Tag Archives: animation
Animation – 1st Person Goomba
This concept has been touched on a few times in the gaming community but this animation takes the cake. Follow the life of a Goomba through his childhood and marriage all the way to that fated day he meets the … Continue reading
Animation – Digital Zelda
A single-take digital animation paying homage to the Hero of Time Link and his favorite pastime, saving Zelda. Even though this is designed on mostly Macs, it’s still pretty spiffy.
Animation – Shanghai Batman
Holy crap. It’s Batman set in Champloo’s setting with animation like Avatar and Afro Samurai. How does something this awesome exist and how is Cartoon Network responsible?
3D – Kara
Kara is a real-time demo by Quantic Dream, the game developers behind Heavy Rain and Indigo Prophecy. I highly recommend watching this for anyone who appreciates wonderful animation. Their games may not be for everyone but this one-shot story is … Continue reading
Animation – Rome “Two Against One”
What happens when you mix Danger Mouse, Jack White, Norah Jones and an awesome animation? You get Rome’s “Two Against One”. I loved this video. Rome – Two Against One from Chris Milk on Vimeo.
3D – Surpr!se by Aiur
The music is above average but I love the animation that goes with it. The abstract artistic rendering is hypnotizing.
Animation – TiJi
A French animation about how animals were given color and why pandas are black and white.
Animation – PencilHead
Amazing animation capturing great characters and sets from animations across our generation. Very fun to watch. PencilHead from qwaqa on Vimeo.
Animation – Stray
This is the adorable story of a cat that aspires to be something great. Something of internet fame.
Animation – Danger Planet
A wonderful and simple 3D animation that tells the tale of two planetary scouts that meet each other one day. Danger Planet from Justin Burks on Vimeo.
Animation – Trains-formers
Nathan shared this wonderful animation with me. What happens when you mix Thomas the Train with Transformers? Something way better than the new Transformers movies.
Animation – Snack Bar Hell
Never has going to the concession stand seemed to creepy. Give it a minute to get going. MK12 | Follow the Sun | 2011 from MK12 on Vimeo.
Tasty Jams – “It’s Only Love” by The Maccabees
A cute fan-made stop motion video for the Maccabee’s song, “It’s Only Love”. The video is a bit emo but still enjoyable.
Art – Umbra
An abstract animation by Malcolm Sutherland that tells the tale of a traveler visiting a place somewhat familiar to him. Thanks to Jamie for the find. Umbra (HD – 2010) from Malcolm Sutherland on Vimeo.
Stop Motion – Insert Coin
An amazing stop motion piece in tribute to 8-bit gaming using quarters on a black sheet. Apparently the way it was shot is being debated despite a small behind-the-scenes at the end of the video, but then again the animation … Continue reading
Animation – Thought of You
An amazing 2D animation that focuses on the beauty of movement. Set to “World Spins Madly On” by The Weepies. For those who can’t get enough, here is a short behind-the-scenes look at it’s creation. Thought of You from Ryan … Continue reading
3D – Alex Roman’s “Above Everything Else”
A year or so ago I posted an amazing 3D animation by Alex Roman called The Third & The Seventh which rivaled Avatar’s realism. Well here is a much shorter but just as talented 100% CGI commercial. Silestone — ‘Above … Continue reading
Animation – Dick Figures (NSFW, language)
A funny short involving auto-tune.
Web Short – Evolution of Line Rider
A lot of people don’t really understand what Line Rider is or what the appeal of it could be. This 3 year project goes through the timeline of the techniques used in this amazing application. The actual animation is only … Continue reading