Sabotage
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
I was concerned when I first saw this that it might be really cheesy. Happy to see that it’s a fantastic tribute to the late Adam “MCA” Yauch of Beastie Boys.
It was created this past weekend by Portland-based filmmaker, and super cool dad, James Winters.
Scooped from Gawker.
Get By
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Some great use of vintage games and stop-motion in this music video for Delta Heavy’s “Get By”. Directed by Ian Robertson. Fun.
Mmmmm, Bacon
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
What would you give up for bacon?
Bacon. The wonder food. One of the best tasting things on the planet, no? But not everyone can enjoy it. Well, until now. The Canadian Beef Bacon Company is launching a kosher bacon and has enlisted Toronto agency Red Lion to get the word out. Red Lion, and FamilyStyle directors Jon & Torey, went to Israel to find out what people might be winning to give up for a chance at some bacon.
“Of course the idea is very tongue-in-cheek,” says Brett Channer, Chief Creative Officer, Red Lion. “We felt comfortable asking is because we are promoting a product that is respectful to the Jewish Culture.”
Last Drop
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Through a series of relatable scenes, “Last Drop”, the latest for Heinz via john st. and Holiday Films‘ director Cole Webley, celebrates the joy in the ritual of getting that last drop of ketchup.
Full credits.
Psyop for Schools That Can
Friday, May 11, 2012
The seat is the star in Psyop’s latest via Ogilvy NY. Literally – the narrative in this wonderful childlike and playful spot for Schools That Can follows a chair.
Helmed by Psyop Creative Director Gerald Ding, the spot depicts some of these aspirational occupations by piecing them together from playful illustrations of educational ephemera. Protractor-shaped spaceships zoom by in outer space and test tube clusters play the part of undersea coral.
“We wanted the school chair to illustrate how a kid’s imagination combined with education could lead to whatever they dreamed of becoming,” Ding said. “The ‘seat’ became a starting point for each scenario and we loved the iconic shape of the plastic school chair. We played with its negative space and colors to transition into a another world where common school objects become extraordinary when fused with a child’s running imagination.”
Bounce Bounce
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Here’s a beautiful stop-motion animation full of many different textures, materials, colours and shadows created by director Hayley Morris for Hilary Hahn and Hauschka’s song “Bounce Bounce”.
Beautiful.
Carly’s Café
Monday, May 7, 2012
Have you been following the amazing story of Carly Fleischmann? She’s a 17 year old who was diagnosed with severe autism at age two, and has made it her life mission to help educate people around the world about the truths and myths of autism since finding her voice at age ten.
I first heard about Carly earlier this year, when I saw this story Canada’s CTV. I didn’t know at the time that Carly was the daughter of Arthur Fleischmann, President & Partner at Toronto-based advertising agency john st.
In Carly’s Voice – Breaking Through Autism, a recent book co-authored with her father Arthur Fleischmann, Carly offers insights and explanations for what the world sees as the unusual behaviour of those living with autism. And now, thanks to Carly’s Café, an interactive web video, people can experience firsthand the autism experience and better understand how even the simplest outing, like visiting a coffee shop, can quickly becoming overwhelming for those with autism.
Inspired directly by Carly’s writing, on page 362 of the book, Carly’s Café is a unique online experience that allows users to navigate a virtual café, with the same distractions and pressures that Carly would experience. utism affects 1 in 88 children.
Carly’s Café was created by john st., directed by OPC’s newest director, Miles Jay, edited by Chris Murphy at Relish, and the interactive experience developed by Heung Lee at Ransom, Profit. Full credits.
RIP MCA
Monday, May 7, 2012
I worked in a college bar in the 90s and much of the accompanying soundtrack was Beastie Boys. I was lucky enough to see them twice in concert, the first time at Lollapalooza and more recently in 2008. They are also often in the background at my crossfit class – I enjoy the workouts more those days.
I’m very saddened by Friday’s passing of Adam “MCA” Yauch. I think my fav Beastie Boys song is Get it Together. Or maybe it’s Root Down. It’s so hard to pick just one.
I do remember the excitement surrounding the launch of the Sabotage music video, directed by Spike Jonze. It’s as good today as it was back then.
RIP MCA.
Perlorian Picnic
Monday, May 7, 2012
Oh how I miss working with The Perlorian Brothers. I worked with them years a go at Toronto pro co Reginald Pike. Almost seems like another life. I also haven’t gotten a Perlorian t-shirt in a while (cough).
I’m happy to see that they are still turning out great work, like this creepy picnic for Ambrosia Rice Pudding via Dare. Nicely done lads. And oddly, this makes me want rice pudding (I love it). xo
Ohashi Takashi: Channeler
Friday, May 4, 2012
Japanese hiphop meets intricate yet minimalist animated typography in this “visual music” video by Japanese director and character designer Takashi Ohashi and composer Yuri Habuka. Mixer: Taro Ishida, MC: Onipari.
Scooped from Stash.
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