Oct 19

Kijek/Adamski: We Cut Corners’ “Pirate’s Life”

Posted in: analog, cinema4d, frame animation, General, Kijek/Adamski, marker, music video, poland, water, we cut corners


Polish directing duo Kijek/Adamski (aka Katarzyna Kijek and Przemysław Adamski) have made lovely music videos using yarn and paper shredders. Their music video for We Cut Corners‘ Pirate’s Life is “As simple as it looks. The whole video is hand drawn frame by frame – markers on paper.”

We caught up with Kijek/Adamski to find out more about the video and exactly how many marker fumes produced this fluid gem. Read the interview here.

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May 13

Kijek Adamski Build A City With 1 km of Yarn

Posted in: bridge, city, General, grand central, highway, music video, poland, road, Stop-motion, string, yarn


Simplicity, restraint, symbolism and practical approaches are all present in some of my favorite work this year. This latest stop-motion piece from Polish directing-duo Katarzyna Kijek & Przemysław Adamski for the Tomasz Stańko Quintet is a textbook example of implying an expansive environment and abstract narrative with the simplest tools and restrictions.

Using noting more than 1 km of yarn, a few flashlights and a lamp; Kijek and Adamski create an experience more consuming than any drive-by, city night-shoot could produce. This piece is but another reminder that limitations (technical or monetary) should not restrict creativity and that solutions outside of the computer can still serve as viable ones.

Brain-power still has a pretty good shot against render-power.

(via Promo News)

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Apr 03

There’s something in the water at MTV Poland.

Posted in: mtv, poland, Videos: Idents

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Lithuanian based motion design studio Korb have created this pair of beautifully crafted idents for MTVN HD in Poland. Globally, MTV have done some amazing on air presentation, from Latin America’s visual break to Australia’s local take on the brand.

And while the idea isn’t entirely original, the unique look and subtle execution of it all creates a powerful and thoughtful take on the otherwise ADHD brand that is MTV.

For a look behind the scenes, and for full credits keep reading below the fold..

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Credits:

Client: MTV Networks Polska
Director: Rimantas Lukavicius
Creative: John Kwoka
Production manager: Agnieszka Klys
CGI: Rimantas Lukavcius, Evaldas Cesnavicius
Music Company: Echolab
Composer, Sound Designer: Gavin Little
Production asistant: STRICTLY PRODUCTION

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