Iron Man 2 - Interface Case Study

New York based design and animation studio Perception was asked by Marvel Studios to work on a simple graphics package for the upcoming movie Iron Man 2.  Impressed by the results, Marvel Studios continued to work with Perception over six months to develop 125 shots, UI concepts, futuristic interfaces, mock broadcast packages, and compositing work to bring it to life.

Perception recently published a detailed case study with motion tests, style boards, concepts and final composites of all their work that went into the movie.  Read the entire case study.

The Greek Crisis Explained, Episode 1

Confused with what’s going on with Greece in relation to the world economy?  This animation by NOMINT features a big eyed little girl who represents Greece, a sheep with a dog neck cone as their debt, and fanny pack wearing tourists to play the part of their lenders.  I’m doubt this piece will clear things up on the matter, but the animation and artistic style is fantastic.

“Infinity” Citizen x WOW

Tokyo-based visual design studio WOW created this piece last year for Citizen’s booth at BASELWORLD jewelry and watch show.  The piece represents the constant change, energy in Tokyo and infinite possibilities.

Wow | w0w.co.jp
Creative Director: Kosuke Oho
Art Director: Takuma Nakazi
Designer: Daisuke Moriwaki, Daihei Shibata, Tsutomu Miyajima, Yoko Ishii
Music by: Masato Hatanaka | hatanakamasato.net

Swatch Creart / Grems

To launch the new Swatch Art Collection creative studio Thank You was commissioned to create a campaign that supported all of the new unique styles and designs with a unifying concept.  Visually they created the “Art Machine” that is a hyper active machine that manufactures and creates the art and watches.

VIV Mag Interactive Feature Spread - iPad Demo

Fantastic example of how motion, interaction, and editorial content can come together to create digital content.  Sure this might take far more time than a standard content layout, but if a publisher can create one to two of these featured mixed in with well designed content this will take off.

Together with co-directors Cory Strassburger and Ming Hsiung, we produced a motion magazine cover and feature spread for Viv Mag - an all digital magazine, which would allow us to create content that will be able to live on the iPad and other tablet devices where digital magazines can live.

- Alexx Henry

Via Josh Spear, Trendhunting (you might want to bookmark this site)

Else Mobile—The Time Has Come

Rob Chiu (The Ronin) directed, edited, composited and graded this introduction for Else Mobile’s new mobile device.  This spot is apart of a larger campaign and Else Mobile website by Los Angeles agency The Visionaire Group.  Although the cinematography, production, and score is beautiful and visually stunning, the concept for the campaign seems far to dramatic and ostentatious for my taste, especially for a product consumers should get excited about.

View more of Rob Chiu’s amazing work at TheRonin.co.uk