I'm going transparent

Google Master Plan - Ozan Halici, Jürgen Mayer ( youtube link )

Pain without borders

For some of us the pain never stops.

The Black Dogs Progress

The Black Dogs Progress ( link )

Violence, blood, puking, sodomy and cute girls (not necessarily in this order). Definitely a winner. I don't even miss nazi zombie ninjas one bit.

Men in Black (Operation Homecoming)

Men in Black (Operation Homecoming) - Evan Parsons ( link )

Finally a good animation piece in ages. Very strong and adequately controversial. Watch out for the notorious terrorist beard.

Punches

Punches - Wes Anderson ( video )

Awesome. See beautiful people being punched in the face @ 1000 frames per second.

Why We Drink

Why We Drink - Kogler und Szmit ( link ) 

I always wanted the answer to that visualized in a dazzling style and narrated with a terrible accent.

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Shakerboys

Shakerboys, Viewmanoid ( link )

Watch this exuberant piece of audio-visual goodness and be moved! Shake what your mama gave you.

There is no direct link you have to get to the video yourself, but it's rather easy to find.

I Met the Walrus

I Met the Walrus, Jerry Levitan ( link )

Lennon on peace, beautifully rendered in continuous motion graphics. Nuff said!

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Global Politics in 30 Seconds

Global Politics in 30 seconds ( link )

Politics on a global scale have never been visualized so plausible. This all makes so much more sense to me now.

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The BPA - Toe Jam

The Brighton Port Authority - Toe Jam ( link )

Most refreshing and creative use of censorbars I've ever seen, for sure. That's a project I'd enjoy working on as well (O.O;)

Who is 'The BPA' you may ask. Well judging from the groove and the fact that it seems to be a Brighton thing makes it very suspicious to be a Norman Cook thing.

Check it!

Kings of Power 4 Billion %

Kings of Power 4 Billion %, Paul Robertson ( link )

If you could only once in your life call something extreme it would definitely be this piece by Paul Robertson. It is a fabulously crafed hommage to anime inspired pixelfest games. It may seem like a long watch with something like 12 minutes, but it's more than well worth the time. I command you to download this. OBEY!!! Really.

Apple Mac Music Video

Apple Mac Music Video

I decided that I kind of like this one. Maybe just because the singer is nice as well (^_^)

Muto

Muto, Blu ( link )

This is one amazing piece of animation. Taking stop-motion to a whole new medium. Walls.

Floating

This is just too stupid to leave uncommented.

Zürich Chamber Orchester

Zürich Chamber Orchester, ( direct video link )

This piece brings musically synchronized 3d animation to a whole new level. Very nice!

Procrastination

Procrastination, Johnny Kelly ( link )

I hear you man. This little short film made me feel far less of a procrastinator, because it made procrastination look like shine and colorful. Watch it!

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Kap10kurt music video

Kap10kurt - Dangerseekers, Mathematica Studio ( link )

A true 80s retro style music video. Fitting the music like a beige tuxedo. Directed by The Holograms. Brilliant stuff.

The Legend Of The Turning Stone

La legend de la pierre qui tourne, Melanie Climent ( direct video link )

Supinfocom, seemingly one of the best animation schools in france, keeps putting out talent beyond any other institution. Melanie is one of those talents and shows it with this loveable short. True storytelling.

Transport for London 'Illusions' spot

Illusions, M&C Saatchi

This brilliant spot for Transport of London shows that simple things carry far more meaning than overly complex stuff. If you create contrast in a spot you are sure to get the audiences attention. Contrast to the other spots on TV and contrast in the spot itself. Great, great ad.

Justice - DVNO

Justice - DVNO, Machinemolie, Mr. Me ( video )

Not only is Justice one of my favorite, one-to-rule-them-all, dancealbe, ultra, 2008, club music, fuck-the-rest bands, this is also one kick ass music video so full of 80's TV shit it, makes me want to pull out my old VHS deck and make some music. All I can say is. DANCE Motherfucker! Justilicious!

Coke Zero

Coke Zero Spots, againstallodds

The great people of againstallodds created four funny spots to foster coke's world dominating commercial presence. It's amazing how they made loveable characters out of bodyparts. Somehow they even get some attachement going, even if they kind of look gross they are cute. Really nice rendering as well. Everything looks very visceral and believeable, but at the same time cartoony. 

Watch all 4 spots on Passion Pictures site:

Liar, Finger, Brain and Can't Drink

The Ivasion is here!

Plankton Invasion - Episode 3, Tinkertree ( link )

Finally there is the first real episode of the long awaited Plankton Invasion. As the teasers already suggested (and if you don't know them already be sure to watch them) this emerged as a fun ride. Step one: Torch the planet! 

I want your heart

Happy Valentines Day from Psyop

The gals and guys from Psyop did it again. With this quirky little addition to the day of love (and gazillion flower sales) they really made it a special one for me. Thank you Psyop. Do it again, please.

Space Cowboy on Mars

Space Cowboy on Mars, Dan Meth ( link )

Dan Meth creates a stunningly, silly web cartoon in form of The Meth Minute 39 project. Haven't watched any of the other episodes, but I'm sure there are some hidden gems still to be found on that page. Yeah, that's like ... awesome.

Nova Radio - Electro

Nova Radio - Electro, Passion Paris ( link )

French studio Passion Paris created this hilarious animation for Radio Nova. It mixes a really nice flow, weird character work and spot-on music. Garnished with adorable color work makes this piece a must-see. B0h!

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Animator vs Animation

Animator vs Animation, Alan Becker ( link )

Once again an old classic. Revisited in a revised edition. Haven't seen it in a long time, but it still is a great piece of animation work. I don't even have to mention, that it has a great story idea as well ... oh I just did. NOW!!!

The Quest For The Ultimate Break

The Quest For The Ultimate Break, Akama ( video )

Akama from France did a really nice job on this one. Well animated, luscious lighting. Seems like a rediculously expensive production for a choc bar, but well worth it. Enjoy.

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Me And My Goldfish Where Going To The Pub

Me And My Goldfish Where Going To The Pub, Arno Salters ( link )

Had I actually gone insane? I mean actually? But these things happen. Be sure to check out the whole story by Rik Mayall.
Beautifully visualised by Arno Salters. Amazing storytelling and all. Although, the first time I watched it all that was going through my head was: What the FUCK?!!!123

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People in Order

People in Order, Lenka Clayton and James Price ( youtube )

Is that it?

Lucia

Lucia, Felix Gönnert ( youtube )

This relatively old find from 2004 tells the story of a sick girl, who escapes the dull hospital environment, she finds herself in. Really nice lighting and animation. Beautifully told with subtle audio and music. I usually don't sit through 8 minutes of tranquil 3d animation, but this one kept my attention.

No Boundries in 2008

No Boundaries in 2008, Ed Labetski ( link )

It was conceived as a christmas video but it's still valid as a really nice stop-motion interaction work. Quite a nice idea I have to note and brilliantly conducted. Watch immediatly, now!

Together

Together (Adidas Olympic), Psyop (link)

Psyop created this wonderful spot for the chinese olympic games 2008. It illustrates the concept of "support" in a unique look. Amazing compositing work. Great concept. Psyop rules!

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