Saturday April 10 is a new edition of Champion Sound in Leiden. They got Dieselboy and lasers by Oplichters to celebrate the anniversary of this renowned drum & bass party. Check out all the flyers, created by Super Silo.
Last week the third edition of FITC Amsterdam took place and the event was kicked off by showing the opening leader, a great animation that everyone should see. It’s designed and directed by Soulbase, graphic design was done by Drön (ex-Farb), character animation by Air Rebels and character rigging by NMtrix.
Remember all the commercials from Red Bull? They’re looking for a new one and ask for your help. A great way to fill your portfolio.
On the 3d of March we (Adobe User Group) have live on stage Pipslab, Niels ‘Shoe’ Meulman, Underware and many more telling you all about the new and interactive ways of typography.
Thanks everyone for attending the New Drinks blast last night. I had a great time, saw a lot of new faces, received kick-ass NW cards and got pretty smashed thanks to our booze sponsors Achtung, Flow, Resoluut, Dog & Pony, Momkai and Noise. Hope you had a good one too.
Another advertising award. This time it’s an award for the best advertising award: one award to unite them all!
The advertising agencies of Belgium have launched a virtual strike in a bid to change the number of agencies being asked to pitch.
The FWA shows the best in cutting-edge interactive work worldwide. A special jury consisting of 80 members from more then 17 countries picks the best site of the year. Matthew Atkatz (180 Amsterdam) and me are the 2 Dutch jury members. But you can also vote yourself: for the public People’s Choice Award, until coming Wednesday:
The OFFF circus is coming to Paris in June 2010. This week is your last chance to get those super-early-bird-price-tickets. Joseph Kosinski (Tron Legacy) and Matt Pyke (Universal Everything) are among the confirmed speakers. Allons-y! (Photo by Kristian Gullner)
Last week fellow new worker Daniel and I went to an inspiring seminar by Creative Social at Eurobest . Ted Persson & Tony Hogqvist gave a presentation about how ‘Digital is dead’ and who are the main suspects. You can read a summery of the presentation on their blog.
This German creative legend, responsible for landmark designs like the SK 61, has a big influence on other designers. Now there’s an exhibiton about his work, spanning more then 50 years, in the museum that never disappoints me. Definitely watch Objectified as well to see a classic performance by mr. Rams in his garden.
Cool – we are nominated for the Dutch Bloggies in the category Arts, Culture & Entertainment, and the category Best Design. Jury will decide on December 1st, so bear with us.
The 13th Holland animation film festival is coming up. Utrecht will be the place to be from 4 until 8 November, if you love animations. Check out the HAFF Web Competition here. Unfortunately submission is closed.
This past weekend, Nike 6.0 held their Tunnel Jam in England. The BMX event featured a batch of top tier riders with well respected guest judges in attendance. Great event!
The controversial novel ‘So Little Done: The Testament of a Serial Killer’ by Theodore Dalrymple has been adap-ted for the stage by Genio de Groot. The end result is an impressive monologue that is sure to both overwhelm and inspire debate. Photography by Jeroen de Bakker, poster is by us.
In preparation of the 10th annual Amsterdam museumnight on the 7th of November, n8 and Cineville join forces to organize this 1 minute video contest. Make a portrayal of night and culture and take it to the big screen. The best videos get 50 screenings in Cineville filmtheaters! Kickoff this tuesday at Studio/K.
StrangerAcademy is great chance for young video makers from across Europe to develop their skills in the field of video making and storytelling. Workshops, showcases and master classes for three full days. You can sign up for free, until October 1st.
This Thursday, September 24 during PICNIC ‘09: the 2nd gathering of FREElance communication people. Location: Pacific Park Amsterdam. For more info, contact the organisers Tim Voors and Pascal Boogaert.
Band of Brothers definitely was the last series I ferociously followed on TV. Old school, obeying the schedule. In 2010 Mr. Spielberg and Mr. Hanks will return with The Pacific, a mini-series about the dirty war in – what else? – the Pacific.
The London Design Festival is in its 7th year. Fellow NewWorker Jeroen and yours truly will go again as it promises an unique blend of up to 200 events, like Designersblock or Size + Matter, taking place in the capital which claims to be the heart of the design world. Note: the identity by Pentagram is a bit uninspired.
Starting today, Joe Holbrook has an exhibition at the Room of Red Bull, Amsterdam. His steelo is inspired by night life and graffiti and consists of cool portraits.
An expo that’s suitable for both gamers and art lovers, not to mention art loving gamers. The concept art by Guerilla Games for Killzone 2 is on display in Gallerie 37 in Haarlem and shows beautiful sinister worlds. I read a review in a respectable newspaper that even made the connection with the work of William Turner.
Coming up this August is the Open Air Film Festival Amsterdam at the Stenen Hoofd near Central Station. Out of experience I can say this is a great, little film festival under the night sky with beach chairs and more importantly: great national & international films and documentaries. Did I already say the entrance is free?
Our neighbour across the street from the studio is NEMO, a center of five floors packed with scientific and technological things to discover. This summer they have a special exhibition all about robots. I myself definitely want to see the one on display of Chris Cunningham’s Björk video entiteld All is full of love (check in HD 720p).
In 1988 someone asked:
“What about Coca Cola using their distribution channels to distribute rehydration salts?”
Sounds like a plan.
Yesterday I was talking to Addikt and saw their work for Sebastian. It wasn’t posted here yet so I couldn’t resist. It’s the design of a stage and all on screen content at an event in the Gashouder. I’m especially a big fan of the half circle abstract led animation in video 3 combined with a sort of Baltimore remix of Daft Punk’s Robot Rock.
Once again from uniqlo a very cool project called ‘Calendar’. Very simple, good music and beautiful video. I really like the depth of field. It makes everything look like miniature.