LeftChannel Opens the Beyond Conference for ThoughtSpot
Beyond, the annual data analytics conference presented by California software maker ThoughtSpot opened the latest edition virtually with this vibrant exercise in color and geometry – part of a full graphics package delivered by LeftChannel. [Watch]
Partnership to End Addiction “Start with Connection” by Bonfire
NYC animation/VFX studio Bonfire and agency DiMassimo Goldstein craft striking metaphors to deliver a solid emotional punch in this PSA for US non-profit Partnership to End Addiction powered by music from The Lumineers. [Watch]
Rise “Hope-a-nomics” by Legwork and Whirled
Upbeat explainers for serious causes always run the risk of trivializing their message but when tone and content are carefully balanced they make you want to stand up and cheer for even the driest and most complex of subjects.
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Gentleman Scholar for Upwork “Hey World”
Molten animation from Gentleman Scholar and in-your-face scripts from agency Duncan Channon help position Upwork in the exploding market for all manner of freelancers. [Watch]
JP Rooney “Rejected Characters Take the B”
JP Rooney: “Sadly, not all designs are loved by a client. Fortunately for this character lineup, I didn’t want to see them simply die – so the original 2D designs got remixed into a 3D rendition as they await the NYC subway.” Design/animation: JP Rooney [Watch]
JP Rooney says Life is a Box of Chocolates
JP Rooney, aka the Gentleman Scholar associate creative director with the ex-racing greyhound named Ghostface, channels his inner bonbon with this 3D Valentines confection full of snappy character animation. [Watch]