Ishihara, an Animated Exploration of Color Blindness, All in Dots

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My graduation film at Bezalel, the Academy of Arts and Design, Jerusalem. Narrator: David Lockard. o 2010 - Haifa International Film Festival, Haifa - First prize for animated film. o 2010 - Encounters, Bristol. o 2011 - Animfest, Athens. o 2011 - Anifest, Teplice. o 2011 - Sehsüchte, Potsdam. o 2011 - Pinkapple, Zurich. o 2011 - Kashish, Mumbai. o 2011 - Inside Out, Toronto. o 2011 - TLVFest, Tel Aviv. o 2011 - Iris Prize, Cardiff. o 2011 - Anifest, Mumbai. o 2011 - Anim'est, Bucharest - Special Mention for a Student Film. o 2011 - Pisaf, Bucheon (South Korea). YOO Kwang Sun Prize. o 2011 - BAF, Bradford. o 2011 - Etiuda&Anima, Krakow o 2012 - Tel Aviv International Film Festival, Tel Aviv o 2012 - Hiroshima, Hiroshima o 2012 - LIAF, London

Ishihara – English version from Yoav Brill on Vimeo.

In an exquisite short film, animator Yoav Brill of Tel Aviv, Israel, tells a story entirely with dots. “Ishihara” draws its name and inspiration from the visual tests used to detect color blindness. The story becomes a poignant reflection on difference.

via createdigitalmotion.com

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What a beautiful way to transform a malady into something moving and inspiring. A gorgeous way to start the week.

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Antonio Ortiz

Antonio Ortiz has always been an autodidact with an eclectic array of interests. Fascinated with technology, advertising and culture he has forged a career that combines them all. In 1991 Antonio developed one of the very first websites to market the arts. It was text based, only available to computer scientists, and increased attendance to the Rutgers Arts Center where he had truly begun his professional career. Since then Antonio has been an early adopter and innovator merging technology and marketing with his passion for art, culture and entertainment. For a more in-depth look at those passions, visit SmarterCreativity.com.

Who is Banksy?

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via creativereview.co.uk

Aardman Animations created this cute little animation for the Encounters Festival in Bristol. The film plays on the mystery that surrounds the identity of one of the city's most famous sons: Banksy.

The film was created by Aardman director and animator Chopsy, and was commissioned by the Encounters Festival for the Grafitti Animation section, appropriately enough.

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Antonio Ortiz

Antonio Ortiz has always been an autodidact with an eclectic array of interests. Fascinated with technology, advertising and culture he has forged a career that combines them all. In 1991 Antonio developed one of the very first websites to market the arts. It was text based, only available to computer scientists, and increased attendance to the Rutgers Arts Center where he had truly begun his professional career. Since then Antonio has been an early adopter and innovator merging technology and marketing with his passion for art, culture and entertainment. For a more in-depth look at those passions, visit SmarterCreativity.com.

Jonathan Harris' Cold:Bold Presentation at Gain: AIGA Business and Design Conference

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You could think of Jonathan Harris as a technical artists or an artistic technician but more than that he is the very embodiment of the tension humanity feels at the threshold between art and technology.

via aiga.org

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Antonio Ortiz

Antonio Ortiz has always been an autodidact with an eclectic array of interests. Fascinated with technology, advertising and culture he has forged a career that combines them all. In 1991 Antonio developed one of the very first websites to market the arts. It was text based, only available to computer scientists, and increased attendance to the Rutgers Arts Center where he had truly begun his professional career. Since then Antonio has been an early adopter and innovator merging technology and marketing with his passion for art, culture and entertainment. For a more in-depth look at those passions, visit SmarterCreativity.com.

A Short History of the Novel by Jonathan Lethem

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via bigthink.com

Most art is created for the sake of sharing a passion and not in the pursuit of some kind of cultural fame.

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Antonio Ortiz

Antonio Ortiz has always been an autodidact with an eclectic array of interests. Fascinated with technology, advertising and culture he has forged a career that combines them all. In 1991 Antonio developed one of the very first websites to market the arts. It was text based, only available to computer scientists, and increased attendance to the Rutgers Arts Center where he had truly begun his professional career. Since then Antonio has been an early adopter and innovator merging technology and marketing with his passion for art, culture and entertainment. For a more in-depth look at those passions, visit SmarterCreativity.com.

Arev Manoukian Creates The Gorgeous Short Film Nuit Blanche

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http://www.facebook.com/spyfilms.worldwide - Nuit Blanche explores a fleeting moment between two strangers, revealing their brief connection in a hyper real fantasy. Watch the "Making of" here - http://www.vimeo.com/9076775 Sony - Two Worlds - http://vimeo.com/30402087 Directed by: Arev Manoukian Cinematographer: Arev Manoukian

http://www.facebook.com/spyfilms.worldwide - The making of the award winning "Nuit Blanche" Directed by: Arev Manoukian Produced by: Stephanie Swedlove & Arev Manoukian VFX by: Marc-Andre Gray Music by: Samuel Bisson Starring: Michael Coughlan & Megan Lindley Cinematographer: Arev Manoukian Casting: Jeff Marshall Assistant Director: Andrew Cividino Production Designer: Arev Manoukian & Marc-Andre Gray Art Director / Costumes - Dan Levy Camera Operator: Jay Pavao Camera Assistant: Max Armstrong Gaffer: Alan Poon Editor: Arev Manoukian Compositor / Animator: Marc-Andre Gray Effects Supervisors: Marc-Andre Gray & Arev Manoukian Additional Compositing: Arev Manoukian Matte Painter: Pat Lau Colourist: Andre Chlebak

Making Of Nuit Blanche from Spy Films on Vimeo.

via fstoppers.com

This is such a beautiful and interesting short film, using CGI to convey such a rich world. The making-of film is equally gorgeous and fascinating.

(HT @bbhlabs)

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Antonio Ortiz

Antonio Ortiz has always been an autodidact with an eclectic array of interests. Fascinated with technology, advertising and culture he has forged a career that combines them all. In 1991 Antonio developed one of the very first websites to market the arts. It was text based, only available to computer scientists, and increased attendance to the Rutgers Arts Center where he had truly begun his professional career. Since then Antonio has been an early adopter and innovator merging technology and marketing with his passion for art, culture and entertainment. For a more in-depth look at those passions, visit SmarterCreativity.com.