Here let’s talk about how far a piece can be elevated with the right score and sound design.
And amazing organic / 3D visuals.
End Scene
March 10th, 2010, posted in inspirationLove that texture? How’d they achieve it? Print every frame, photocopy, then scan ‘em back it.
That’s my kind of style.
The Ostrich
March 9th, 2010, posted in inspirationIn today’s burst of inspiration let’s talk about how the mixed media + subtle CG + story + tempo + soundtrack all combine to make this downright perfect. I’m inspired.
Airborn intro animation
March 8th, 2010, posted in inspirationWell done by Lufthoheit. Especially since it’s comprised of 2D elements and some great smoke animation.
Airborn Intro from JuliusB on Vimeo.
Weird thing I learned today
March 6th, 2010, posted in linksI never knew this, but manta rays jump out of the water. Now you know this, too.
Unleash 2010 opener
March 5th, 2010, posted in unleash, videoHere’s the opener for Unleash 2010.
Trying something a little different, a lot fun.
Low budget promo
March 5th, 2010, posted in linksIn our breakout at Unleash we talked about some of the key principles to creating content, none of which involved big dollars. And to illustrate the concepts of brainstorming and scripting we created this promo on the day of Unleash with a Flip Mino camera. Unfortunately we had some technicals issue loading it in so quickly… otherwise we would have run it as part of the second session’s counter. But you can view it here.
Unleash 2010 counter mixes
March 4th, 2010, posted in musicOne thing I enjoy about Unleash is the fact that I get to make two 10 minutes mixes for the message counters. For this year’s mixes I went with the following:
Counter 1
Massive Attack – Paradise Circus (feat. Hope Sandoval, Gui Boratto Remix)
autoKratz – Always More
BT – Suddenly (Celldweller Mix), from These Hopeful Machines
Counter 2
Fleetwood Mac – Dreams (Mingus Rude edit)
RJD2 – Let There Be Horns (from Colossus)
BT (a selection from) “These Hopeful Machines” (B Side)… around the 25:50 mark
Noise for the low price of free
March 2nd, 2010, posted in linksWant to experiment with sound and noise? Look no further than Noiseplug 1.8, available now, for free, right here.
I downloaded it and it confused me profusely, but I think that’s part of the joy and challenge.
Another Mario Galaxy…
March 1st, 2010, posted in entertainmentAnd I haven’t even finished the first one yet. OK, I’ll do that first, then start on Super Mario Galaxy 2.
Gorgeous wokspace
February 27th, 2010, posted in creativityI really love this gorgeous workspace. Now include a standing-desk version and I’d be right at home.
Coeur De Pirate – concert visuals
February 23rd, 2010, posted in videoWhat a beautiful and well visualized piece. This is used for a concert visual, I presume some sort of backdrop, to compliment the song. As a piece it doesn’t really go anywhere, but it has a great art style and is a lot of fun.
nanoloop track 0b
February 22nd, 2010, posted in creativity, musicinspiration: March in Thonburi by MPY
February 18th, 2010, posted in inspirationI’m not really sure how to process this but it’s quite inspiring visually. Just give it a chance.
March in Thonburi from Michael Paul Young on Vimeo.
Wizard smoke
February 17th, 2010, posted in creativityI went through a brief skateboard phase and quickly discovered that there are some things I’m just not meant to do. That detail’s not really important, but now I’ve given some context to this piece. If you’ve watched skateboard videos you typically know what to expect. This one is different, beautifully paced, great soundtrack, oh, and all of the subjects are covered with various colored powders which adds so much life to the entire piece.
Finally, I really dig the color grading, too. Beautiful.
Wizard Smoke from Salazar on Vimeo.
Nanoloop for iPhone
February 16th, 2010, posted in musicSo I’ve been toying with Nanoloop on a Gameboy for a few months and have found it to be a very satisfying 8-bit musical experience. Today I learned that it has been released as an iPhone app. If you’re interested in 8-bit/chiptune music I would recommend checking it out.
Get that idea just right
February 12th, 2010, posted in creativityThe other day at the store my wife’s list said “stone ground / dijon mustard.”. No specifics. No brands. (not even a coupon to guide me).
I walked up to the condiments aisle and immediately picked up the Grey Poupon. Why? Because in my brain I heard (in a very snooty accent) “Pardon me, but would you happen to have any Grey Poupon?”.
When did that commercial last run? 10 years ago? 15? Now THAT is an inspired slogan, deeply buried in my head. It worked not because it was Super Bowl flashy, but because it was a really memorable idea.
I’ll take a good idea fashioned on the back of a napkin over all the glitter and gloss any day.
Massive Attack – Splitting the Atom
February 10th, 2010, posted in creativity, musicNew video from Massive Attack. I’m just stunned, so amazingly beautiful. And the amount of detailing that must have gone into this piece is astounding.
Massive Attack-Splitting the Atom-directed by Edouard Salier from edouard salier on Vimeo.
monome eat your heart out
February 9th, 2010, posted in creativityIf only I’d had the wherewithal to coordinate something like this in my college days; love it.
Dance party
February 8th, 2010, posted in creativity, me, musicSo, we had a little dance party at the Wilson house this weekend. That was fun.