Toolfarm Inspirations Archive

pororoca from scott pagano on Vimeo.

"An exploration through a mysterious underwater world inspired by the forms and movement of sea life and micro organisms. Hybrid organic and synthetic creatures undulate and wander through heavy waters in concert with the cinematic soundtrack."

Directed / Designed / Animated by Scott Pagano
neither-field.com

Labels: 2D, 3D, Experimental, Film Short, Music Video

Note: Some Nudity, MNBSFW.

Stanley Kubrick Meets David Lynch?

ANALOG trailer from Ebbëto on Vimeo.

"ANALOG is Ebbëto's 2nd short film. His first, Lagartija Nika, can be seen online at Tokyo's CON-CAN Film Festival site. ANALOG is a 27 min, black and white, Science Fiction film made in 2009. This short extract features the music of OIL 10 "Passagen", by the French electronic music composer, Gilles Rossire.

The film tells the tale of a machine traveling in deep-space which has as a primary function the preservation of a living organism: a man. Strange events with biblical analogies begin, disturbing the machine and making it rethink it's priorities."

More Info/Full Credit List

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Labels: 2D, Bizarre, Experimental, Film Short

PIXELS by PATRICK JEAN.
Uploaded by onemoreprod. - Discover more animation and arts videos.

"With over 2,026,435 views of the official film on Dailymotion in the six days since its release, Pixels has really spread far and wide very quickly. We wanted to find out more about the film and had a chance to ask the creator Patrick Jean a few questions. Now working as a 2D and 3D artist at One More Production, where this film was made, Patrick is a 2002 graduate of Supinfocom and has also previously worked at the French VFX powerhouse BUF. Patrick's original storyboards for the film are also below. Take a look!"

Check out the full interview at motionographer.

Labels: "Making Of", 2D, 3D, Film Short, Interview

Nature by Numbers from Cristóbal Vila on Vimeo.

A short movie inspired by numbers, nature and geometry and how they are all interconnected.

More information

Labels: 3D, Film Short

Dark and surreal mixed with stop motion, kinda reminds me a bit of Jan Svankmajer's work with some serious mograph underpinnings! Check out Nando's 2010 reel as well, some very nice pieces.

"Whale Song" for Modest Mouse from Nando Costa on Vimeo.

Nando Costa Reel 2010 from Nando Costa on Vimeo.

Labels: 2D, 3D, Bizarre, Demo Reel, Film Short, Stop Motion

Great Roundup at aetuts+ on several visual effects treats, many of which we have posted to our inspirations page in the past, by Topher Welsh.

"A subject we haven't touched on for a couple months is the wonder of visual effects and compositing breakdowns. Take a look at the largest roundup of this genre to date!"

Check out the full article at aetuts+

Here's a small sample of inspirations covered:

Nokta . from Onur Senturk on Vimeo.

Mnet "Urban Bubbles" from panic embryo on Vimeo.

Brian Alvarez 2010 Reel from Brian Alvarez on Vimeo.

Labels: "Making Of", 2D, 3D, After Effects, Demo Reel, Experimental