Tag Archives: animation
E3 2015: Star Wars Battlefront
Amazing multiplayer gameplay trailer for Star Wars Battlefront, shown at this year’s E3. It takes the perspective of both the troops of the Empire, assaulting a Rebel base, and the Rebels, who are trying to defend it. There is shooting, … Continue reading
Throwback Thursday #19
Throwback Thursday is here once again. To start this week off, we have a mix of the Cornetto trilogy films by Edgar Wright, and it’s rather well done. If you haven’t seen any / all of those films, you’re missing out, … Continue reading
Frames
“Frames is a short mixed media animation about a character who is thrust into different worlds after discovering the artificiality of his own world.” (Vimeo) Amusing, cleverly done short film, with different worlds seen through the glasses frames. Makes me … Continue reading
Aug(De)Mented Reality
“Using a unique animation technique involving traditional animation cels and his iphone 5s, Hombre_mcsteez turns everyday life into an odd creature infested cartoon universe.” (YouTube) I love this little video. So simple, yet surprisingly effective. It’s also rather funny! I love … Continue reading
Typography
A wonderful animation and poem, entitled Typography, about language. Poem by Taylor Mali, animation by Ronnie Bruce. I do like these types of animations, and they really suit poems (like Storm). You know? Onwards!
Sintel
Sintel is a beautiful and emotional piece of animation, by Blender Foundation. Despite being under 15 minutes long, it hits all the right spots. Great story, superb animation, emotional characters, and an ending that makes you wonder what happens next. … Continue reading
BBC Knowledge Explainer DNA
Explaining science in short, concise, and precise information is difficult, but BBC Knowledge Explainer does a pretty good job at it. The video above about DNA is a good example of this. It describes what DNA is and does, as … Continue reading
Paperman
“Introducing a groundbreaking technique that seamlessly merges computer-generated and hand-drawn animation techniques, first-time director John Kahrs takes the art of animation in a bold new direction with the Oscar®-nominated short, “Paperman.” Using a minimalist black-and-white style, the short follows the … Continue reading
The A-Z of Epidemiology
A wonderful, if slightly gross, animation detailing the A – Z of epidemiology, written and performed by Jennifer Gardy and animated by Tom Scott. Germs have never been so appealing. Onwards!
60 Second Adventures In Astronomy
“Ever wondered where the Universe came from? Or more importantly, where it’s headed? Voiced by David Mitchell, this series of twelve 60 second animations examines different scientific concepts from the big bang to relativity, from black holes to dark matter. … Continue reading
Richer Ramblings 