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20 Great Motion Graphics of 2012

20 Great Motion Graphics of 2012

Graphics Info In the last couple of posts I've shown graphics covering big international stories. In contrast, here is a recent graphic we created which looks at a local issue. This was part of our coverage of Hong Kong's 15th anniversary of the handover from Britain back to China.

34 Of The Best Motion Graphics Studios And Their Work You see their work in commercials or in big movies but you never knew who they are or how they do it. They represent the hard working studios which give you those incredible motion graphics effects and animations you love. Most of these made a reel to show off their best work and give you a taste of their capabilities but make sure you watch their full portfolio also cause a few minutes of reel can’t contain their whole work and it would be a shame to miss something. Blur Blur Studio is an American visual effects, animation and design company. Blur produces 3D character animation, motion design and visual effects for feature films and television, game cinematics and trailers, large format films, location-based entertainment, commercials and integrated media. BrandNewSchool They are an integrated creative company that believes in the power of design to tell stories and shape experiences. They’ve been practicing these principles from their studios in New York and Los Angeles since 2000. Blind

Video Company on Motion Graphics Served Description 15 years ago, media seemed to be static... Today with the consolidation of electronic media, social and professional networks, media is alive and needs to reflect authentic human touch. In our screens, there has been a change: advertising and branding are alive. Their efficaciousness allows consumers to belong to a group. Media grant power of decision to millions of people who click any device. Where Congress Stands on Guns - ProPublica Upcoming legislation Bill S. 649 - Senate Whip Count 3No 35Likely No 20Undecided 23Likely Yes 18Yes Tap a segment of the chart to see which lawmakers are in each group. Several gun control measures – including universal background checks, stronger federal laws for gun trafficking and provisions to improve school safety – were rolled into a single bill introduced by Senate Majority Leader Harry M. A look at current ratings and positions A breakdown of NRA ratings The National Rifle Association is the nation’s largest organization devoted to defending gun rights. Weaker gun rights →← Stronger gun rights Tap a segment of the chart to see which lawmakers fall into each group, and see details on the grading criteria. A+: "Excellent voting record" and "vigorous effort" on gun rights. A: "Solidly pro-gun," backed NRA on key votes or has positive record on gun rights.AQ: Pro-gun rating based solely on a questionnaire and without a voting record. C: "Not necessarily a passing grade."

Metro - Lemmings Very cool flat animated piece using Sortie and other aescripts tools by Stage2 Tools used Author Notes I want to give you more detail about how some aescripts + aeplugins tools were crucial to our workflow on this project: Mat For this project we had to create a huge library of more than a 100 looped character animations. Ease & The golden standard of jiggly and bouncy motion in After Effects. a huge timesaver, this time for taking control of tons of layers (every single character animation was a loop on its own precomp). Submit If you would like to submit a piece for inclusion in our INSPIRATION category please submit it to us here. CDI Dashboard - Home A Medium for the Masses In the mid-1990s and early 2000s, the internet was a niche medium with mass potential. In 1995, only 14% of Americans were online. Speed Matters Broadband access was barely measurable at the turn of the century. New Platforms & Mobility For more than a decade, there was one window to the internet — a web browser on a personal computer. The Internet as a News Source Two decades into the digital era, the internet is emerging as a primary source of news on national and international issues — a trend that coincides with the widespread adoption of internet-connected mobile devices. The Online Water Cooler Since their emergence in the middle of the last decade, social networking sites such as Facebook, Myspace and Twitter have transformed the web into an online water cooler conversation millions of voices strong.

Menno Fokma Studio - Direction for Film & Motion Design black project_view FITC 2012 Amsterdam/Titles We started with the theme of personality in social media at first. Credits Direction & Design: Floris Vos (Soulbase) & Menno Fokma Creative Writer: Tifene Huchet Music & Sounddesign: Joris Van Grunsven (Studio Takt) Narrator: Terry Mann Boy: Mick Lefevre Animators Designers: Fredrik Ekholm / Heerko Groefsema Kevin Megens / Sander Van Dijk / Ton Mikkers Wouter Kroese / Marius Denisse / Johannes Matsson Lostalgic Lostalgic This project is based on the entire ABC's LOST TV show scripts, 115 episodes in 7 seasons, that I managed to parse from Lostpedia. I also parsed this page with additional information about hidden characters relations. My aim for this project is not (only) to visualize some properties and patterns out of the script but actually to allow to read and enjoy the series in a different way. I plan to add new views (will inform through twitter), more aimed to reveal global patterns in the script, and I will include cliffhangers and writing teams information. Find more information about Lostalgic in this great article and interview by Greg J. This project is dedicated to the Lost writers, to the open culture and, in particular, to the community that built Lostpedia. created by Santiago Ortiz

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