Here’s a short graphic narrative by Jonathan Jarvis that is absolutely amazing. He uses motion design to help visualize the cause of the current credit crisis. The design and animation is beautiful, and the explanation is extremely easy to follow. Check it out. This, in my opinion, is the epitome of using motion design to best communicate an idea.
Incredibly genius idea. UPDATE: It seems this idea is actually originated by Takeshi Murata, but Nabil took it a step further. Still an amazing piece of work.
The video uses compression errors commonly seen in digital videos as a style. One of the more creative ideas I’ve seen…ever. Makes you wish you would’ve thought of it. Wow.
UPDATE 2: After some googling and digging around, this is how it was accomplished.
So I’ve decided that before I publish anything on my portfolio site, I’m going to start putting the work I’m doing up here on TCMMT first to give you guys a first look.
Below is a spec piece commissioned by the Online Poster Printing company headquartered in Los Angeles. I met them through my friend Sam (who is employed there) and OPP is looking to create a series of videos explaining all sorts of things regarding their products, processes, etc. They’ve been through a couple artists already, but they weren’t successful in finding something they liked, so they commissioned me to take a shot at it with one piece. Their commission also included a logo treatment (seen at the begining of the video) to be used throughout their video campaign (if my spot was selected). The catch was that I only had about 12 hours to put it all together.
That’s what I came up with. I spoke with them on the phone after they viewed it and apparently they really liked the direction I took with the piece. I’m going to be meeting with them sometime next week to discuss me doing the entire campaign. I know it’s not the most exciting subject matter in the world, but I actually enjoy the challenge of making something as mundane as photo printing to be visually informative AND interesting.
This is one of the many many many many many reasons I’ve fallen in love with Flight of the Conchords. Although Samberg and The Lonely Island definitely deserve all the accolades and credit they’re getting for their work, I think the Flight of the Conchords are equally as good, if not consistently better. Especially considering the frequency at which they’re putting out the songs.
Not sure who directed this piece, but I like it. It has a really cool 70s/80s hand drawn feel to it which I’m digging.
And as for the lack of updates last week, I’ve been super busy working on getting my new demo reel together. I’ll probably be posting some tests and rough cuts up here in the next day or two.
Not one, but TWO videos that I’ve come across that really kick ass. Enjoi.
Kings of Power 4 Billion %
creative / dir. – Paul Robertson (and others; view credits)
Not sure what genre this falls under, but I fucking love it. A little bit anime, a little bit side scroller, and a little bit badass.
N.A.S.A. – Money (feat. David Byrne, Chuck D, Ras Congo, Seu Jorge, & Z-Trip)
dir. – Syd Garon & Paul Griswold, featuring the artwork of Shepard Fairey
Stumbled across this gem today. Go forth and be inspired.
Oren Lavie – Her Morning Elegance
dir. – Oren Lavie, Yuval & Merav Nathan
I’m going to start posting up media that I find in my travels across the interwebs that really inspires me. This video being one of said inspirational nuggets. Really cool concept and great execution. Definitely one of the best videos I’ve seen in a LONG, long time.