Naturally juicy!

During my shift at my bar job this video came on one of the screens as the club is loud there was no sound. The bar often puts on music videos and pornish style programmes so I initially thought it was one of these. It was so weird I couldn't help but watch it and then the Orangina logo popped up at the end! I love the edgeyness and the risk that orinigina is taking its very brave.



This most definatley is the weirdest thing I've seen in a while.

Weiden and Kennedy

I'm trying to do some work at the moment for a space themed event which reminded me of Weiden and Kennedy's website http://www.wk.com/.I remember seeing the website last year and being really impressed, I don't really like the timeline I think it looks a bit messy and cluttered but what I really like is the constellations in the background and the interaction. 

Minologue - hitchhikers choice

After seeing this video last year I was really impressed at how an idea so simple could work so well. The drawing style is really inspired me to try drawing some of my own illustrations which I used for one of my projects last year.

Recently carphone warehouse have released a new campaign using minilogue - hitchhikers choice which I think suits a lot of the hand drawn style adverts at the moment eg. Nokia

Below is the New Nokia ad with a similar illustrative style. The colours and the playfulness remind me of the sony rabbit ads.I like the disneyesq music in this ad.

Koyaanisqatsi

This is another video that plays with speed and amazing music. It is a film from 1982 directed by  Godfrey Reggio and music by Philip Glass and art direction from Ron Fricke. As part of a trilogy this film investigates the relationship between humans, nature and technology. The word Koyaanisqatsi,in the Hopi language means 'crazy life, life in turmoil, life out of balance, life disintegrating, a state of life that calls for another way of living.

 

The warehouse project

I found this flyer for the warehouse project at the bar I'm working at. From being at the warehouse project before I instantly recognised the individual brand identity. I was really drawn to and really impressed with the high quality finish of the flyer. I really like the bright colours used in a simple way and the embossing really stands out in a dark bar situation. The design is very contemporary and very appealing to their audience.

Qubo Gas

http://www.qubogas.com/

This is Qubo Gas's website. Qubo Gas are a collection or three french artists who work with a variety of painting, drawing, collage,video instillation and digital animations.Not only do I really like their artwork but i really like the flash on their website. Their hand drawn and messy style really appeals to me and the sound affects are awesome. Its quite quirky and unusual however its a shame that the pages open up as pdf's on the website.

After finding out that Qubo Gas have made animations I was quite excited to see them. I found this on youtube however, it really disappointed me and thought it was pretty crap. The shapes are the same throughout just moved around or the size changed nothing happens. It looks like someone was just having a play around on after affects.

Lakai, Fully Flared intro

           This is a skateboarding video that uses great skills, explosions and slow motion. The slow motion makes the movements appear graceful and even people like me that don't skate can appreciate the sport. The music is perfect for the video, it is dramatic but almost the same speed as the slowed down movements. The lack of ambient noise allows for the music to take control which contributes to the surreal and dramatic feel to the film. There are many interesting camera angles that are playful with the focus. There are lots of things going on in each shot but the speed allows you to take them all in. These two aspects involve you as the audience as though you are watching from within the skate park.

           The video was shown to me by a friend who skates. I found it really interesting and inspiring to see what can be achieved with a higher budget and being made professionally. Most videos of this 

kind, of niche sports are made by amateurs with lack of funding and interest. However this film was directed by Ty Evans, Spike Jonz and Cory Weincheque made by Lakai a skateing shoe company and is admired by those not even involved in the sport. The film is now 2 years old but I have only recently come across it.