Update : Radium/Reel FX has released this before & after version of the AMC Coke ‘Chairs’ thetrical opening.
Earlier interview with Reel FX Matte Artist/Illustrator, Erin McGuire
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AMC Coke ‘Chairs’: Before & After
February 2nd, 2010Prologue Films : Sherlock Holmes End Credits//
January 6th, 2010
While motion graphics has matured to the point that one new style (or technique) will no longer dominate the way it has in the past, Danny Yount, Creative Director at Prologue, keeps us entertained & in our seats as the end credits roll for Sherlock Holmes by breathing new life into a tried & true creative technique.
Prologue’s main-on-end title work for Sherlock Holmes is a blend of serenity & intensity reminding us why Main Title Design can still inspire even the most jaded designer already hooked on gymnastic but not-so-memorable animated sequences. Using an a combination of an ink/oil/stain animation to sweep layer over layer from one scene to the next, Danny + Co. add a sophisticated touch (& color palette) to the mix by freeze-framing etched-shaded Sherlock Holmes characters to create a classic & painterly look and feel driven by Guy Ritchie’s moody timeline.
Grab a cup of joe & enjoy-
Sherlock Holmes (+ Danny Yount interview)
Also see Jahvi (strong work w/ a similar animation style by Patricio Zincke — a student & friend from Chile)
National Geographic Channel : Live Curious.//
November 30th, 2009
New tagline & branding for National Geographic Channel : Live Curious.
Two commercials from ‘Best of 00’s’ : Swear Jar & Making of : Phillips Carousel//
November 30th, 2009
Vote for Best commercials of the 00’s
-Update .. Budlight Swear Jar beat out Phillips Carousel by a total of three votes//
Pearl Jam : Austin City Limits TV Taping / Time Lapse//
November 14th, 2009
Pearl Jam on Austin City limits airs 11/21
From Jonathan Jackson’s Vimeo channel : “This is a time-lapse of Pearl Jam performing KLRU’s “Austin City Limits” (ACL) PBS concert series taping on October 3rd, 2009.
This time-lapse was created from photographs taken every 6 seconds from 9:09AM – 11:29PM. Over 10,000 images we’re taken.
If you notice Eddie Vedder performing on stage before they seem to begin the actual show, that is during rehearsal. Yes, that is Ben Harper with him.”
jonathonjackson.com // Jonathan’s site has a lot of all-things-very-cool going on in & around the Austin scene.
Salt Lick Texas BBQ // (this might be the first place I go the next time I’m in Texas)
Two Spike Jonze Spots : GAP & ADIDAS//
November 13th, 2009
(This GAP spots a lot of fun, but was never aired.)
Mnet “Magic Studios” VFX Breakdowns//
November 12th, 2009
VFX breakdown of the ‘Mnet Magic Studios’ TV commercial using 3D camera projection/mapping/extensions/re-modelling, motion tracking & massive amounts of roto.
The Mill 2010 Reel//
November 10th, 2009
It’s rare to see a vfx reel with this much heart or one that’s this much fun to watch-
Kudos to The Mill.
(vfx bit : although The Mill no longer creates visual effects for film & features, they won the 2001 Best Visual Effects Oscar for ‘Gladiator’ & they’re also co-chaired by Ridley Scott)
yU+co: Cirque du Freak Main Titles//
November 5th, 2009
Driven by the storyline, titles dance & interact nicely with the shadow puppet animation setting up the tone of the movie adapted from the creepy characters and motifs from the Cirque du Freak “Vampire Blood Trilogy”.
6 different vignettes, an intro & closing hint at the movie without giving too much away.