Another great example of animation, though a totally different type. Very creative and original! And of course, inspiring.

I think this video is brilliant on a few levels – the dry humor, the character, the counter-culture anti-Na’vi sentiment…but most especially the animation. I think it’s wonderful, and I desperately want to learn how to do this stuff. …Anyone know how to put together a home-made motion capture studio for less than $1k?  :P

I heard an interesting story on NPR today about a fan-made film called “The Hunt for Gollum.” The short HD film is a prequel to “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, and follows Aragorn (Adrian Webster, pictured) as he goes on a hunt for the creature known as Gollum. It is the result of the efforts of 150 unpaid volunteers, all movie enthusiasts and professionals, who cast uncanny look-alikes in the crucial roles…painstakingly recreated detailed costumes…and shot on location in the rocky landscape of North Wales. Overall, it is an immensely impressive effort. The...

This is pretty entertaining: “Star Wars,” as retold by someone who has never seen the original trilogy. It’s hard to believe sometimes that these stories, which permeate our culture so deeply, can slip by certain people. But then, I knew someone in college who had never seen Star Wars…and I also knew someone who had never eaten an orange before. Go figure. Anyway, you can see how even to someone who has never seen it, iconic stories can still leave an impression. In this version, all the basic elements are there – they’re just…scrambled…a bit. :)...