Saturday, December 24, 2011
Awesome Use of Projectors and Body Suits: PS3 - "Most Insane Immersive Movie Experience EVER"
Doesn't exactly tie directly back to the PS3 but this is still a pretty impressive performance.
Awesome Video: Audi - Passion Leaves Its Mark
Great tie-in to the Real Madrid vs. FC Barcelona game.
Awesome Site: Google Music tour
What Google does here without the use of Flash is amazing. It's still not enough for me to sign up for Google Music, but it's brilliant. Click here to check it out.
Friday, December 23, 2011
Awesome Trailer: Prometheus
We all have high expectations for this one. "From the man who defined the genre."
Monday, December 19, 2011
Awesome Ad: Cabela's Big Game Hunter 2012
This is hilarious. Like that old boost mobile spot with the pig eating pork, there's something funny about animals killing animals in a human way. via sfegotist
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Awesome Acts of Happiness: Coca-Cola Rivalry Wallet & OFW Project
Proving there's happiness in the world is a tough job but some brand's gotta do it.
Awesome Action: the most intense taekwondo fight ever
We don't normally post a lot of "cute" YouTube videos. This one's hilarious though. Thanks JC for this one!
Awesome Ad: espn - decent proposal
Saw this in August and not sure why we didn't post it. Months later and it still cracks me up.
Monday, December 12, 2011
Awesome Trailer: The Last of Us
I love the Uncharted series from Naughty Dog and this looks like it's not going to disappoint.
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Awesome Site: Comic Sans Project
This is a hilarious Tumbler site that takes famous logos and switches the font to Comic Sans, because "Helvetica is so 2011". Click here to check out the rest.
Awesome Brand: Killspencer
Really liking some of their bags and iPhone accessories. Click here to check out their site.
No Subject | KILLSPENCER® Interview from Spencer Nikosey on Vimeo.
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Friday, December 2, 2011
Awesome Site: Kern Type
This is a pretty cool sight that everyone even remotely involved with design should play with. The correct answers may be debatable but the principles are on point. Click here to check it out.
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Awesome Profile: Handmade Portraits - The Sword Maker
Make your disciple better than you or the tradition wears thin with time. That's a great mindset, no matter what you do.
Labels:
art
Awesome Site: Shoot Paul
It turns out that shooting people with paintballs is just as fun digitally as it is in person. Click here to check it out.
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Awesome Visuals: Sony - HD Experiment
An awesome collection of random things that are hard to capture on film.
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Awesome Idea: Slurpee BYO Cup Day
My only question is, how much did they charge people who brought in the giant containers?
Friday, November 25, 2011
Awesome Spot: Toyota Hilux - Tougher Than You Can Imagine
I've had this one bookmarked for months. I couldn't delete it so I decided to post it. Even if you don't like the ad itself, don't you wish Toyota sold the Hilux in the States? Seriously, why do the best cars end up overseas?
Awesome Spot: Nike - KD Paint the Town
I don't know if it's the fact that KD really does interact with the people or the Sam Cooke track, but this spot makes me feel good. Not a big fan of the KD IV shoe though.
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Awesome Ad: Samsung - next big thing
I love my iPhone and all the other Apple products I own. But, this spot from Samsung is spot on. Well done. Thanks Jonathan for this one.
Awesome Exhibition: SFMOMO - Dieter Rams: Less but More
Legendary German industrial designer, Dieter Rams, who is known for his work for Braun and Vitsce gets his own exhibition at the SFMOMA entitled, "Less but Better". Here is a preview of the exhibit from Dwell Magazine. The exhibit will be on display through February 2012 and for more information, click here to visit the SFMOMA site.
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Awesome Site: Honda - the experiment
The old Honda Cog commercial is a classic. Now, the same type of Rube Goldberg machines are digital. Click here to check out the site for yourself. Great use of interactive windows.
For those that don't remember the Honda Cog commercial, the video is below.
Monday, November 21, 2011
Awesome Sofa: the Cay Sofa by Alexander Rehn
I don't even know if these are for sale. There's little info on Rehn's site. But every 'cool' company should have one of these.
Awesome Truth: universality
"Laughter sounds the same in every language." Amazing. I'm surprised this project hasn't gotten more buzz. It's probably because it's positive.
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balloon hats = addi somekh = balloonhat.com
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Awesome Ad: Greenpeace - 40 Years
Still digging through the bookmark crates. I love the simplicity of this video. Just sad that the title ruins the punchline. Still worth watching though.
Awesome Promo: Barefoot Wine & Bubbly - One Beach
This is another post that we let sit in our bookmarks folder for far too long. It definitely deserves a callout for being awesome. Barefoot Wine & Bubbly launched "One Beach," a film series highlighting the creative innovators who support clean and sustainable beaches by creating a movie poster mural in Venice Beach made of 17,500 pieces of trash found on Southern California beaches. Click here to learn more.
Awesome Campaign: Benetton - unhate
Bennetton has always been known for their controversial advertisements—some more brilliant than others. I think these skew further toward the brilliant end.
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Awesome Dunk Video: Bill V. Blake
Noted sports journalist/funnyman Bill Simmons offers Blake some advice on dunking...with some helpful early footage of a 19 year Simmons in his backyard.
Labels:
sports
Awesome Video: Triumph the Insult Comic @ Occupy Wall Street
Yeah, we got busy and are just catching up on bookmarks. Thanks Tobs for sending this our way
Awesome Trailer: Brave
I've never seen a Disney/Pixar movie I didn't like so this one should be amazing as usual
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Awesome Video: Kina Grannis - in your arms
This video took:
22 months
1,357 hours
30 people
2 ladders
1 still camera
288,000 jelly beans
Yes, the video is awesome. But after reading that it took 2 years to make and watching the behind the scenes video below, what this project really looks like is the most elaborate attempt for a director to get with a cute artist. She is cute. But still, two years?!
Labels:
music
Awesome Video: Jack Daniel's Does Letterpress
Aparaently it's Letterpress Wednesday. Here's another great video about the best way to print stuff. This time from Jack Daniel's
Labels:
advertising,
art,
design
Monday, November 7, 2011
Awesome Sketch: Twilight Zone San Francisco - Why is Everyone Here?
Great sketch from Killing My Lobster. Learn more about them by clicking here
Awesome Campaign: Nike - basketball never stops
really nice idea. i just wish it were true about the nba
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Awesome Ride: Mini Roadster
I've never been a big fan of Mini's but this roadster looks sweet!
Labels:
cars
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Monday, October 31, 2011
Friday, October 28, 2011
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Monday, October 24, 2011
Awesome Video: Battlefield 4 trailer
These guys come out with quality videos every single week. We've posted a few before and this one does not disappoint. Check it out. You can also see their behind-the-scenes footage here.
Awesome Product Demo: Dermablend - Go Behind the Cover
It is a little odd that they're asking people look beneath the surface that they help make more PC, but this is still an incredible demonstration.
Friday, October 21, 2011
Awesome Tribute: 9/11 in lights
In all honestly, I'm really behind when it comes to catching up on my bookmarks. This is a really delayed post, but that doesn't take away from its awesomeness. NYC did a great job on this one. Beautiful video too.
Awesome Campaign: Honda - good reasons
Great campaign from Honda. The information they cover would normally lead to boring spots. But, the casting of Patrick Warburton is brilliant. Check out some of the spots below and click here to see the website, which is also entertaining.
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Awesome Perseverance: Dewey Bozella
Bozella spent 26 years in prison for a crime he did not commit. He refused to admit he did it in order to get out early. Finally released, he competed in his first and only professional boxing match this past Saturday and won. Amazing story.
Friday, October 14, 2011
Monday, October 10, 2011
Friday, October 7, 2011
Awesome Ad: chevy - like father, like son
It's these kinds of spots where "Chevy Runs Deep" actually makes sense
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Awesome Video: Capture the Can
This is the video by which all paintball videos will be judged
Machinima - Capture The Can from paydirt on Vimeo.
Machinima - Capture The Can from paydirt on Vimeo.
Awesome Animation: John Kricfalusi gives The Simpsons the Ren & Stimpy treatment
Saw this over the weekend and absolutely loved it. Can't find the embed code, but click here to check it out.
Awesome Visionary: Steve Jobs
While many of us never had the opportunity to meet or work for Steve Jobs, we've all been touched by him. Not because we have a Mac, iPod, iPhone or iPad. And not because we've enjoyed every single Pixar movie and short ever made. But because we all witnessed him challenge the status quo. No one thought a movie studio could produce nothing but hits. No one thought to change user experiences from entering words to clicking on images. No one thought we'd be tied to our mobile devices. No one thought the biggest music store would exist online. No one thought design mattered so much. No one but Steve.
He's made us all better at what we do. He presented the world with a level of excellence we can only hope to live up to. And if he could bring an attitude of perfection to everything he touched, why can't we do the same? Why can't we challenge what's expected of us. Why can't we question the way things are done? Why can't we strive to make everything better? If we are to truly remember Steve, we need to take a look at ourselves and everything we do, and strive for perfection.
"Stay hungry. Stay foolish."
"Think Different"
By no means is this post, or this blog perfect. But, we're gonna try to make it perfect. RIP Steve.
"Stay hungry. Stay foolish."
"Think Different"
By no means is this post, or this blog perfect. But, we're gonna try to make it perfect. RIP Steve.
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Awesome Unboxing: toyota yaris
Ok, the idea of unboxing a car is stupid. And the Yaris is ugly. But what makes this video awesome for me is the attention to detail that went into it. Silica pack!!
Awesome Video: when you're drunk
I love videos within videos. This Danish online experience shows you two videos. One that's fantasy and one when you're drunk with a rollover. Click here to check it out.
Awesome Feature: Baseball in Uganda
I wish this story was awesome because it has a happy ending. But, it is an amazing story and full of hope. Check it out. ESPN disabled embeds so click here to view it
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Friday, September 9, 2011
Awesome Billboard: Contagion
When you're making a virus movie, what else would your billboard be made out of besides bacteria and fungus?
Awesome Charity Release: 2011 Nike MAG
As many of you probably already know, Nike is releasing 1,500 pairs of the Nike MAG from Back to the Future II. 150 pairs will be released each day for 10 days. This bidding is already ridiculous with pairs going for thousands each. Click here to see the ebay auctions. Every penny spent will be matched and sent to the Michael J Fox Foundation which you can learn more about by clicking here.
Friday, September 2, 2011
Awesome Trailers: Red Bull's Art of Flight & Helly Hanson's Attack of La Nina
These are two action sports movies I can't wait for.
Attack of La Niña Trailer HD from MSP Films on Vimeo.
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Awesome Spot: Lakai - Rick Howard
I'm surprised no one's edited a skateboard spot like this before. Amazing! via SF Egotist
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Monday, August 29, 2011
Awesome Photography: yowayowa camera woman diary
This girl stars in and takes her own levitation photos and displays them on this blog. Check it out here.
Awesome Photography: Andy Samberg as Tennis greats
This is an awesome set of shots done for the New York Times featuring SNL's Andy Samberg dressed as some of the best to ever lace 'up on grass, clay and asphalt. Actually has me kinda excited for the US Open. Click here to see the entire set.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Awesome Fun: Orbit Gum - bleeping clean videos
Through a great Facebook page, Orbit Gum lets you have fun with three MadLib-style videos. There's a link to that page in the video. Check it out.
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Friday, August 12, 2011
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Awesome Promo: McDonald's Dollar Drink Days
Hey, times are tough. Four grand in an ice block will grab anyone's attention.
Monday, August 8, 2011
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Monday, July 18, 2011
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Awesome Photography: From Me To You - cinemagraphs
Decent shots on their own, these shots are part of From Me To You's cinemagraph collection of animated GIFs. You have to click here and see them for yourselves. Inspiring work.
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Awesome Site: True Blood - dig deeper
Really cool site. Almost makes me wish I still watched this show. 60 clues are hidden throughout this interactive video. Find them and you can win some cool prizes. Click here to see how well you know True Blood.
Awesome Tattoo: first animated tattoo
well, awesome until the tech is obsolete
Labels:
art,
technology
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Awesome Short: splitscreen: a love story
Shot entirely on the Nokia N8 mobile phone. Winner of the Nokia Shorts competition 2011. Thanks MK for this one.
Splitscreen: A Love Story from JW Griffiths on Vimeo.
Awesome Return: Kenny Powers is now the CEO of K-Swiss
It's just a shame this comedic genius is wasted on such a crappy shoe
Monday, July 11, 2011
Awesome Exhibition: BMW Museum ArtCar
If you can't make it out to Germany, don't worry, this is a virtual exhibition. Click here to check out all of the BMW art cars
Friday, July 8, 2011
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Friday, July 1, 2011
Awesome Ad: chevy - table of brotherhood
This could have easy been corny and lost its message. But, this is very well done.
Awesome Parental Control: (it's sports related)
Someone needs to come up with something like this for American teams
Awesome Feature??: Google Plus
Google isn't known for their social networking capabilities. I still think Buzz is incredibly awkward. But, Google Plus is their answer to Facebook. Whether it's successful or not remains to be seen. But, this website is a really cool demo. The addition of the Google Maps nav is a nice touch. Click here to check it out.
Awesome Production: freddiew youtube channel
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Awesome Site: Intel's Museum of Me
Great online experience. Will definitely remind you that you haven't talked to some of your FB friends in a while. Click here to see your museum.
Awesome Billboard: coca-cola & wwf in the philippines
Awesome Stunt: BMW M1 drifting on the world's tallest helipad
There's speculation as to whether the first video in the series was fake or executed with some Hollywood tricks. But, like the "Walls" video, this one's a great visual, fake or not.
Monday, June 27, 2011
Awesome Ad: Carlton Dry - sheep impact
We've had this one bookmarked for awhile. And after months of thinking...how could anything with Steven Segal and a sheep not be awesome?
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Awesome Book Launch: jay-z decoded
We talked about this campaign a little bit while it was going on, but this case study video is beyond impressive. Not only did Droga5 do an amazing job at promoting Jay-Z's book, they made Bing somewhat interesting.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Monday, June 20, 2011
Awesome Video: rachel goodrich - light bulb
Winner of the Sweat Records Music Video Contest 2010 and Miami New Times Best Local Video 2010, Top 10 videos of 2010 by IFC, Music Video of the Day of Daily What
Labels:
music
Friday, June 17, 2011
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Monday, June 13, 2011
Friday, June 10, 2011
Monday, June 6, 2011
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Awesome Video: bruno mars & leonard nimoy - the lazy song
I still think Bruno Mars is a bit overrated, but this video's great!
Labels:
music
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Friday, May 20, 2011
Awesome Way to Shop: oki-ni - the game
As you watch this video, every single person is interactive—allowing you to shop directly from their looks.
Awesome WTF Video: Kreayshawn Gets It Popping Or Something.
The history of lady rappers is dodgy, right? This kills though.
Labels:
music
Monday, May 16, 2011
Awesome Video: Breakfast Blown Up.
Pretty dreamy slow-mo piece. Hate seeing all those pancakes go to waste though. That's criminal.
BSS | Breakfast Interrupted from Bruton Stroube Studios on Vimeo.
Friday, May 13, 2011
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Awesome Video: lonely island & michael bolton - jack sparrow
the whole album's pretty hilarious and it quite possibly has the best album cover ever
Awesome Cuteness: Walmart - younger skin
the premise of this ad is a total ripoff of Target's old campaign. but these girls are super cute so it's definitely worth watching.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Friday, May 6, 2011
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Awesome Animation: El Clasico Animated
Last game between Spanish rivals Real Madrid and Barcelona takes place today.
Monday, May 2, 2011
Awesome Light Video: All India Radio
Pretty video. But the band name? Totally unfitting. You might expect some sort of world-music ear virus but instead it's cool soundtrack music.
Labels:
music
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Awesome Trailer: Call of Duty: Call of the Dead
No description necessary. Thanks CD for posting this on FB and not JOA!
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Awesome Ad: Lamborghini Aventador
When you have a ton of money, a cool location, some snazzy special effects and a Lamborghini, your videos don't really to make complete sense. Your ingredients are awesome enough.
Awesome Video: beastie boys - make some noise
Everyone from Seth Rogen & Elijah Wood to Danny McBride & Kirsten Dunst is in this video. It's a must watch and a shame that it has less than 35k views.
Labels:
music
Friday, April 22, 2011
Awesome Spot: pepsi max - clubhouse in the corn
OK, this isn't the best commercial you'll see this week or even in the next hour. But, we love baseball here at the JOA. And how often do you get to see Rollie Fingers, Ozzie Smith, 3 Rickey Hendersons, Babe Ruth's back, mascots, Eckersley, Randy Johnson, Longoria, CC and a bunch of other greats in the same cornfield at the same time? Come on, even if they're watching the corn grow for a Miracle-Gro ad that'd be worth a look.
Awesome Site: Greenpeace - A New Warrior
To help Greenpeace raise money to build their new ship, this site was created to celebrate the old one as well as give users an in-depth look into the plans for the next generation. Blue prints can be viewed along with videos of construction. The shop also gives users a chance to help by purchasing parts needed for the new ship. Click here to view for yourself.
Awesomely Beautiful Performance: Spike Jonze presents Yo-Yo Ma and Lil Buck
"The other day, I was lucky enough to be at an event to bring the arts back into schools and got to see an amazing collaboration between Yo-Yo Ma and a young dancer in LA, Lil Buck. Someone who knows Yo-Yo Ma had seen Lil Buck on YouTube and put them together. The dancing is Lil Buck's own creation and unlike anything I've seen. Hope you enjoy." --Spike Jonze
Awesome Site: Magnum Pleasure Hunt
Fun and immersive website experience for Magnum. Definitely worth playing with for a few minutes if you have some time at work. Click here to check it out for yourself. Thanks MK for this one!
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