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There is good work, there is great work and then there is like ‘whoa, holy shit’ work. And here is Dixon Baxi’s reel for 2011, and well you know like ‘whoa, holy shit’.

written by Christopher | tags: 3d, Broadcast, Dixon Baxi, motion design

Here is a nice little bit of animation for a good cause. The video was created on behalf of Leo Burnett Iberia to support the cause of Dhondup. Illustrator Emiliano Ponzi worked with animators Oliver Durant, Bruna Guerreiro, Anne Calandre, Matthias Hoegg under the art direction of Bruna Guerreiro and the direction of Oliver Durant to bring this piece to life. You can learn more about supporting Dhonup’s cause here (just check the links).

written by Christopher | tags: Animation, Dhondup, motion design

London based designer, illustrator and motionographer Ivan Flugelman who earned his degree at Universidad de Buenos Aires has been filling up his portfolio with some bright, colorful and playful project work.

written by Christopher | tags: Argentina, Ivan Flugelman, motion design, VVSVS

Stefan Salcher, Martin Lorenz and Markus Wagner created this music video for their friend Matthias Hacksteiner’s new music album entitled ‘Turn’. Hacksteiner’s band name is ‘Amongst Giants’.

written by Christopher | tags: Animation, motion design, Music Video

“I truly enjoy outer space. It’s absolutely amazing that we now have the ability to send instruments out into the void of the universe to observe all sorts of interesting things. Asteroids! Moons! Planets! Dark matter! This is the perfect opportunity for a Carl Sagan quote:

“Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known.”

The footage in this little film was captured by the hardworking men and women at NASA with the Cassini Imaging Science System. If you’re interested in learning more about Cassini and the on-going Cassini Solstice Mission, check it out at NASA’s website:”

A wonderful little piece of motion design by Chris Abbas.

written by Christopher | tags: Cassinni Mission, Chris Abbas, motion design, N.A.S.A.

“An infographic dissecting the nature and ramifications of Stuxnet, the first weapon made entirely out of code. This was produced for Australian TV program HungryBeast on Australia’s ABC1”

Direction & Motion Design: Patrick Clair
Writing: Scott Mitchell
Production: Zapruder’s Other Films.

written by Christopher | tags: BBC, Infographics, motion design, Stuxnet

Wow there is some very nice work in the portfolio of Argentinian motion design studio 2veinte. I had never heard of them until we received word about them via an email submission and I gotta say they have done some great work and it looks like they have the talent to do much more.

written by Christopher | tags: 2veinte, Argentina, Branding, motion design

With just this single new image created for the cover of Paper Diamond’s EP ‘Levitate’ all of my interest in Raccoon Nook’s work was completely restored. He is remarkably talented and one of those new and frightening breeds of creative capable of doing almost anything he sets his hand to and doing it with expertise.

written by Christopher | tags: Album Art, Graphic Design, motion design, Raccoon Nook

Mirari is a newly formed studio based in Sydney, Australia. They have some excellent work already under their belts including the above titled ‘Shift’. Keep an eye on these chaps as they are poised for the kill. Full credits for the Shift project here including music by David Kamp.

written by Christopher | tags: Australia, Mirari, motion design, Sydney

Pablo Alfieri from Plenty let me know that they have updated with new work and a new reel for 2011. They have been moving quickly since their start and are churning out some fantastic work as you can see by their reel.

written by Christopher | tags: Argentina, motion design, Pablo Alfieri, Plenty

London based motion design agency We Are Seventeen have done some amazing work. You can see several examples in their portfolio for a wealth of big named clients. Keep an eye on this studio.

written by Christopher | tags: 3d, Advertising, London, motion design

Powerhouse motion studio Imaginary Forces has posted a real several weeks back for the spring of 2011. As to be expected there is some jaw-dropping work delivered. As a burgeoning motion studio we are continually inspired by what Imaginary Forces can do. We hope we can one day reach their lofty level of production.

written by Christopher | tags: 3d, Imaginary Forces, motion design

This amazing spot created for the 50th anniversary of Amnesty International was produced by Eallin Motion Art and Dreamlife Studio under the direction of Carlos Lascano with Music by Academy Award Winner Hans Zimmer and Nominee Lorne Balfe. It’s a gorgeous little piece of animation.

written by Christopher | tags: 3d, Advertising, Amnesty International, motion design

Apparently this is a teaser for a full length animated feature. It looks pretty amazing and is being released by Blacklight Movies and is being produced by Guillaume Ivernel. Wow.

written by Christopher | tags: 3d, Animation, film, motion design

David Lewandowski updates with more behind-the-scenes motion/3D work he helped create as a member of the super secret ninja motion design team behind the jaw-dropping visuals for the fanboy orgiastic cinema experience that was Tron Legacy. He’s got some excellent work to pick through both for the film and his other clients.

written by Christopher | tags: 3d, David Lewandowski, motion design, Tron Legacy

Illustrator and Motion Designer extraordinaire Ian Kim has updated with some slick and tasty new work. He’s always an inspiration and his latest doesn’t disappoint. It’s rare you see someone move through so many mediums with such equal ability to create exceptional visuals. He’s the genuine article.

written by Christopher | tags: Ian Kim, Illustration, la, motion design

The OFFF On Tour Madrid 2011 titles have hit the net and they are long, strong and down to get some friction on. There was a large cast of people on this one and it shows through a long and highly developed animation. Credits: Direction & Creation: Cocoe Animation Direction: Rubén García Art Direction: Duprez 3D & Compositing: Antonia Salas Compositing: Microbians, Duprez, Miguel Márquez and Dolores Escamilla VFX: Microbians Additional Animation: Rubén Fernández and Sergiopop Additional 3D: Sergio de la Varga Music & Sound Design: Omar Tenani

written by Christopher | tags: Animation, Madrid, motion design, OFFF

Laundry’s latest reel. Always worth checking out.

written by Christopher | tags: Laundry, Los Angeles, motion design, The KDU