Tron Legacy
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While every other news site out there is only covering the bout of violence that happened this past Comic-Con in San Diego and not so much the actual coolness of the event, we’re highlighting some of the best trailers that were released at SDCC.
On a hunt for Art Deco inspired artwork on dA, I stumbled across artist rodolforever and was so captivated by his incredibly designed Art Deco posters, that this post transformed into a featured artist highlight. rodolforever is a graphic designer and illustrator from Mexico City, with a clear passion for comics and movies. His highly stylistic versions of conceptual posters are prime examples of using Art Deco in modern settings. Here are several excellent examples from his dA gallery; and definitely check out his other work on his profile — you will not be disappointed.
Aurora Picture Show’s annual Extremely Shorts Festival features three-minute or shorter films and videos by artists, filmmakers, culture jammers, students, moms, security guards, and anyone with a camera and a vision. Juror Donald Harrison of Ann Arbor Film Festival will be in attendance to introduce his selection and announce the winners.
Enjoy karaoke and good food by moonlight on the final night of the festival. Picnic sponsored by Saint Arnold Brewing Company, Whole Foods Market, Ruggles Green, Cafe Brasil and Tony Mandola’s Gulf Coast Kitchen.
When:
Friday, June 25, 7PM
(screening)Saturday, June 26, 7PM
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Kinetic typography may seem like a really trendy and ultra-modern idea; however, in reality, it’s been around a lot longer than you think. Saul Bass had been animating type since 1955, paving the way for actual graphic design in movie title sequences. His use of solid shapes, colors and simple geometric design completely defined his style for nearly a decade, still renowned to this day. AfterEffects made this process infinitely easier these days, and this design legend deserves props for inspiring a generation of typography nerds. Check out some of his most popular pieces: Continue Reading
Modern Hollywood graphic designers are lazy — and that’s a fact. I’ve heard it straight from the mouth of a Disney executive, who stated that he’s actually tried to get fired a few times for creating terrible movie posters full of floating heads and cheesiness. While the rest of the world doesn’t seem to mind, things like the stereotypical or obvious solution make us designers cringe and want to cry ourselves to sleep at night. However, there is a ray of hope for these modern examples of recent movie posters that have chosen to gone in the conceptual route. The result: a movie poster you’d be proud to frame.
Star Wars Episode 1
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