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Miniglobelet: A Short Film by Beauty of Science
A short film about crystallization processes shot through a microscope by Beauty of Science. The subject of the film is the mixture of red pigment and ammonium chloride crystals. The film reminds me of frost on a window glass but other … Continue reading
An Experimental Short Film Captures the Dramatic Dance of the Seasons
French film director Thomas Blanchard (previously) is known for his video work with oils and inks. In his most recent video, DANCE DANCE, Blanchard uses flowers as the contextual framework for his signature coils and swirls of color. Flowers have long been … Continue reading
One Minute Art History: A Hand-Drawn Animation in Myriad Historical Art Styles
Filmmaker and educator Cao Shu captures the history of art in an experimental short film that lasts for less than one minute. Throughout the film, the central character goes through the small motions of everyday movements like checking the time and having … Continue reading
A Portrait of the Puppet Master as a Young Man – Great Big Story
Puppets—they’re child’s play, right? Spend five minutes watching Barnaby Dixon and you’ll surely disagree. At first, it might seem strange for a 26-year-old to be hand-building puppets in his bedroom and shooting videos of his performances for a living, but … Continue reading
Quirky New Stop Motion Animation Short Films by PES – Colossal
Oscar-nominated stop motion animator PES (previously) has a few new short films out, including Gone Fishin’, Lens Smash, and Still Life. Gone Fishin’ engages PES’ ingenious use of found materials, like lace standing in for the ocean floor and antique skeleton keys … Continue reading
THE FUTURE OF CITIES
From Oscar Boyson, who says, “This is a conversation starter first, a video second. I’d love to hear your thoughts on cities, the future, and this project. I shared some words, a reading list and featured interviewees here: medium.com/@oscarboyson/the-future-of-cities-ba4e26c807fe#.lrpyoofi4 * … Continue reading
Adam Savage Learns About Aardman Animations’ Stop-Motion Puppets Used In Their Film ‘Early Man’
Adam Savage of Tested visited Tested visited Aardman Animations‘ workshop in Bristol, UK and got a good look at the gorgeous stop-motion animation puppets and sculpting material used in their upcoming film, Early Man. Savage chatted with senior model maker Jimmy Young about their ‘model making processes for the puppets’ sculpts, … Continue reading
The Cosmic Dope – A Plant Experience (by CLEMENTE)
SYNOPSIS: Alan Jones and Eric Bobson get together once again on the 4th Episode of THE COSMIC DOPE- A PLANT EXPERIENCE. This time’s lysergic experiment counts with Nancy, the episode’s guest, and an unknown orchid species. CREDITS: Written and Directed … Continue reading
Le petit cordonnier (2015)
In a timeless street of Paris stands a shoemaker’s shop. Mr. Botte takes care of his shoes with such passion and skill that they come to life and start moving in his expert hands. But his daily life is about … Continue reading
Richard Williams- Animating Movement
In a world where live-action and animation are growing closer and closer to one another, Richard Williams was and still is one of the last remaining members of the old guard who wanted to push animation in the exact opposite … Continue reading
