There’s another editorial masterpiece floating around that you’ll probably want to
Here are some other trailer remixes you’ve probably already seen, all very entertaining to watch…
The Titanic
Cabin Fever
The Shining
West Side Story
Sleepless in Seattle
Brokeback to the Future
Spongeback Mountain
I noticed some of the quicktimes were coming from ps260, a small team of extremely talented editors who may be responsible for a few of them.
Any other editing junkies out there feelin’ it?
Motion Theory has posted three spots from their five-spot campaign for Lenovo, the Chinese computer manufacturer that acquired IBM’s esteemed ThinkPad line (as well as the rest of IBM’s PC offerings). These are classy, understated spots with fantastic 3D work and editing. I hope Motion Theory will post the final two spots in the series when they finish them.
Also on the Motion Theory site, check out their two new Nike spots. I was stoked to hear that they used Processing (previously lauded on Tween) to help pull off some of the swarming effects. These pieces, like Motion Theory’s legendary HP work, have a sophistication to them that I just love.
If you’re having trouble viewing the above mentioned spots, check these mirrored QTs hosted by Tween:
Lenovo "Virus" | Lenovo "Rollcage" | Lenovo "Long Life" | Nike "One" | Nike "Sling"
I like posting job openings, mainly because I like the idea that someone might get their next meal ticket because of a post they read on Tween. It makes me feel like I’m doing my civic duty… or something.
Normally, I severely abridge job postings and pass them to you, my gentle readers, in as nonchalant a manner as possible. But when I was told about the massive crew that Concrete Pictures is assembling, I figured it be best to let them tell you about it in their own words. So, without further ado, polish up those reels and read about your possible future in Philly right here.
We’ve posted the work of this 19 year old here before. Well, he’s done some new animations since then… and they are pretty damn amazing. Make Visual is lucky to have such a young talent… hope they’re paying you well buddy!
A quick amendment to my previous post: In addition to their new work, Stardust has posted a new reel. Check it out on their site.
Fall of Antioch
Stephan Betz, Magid Hoff and Florian Witzel, three media design students at Georg-Simon-Ohm University of Applied Sciences Nuremberg, created a beautiful, artsy piece entitled "Fall of Antioch" that’s definitely worth a view.
Reminiscent of Pleix’s "Sometimes" and the Sony "Balls" ad, "Fall of Antioch" slowly drifts through urban landscapes while snow-like particles fall from the sky, hinting at the demise of the once great ancient city the film’s title references. The juxtaposition of this strange weather-like phenomenon with slow-motion cinematography and attention to what would normally be considered peripheral details (shadows on walls, streetlights, exposed electrical wiring, etc.) combine to create an eerie sense of defamiliarization.
Don’t miss the animatic and making-of films, which you can find at the bottom of the "Fall of Antioch" site.
Renascent + Universal Everything: MTV History of Dance
Head over to the Motion area of Renascent to check out Joost’s latest work, a series of openers for MTV’s History of Dance.
The result of a collaboration with Universal Everything (Matt Pyke), these spots are not your typical Renascent pieces. Working from 2D illustrations, Joost basically re-invented Matt’s style in a 3D world—and he did a bad ass job of it, too. These openers flow effortlessly and resolve with a crisp finish that I really like.
Hornet’s JJ+Maithy: Diesel
These three spots JJ+Maithy created for Diesel are fun. They’re probably not suitable for work, though, especially if you have massive speakers cranked up to 11.
Psyop: Atari/Ecko and Bouygues
Psyop has put up a couple new spots, one for Atari’s new Ecko-branded console game, and another for mobile telecom company Bouygues. Both feature trademark Psyop styles, both are very tasty.
I’m glad Psyop has added the Direct Link functionality to their site, but what I’d really love is an option to download QT’s. That would be rad.
(Thanks to Bran and Shaun for the tips on these.)
Stardust: Brought to You By the Letter N
Looks like Stardust has added some new work for Nokia, Nike and Nissan to their site. (I think they’ve also improved the performance of the site’s transitions.)
The new Nissan spot, "Glide," is a nice variation on "Soar" and the "L’Amour" spots are breathtakingly rich with visual details. As for the Nike spots, I like all three, but I feel like "Force" stands out the most. (Is it just me, or did "Uptempo" remind you just a little bit of MK12’s work for Funkstorung and J Power?)
(Thanks again, Shaun.)
Brand New School: Coke
Wieden + Kennedy tapped Brand New School to execute a new branding campaign for Coke. The spots are driven by some clever copy and finished off with tasteful (pun intended) logo treatments. They’re not mind-blowing, in terms of mograph, but I think they’re well-written, and BNS did a great job of staying out of the way.
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MOVE3: May 19th and 20th
The unstoppable Shaun Collings (somebody get that guy a beer) brought to our attention that MOVE3 is coming up this May and that discounted registration is now available. Check the site for more info.
Noah David Smith
I don’t check out many DP reels—and I post even fewer—but there are enough beautiful moments in Noah David Smith’s reel that make it worth sharing. The first couple minutes in particular have a gauzy, morning-after feel that I just love.
This isn’t for everyone, but for those of you who are sensitive to the emotive qualities of a well-lit shot, I think you’ll dig it.
Picture Mill has been posted several times on Tween for their high-profile work on Hollywood feature films. They’ve recently put some new stuff on their site, including a 100% CG opening credit sequence for Final Destination 3. Aside from sporting incredibly realistic 3D, the sequence is very nicely edited, and I dig the typeface they used.
Also on Picture Mill’s site, don’t miss the trailer for Flight 93. Very nicely done.
