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Music video made entirely from wood for the band Bedtimes by bfophoto / via Jacob Tender

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.

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!

Jacobi Mehringer has created a massive library of film techniques for art directors. It’s amazing. / via Yewknee

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

New music video by Feist has some Michel Gondry vibes. Dig. / via Public Annoucement

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).

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.”

Smitten with the story and production of this piece by Mathew Salton with additional animation by James Bascara.

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.

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.

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

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.

A bit more of Ardhira Putra's illustration paired with some smooth sounds to close out the week.

Explained in 6 minutes by Debbie Millman. Many favorite moments, including this beautiful stretch: "Branding has become a profound manifestation of the human spirit."

Held in New York City, New York, on June 28, 1970, to commemorate the first anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. / via Nayland Blake

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.” 👏👏👏

Dev Aujla when he regards his library each morning, (there are) "1100 different rooms that I could walk into." / via SwissMiss

Another _excellent_ music video by Autumn de Wilde for Florence + The Machine. Bill Nighy stars as Florence’s anxiety.

As she should be. The current Republican playbook is rotten to the core. We need to raise our voices in unison.

Ralph Ammer’s 17 minute talk about drawing is delightful on many levels, part of which are the animations to illustrate his points.

Fascinating look at the dance and costume of the West African Guoro people.

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. 🔥

There is not only wisdom in this Tiktok, but also joy. Weewhoo! / via @realdougwilson

Ahhhh, so all that good government design from the 70's was born from the Federal Graphics Improvement Program / via UnderConsideration's Brand New

Gorgeous results from this young man in Oregon. Great woodworking and video production all around. / Fun link from Tom

Professor Brian Cox and the BBC revisit the 1977 film by Charles and Ray Eames. Loved the original and dig the updates here.

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.

10 minutes of lovely autumn colors / via Twisted Sifter

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.

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.

I'm trying to train the algorithms to stop showing me dash cam footage and fail videos. More of this please.

Call it a commercial or a really short film, this has a vibe that tickles the soul.

Craig Mod reveals the process to produce his photography book that documented one of his walks across Japan.

Apple tips their hat to Steve Jobs 10 years after his passing. A moving short video.

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.

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.

Recommended viewing to lift the spirit.

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.

Made by two men (and one cameraman) in 278 days. A mesmerizing 18 minutes. / via Yewknee

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

Taylor Glenn shifts the perspective of the skill / via MetaFilter

My friend Erik said this 6 part series was worth the watch. Quiet and lovely. Adding to the queue.

Japanese agency Dentsu created this video for an infrastructure company called Kandenko. Now I'm researching "silver ink circuit pen"

Even Apple's explainer videos are nice.

Before he made cocktails on the internet, Stanley wore a tank top and showed off his guns.

Excellent HBO Documentary explores two centuries of art by African-Americans, and the path they forged for contemporary Black artists. / via Brian Hill

"Everywhere I went led me where I didn’t want to be, so I was stuck." How Paul Simon wrote 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' / via Creative Mornings

I'm just going to send folks to this intro video by Tori Hinn and Enle Li when trying to extoll the awesomeness of this collaborative design application

It's not a permanent state of enthusiasm, it's an actual practice

Valentin Delluc and Red Bull make something that's like, whoa. / via MetaFilter

Always bends the mind seeing how these things come together. Great work by Barnstorm VFX. / via @mathowie

Featuring Reo Cragun & ROUSSO. Currently watching this video from the beginning to the end whenever I need a transition.

WARNING: This 50 second Youtube video is gross and hilarious. I blame my friend Tom for sharing it with me.

A film by Nicholas Maher. A worthwhile 10 minutes.

This might be a nice screensaver on the TV when trying to zone out or zone in on something / via Paul Bausch

What a great way to feel slightly human than by enjoying a nicely put together walking tour.

Fascinating set of prompts to inspire deeper relationships. Invest in the video and give it a watch.

This is a terribly sweet, well done and moving song + animation about video games / via Waxy

This music video definitely captures a vibe, feelings and beauty / via yewknee