Museum Worthy
Promo for the Association of Independent Commercial Producers that captures the frustration of art direction. / via sidebar
CDK Dancers “Somebody That I Used to Know”
I caught a clip of this on the socials and wanted to know more but it was an aggregate that didn't attribute. I scrolled on but was very happy to see the entire choreographed piece on Colossal.
Joseph’s Machines, Valentine edition
Kinetic artist Joseph Herscher invents useless machines, unless that use is to be delightful and entertaining, in which he succeeds! (also on Youtube)
17 Minutes of Charles Schulz Drawing Peanuts
I remember seeing parts of this as a kid and being completely enamored. The feeling remains.
A New Sports Tradition for Dads & Daughters
Cetaphil taps into the Taylor/Travis zeitgeist and makes a winning commercial.
How It’s Made: LEGO Sets
Did some surfing to learn more about how LEGO is made and this video was the best I’ve seen thus far. I could watch a miniseries on this topic, from ideation to execution.
Criterion 2023 Room Tone
I remember enjoying the first edition of these quiet moments to test the camera in 2020, and they're just as delightful this time around. I just did a 30 second test in my office and have decided I would benefit from makeup and better lighting. / via Yewknee
A Muppet Family Christmas (1987)
Another gem 4k supersampled holiday special gem. Also for that pile: When Love Is Gone usually missing from The Muppet Christmas Carol / via Ben Brown
Pee-wee’s Playhouse Christmas Special
Paul Reuben’s estate posted the full Pee-Wee’s Xmas special remastered in HD. / via Nayland Blake
Flower Press Studio BTS video
Dig these process videos from Flower Press Studio (and one day I will snag one of their prints).
Goodbye Summer
Matt Delatowski’s laid back, oceanside, golden hour to dusk short film for the change of the season. Dig the easy going vibe.
This Is Pop – A documentary about the band XTC
Loved XTC since Skylarking (and then went back in their catalog and loved that too). They never really toured so I’m curious to learn more about ’em with this doc. / via MetaFilter
How those LED wristbands work at concerts
The technology is decidedly a lot simpler than I imagined. After watching this I feel Korean markets have a better approach to make the devices something of a keepsake.
Woodswimmer
Music video made entirely from wood for the band Bedtimes by bfophoto / via Jacob Tender
Why so many people need glasses now
Watched two great Vox explainers this morning. One about inflation and this video about why nearsightedness is on the rise, and how it can be addressed.
Fridge-worthy moments
Loved the bit on Jacobi’s home page that lists fridge-worthy moments (some with links to fill in the gaps). Filing this as inspiration to consider in reflection and also looking forward!
Visual Technique Library
Jacobi Mehringer has created a massive library of film techniques for art directors. It’s amazing. / via Yewknee
The Magical Musical Thing
David Hilowitz explores the 70’s toy electronic instrument from Mattel and speaks to the creator. We had one of these growing up and it was indeed a bit magical. / via Chuck Jordan
Borrow Trouble
New music video by Feist has some Michel Gondry vibes. Dig. / via Public Annoucement
(Almost) every music video of Michel Gondry
I loved the 2003 Director Series DVD of Gondry’s work. This YouTube playlist adds in oodles of more recent music videos. Also recommended: The series Kidding with Jim Carrey (with 8 episodes directed by Gondry).
She, un cuento de J&B
It's an ad. And it's _really_ touching. Translated description: ”There can always be room at the table for acceptance, respect and, above all, celebration.”
Santa Is a Psychedelic Mushroom
Smitten with the story and production of this piece by Mathew Salton with additional animation by James Bascara.
Jim Stoten’s sketchbook
Jim once thought about his sketchbook as an enjoyable way to waste time. I’m glad the Eames Institute sponsored this video which was an enjoyable way to get inspired. More goodness on Jim’s website.
Kristy Sellars on America’s Got Talent
She's billed as a pole dancer, but it's more than that. And her performance transcends the annoying way this television show is edited.
Visions Not Previously Seen
Barbara “Bobbie” Stauffacher Solomon mixed Swiss graphic design principles with West Coast Pop art stylings, essentially creating supergraphics, and in doing so shaped the history of design. / Revisiting this link for inspiration
McDonald’s POV: 5 Minutes of Lunch Rush
I thought it was just the algorithm taunting me, but I guess these first hand videos by Stephen Patula are getting around. I find these mesmerizing. Also, living wages should be the thing.
Mndsgn “Truth Interlude”
A bit more of Ardhira Putra's illustration paired with some smooth sounds to close out the week.
10,000 years of branding
Explained in 6 minutes by Debbie Millman. Many favorite moments, including this beautiful stretch: "Branding has become a profound manifestation of the human spirit."
The first Christopher Street Liberation Day Parade
Held in New York City, New York, on June 28, 1970, to commemorate the first anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. / via Nayland Blake
Zander Moricz’s curly hair
Florida high school class president Zander Moricz was told by his school that they would cut his microphone if he said “gay” in his grad speech, so he replaced gay with “having curly hair.” 👏👏👏
Read books as a trampoline for the imagination
Dev Aujla when he regards his library each morning, (there are) "1100 different rooms that I could walk into." / via SwissMiss
Free
Another _excellent_ music video by Autumn de Wilde for Florence + The Machine. Bill Nighy stars as Florence’s anxiety.
Mallory McMorrow is fired up
As she should be. The current Republican playbook is rotten to the core. We need to raise our voices in unison.
How drawing helps you think
Ralph Ammer’s 17 minute talk about drawing is delightful on many levels, part of which are the animations to illustrate his points.
The Zaouli Dance
Fascinating look at the dance and costume of the West African Guoro people.
Florence + The Machine – King
A music video where you stay for the credits. Directed by Autumn de Wilde, choreographed by Ryan Heffington with costumes by Kate Mulleavy & Laure Mulleavy. 🔥
They mic’d up their 4 year old snowboarding
There is not only wisdom in this Tiktok, but also joy. Weewhoo! / via @realdougwilson
A golden age of graphic design
Ahhhh, so all that good government design from the 70's was born from the Federal Graphics Improvement Program / via UnderConsideration's Brand New
Kumiko Amp Cabinet
Gorgeous results from this young man in Oregon. Great woodworking and video production all around. / Fun link from Tom
Powers of Ten, Updated
Professor Brian Cox and the BBC revisit the 1977 film by Charles and Ray Eames. Loved the original and dig the updates here.
Things about Michael Nesmith I didn’t know
My friend Dave shared a few bits that will turn into a rabbit holes to explore. For many years I watched this clip of 'Sorority Girls From Hell' and never knew where it came from. Now I do.
Peak Fall Foliage in Vermont’s Green Mountain National Forest
10 minutes of lovely autumn colors / via Twisted Sifter
A Dozen Eggs
I'm generally happy to see anything Michel Gondry puts out there. This is a fine example, mostly because it was all shot with a mobile phone.
Hans Zimmer career timeline
Dig this series from Vanity Fair where creative folks describe highlights (and low points) of their career. This one from Hans Zimmer makes me appreciate his soundtracks even more.
How to Make a Bespoke Savile Row Suit
I'm trying to train the algorithms to stop showing me dash cam footage and fail videos. More of this please.
Burberry Open Spaces
Call it a commercial or a really short film, this has a vibe that tickles the soul.
Kissa by Kissa, behind the scenes
Craig Mod reveals the process to produce his photography book that documented one of his walks across Japan.
Everything around you
Apple tips their hat to Steve Jobs 10 years after his passing. A moving short video.
Ricky and Doris
David Friedman shares a story about a short film he made about a little old lady with the marionette of herself, and how it all came to be. Sweet characters, captured wondefully.
Fossil Hunting with Zan McQuade
I'm with Zan and grew up grazing around creekbeds for fossils (and arrowheads if we were really lucky.) This video captures that joy through an adult lens of continued learning.
Cats and Domino
Recommended viewing to lift the spirit.
Dancing to improve health
I first caught Peng Xiaoying and Fan Deduo while I had TikTok installed and their movements made me happy. I'm glad I followed the comments to seek out more of their story.
A Dream Water Park
Made by two men (and one cameraman) in 278 days. A mesmerizing 18 minutes. / via Yewknee
The Gap by Ira Glass
I've heard this audio a handful of times and seen it visualized perhaps more than once. But it never fails to remind me of the work. / via @misterbisson
Juggling from above
Taylor Glenn shifts the perspective of the skill / via MetaFilter
My Love: Six Stories of True Love
My friend Erik said this 6 part series was worth the watch. Quiet and lovely. Adding to the queue.
光を灯す/ future with bright lights
Japanese agency Dentsu created this video for an infrastructure company called Kandenko. Now I'm researching "silver ink circuit pen"
App Tracking Transparency
Even Apple's explainer videos are nice.
80’s Levis ad with Stanley Tucci
Before he made cocktails on the internet, Stanley wore a tank top and showed off his guns.
Black Art: In The Absence of Light
Excellent HBO Documentary explores two centuries of art by African-Americans, and the path they forged for contemporary Black artists. / via Brian Hill