(Cartoon / Traditional)
[ 1:05 - from YouTube ]
In the spirit of the the 8bit video games of the 80s, this animated short puts a disturbing twist on pumping quarters in a slot for some fun digi action. Imagine what the change machines look like up there? view
New Media Producer John Rota
Film, TV & New Media Producer
(3D, Experimental)
[ 9:15 - from Vimeo ]
A man builds a beautiful holographic dream world for the woman he loves. Features impressive high-end 3D animation combined with live action actors. A futuristic, romantic, unique love story. view
Indie Music Expert Varlo Vanore
Writer, Musician
(Cartoon / Traditional)
[ 2:47 - from Pitchfork ]
To any dedicated Flaming Lips fan, going the distance to seek higher consciousness is part of the thrill of being in one of the band’s massive crowds. The extremely likely occurrence of experiencing a spiritual awakening or catharsis is catalysed by Flaming Lips’ penchant for psychedelic showmanship in the flamboyantly tye-dyed sonic universe they create for their fans. In an effort to accentuate the experience of their audience who seem to be eternally caught in a neo-hippie haze, the band considered an unorthodox idea that would take their specific brand of space rock and extend the notions of brand expansion beyond typical merchandising efforts. Maybe they learned a thing or two about brand identity from Pitchfork Media. Once simply known as the hotspot for indie rock music criticism, the company has been widening their net to encapsulate more of the entertainment zeitgeist by testing the limits of what media can do to capture cultural moments. The digital real estate Pitchfork.tv has staked out is more than just branding; it’s a 21st century model for the New Music Television, where new media and media companies come together to provide more creative and democratic ways for an audience to engage with musicians and their work. Frames, is exemplary of such creative foresight at Pitchfork.tv. Each installment features 3 to 5 minutes of hilarious banter by today’s best artists and are visually narrated by Pitchfork.tv’s equally hilarious animators. All for the purpose of creating a world where stories like Wayne Coyne’s dedication to enhancing the experience of his band’s female fanbase are as, shall we say, intimate and interactive an experience as music television is becoming. view
Columbia University eGuider Brittany Marion Patch
Columbia University eGuider
(3D)
[ 5:21 - from YouTube ]
This French short is a great example of how to take a familiar story and elevate it with style and panache. The computer animation allows for surprising moments of art deco splendor but it's the ending that will stay with you. After all the tango flourishes and fancy editing, it is the stillness of a quiet embrace that lingers. Tres romantique! view
Film Buff Chris Brenner
Post Production Point Man, Border Patrol, Scarecrow
(Animé)
[ 5:55 - from YouTube ]
Let me state up front that I really don't like anime. But Hayao Miyazaki, one of the great animators of all time, transcends anime by way of his startling originality, idiosyncratic characters and well-formed stories. This mash-up is a highlight reel of Miyazaki's films, set to Fatboy Slim's "Right Here, Right Now". It's cool to see how the master's style and skills evolved from his earlier work to recent classics like "Spirited Away" and "Howl's Moving Castle". His latest film, "Ponyo", just opened in theaters. view
Film Buff Chris Brenner
Post Production Point Man, Border Patrol, Scarecrow
(Experimental)
[ 6:49 - from YouTube ]
Wanna give your brain a bit of exercise? Try this mind-bending animated video about the 10 dimensions we live in. It's part quantum physics lesson and part geometry lesson of the known universe. You'll scratch your head and wonder if you, like the characters in the video, could travel through time and change your past, your future or any of the many alternate universes you may inhabit. view
eGuider Ezra Soiferman
Award-winning Canuck documentary filmmaker, street photographer and blogger.
(Cartoon / Traditional)
[ 2:22 - from YouTube ]
In this hysterical video, Foamy the Squirrel unleashes a can of whoop-ass on the mass marketing and over commercialization of the once-spooky holiday in his expletive-laden plea to put the effin' horror back into Halloween. I think that says it all. view
Writer, Producer, Branded Entertainment Guru Gennefer Gross
Writer, Producer, Branded Entertainment Specialist
(Experimental)
[ 1:11 - from Vimeo ]
An animation by Ozan Tenkin of a blank wall that bleeds as a moody girl touches it. Framed by a lovely roof-top composition and paced to match its lovely chill score, I was mezmerized by the simple effect of watching drops of inks in water billowing horizontally out. Watching it has a very calming zen effect. view
Core eGuider Marc Ostrick
Co-Founder, eGuiders
