Meet the Engineer Preserving The Last Analog Motion Graphics Machine

History lesson for all you animators out there. Do you know where the term "plug-in" came from? I'll be honest that I had never really thought about it until I watched this video. I'm also posting this video because I believe the work this man is making is pretty prevalent today even though the tools he is using are decades old. It makes me think of shows like Stranger Things. That intro is so iconic today yet it obviously takes all of it's cues from analogue motion graphics of the past. I'm just always surprised at how styles seems to go in a loop and how certain things can really never be replaced.

Monkey Man with Commentary

This past weekend I had the privilege of reuniting with my old film buddies, Bun House Films. During our time together we managed to shoot a brand new film called Monkey Man: Origins, but that's not what brings us here today. While everyone was together we were able to sit down and record our second directors commentary. Seeing as how we were filming a new Monkey Man video, it only seemed right to commentate on the original. Below you can find both the original video as well as the commentary we shot. Please enjoy and don't forget to like our Facebook page and keep an eye out for the new Monkey Man: Origins.

The Collective: Episode 3 - Danny Yount - Part 1

Really interesting episode of The Collective with guest artist and designer Danny Yount.  I loved this podcast because they focus a lot more on lifestyle and a little less on how the work was made.  It really hit home for me in a lot of ways, and it's always good to hear from other artists who have already gone down the path you are on successfully. If you are an animator, designer, artist, freelancer, or anyone working hard at something everyday then you should give this a listen.

Star Trek's JJ Abrams and Valve's Gabe Newell D.I.C.E. SUMMIT 2013

I love this for so so many reasons. Not only are two amazing storytellers from two different genres talking candidly about their craft, but there is also the possibility of JJ Abrams and Gabe Newell working on a movie or videogame together. I love the way Gabe and JJ go back and forth and point out the flaws and drawbacks to the other's medium, be it videogames or film. Definitely worth the watch.

Interview: Orion Tait, creative director Buck

The Submarine Channel does a brief interview with Orion Tait from Buck and we get a little peak at their process as well as what makes them so kick ass.