Film: I am a monster

Another teaser/trailer from Headless . I wish they can get some funding  to move on with any of the projects that they have in development. This guys are brilliant and definetely something fresh for the animation industry.

I'm a monster from Headless Productions on Vimeo.

Misc: 14 actors acting

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2010/12/12/magazine/14actors.html?hp#index

Misc: Top gear

I am not very keen on cars but I just bumped into this a few days ago and I though that the cinematography was beautiful, even more considering that that video was shot for a tv program. Some beautiful lighting, composition and editing that somehow reminds me of Tony Scott movie´s.

Misc: Bent objects

This is genius! Storytelling in just one image, brilliant. 

http://bentobjects.blogspot.com/

http://www.etoday.ru/2010/03/ozhivshie-predmeti-terri-borde.php

Short Film: Meet the buck

From the guys of Salesman Pete. Those guys rock!

Meet Buck from TeamCerf on Vimeo.

Misc: Turfing

I am not very much into music and dance but this really got my attention. Those guys are brilliant!

Short film: Thought on you

Wow!

Misc: More on education

Artist: Kruger...again

No comments....

Commercials: Silverstone by Alex Roman

A while ago I posted a video called The third and the seven by Alex Roman. Here is his latest work for the brand Silverstone, a completely CG commercial that is just....gorgeous.

Silestone -- 'Above Everything Else' from Alex Roman on Vimeo.

Misc: Shadow Art

Awesome!

http://www.dailydawdle.com/2010/08/top-10-examples-of-brilliant-shadow-art.html?ref=nf

 

Short films: Dance Central

Awesome intro by Passion Pictures for the video game Dance central.

Misc: Vinyl Art

Talking to a friend I came to think of this site were people mixes vinyl covers with real photos in a very funny way. Some of them are just brilliant! :)

http://www.sleeveface.com/

And some people have started doing something similar with money...
http://www.mint.com/blog/trends/money-faces-slideshow-10202010/

Short films: World of Warcraft

Another impressive cinematic of WOW from Blizzard.

Drawing: More on hands

Got this nice hands from Tobby Shelton Blog

Misc: John Cleese on creativity

Very interesting speech.

Artist: Ji Yong Ho

A few days ago a friend of mine talked me about this guy and it blew my mind away! He creates sculptures made of tires, how cool is that!

Some links:

http://english.ganaart.com/exhibitions/2007-12-19_ji-yong-ho/#
http://english.ganaart.com/exhibitions/2008-04-17_mutant-mythos/
http://www.toxel.com/inspiration/2010/02/19/15-amazing-used-tire-sculptures/

Short film: Fire Fall cinematic

From Blur Studios....

Drawing: Folds

Following up with the drawing tips by Louie del Carmen...

Film: Splinter Cell Conviction

This is a rare teaser/ trailer shaped as concept art.
Very interesting lighting wise, BTW...

Drawing: Eyes

This post is a little bit off topic but as I am trying to get back to drawing I have found this very interesting.

Short Film: Final Fantasy XIV online

Very impresive....

Photography: Dan Winters

Dan Winters

Short Film: Les metiers

I love the characters of this series for kids and the animation is top notch too!
Source:http://www.arteyanimacion.es/

Artist: Studio Aiko

I saw this images his morning and they blew up my mind!
Chekout this guys web page for more...
http://www.studio-aiko.com/temp/classroom/classroom_shade.html

Misc: What adults can learn from kids

I am speechless...

Misc: Thomas Edison quotes

Discontent is the first necessity of progress.
Hell, there are no rules here - we're trying to accomplish something.
I find my greatest pleasure, and so my reward, in the work that precedes what the world calls success.
I never did anything by accident, nor did any of my inventions come by accident; they came by work.
Just because something doesn't do what you planned it to do doesn't mean it's useless.
Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.
Nearly every man who develops an idea works it up to the point where it looks impossible, and then he gets discouraged. That's not the place to become discouraged.
Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.
Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.
Restlessness and discontent are the first necessities of progress.
There is no substitute for hard work.
We don't know a millionth of one percent about anything.
What you are will show in what you do.
When I have fully decided that a result is worth getting I go ahead of it and make trial after trial until it comes.
The three great essentials to achieve anything worth while are: Hard work, Stick-to-itiveness, and Common sense.

Commercials: New Balance, running green

And the making off HERE.

Film: Blade Runner Making Off

There was a time where VFX were not digital :P

http://douglastrumbull.com/key-fx-sequences-blade-runner-hades-landscape

Film: Tangled Making Off

I don´t know if this movie will be any good but I am fascinated in how Disney has captured the beauty of films such as Tarzan, Aladin or The hunchback of Notredame and has taken it into the 3D world.

Lighting and art direction wise it looks stunning, every single frame is beautifully painted in 3D!