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Cabeza Patata Capture the Many Moods of Spotify Premium

Looks like London directing duo Katie Menzies and Abel Reverter (aka Cabeza Patata) had a ton of fun creating this series of 11 videos for Spotify on the theme of “ever-changing moods and the ability of music to help shape and change our feelings.” [Watch]

“Story of Flowers” by James Paulley and Katie Scott

London animator James Paulley and illustrator Katie Scott reteam to craft an exquisitely dense and detailed animated exploration of the life cycle of flowers to accompany an installation by Japanese artist Azuma Makoto. [Watch]

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Ed Sheeran “Cross Me” (feat. Chance The Rapper & PnB Rock)

Riff Raff Films director Ryan Staake jabs at all the tropes of motion capture while giving the genre a genuine shot of adrenaline in this over-the-top but riveting video for Ed Sheeran with VFX from MPC and mocap by Silver Spoon NYC. [Watch]

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TEDxSydney 2019 “Legacy” Titles

Australian director and CG magician Scott Geerson and his crew at Substance open TEDxSydney for the third year running with another high-realism stunner to mark the 10th anniversary of the conference. [Watch]

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You Don’t Want to Miss the “Next Flight Home”

During his self-imposed time away from a new girlfriend, director Jake Wegesin found solace by pouring his emotions into “Next Flight Home,” a heart-warmer of a CG short he says “is about discovering the things that make life worth living.” [Watch]

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Virgin Media “Unlimiting” TV Spot by Time Based Arts

Strong concept and note-perfect execution led by Academy director Ian Pons Jewell elevate this spot for Virgin Media above the Telco rabble with post/VFX by London’s Time Based Arts and CG branding by C A T K in Berlin. [Watch]

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“UGLY” by Anna Ginsburg and Melissa Kitty Jarram

Powered by the words and voice of poet/activist Warsan Shire and released for World Refugee Day 2019, “UGLY” combines the directing talents of Anna Ginsburg at Strange Beast with the illustrative talents of London painter Melissa Kitty Jarram. [Watch]

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The Design Conference 2019 Titles by Tail Jar and Ricky Marks

If you harbor fond memories of the early days of digital motion design (circa early 2000s), these titles for The Design Conference 2019 in Brisbane by Australian motion duo Jasper St Aubyn West and Ricky Marks should trigger a few nostalgia receptors. [Watch]

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“My Friend Pedro: Blood Bullets Bananas” Trailer by CRCR

After seeing CRCR’s blood-soaked trailer for the side-scroller Mother Russia Bleeds, Swedish indie developer Deadtoast (aka Victor Agren) knew the French directing team should animate the launch film for the 3D version of his game, My Friend Pedro. [Watch]

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Ecobee Product Launch and Brand Film by Tendril

In this new brand film for Canadian smart home company ecobee, the Tendril crew exhibit the company’s new SmartThermostat “like a jewel, a dark reflective stone with beautiful highlights that romance its crisp edges.” [Watch]

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“AIPH | Grant Associates” Installation by Lukas Vojir

London CG artist and director Lukas Vojir crafts a beautifully lit and obsessively detailed “meditative, synthetic interpretation of nature” for UK Landscape architects Grant Associates thru Fitzroy Hawk. [Watch]

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Learning Corp “One Word” by Lightfarm

A toddler’s peaceful morning nap quickly descends into an action/nightmare of epic proportions in this brand film animated by Lightfarm thru Area 23 for a Learning Corp app designed to assist trauma patients with brain injuries. [Watch]

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Forward Festival Main Titles Celebrate the Odd One Out

The Munich edition of the Forward Festival for creativity, design, and communication opened recently with this intense and inky CG sequence from Mill+ director Raj Davsi celebrating those who choose to be the Odd One Out. [Watch]

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Tom Rosenthal “Love Loosens Limbs” Music Video

Lyric music videos often fall into the cheap and lazy bin but Spanish director/animators Magali García and Nacho Velasco inject a full shot of charm into this multi-media tale of an awkward boy and how “someone special makes him feel loved and free.” [Watch]