Archive for August, 2008

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Digital Domain - lexus “collision”

The collision of hybrid energy and gas powered energy collides to make beautiful chaos and ultimately produce the new hybrid lexus.

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Digital Domain

David LaChapelle

One of the best photographers in the industry.

David LaChapelle’s Official Site
(warning - some of his photography contains nudity)

Organic Level - Portfolio of Kenny Lindström

Organic Level is a online portfolio showcasing the work of freelance illustrator /graphic designer Kenny Lindström.

View Portfolio of Kenny Lindström

Dalek

The online portfolio of DALEK:

Dalek Official Site

KAWS

Geoffrey over at litwack.org created a time of KAWS’s work. Check it out:

A Kaws Timeline
Kaws Official Site

How They Get There

Ever wonder where all the stray shoes and sneakers in the street come from? This classic short film (1997) from Spike Jonze shows you one perspective:

How They Get There - (Quicktime)

The Big Idea

In 2004 Getty Images collaborated with 7 filmmakers around the world to create a variety of short films using only thier library. I enjoyed the films and the documentaries. The filmmakers were RES Media Group, Warp Records, Moving Picture Company and Moving Brands®.

The Big Idea 2004
The Big Idea 2005

Honda Diesel Commercial

Very Cool Honda Spot:

Honda Diesel Commercial (Quicktime)

Ring of Fire - NBC Winter Olympics 2006 "Forces of Nature" (Before and After)

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Ring of Fire

The Ebeling Group - nakd - box

Very cool piece. If you can figure out what it means feel free to drop a comment.

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The Ebeling Group

Saiman Chow - Oggo - Nike Art of Speed

Saiman Chow’s unique design style is one to be appreciated. I’ve watched this piece over 10 times and I always seem to find something new.

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Also checkout SHIFT Japan’s Saiman Chow Interview

HydroSeventyFour™ | The rebirth of Digital Tyranny

HydroSeventyFour™ is the phenomenal portfolio of Joshua Smith. I’ve flipped through a number of magazines and wondered “Wow, who did that?”. Nine times out of ten it was none other than Joshua Smith.

HydroSeventyFour™
Checkout his Illustrations & Graphic design work over at Blaugallery 2.
Definitely hit up YouWorkForThem for some of his Vector Elements.

Total Control

Total Control is one my favorite motion graphic music videos. The video’s nostalgic take on TCR race tracking is genius. They created a look and feel that I never thought to get from a 3D program like Maya.

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While your at it check out the “The Making Of” for more insight.
TOTAL CONTROL minisite

Framestore CFC - Guinness ‘noitulovE’

Framestore CFC handled the post production for their ‘noitulovE’ spot. 500,000,000 in 50 seconds flat executed beautifully.

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Framestore CFC