(Stop Motion)
[ 9:55 - from YouTube ]
Another gem from BLU, the world's most incredible wall animation genius. This one recounts the history of the universe using amoebas, shellfish, dinosaurs, and a few truckloads of paint! view
Guest eGuider John Landis
Filmmaker
(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
(Cartoon / Traditional)
[ 3:46 - from YouTube ]
In honor of World Vegetarian Day, I invite you to go without meat for the month of October. Seriously. This imaginative video is what led me to become vegetarian. Spoofing The Matrix, this cartoon “The Meatrix” shows you the horror of factory farming, while pulling the punch of witnessing the reality. I was honored that this short film would later open for my doc at a film festival, Money Talks: Profits Before Patient Safety. view
Political Comedy Activist John Wellington Ennis
Filmmaker, FREE FOR ALL!
(3D)
[ 4:48 - from Vimeo ]
This time robots attack Montevideo, Uruguay - a South American city. This short is unforgettable; it's an unbelievable film from a new director, proving that you don't need tons of money or experience to make something believable. view
Animation Expert Luis López
Graphic Designer / Web Designer / Animator / Blogger
(Experimental)
[ 7:23 - from YouTube ]
Here's a beautiful and hypnotic early computer animation. It's from a demo reel by visual artist John Whitney. Some of the effects used in this video would later be utilized in the slit-scan sequence in Kubrick's "2001: A Space Oddyssey." view
Core eGuider Alex Goldberg
Filmmaker and Writer, Sunset Television, Weird Days
(Stop Motion)
[ 0:43 - from Vimeo ]
Barcelona's United Fakes wants to wish you a Joyeux Noel. Watch out for the Bumble... view
New Media Producer John Rota
Film, TV & New Media Producer
(Experimental)
[ 1:25 - from Vimeo ]
This short clip about mathematics and financing becomes more interesting with every passing second, even if you're not a master of Wall Street. view
Animation Expert Luis López
Graphic Designer / Web Designer / Animator / Blogger
(Flash)
[ 1:41 - from YouTube ]
OMG! Ashton is at it again with his new series Blah Girls! This is totally the coolest web series, like, ever. The BFFs discuss serious topics like adoption, couture, and the SO CUTE JoBros. Okay, these videos may be for a younger girly crowd, but production values are sharp writing here deserves some props. Totally well done! view
Core eGuider Marc Ostrick
Co-Founder, eGuiders
