Changethethought

Must Warn Others is a new local Colorado production, direction and design shop that popped up on my radar while I was out of town and our website was down and dragged through the mud (long story to come soon). I have to be honest about almost being afraid to post their work since they are some pretty heavy competition for a shop like ours but the more the merrier here in Colorado. The market needs it bad around here and a studio of this caliber is just what the doctor ordered. So I have to ask and may as well do it in this post, do you guys want to work together on something because we think you kick ass.

written by Christopher | tags: Advertising, Colorado, Direction, motion design

Chris Harmon was remembering all the way back to what seemed like forever ago last year when a massive oil spill drenched the sea with an absolutely unforgivable amount of sludge. How quickly we forget. After uncovering a bit of data fueled by that memory (pun intended) Harmon decided to create this animation to help detail just how addicted to oil we really are.

written by Christopher | tags: Animation, motion design, Oil, Politics

Portuguese designer motionographers Pedro Vilas-Boas and Cátia Oliveira have updated their portfolio at Vilaz with some bright, colorful and kinetic new imagery. It’s an eye candy bonanza that’s hard to tear your eyes away from.

written by Christopher | tags: Graphic Design, motion design, Portugal, Vilaz

Dimitri Stankowicz direct this absolutely fantastic animated interpretation of ‘Bjork’s Innocence’ for Passion Pictures.

written by Christopher | tags: Bjork, Bjork's Innocence, motion design, Passion Pictures

Lifelongfriendshipsociety, whom I’ve worked with in the past and thoroughly enjoyed the experience, have updated both with a new website and reel to reflect their efforts in 2010 and 2011. From all appearances it seems they are still totally kicking ass, having a damn good time doing it and still being the quirky, fun and genuinely creative people that they are.

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

This is a tasty audiovisual experiment with Tuskle by Vicetto.

written by Christopher | tags: 3d, Art, Dart Flick, motion design, Vicetto

Motion designer/director Danny Yount spoke recently at the Semi-Permanent event in Hong Kong about producing motion design for Hollywood, and what it takes to break into the close-knit world of Hollywood as a motion designer. Danny is someone we really look up to and I know we are not alone in our respect for him when it comes to what he has achieved in recent years as a motionographer.

written by Christopher | tags: 3d, Hong Kong, motion design, Semi Permanent

Swedish motion design studio Upper First has been cranking out some noteworthy projects lately including the experimental music video above for Mille shot in collaboration with photographer David Einar. The use of mannequins as a canvas for video projection is super clever.

written by Christopher | tags: Mille, motion design, Music Video, Projection, Upperfirst

Toronto based motion designer Nicolas Girard recently updated his reel for 2011 with some tasty goodness.

written by Christopher | tags: 3d, motion design, Nicolas Girard, Toronto

There are some good things happening at Plunk, a motion design and 3D studio that I can tell you nothing about because there is no information on their website whatsoever. But there is some good work happening.

written by Christopher | tags: 3d, FX, motion design, Plunk

LA based motion design studio Royale updates with a new website for the New Year featuring a bevy of new work.

written by Christopher | tags: Animation, Los Angeles, motion design, Royale

Studio Changethethought is currently seeking 2 unpaid internships lasting 12 weeks. Internship positions are open to both part and full time as well as students and recent grads. Interns will be working closely with the Creative Directors and Executive Producer and will be expected to jump in and perform. Possible employment within Changethethought will be given consideration at the end of 12 weeks.

Motion Design Intern:
Skills necessary for this position are a solid understanding of Photoshop, After Effects and Illustrator. A working and/or strong knowledge of Cinema 4D is also a plus. Any additional skills such as filmmaking, Maya, editing (final cut), illustration, or other ninja abilities also receive a gold star. Design aesthetic and a solid understanding of typography will also earn extra points.

Producer Intern:
Our Executive Producer is also seeking an intern. Appropriate skills include any and all office software (strong Excel, Powerpoint skills), project management software (one or more: Visio/Fasttrack/Basecamp/etc). Any knowledge or ambition toward interactive, video production, advertising, media, writing, shooting, etc. will also be strongly considered. We are a creative studio and expect an appreciation for creative thinking with all of the people who are associated with producing under our roof.

Please email your resumé or information about yourself to: hire@changethethought.com

written by Christopher | tags: Changethethought, Employment, Interns, motion design

Australian design agency Qube Konstrukt has developed creative for practically every form of media and in the process have amassed a large and inspiring body of work that is definitely worth spending a little time looking into.

written by Christopher | tags: Australia, Graphic Design, motion design, Qube Konstrukt

Meta was created as a senior graduation project by Jurriën Boogert.

written by Christopher | tags: 3d, Jurrien Boogert, motion design

“Conductor turns the New York subway system into an interactive string instrument. Using the MTA’s actual subway schedule, the piece begins in realtime by spawning trains which departed in the last minute, then continues accelerating through a 24 hour loop. The visuals are based on Massimo Vignelli’s 1972 diagram.”

Created by: Alexander Chen.

written by Christopher | tags: Alexander Chen, motion design, New York, Subway

Motion designer Sander van Dijk shares his work from school, freelance projects and personal projects.

written by Christopher | tags: Animation, motion design, Reel, Sander van Dijk

Mmm. Great stuff by Maxim Zhestkov. His work is wild.

written by Christopher | tags: 3d, Maxim Zhestkov, motion design, Viva Channel

Here are some folks starting the year with some new projects, new challenges and some new goals and they want you to spread the word.

Created by:
Climent Canal (Idea & design)
climentcanal.com

Sebastián Baptista (Animation)
sebastianbap.com

Audio by:
Aimar Molero
aimar-molero.com

written by Christopher | tags: Animation, Climent Canal, motion design