something spanning the history of special effects..

Brilliant piece of work here created by Patrick Jean. Pixels is a fun playful video where the real world turns in to game style pixels, the 3d compositing on to the live footage is what made me really enjoy this video, its done to such a high standard that it looks real even with its crazy styles.

THE RAVEN - 720 HD from THE RAVEN FILM on Vimeo.

I found this video on stumble today. its the kind of video that really inspires me. I love the grittyness of the story and style, coupled with the crisp sharp high def videos and renders.

Adam Berg was the producer of this brilliant advert, which was one large continuous camera shot. He worked through Stink Digital London. They used an array of techniques for this product, including camera tracks and lots of 3D to get that desired static effect. This London based company seems to have a nice feel to it. They have done many commercials, which I have always seen on TV and enjoyed. I think London would be a experience to work from maybe thinking to branching out somewhere abroad later.

Here are some videos i love. the characters are brilliant, and dark in i great way.

this video is amazing, love the story,

Alarm from Meteorix007 on Vimeo.

here is another i found, i have a huge fascination with robots, everytime i want to do a project i always start off with a robot idea..

World War - 3D Animation @ University Of Hertfordshire 2008 from Digital Animation Herts Uni UK on Vimeo.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9vAOzYz-Qs

here is the new gorilaz stylo video which i was shown today. its amazing. something i feel like i would really love to get involved. alot more gripping than a gaviscon advert...

found this beautiful video, couldn't find out how it was made. liked the sound track...

He's made some brilliant animations and adverts.

Tyson Lbele - Matrioshka

Today i was shown an animator who i think will really inspire me to aim for the future. His name is Tyson Ibele

His animation and ability to humanize characters is what really makes his stand out.

here is another production design company which caught my eye.

http://wearechopchop.com/

here is one of my favorite directors/designers. his name is christopher hewitt and he is a london based freelance design artist.

http://christopherhewitt.com/


here is a show reel or one of my favorite producers...

Motion Peace from Linus Lundin on Vimeo.

i dont no why i'm posting this just thought it was an interesting idea.

One Minute Soundsculpture from Daniel Franke on Vimeo.

another video i found through vimeo i liked its use or tracking and refection...

Suddenly from Magnus Engsfors on Vimeo.

here is a video Directed and animated by Magnus Engsfors, shot by Martin Nordqvist. i'm not really sure what else they have done but it was all just 2d photographs heavily edited on photoshop and after effects. really nice work...

Here is another site which really caught my attention. it's all primarily motion graphics but i really enjoyed the scratchy thrown together feel of it. also the soundtrack used on the show reel is really good...

http://www.petpunk.com/reel/

one of my favorite design companies i have come across is called Jelly Fish Pictures.

http://www.jellyfishpictures.co.uk/

i find there work very inspiring, and i love some of there biological projects and some of there more grimy work.



here is there showreal...



i think this video is really powerful as it is visually beautiful and it has an important message.

i don't really get the opportunity during term time to leisurely surf through the internet finding interesting work and job aspirations, as i still haven't heard back from my county council about my laptop. during this festive holiday i have had the chance to use my families computer. here are some bits that have interested me so far......