This is the into to a film called: Fully Flared directed by Spike Jone. It's a skateboarding fim made for a shoe company named Lakai. I haven't seen the entire film, but I love the intro.
Spike Jones is known for his award winning commercials and music videos, I love the way he uses "in camera" effects in most of his work. He lets things naturally play out instead of trying to control every element. The result is great. Check out the video and see for yourself.
You can see more of his work here:
Ikea video, this lamp has as much personality as Pixar's Luxo, but with no animation, fancy camera work and lighting:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsQXQGaasUg
Such a simple idea, such a powerful image, a man on fire running down the street:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPT7q825gwI&NR=1
This one is amazing, he filmed all the actors doing their actions backwards:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmNIvlVt40M
This is probably his most well known video, he won the MTV Music awards for it (that year he beat Madana's video, she spent millions on hers and reportedly was very pissed off when she didn't win):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqrDWKq9gGU
May 5, 2008
Why I love Spike Jones
May 1, 2008
April 30, 2008
Twittering
Don't laugh at me, I've created a twitter account. I did it so I can see what all the fuss was about. You can see my updates on the left of this page (all you rss readers might not see it), or if you have twitter you can add me to your list.
Comic is from Penny Arcade.
April 29, 2008
Aardman's Animal Planet Shots
Aardman has done a bunch of great bumpers for Animal Planet. I really like the deigns and the animation on these shorts. I assume that they are animated on glass, anyone know?
http://animalssavetheplanet.com/?page=home
April 15, 2008
April 14, 2008
Ollie Johnston
The last of the nine old men Ollie Johnston passed away today. All my best to his friends and family.
The more I read about Ollie Johnston the more I realize how little I know. A lot of blogs have been writing great things about him. One of my favorite is Brad Birds:
http://www.cartoonbrew.com/disney/brad-bird-on-ollie-johnston
I like how he keeps everything in perspective.
April 11, 2008
Wii Remote Hacks
I already use a Wii remote to help me with my Animation Mentor critiques, photoshop, and TVPaint, but I essentially just use it as a wireless keyboard replacement. I had no idea it could be used for so much more. Johnny Lee has turned the Wii remote into an interactive white board and a 3D Game display. If your interested in this kid of stuff, check out his talk on TED:
TED has turned into a kick ass place for people to present ideas. I really like the videos they publish.
