June 2011
2 posts
Splitscreen: A Love Story →
“Shot entirely on the Nokia N8 mobile phone. Winner of the Nokia Shorts competition 2011.” (via Kottke)
Film the Blanks →
John Taylor deconstructs iconic movie posters.
April 2011
1 post
Star Wars: Episode V Retold in Iconoscope →
Wayne Dorrington continues his “iconoscope” Star Wars series. Boss!
March 2011
8 posts
Aled's "Make Something 365" →
If you like silly humor and old-school Nintendo Entertainment System references, this is for you.
Visual Effects for "The Secrets in their Eyes" →
Scroll about halfway down the page to see the composite video of how this FX team filled a soccer stadium with thousands of cheering CG fans.
Amazing.
This is the kind of computer effects I appreciate (much more than the overload of Avatar or the latest Star Wars movies).
(via Filmspotting)
The Year in Custom Letters, 2010 →
“Appreciation for the people making Custom Letters.”
Peel →
“Peel invisibly controls your entire entertainment system: TV, cable or satellite box, Blu-ray player, AV receiver, Apple TV, Roku and more.”
Method & Craft →
“We like to think of Method and Craft as the DVD extras of design: the stories behind the work, who made it, how they did it, and the techniques people have developed throughout their professional career.”
Vetted →
“We provide a curated collection of simple, modern, unique, and sometimes hard to find products that are hand-picked for their superb level of design, function, style, craft and content.”
Star Wars redesigned as a gritty American western... →
Sillof.com reimagines the characters of Star Wars as Wild West action figures. So much fun.
Hyper-Realistic Acrylic Body Painting →
Mind-bending art project turning 3-dimensional objects (and people) into 2-dimensional looking portraits.
February 2011
9 posts
The Internet Wishlist →
Attention software developers: the next great idea is hiding on this site. Please go. Find. Create.
ZIIIRO Watch →
Ultra-minimalist watch, available in multiple colors. I dig it.
Talking to Your Kids About Star Wars →
A helpful PSA.
The Body Shop Mix Ups →
“The guy at the body shop keeps mixing up the repairs.” (via Coudal)
Reelizer →
“the fine art of film posters”. (via Daring Fireball)
Explorations in Typography / Mastering the Art of... →
Interactive web tool / learning site to promote the new book from Erik Spiekermann. Swoon.
What if Ad Agencies Planned Kids' Birthday... →
Being able to laugh at yourself is a good thing, right? Right? Advertising is a joke. I’ve wasted my life!
Giant Gummi Bear on a Stick →
88 times bigger than the classic bear. Yummy or scary?
50 and 50 →
50 AND 50 IS A COLLECTIVE, CURATED PROJECT WHERE FIFTY DESIGNERS ARE INVITED TO REPRESENT THEIR STATE BY ILLUSTRATING ITS MOTTO.
January 2011
2 posts
Han Solo's in Firefly?! →
Astute viewer Amy Ratcliffe has discovered a miniature Han Solo in Carbonite on the set of “Firefly”; making an appearance in nearly every episode. So fun, now I have to break out my “Firefly” DVDs…
Star Wars Weather: Rainy with a Chance of Death by... →
Hilarious work from Christian Kit Paul.
December 2010
3 posts
Santa Brand Book →
Excellent spoof.
“Santa is a Concept, not an idea. It’s an Emotion, not a feeling. It’s both Yesterday and Today. And it’s Tomorrow as well.”
(via Swissmiss).
Let's Swap →
“Here’s how it works: There’s one featured swap. If you want it, hit the Swap button and propose what you want to exchange for it. The featured artist will pick their favorite swaps and they’ll be posted here. No accounts, no fees and no fuss.”
Paths of Hate →
Honestly, I have no idea what this trailer is promoting, but MAN is it captivating. Strongly reminds me of the old Aeon Flux cartoon style.
November 2010
2 posts
Two Page Spread →
“Our aim is to pay tribute to the talented artists of the comic industry.”
A “Secret” Subway Stop →
“The Big Apple’s City Hall station, a beautiful structure that opened in 1904, but has been out of use for decades, can be seen by riders … if they know how to make the journey.”
“Beautiful” is an understatement.
October 2010
5 posts
Replenish Cleaning Products →
New household cleaning product made in Wisconsin, uses a concentrated cleaning solution to cut down on water consumption and features a recyclable plastic bottle. Smart idea. Hope to see it succeed.
Ladder Shop for SFFD →
San Francisco Fire Department ladder shop. True craftsmen. (via Coudal).
ffffl*ckr →
“Use it to find the photography you like using the simple idea that people whose work you like, probably like stuff you’ll like.” A marvelous way to explore the artistic side of Flickr. (via Yewknee).
When it drops →
“All you really want to know is what cool, new movies / music / DVDs / games / books are coming soon?” When it drops helps you keep track of each week’s newest releases.
GoogleTV →
There’s no doubt Google is taking over. But their latest offering looks very compelling. GoogleTV combines web video, search, DVR and cable TV into one (promisingly) awesome package.
September 2010
6 posts
Block22 iPad Stand →
GORGEOUS. And for a limited time, $10 off. (via @tcarmody).
When are the best times to buy? →
Savings.com offers this delightful inforgraphic charting the times of year and times of the week when the best deals can be found in specific product categories.
Black Walnut Keyboard Tray →
Combine Collective offers up these exquisite keyboard trays designed specifically to house an Apple wireless keyboard. Comes in three styles (keyboard, keyboard/Magic Trackpad, and keyboard/Trackpad/remote). Sustainably harvested and made by local Vancouver artists.
Love.
App Store Instant →
Apparently “instant search” is the new hotness. Nevertheless, this handy site provides a speedy interface for the iOS App store.
(via Daring Fireball).
New England Ruins →
Rob Dobi, besides possessing a wonderfully fun name to say, documents abandoned buildings in this incredible photo series.
(via ).
Andrew Zuckerman: Music →
Photographer and film maker, Andrew Zuckerman, sits down with some of the biggest names in the music scene. I love hearing artists talk about their craft.
Watch the trailer.
August 2010
6 posts
Technical Illustrations for the Norwegian Army →
Perfectly detailed in that “cell-shading” style. Norway’s army is way cooler for having these.
(via Coudal).
Todd Klein, Award-winning Comic Book Letterer →
Fabulous logo and title design from a master letterer.
Silent Star Wars →
Luke and Vader duel from “Empire” as silent film. Awesome.
(via Coudal).
Red Eye →
Christoph Niemann’s visual diary from a trans-atlantic flight.
(via Coudal).
Sharpie Liquid Pencil →
Amazing science. One question; I’m a south paw does it smear if I’m writing long passages?
These are Their Stories →
Artist interpretations of a one-line “Law & Order” episode summary.
(via Coudal).
July 2010
5 posts
AirMax1-A-Day Gallery →
Stupendous illustration work from Matt Stevens. He’s created “visual interpretations of the classic Nike Air Max 1” shoe.
(via Chris Glass).
Q & A with Jason Munn of the Small Stakes →
A nice grain edit interview with poster designer Jason Munn. Dude does some wicked awesome work.
(via Coudal).
Tweetage W@steland →
Dave Pell “provide(s) a critical look at some of the issues, psychological and social, that we should consider as we click our way into this evolving world.”
(via Daring Fireball).
MagCloud for iPad →
New free app from MagCloud. Maybe the iPad will save magazines after all.
Star Wars Soundboard →
A mash-up tool for Star Wars sound effects and clips. Good, silly fun.
1 July.
June 2010
8 posts
Painting on the Apple iPad →
A 3-hour painting session condensed to 8 minutes. David Kassan paints with the Brushes app on an iPad. He is a talented artist, no doubt, but the power and flexibility of his machine is astounding. My mind is blown.
30 June (via Daring Fireball).