Ant’s World Teaser
Our good friend and colleague, Anthony Hull has been hard at work getting his new project, Ant’s World ready for the September 6th unveiling. I’ve had a great time working in collaboration Ant on his website — official launch for the full site on the 6th — and the branding for his project as well as his personal identity. I look forward to seeing all of his influences, experiences and inspiration flow out in the form of this new online series.
M.I.A. – XXXO
M.I.A.‘s video, “XXXO” is full of subtle references and has little to no action, yet still seems to be pretty engaging (sultry). The video reminds me of an over-budgeted Bollywood video for an overseas pop star. Knowing that this is something of an intentional reference is one of my favorite characteristics of her work. Having Hype Williams on the other side of the camera doesn’t hurt either.
Hopefully this video will yield a little more of a positive response, than her banned from Youtube, “Born Free”.
Musclebeaver
Musclebeaver based out of Munich, Germany. More motion/video work on Vimeo. The video above is definitely worth a watch all the way through.
1LOVE: Harlem
Nike is shooting five videos as a lead up to the World Basketball Festival and in celebration of the AF-1. Each of the five episodes will feature a different ambassador from one of the Five Burroughs to talk about their unique experiences growing up and living there. Episode two, takes us to Harlem to talk with Ms. Banks — XL Recordings emcee — about living in Harlem, inspiration and music.
I’m really not into the commercialism of sports, but when it becomes a catalyst to promote, creativity, activity and cultural pluralism, I’m all for it. I think Nike generally does a great job giving back in that way and helps support the things that power life…
For more information on this event and additional media, check out the World Basketball Festival here, for the rest of the upcoming videos, head to the Nike Sportswear Youtube page here.
Gluko & Lennon
These are the sorts of projects that inspired me to get into animation originally… I eventually moved over to design, but watching Gluko & Lennon definitely brings me back to that same feeling I had when I enrolled in the animation program way back when…
This wonderfully whimsical pilot was put together by Punga and L’Orange Gutan. For more, you can check out the Gluko & Lennon blog and swing by their Vimeo page for a couple extra behind-the-scenes style videos of the process and creation.
Chinza Dopeness
I just discovered this artist, Chinza Dopeness, after revisiting the Wieden + Kennedy Tokyo Lab site. He’s got a pretty interesting style to say the least and the fact that he’s got the likes of the W+K crew backing him up I look forward to seeing more things from this guy in the future. For now, cop the new release, 100% RAP
Press Pause Play
Press Pause Play aims to answer or at least offer suggestion to the contemporary question about the creative reach of the modern person with the availability of technology today and how it will affect our near future. As any good documentary, some really engaging concepts about human behavior are mentioned in the trailer with commentary from some pretty influential creative do-gooders. Needless to say, it’s sparked my interest and its projected release for early 2011, has been added to my calendar.
Blockhead x Anthony Schepperd
Anthony Schepperd animated/directed this insanely colorful and intricate music video for Blockhead’s ‘The Music Scene’ which is the title track off his latest release on Ninja Tune. The label is celebrating 20 years of beats n’ pieces keep an eye on their site for details around the release of rare material, mixes, videos and other treats.
Keith Loutit “Small Words”
Small Worlds – Preview. from Keith Loutit on Vimeo.
I’ve seen this technique in still photography, but this was my first experience with the added element of time. The effect is pretty sweet! Reminds me of gazing up in into the night sky, trying to count the stars and realizing how tiny we are. Something like that.
The Raven
The Raven is a perfect example of the type of films that should be picked up. It happened with District 9 and I supposedly in talks right now with Phillips short film project “The Gift.”
The Raven was directed by Ricardo de Montreuil. Additional information and links on The Raven, here.
The Gift
One of five extraordinary films shot for Phillips – Parallel Lines ad campaign. Directed by Carl Erik Rinsch in association with RSA Films.
Patti Astor and Fun Gallery
This is a good peek into a pretty unique moment in history and what some consider the foundation of the low brow art movement. I personally consider this era to be one of my largest unofficial inspirations as a creative person… Patti Astor along with some of the most important contemporary artists of the 20th century, took what most would regard as shit and turned it into something to aspire to. Although a lot of these people sort of embody the worst things about young people, they seem to have an uncanny ability to be some of the most influential and realistic people at the same time. Granted that’s both, a gross generalization and a uniquely romantic explanation of an entire era of young people hanging out and making cool shit to share with their friends, but honestly, what more do we need from life?
For more information, check out this small bit at @149th Street and go wild on Google with some searches for people like, Keith Haring, Jean Michel Basquiat, Fab Five Freddy, Dondi, Patti Astor… etc.
Also check out a documentary called Style Wars… and a more recent documentary called The Beautiful Losers.
TRON – Legacy
TRON Legacy, is undoubtedly going to be one of the most exciting releases of this year. Up until this moment, I’ve only seen a few teasers and a couple small articles about Daft Punk being involved in the score etc… The other night Celeste and I were at Alice in Wonderland IMAX 3D (which was also pretty damn good) and caught this trailer. I’d never been to IMAX or IMAX 3D so I almost shit my pants. The only sad bit of news is that this won’t be out until December of this year!
For a peek at the first teaser, check out Apple Trailers Legacy page and some additional buzz on the coming of this film creep over to Flynn Lives.
If you’re a nerd for detail, make sure to go full screen on this. You can see a lot more of the effects and avoid seeing the ugly ass Youtube player all at once! Either way, dig in and enjoy.
Nobody Beats the Drum – Grind
WOW, is about as compact and fantastical of an explanation as I can give you for what I bumped into earlier today. It might look digital, but its 100% stop motion comprised of more than 4000 individual shots. I have no idea how you even begin a process like this, and most definitely too much work for my ass… Nobody Beats the Drum is fully equipped with a clean site, unbelievable video and fancy beats that ooze bassy anthems. Im really under educated on their history right now so can’t really say much more than, ENJOY!!
Make sure to take a peek at what I think is a satirical poke at the making of “Grind” video as well.
Chore Damaris
Great color pallet mixed with an atypical audio cut and less than expected content. The type treatments are fancy as well. Sexy and intelligent all at once.
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