Vespa: Stunt Jumper

This viral isn't new, you have probably seen it before. Anyway, the animation, and specially the retro looking illustration are pretty good. So here it is, for you to see again.

Credits:
Agency: Dentsu Canada
Production: Crush


Via: Glossy

Flairs: Better than Prince

Awesome hand drawn animation on this music video for Flairs.

This is the description of the process: "Handmade, 3000 paper sheets, a simple printer-computer & scanner trio, 7 black ink pencils, sometimes drawn in a Tokyo Hotel room, a Paris studio or on a Madonna video shoot in London, it's black & white simplicity suits the track like the best wedding possible...."

Credits:
Animators: Jonas & François
Production: SOIXAN7E QUIN5E, Paris (France)

How We Met

I'm sure some of you, or even most of you have seen this cute stop motion animation. Anyway, if you haven't, watch it, if you have seen it before, watch it again. Very nice animation and with a great soundtrack by Son of Dave. It is actually a promotion for the Samsung G800, as you can find in the website "zoom in to see".

KotoStudios

KotoStudios is a Motion, Animation and Cinema, production studio. Based in Lisbon (Portugal), it was founded in 2007, by award winning Cláudio Jordão and Nelson Martins.

The Natural Confectionery Company: Mumble

Funny ad, and a great way to sell the "benefits" of these sweets. I bet it will work wonders with all the kids at home.

Credits:
Agency: Fallon London (UK)
Creatives: Matt Keon, Dirk van Dooren
Production: MJZ
Director: Tom Kuntz


Via: Brand Republic

Amnesty International: Ink

Amazing and very touching animation for Amnesty International by TBWA/Paris, produced by Magiclab (France).


Via: shape + colour

Foundation for the Deaf: Lip Reading

Very simple, yet effective and visually appealing, all-type TV Ad. Created by DDB New Zealand.


Via: NOTCOT/Direto do Forno

The Guardian: Short clocked

Short, simple, and effective. Produced by Bermuda Shorts and, I'm guessing creativity was by W+K London as it's for the Guardian.

Converse: My Drive Thru

Cool new animation produced by Psyop for Converse. With a pumping soundtrack. Heard it 3 times in a row without getting sick of it! Music: Santogold, Julian Casablancas & N.E.R.D. - My Drive Thru (Produced By Pharrell Williams)

Have a great weekend!!!

Animation Project

I just found this animation made by student Jason Peacock as his final year project.
Impressive work for a great song, Fill You In, by Josh Pyke.

Mercedes-Benz G-Class: Origami

Don't know if you guys have already seen this ad for Mercedes done by Jung von Matt/Basis. I saw it for the first time today. I don't love the punchline "What in the world can stop a G-Class?", but the animation is quite interesting.

My Paperhouse On Fire

Fantastic stop motion animation by Sebastian Haslauer and Sebastian Koch for the phon°noir (Matthias Grübel) track "My Paperhouse On Fire".

Stop Motion Drums & Piano

Cool stop-motion by Lasse Gjertsen.


Thanks to Bob Ferraz

BPA: Toe Jam

I love this new video for The BPA (a new project by Norman Cook aka Fatboy Slim).
"Toe Jam" has the collaboration of Dizzee Rascal and David Byrne, both providing the vocals for the song.
The video is directed by Keith Schofield.


Via: Wooster Collective

MTV: Engine Room

This might interest some of you guys.

MTV say:

• We are seeking digital artists (at least 18 years of age) from around the globe to compete in a series of creative challenges utilizing HP computers.

• Once selected, 16 people will be flown to New York City commencing on or about July 18, 2008 through on or about August 16, 2008 (collectively, the "Filming Dates"). They will compete in teams of 4 participants each for prizes by creating animations, websites, short films, sound mixes and more in the "Engine Room".

Thanks to Bob Ferraz for the tip

Canon: Journey

Simple yet, I find this ad beautifully made.

Alfa Romeo 159

Lovely microsite for the new Alfa Romeo 159. Fantastic work by Interactive agency Solei Noir.


Via: Original Linkage

Cadbury Cream Egg's get twisted brother

I personally prefer the egg ads to these "twisted" ones, still fun though.

Credits:
Agency: Publicis London (UK)


Via: The Guardian

Blu: Wall Animation

Wierd but fantastic animation by Blu.


Via: Wooster Collective

Kraak & Smaak: Squeeze me

I love this video clip by dutch band Kraak & Smaak, the music isn't bad either ;)


Credits:
Management: White Mountain
Production company: Pool Productions
Directors: Andre Maat & Superelectric
Post: Andre Maat & Henk Loorbach and Crabsalad
Director of Production: Eric Lor


Via: Boards