Copyright law’s grip on film, music and software barely touches the fashion industry … and fashion benefits in both innovation and sales, says Johanna Blakley. In her talk, she talks about what all creative industries can learn from fashion’s free culture. (Filmed at TEDxUSC.)
Talk by Johanna Blakely.
(Contact licensing@viralhog.com for licensing/usage info.) Nice day for a ride! Russian guy pulls out of his garage just as a tornado arrives. He tries to go back inside but alas, the garage is no more. Note: The dash cam date is incorrect – this occurred on 29/08/2014 in Bashkiria, Russia. Credit: Рябоконь А.Н.
In August of 2014, Joe Donaldson and I had the pleasure of working with Animography on their monthly animation project. The result is “Magnus,” a short period piece about a righteous detective who struggles with the consequences of his actions as his reality begins to unravel. Sometimes even greatness can’t save you… With sound by Sono Sanctus, together, in the darkness of night, Joe and I concepted, storyboarded, designed, animated and directed this piece.
Since way back in 2009, we’ve worked on a few projects with two of our favorite people, directors Joe & Anthony Russo. So when we found out we’d have the opportunity to pitch on their latest project, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, we were absolutely thrilled. Many months later we are excited to finally share the results.
Directors Ilya V. Abulkhanov & Simon Clowes collaborate with Bungie to design and direct the opening cinematic to their new video game franchise Destiny. Set in present day Mars, the story narrates the first encounter, the discovery of an unidentified spherical object – The Traveler. www.simonclowes.tv www.helloilya.com www.destinythegame.com Studio: Prologue Films Directors: Ilya V. Abulkhanov & Simon Clowes Starmaps Sequence Director: Simon Clowes CG Supervisor: Lee John Nelson Producer: Armando Plata Executive Producer: Unjoo Byars Production Manager: Paul Alexiou Animation Supervisor: Mitch Gonzalez FX Supervisor: Allan McKay Lighting Lead: Daniel Hayes Compositing Supervisor: Sam Edwards Character Modeler: Dan Katcher Lead TD: Michael Fisher Rigging TD: Peter Christensen Animation: Brian Wyser and Colin Cromwell Starmaps Sequence Animator: Takayuki Sato Lighting: Desiree Lunsford and Patrick Vidal Compositing: Siobhan Lo, Jessica Laszlo, Andrea Caretta, Sarah Brooke Grossmann and Nabil Schiantarelli FX: Hnedel Maximore, Benjamin Liu and Patrick Schuler CG Artists: Bora Jurisic and Jeffrey Dietrich Matte Painter: Matthew Gilson Texture Artist: Paul Fedor Previs: Zac Cavaliero and John Velazquez Storyboard Artist: Doug Stambaugh Starmaps Sequence Designer: Christian Antolin Editor: Ilya Abulhanov Starmaps Sequence Editor: Gabriel J. Diaz Colorist: Simon Clowes Mocap Artists: Scott Levy, Mikal Vega and Mitch Gonzalez Motion Capture Services: Activision Capture Studio Additional Fluid FX : Fusion CI Studios Client: Bungie Story / Creative Direction feedback: Jason Jones Creative Director / Project Lead: Christopher Barrett Producer: Dave Dunn Director of Marketing and COO: Pete Parsons Associate Producer: Scott Taylor Technical Feedback: David Parker Concept Support: Joe Cross Story / Brief: Joe Staten Budgets: Harold Ryan Character Art Feedback: Shikai Wang Localization Feedback: Tom Slattery Weapon / Vehicle Feedback: Tom Doyle Art Feedback: Ryan Ellis FX Feedback: Steve Scott Environment Feedback: Michael Zak Animation Feedback: Bill O’Brien
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Apple has launched the new iPhone 6 range during a keynote presentation broadcast globally, along with iOS8 and Apple Pay. The new iPhone 6 is 4.7 inches and 6.9 mm, with 1334×750 resolution. The iPhone 6 Plus is 5.5 inches and 7.1 mm with 1920×1080 resolution. Built on 64-bit desktop-class architecture, the new A8 chip delivers more power, even while driving a larger display. The M8 motion coprocessor efficiently gathers data from advanced sensors and a new barometer. the iSight camera has a new sensor with Focus Pixels and new video features, like 1080p HD at 60 fps, slo-mo at 240 fps, and time-lapse video mode. Apple Pay combines the convenience and security of Touch ID and Passbook with NFC technology. So you can use iPhone 6 to pay in stores and within apps with a single touch.
Jony Ive introduces the new iPhone 6 in a 6:24 minute demo film, but for the first time he doesn’t appear in person.
“Seamless”, a one minute promotional film, provides a swivel introduction to the external appearance of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.
“Duo”, a 30 second commercial, channels the opening theme music for Space Odyssey 2001, Richard Strauss track “Also sprach Zarathustra”.
“Health”, another 30 second commercial, promotes the “Health” app while highlighting the two phone sizes.
Apple has released “Perspective”, a short film using optical illusions and typography to present the values of creative innovation associated with the Apple brand. The 2:55 minute video used to open the September 9th keynote address celebrates the people who have always seen things differently. Speaking about the video, Tim Cook said, “Those words mean a great deal to us. They help us express just how we see things differently and we hope they mean something to all of you who also see things differently and to everyone who is striving to move the world forward.”
“Here’s to all those who have seen things differently. The ones who follow a vision, not a path. Where others perceive first as valuable, you value the first thing that actually matters. While others are distracted by the new, you focus on the significance of a whole new take. Even before you could see how, you never doubted we would change things. And then we did change things together again and again. Relentless optimism is what moves the world forward. So keep seeing things differently. Keep trusting theres is always another way, a better way, a bigger way. One that lifts up humanity, breaks down our barriers and heals the landscape. You are the difference between the world as it was and the better place it will become. And being different is the one thing about us that will always be the same.”
The Apple Perspective commercial was inspired by the concept developed by OK GO’s The Writing’s On The Wall music video and was produced at 1st Ave Machine.
Sebas and Clim, who apparently never sleep, introduce Anicons, “an easy to use, extendable and customizable icon library for motion designers, video editors and anyone else involved in the moving image industry.”
I’ll be giving a talk for an interesting new class, “Image Design,” taught by accomplished art director Ricardo Villavicencio. Offered by SVA’s Continuing Education program, the course is open to everyone. Course Description This course is designed for advanced students and professionals from all creative backgrounds who want to differentiate their portfolios and remain relevant… Read more »
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