3D Animation - circa 1983

Here is a preliminary Disney test combining traditional hand drawn 2D with what was then state-of-the-art CG animation. The clip was directed by a young chap you may have heard of by the name of John Lasseter.



We sure have come a long way.

Hopside down beer glass

Neato.

Via

Looking into the Past

Here's a cool idea by photographer Jason Powell who finds interesting old photos from the U.S. Library of Congress, then seeks out the original locations to shoot these great overlays.







Via Flickr

I'm always fascinated by historical photos. Especially of places I recognize. I love seeing how things have changed, but moreso, I like seeing the buildings and landmarks that have stood the test of time. The Times&Transcript used to do this a few years ago, where they would find an old shot of Moncton, then have one of their photographers go to that location to shoot from the same vantage point. They would then publish the pics side-by-side in the Saturday paper. I loved pouring over those pics. Sadly, I think they simply ran out of good pics to do that with.

Honda Let's it Shine

It's no LED Sheep, but it's still neat.

The Making of:


By: Wieden + Kennedy, Amsterdam

PC's are cheap.

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I guess Microsoft has finally realized that price is their only unique selling proposition. I guess that makes sense in these tight times, but I think that will hurt them in the long run. Isn't it kinda like turning your nose up at a Toyota because you can buy a Ford for less money?

Interesting that Lauren's first choice was a Mac. That's gotta tell you something.

I also like how CP+B goes with what they know - using the Burger King announcer and has Lauren buy her PC at Best Buy. (Both big CP+B clients).

Pothole Problems? Call the Colonel.

That's right Colonel Sanders has returned from the grave, but not to serve up his famous chicken. He's now in the road paving game. In a very interesting an unique marketing stunt, he could be coming to your town to fix your potholes with the small catch that you have to let him then brand them with his secret recipe of white road paint.

Started in Louisville, Kentucky, KFC plans to offer the service to at least four other deserving US cities.

Via AdAge

A new view of the world

A sobering look at the world map from a very different perspective.

CO2 Emissions:

Hunger:

Created for Brazilian Magazine Brasileiros.
Agency: DDB BRASIL