SURFACE : A film from underneath from TU+ on Vimeo.

Surface by Varathit Uthaisri

This piece is breathtaking. An experimental short film (for a thesis project) done by (Communication) Design and Technology grad students from Parsons School of Design (yay my ex-school!), explores the point of view from underneath the urban space we took for granted, every day. It's purely fascinating, as this short film brings a fresh point of view (pun intended?) to our daily lives in the city.

I know this is a mix of footage and animation, but I cannot help but wonder the props they used to demonstrate all the human actions happening above it. It's brilliant!

Okay, I love Justice. And this is another music related post. I'm sure we're already familiar with their DVNO videoclip, which consisted of every possible title card from 70s to the 80s on television! It's insane! The transitions are perfect from one identity to another, made to reflect the lyrics of the song. I wonder why most title card/logos back then were made on a darker background? Or am I missing something?

Justice - DVNO from Freedom Record on Vimeo.

Tee hee. I know this animation is old, (heck, all of my motion features here are a bit dated anyway, but still interesting), but it's one of my favourite stop motion pieces. Western Spaghetti, made from your everyday objects. Very well put together and thought! I especially love the shrinking dice!!!!

But to chop off your dollar bill and throw it into the pan? Honey, that's how I roll. Except that the Washingtons belong in the toilet, and Lincolns in the kitchen. I'm a little high class that way.




In this economy crisis, I think we all should save money and begin cooking our own furniture.