"...There are, however, some designers and even clients who insist that the public deserve and will respond to much higher standards in graphics. They are convinced, as Charlie Chaplin was convinced, that the best way to entertain the public is to first entertain oneself."

Pivot — a thrilling noiresque animation

Posted: February 19th, 2010 | Author: Iancu | Filed under: animation | Tags: , , | 3 Comments »

Pivot on Vimeo.

When a man is witness to a murder and takes pictures of the killer, he has to run for his life. During the chase he is able to turn the tables and the prey becomes the hunter. All resulting in an unfortunate ending.

The film is designed and animated by: Kevin Megens, Floris Vos, Arno de Grijs, André Bergs
Music and sound design by Alex Debicki.
Script by Jan Eduards.
Produced by il Luster Productions.
2009

For more info visit: http://pivotthemovie.com/

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Chermayeff & Geismar logos animation

Posted: October 9th, 2009 | Author: Iancu | Filed under: animation, branding, design, identity, motion, stfu&learn, the great ones, type | Tags: , , , , , | No Comments »

Just sit back and enjoy some of the most fameous and well-drawn logos in the history of graphic design:

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Father & Daughter — a touching animation

Posted: June 20th, 2009 | Author: Iancu | Filed under: animation, art, illustration, music | Tags: , | 1 Comment »

Eye-watering…

It was made by Michael Dudok de Wit and won Oscar in 2001 (and several other awards). It’s a wonderful piece of art.

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