Service - Josh Shaffner
His experience as a waiter in Los Angeles inspired Cal Arts student Josh Shaffner to create "Service" as a means of remembering and sharing with the world impressions of that period of his life...
His experience as a waiter in Los Angeles inspired Cal Arts student Josh Shaffner to create "Service" as a means of remembering and sharing with the world impressions of that period of his life...
I first met Taso Gionis in the late 1990's when he was just beginning his art education. His dream was to get into animation as is the goal of many young artists. Today he is one of the top character designers and modelers in the industry currently employed in that capacity at Blizzard Entertainment. Take a look at his demo reel below to experience the quality and sophisticated complexity of his work. You can also see Taso's highly imaginative art at his online design gallery and on his YouTube channel.
After winning several major competitions in the film festival circuit last year "Bright Spots" has recently been released online for all to enjoy. Created and directed by Jilli Rose who works collaboratively with artists, filmmakers and curators from around the world. You can follow Jilli Rose on Facebook and Twitter. Part nature documentary part fairy tale...
Next up from Blue Sky Studios is "Ferdinand" directed by Carlos Saldanha. Release date is set for December 15 2017. The first trailer is now online. Follow along on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
A mesmerizing beautiful video featuring extraordinary FX and dazzling design. "Cycle" is the creation of Tokyo based Kouhei Nakama who is a Visual Art Director for Wow Inc.
Here's an animated music video that merges two eras. Visually it hearkens back to the 1930's with its style. The narrative addresses modern behavior that's emerged through the use of personal communication devices. London based Steve Cutts did a superb job blending both together to make a strong statement concerning what we're becoming socially. Music by Moby and the Void Pacific Choir.
A victim of the war in Syria describes what she and her family experienced as a result of the conflict in her home country of Syria. Directed and produced by Jack Newman and animated by Alex Chivers though a London based collective called Bullion Productions.
This just out from DreamWorks. Their first trailer for "Captain Underpants". The film is scheduled for release in early June 2017.
The industry's latest and greatest animation, design, VFX and motion graphics are featured in each issue of Stash. You can subscribe to Stash for free for 30 days and benefit from their extensive permanent collection archive. Enjoy a video preview of just released Stash 122 below...