editor: Tim Bollinger
Cinematographer: Daniel Meinl
Sounddesign: Michael Fakesch
We Were Once A Fairytale
Mon, Oct 19 2009 10:14
| Video
Rory Sutherland: Life Lessons From An Ad Man
Thu, Oct 15 2009 08:38
| Advertising, Video, Humour
Inspiration: MILTON GLASER DRAWS |||amp; LECTURES
Thu, Oct 15 2009 06:46
| Video, Inspiration, Design
The White Cashmere Collection 2009
Wed, Oct 14 2009 08:19
| Advertising, Video, Fashion, Design
Timberland "Delirium" Earthkeepers Advert
Wed, Oct 7 2009 07:31
| Advertising, Video
Inspiration: Design For Life
Thu, Oct 1 2009 03:46
| Video, Inspiration, Design
A new series starting on BBC to find the best designer led by one of the world's top designers Philippe Starck who created a bundle of successful products and furniture. The winner of the show will get a 6 month placement to wortk with Starck at his studio in Paris.
Nike Free Run Supernatural Animated Video
Wed, Sep 30 2009 09:43
| Advertising, Video, Design
Inspiration: Taryn Simon Photographs Secret Sites
Tue, Sep 29 2009 09:42
| Photography, Video, Art, Inspiration
A truly meaningful and inspiring talk comes from Taryn Simon of TED talks. A must see.
Digital Wallpaper
Every once in a while we get to see a creative, well excuted idea like this. Via strukt.com
You Will!
Wed, Sep 23 2009 07:18
| Advertising, Video
AT&T ads from back in 1993. Forward thinking ads that most of AT&T's customers disagree with the reality of the service provided today.
Obscura CueLight
For only $200,000! you also can njoy this high tech pool table. Currently you can find it at Esquire's ultimate bachelor pad in NYC.
The Art Of Max Payne 3
The gameplay has obviously developed and Max Payne has matured into this steroid head outlaw looking charachter. As a big fan of the first 2 games I cant say I am overly excited for this as the third installment of the Max Payne game franchise but maybe as a new game on its own. The game looks like it has an entire new atomosphere and mood looking away from the gloomy, dark mysterious world that fans come to love in the first 2 games. We have to wait and see till the game is officially released in winter of 2009. Meanwhile enjoy the teaser and the officilally released art of the game via rockstargames.com
Paper iPhone Dock
A nice and thoughtful design that would save you money. Download the template and start making your own iPhone or iPod Touch dock from dessinemoiunobjet.com
16: Moments
Tue, Sep 15 2009 08:48
| Video
A good short film to remind us that life is short and no money, kind of work, celebrity satus or award can compensate for those moments.
This Is It!
The cover art of the doc-film releaseing in theatres on the 28th of October. Via thisisit-movie.com
Heavy Rain!
Sony just released 25 new amazing and detailed screenshots of in game play for the highly anticipated Heavy Rain title releasing sometime in 2010. Images via vgchartz.com. Here is the E3 2009 trailer of the game.
Surf "Shadows" Twilight Sensations
Sat, Sep 12 2009 08:58
| Advertising, Video
2009 MTV VMAS: Micheal Jackson Tribute
Sat, Sep 12 2009 08:52
| Video
This will be presented by no other than the little sister Janet Jackson herself. I imagine this would be spectacular and imaginative much like the work of the man himself Michael Jackson. It airs Sunday 13th.
New Balance NB 999 Feral Creation
Wed, Sep 9 2009 07:10
| Advertising, Video, Design
Crystal Mesh
Mon, Sep 7 2009 08:11
| Video, Architecture, Design
A light and media facade was created for the ILUMA mall building in Singapore, the design had to be effective both during day and night. The project is part of a new development (Urban Entertainment Center) designed by WOHA architects. More pics inside.
Inspiration: Popup Calender!
Sat, Sep 5 2009 06:27
| Video, Art, Inspiration, Design
Truly amazing print production crafmanship to produce these calenders. Via faltjahr2010.
Jay-Z Commercial
Sat, Sep 5 2009 01:46
| Advertising, Video
A very creative ad of Jay-Z recreating his iconic album covers in a continues stream to promote his latest album, Blueprint 3.
Tommorow Starts Today!
Mon, Aug 31 2009 09:26
| Photography, Advertising, Video, Design
BMW Vision EfficientDynamics concept. Also Checkout more photos in this post. Via BMW.
Get It Up Adidas!
Mon, Aug 31 2009 09:21
| Advertising, Video, Design
Jeremy Scott’s collection for Adidas directed by Nabil Elderkin. Credit goes to Esau Mwamwaya ft. MIA & Santigold for the song “Get It Up”
The Surprising Science Of Motivation
Sun, Aug 30 2009 01:05
| Video, Inspiration
A highly motivational talk by Daniel Pink about the secrets that lead to successful business modules. You cant go past this one.
Snow Leopard Unleashed
Tue, Aug 25 2009 10:23
| Advertising, Video, Design
There is no doubt that my migration to the Mac platform changed the way I think, play, work, and do business. The world's most advanced operating system Mac OS X Snow Leopard hits us August 28th and I cant wait for it. Also check out one of two Mac ads newly released.
The Lost Levels
An amazing video by The Lost Levels band called The Early Sheets. The main character escapes the 2D realm into the 3D world.
How It All Began
Science has many amazing stories to tell, this is the first. The Big Bang Briefly.
Mario Is Back
A whole new adventure awaits you with Mario this year. Releasing this November on the Wii platform.
Inspiration: OPRÉ / Twenty120
Wed, Aug 19 2009 07:16
| Video, Inspiration, Design
Inspiration: New Zealand
Tue, Aug 18 2009 09:08
| Video, Inspiration
A beautiful video shot of New Zealand By Chris Benny using Canon 5DII camera and 16-35L, 24-70L, 70-200L lenses.
Lemonade
Tue, Aug 18 2009 09:00
| Advertising, Video
Another movie trailer that deals with life and the devastating fact of creative people after being laid off from their jobs. Via lemonademovie.com
Art And Copy
Tue, Aug 18 2009 07:15
| Advertising, Video
A very funny and true documentary about the state of advertising today. A must see movie.
Inspiration: Let Yourself Feel
Mon, Aug 17 2009 07:18
| Video, Inspiration, Design
Humanthesizer: Human Music
A crazy cool innovative experiment called the "Humanthesizer" to create music through conductive body paint and some 15 bikini clad ladies. Checkout the demo video of "Ready for the Weekend" single. A project initiated by electronic musician Calvin Harris and Sony Music UK.
The Beckhams For Armani
Mon, Aug 10 2009 10:31
| Photography, Advertising, Video, Fashion
A look at behind the scenes of that famous shoot for Emporio Armai Underwear. Checkout the official photos in this post.
A kinder, Gentler Philosophy Of Success
Sun, Aug 9 2009 12:10
| Video, Inspiration
TED Talks host some of the worlds most intellectual lectures. A truly must see inspiring talk comes from Alain De Botton about success.
Whachadoin?
Tue, Jul 28 2009 05:16
| Video
Crazy cool energetic video titled "Whachadoin?" comes from N.A.S.A featuring. M.I.A.
The Fontplore
Fontplore is an interactive application designed for searching and exploring font databases. Fontplore helps you to easily find the right typeface for your project in a collection of several thousands of fonts. It lets you browse, preview, compare and print the fonts you are interested in. And the clou is: It does all that on an interactive table, using tangible objects to navigate and control actions, so the workflow is easy to understand. Also check out the pics in this post. Via fontplore.
Tron Legacy 2010
Sun, Jul 26 2009 11:39
| Video
Amazing visuals and eye candy in the trailer. Movie releases in 2010. Also Checkout the classic 1982 Tron trailer below.
Inspiration: Strawberry Swing
Thu, Jul 23 2009 05:34
| Video, Art, Inspiration
Kuroshio Sea
Sat, Jul 18 2009 07:36
| Photography, Video
'Kuroshio Sea' is the name of the second largest aquarium tank in the world which resides in Japan. The main tank holds 7,500-cubic meters (1,981,290 gallons) of water and features the world's second largest acrylic glass panel, measuring 8.2 meters by 22.5 meters with a thickness of 60 centimeters. Whale sharks and manta rays are kept amongst many other fish species in the main tank.
The Classics Revisited
A beautiful collation for summer 2010 was put together at the Masculine Fashion Week in Paris by CERRUTI.
Inspiration: Galactic Mail
Mon, Jul 13 2009 07:38
| Video, Inspiration, Design
Evian Babies
Sat, Jul 11 2009 11:43
| Advertising, Video, Design
A great advertising campaign comes from Evian Water. Check out the rest of videos in this post.
The Eternal Moonwalk
A beautiful tribute to Michael Jackson done by this website of people from all over the globe submitting videos of themselves doing the moonwalk which are put together in a continues stream to resemble the endless moonwalk.
The Design Genius of Charles + Ray Eames
Wed, Jul 8 2009 09:45
| Video, Art, Inspiration, Design
Stardust Studios Reel - June 09
Wed, Jul 8 2009 08:42
| Advertising, Video, Design
A Cool reel put out by Stardust Studios as of June 09. The Website is worth a visit.
Michael Jackson Pepsi Commercials
Tue, Jul 7 2009 07:57
| Advertising, Video, Art
Inspiration: How To Be Successful
Thu, Jun 25 2009 07:35
| Video, Inspiration
There is never an inspiration source to me like a true human experience that is shared around. Here is a beautiful experience by Richard St. John on success.
Inspiration: New Halson Ad
Sat, Jun 20 2009 11:04
| Video, Fashion, Inspiration
Inspiration: Ice Cream Fight
Thu, Jun 18 2009 09:03
| Video, Art, Inspiration
Inspiration: The best advice noboday told me
Wed, Jun 10 2009 07:13
| Video, Humour, Inspiration
Lars Von Trier
Tue, Jun 2 2009 08:19
| Video, Inspiration