Taller Than Trees
This short film looks at the story of an outrageously tall giraffe. She has trouble fitting into daily life until eventually she manages to find a more suitable home.
This beautiful animation was created by Joseph Mann in 2008. It was made using a 2D ‘real-time cut out’ technique through which he wanted to create a 3D world in which 2D characters could live and interact. Each character was created out of paper and all models were made from cardboard.
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Echo by United Visual Artist
Echo. Performed at Teatro Sociale di Como, Italy
In collaboration with the dance group Mimbre, ‘Echo’, was performed in the monumental setting of Como’s Teatro Sociale in Italy. This work was originally commissioned by Vamp for the Tate Modern’s turbine hall. Using advanced 3-D cameras to capture the physicality of the dancers movement, this was then translated in real time to a monumental backdrop creating a simultaneous performance. ‘Echo’ will be touring internationally in 2009.
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Samurai Sword Handle Umbrella
A pretty cool idea for an umbrella. It’s a good way to scare your friends.
Sold at $29.99 at Think Geek.
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Google Will Introduce Aptera 2e Electric Car in October
Even last summer, became aware of Google’s intention to engage in the production of automobiles and invest 5.5 million dollars in the development of new electric cars. This amount was divided between the two companies – Aptera Motors and ActaCell.
Aptera Motors, together with Google is developing a two-seat car, which is equipped with a hybrid or electric motor. A car will be able to accelerate to 140 km/h, «hundreds» reach approximately 10 seconds. Max distance – 160 km. And less than 1 liter of fuel per 100 km. Aptera 2e arrive at the California market in October this year and the cost will be approximately $ 30 thousand dollars.
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meakmusa and Ampoule Records presents…
After the 3 rüts vinyl mini compilations, comes the first meakusma DVD, compiled together with the Ampoule collective from Scotland.
True to the collective’s spirit, it functions as a mini-compendium of established artists and debutants of whom many have already been featured on the vinyl releases. 23 tracks by Move D & Benjamin Brunn, Kate Simko, Pub, Subjex, Terrence Dixon, Herrmutt Lobby, Roger 23, Kinora Viewer, Roebin de Freitas, Peter Van Hoesen, Immer.Chic, Trifonic, Rony & Suzy get a visual interpretation by, amongst others, man vs magnet, Chris Parks, Defasten, Scott Pagano, Humanstudio, Darren Culley, Visual Kitchen, Kris Clijsters, Les agents Myop, Institut Götze, ego, miH, Ewo, Dirk Ignoul.
The visual contributions range in style from more straightforward digital visual design to cut-up pieces to short movies, whilst still having a distinctly understated feel. Trying to establish networks between musicians and visual artists, the results are often subtly surprising.
In addition to the music videos you’ll find 5 short films and as bonus you can drag & drop all tracks as wav-files to your hard drive.
More info and individual snippets can be found in the release section of www.meakusma.org.
Ben Grasso
Ben Grasso‘s oil paintings are explosive in every sense of the word!
Go to Colectiva to check out more of Ben Grasso’s amazing work!
Hylozoic Soil.
“Hylozoic Soil” is an incredible, interactive, artificial life installation created by Toronto digital media artist and experimental architect Philip Beesley.
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