Presentation at TBS Digicon6

《原子小金剛》創作總監深入講解 2D 到 3D之間的全新世界

本日（20 日）於幕張國際展場所舉辦的「Inter BEE 2009（日本國際廣播器材展）」中，由日本 TBS 電視台邀請到擔任意馬國際（IMAGI）動畫公司全球創作總監的 Felix（葉偉青），為不久前所上映的動畫作品《原子小金剛》作深入的分析與介紹 ........

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由於forum部份overrun, 其實講解是很表面的東西...

TBS 11th Digicon 6

Create your Dreams!
I was invited by 11th TBS DigiCon6 as a HK representative to give a speech to introduce AstroBoy, I talked about some of making of and development of AstroBoy design. This is really a great trip which is totally out of my expectation. I learned a lit and meet some friends. TBS DigiCon6 is an annual animation competition for Asia organized by Japanese TV. Their goal is to invites digital content creators, both professional and amateur, to create their original work. that we have to support! This year they got 2741 submitted animation works from 8 regions on Asia includes: Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, China, India, Singapore, Malaysia & Korea. It is very encouraging that 2 Hong Kong animation won the Encouragement Award this year and actually Hong Kong won the grand prize last year.


At the forum, each region talked about the animation development and how the government support, I felt so shame that our government gave the least support compared with other regions...


《Time To Say Goodbye》QiQihar Int'l Ltd（香港）


《Such Is Life》Emily

11th DigiCon6 Award List
More news and articles about 11th DigiCon6:
e-zone gnn.gamer.com.tw
DigiCon6 official website
check animations at 10th DigiCon6

Challenge Your World

La Chaussettologie - Challenge your world from Desrumaux Celine on Vimeo.
Check this short promo for Challenge Your World event in Montreal. Good combination of 2D and 3D techniques, Very american humor.
Check out Céline’s blog for some process drawings.

Gatchaman Ken and Joe by Rotobox

Rotobox Vinyl Anatomica's Ganmetall Celsius Tribute Series 2 featuring GATCHAMAN KEN The Eagle and JOE The Condor! Looks awesome :)
[ via Toysrevil ]

Woodcut by Roman Klonek

wow, these woodcut artwork are very impressive, i like how he plays with color and shapes...
Klonek's website, see more his newest woodcut on Flickr

Creative Barcodes

wow, see how cool and creative the Japanese Barcodes, they all works! They are designed by japanese firm d-barcode, who specialize in designing these unique barcodes.
[Via Popsop]

Lettering Sketches

I love read people's sketch Book, you can find lots of fun and secret there... these lettering sketches are neat.


hey, my favorite number!


see more lettering at Linzie Hunter Illustration website

Baidir

Nice color and style animation! the BG and color remind me of tekkonkinkreet...

BAIDIR
by slimTUGG

“One morning Nayah is playing hide and seek with her big brother Baidi, when suddenly the room is destroyed and Nayah has disappeared. Baidi sets off on a wild quest in a fantasy world.”

Teaser for the animated series created by Charles Lefebvre / Thierry River / Slimane Anis

“What makes good information design?”

I agree! [via Information is Beautiful]

This is very nice book about infographic "The Visual Miscellaneum" for pre-order

Singapore Poster

AstroBoy opens on Nov 5 in Singapore

Tim Biskup's AstroBoy

AstroBoy and the Darth Vader paintings by Tim Biskup
[via Boing Boing]

Typography Sculpture by Ebon Heath

Brooklyn based artist Ebon Heath creates complex mobiles made out of beautiful jumbles of letters and words. His typographic sculptures free text from the confines of 2D space and where it can engage with the larger physical environment.

Heath explains one view of his work:

The structures are a physical representation of our language as object. This “visual noise” permeates all aspects of modern culture, especially urban living. From the signs, billboards, stores, and t-shirts that yell with type for attention as you walk down any high street. All the audio and verbal noise, from music we plug our ears with to the din of countless conversations, screams and whispers. With new media of texting, online, and transmitted technology there is even invisible noise silent to the eye surrounding us all. It is this cozy womb of information, data, or chorus of cacophony that my mobiles hope to represent as well as reveal. Making the invisible visible.

[via illusion.scene360]

Astro Boy China Final Poster

...此款海报完结版中将阿童木与机器人之间的紧张战斗气氛表达的淋漓尽致，让看过电影的观众脑海中又浮现出机器人大战的壮烈场面，同时也引起了未看过电影的观众的好奇心。...
"《阿童木》海报完结版" 有趣的描述... 無論如何, 中國票房已經是最後防線... [via Sina]

MINI Minimalism Calender

I love this calender a lot, it contains all elements I like: MINI, nice Graphics, white + green + orange palette.

Hipsters by Felt Mistress x Jon Burgerman

The presentation of this series of toys are unique . If you familiar with Jon Burgerman , you definitely will love it .

Hammel.

K8ty.

Grrrf.

see more interesting characters images and making of process at Felt Mistress Flickr

RTHK - 《純粹繪作》 interview‏‏‏‏

靠早前接受了香港電台 《純粹繪作》 的綱頁訪問, 今天出街, 在那裡還有很多插畫家朋友的作品及訪問, 有興趣可看看。(在此謝謝Kenny及CM Lui!)

"Facebook Vs Twitter" illustration

Funny illustration and characters. [via JESS3]

East Meets West: An Infographic Portrait

I always like the infographics how impressive, straightforward and powerful to bring out a message. The following brilliant infographic series Chinese-born, German-raised designer Yang Liu is a good example! It depicts cultural differences between Eastern & Western mentalities.


Lifestyle: Independent vs. dependent


The volume of sound in a restaurant


Problem-solving approach


Size of the individual's ego


How to stand in line


Complexity of self-expression
[via Brain Pickings]

KRINT MINI

Legendary New York street artist Craig “KR” Costello customized a Mini Cooper S with his signature KRINK aesthetic. The car was shown today at Erste Liebe Bar in Hamburg, Germany. A vernissage takes place at Vicious Gallery on October 31st.

See more photos at the gallery site and visit KRINK. I love his work, especially the original drip street art and this laptop sleeve.

MINI x> Halloween Poster

This are the posters for 3rd annual Motor-Tober celebration in Oct. Theat's very fun how mini images combined Halloween. : )



[via Motoring File]

HalloAstro

Frankin-Astro

NTT x Tetsujin 28 CM

A short TV commercial for NTT Dococo wireless internet featuring a modern interpretation of the Tetsujin 28 can be seen in NTT's stylish website. The website was very well design, you can find cool wall papers there. Nice AD! via: Anime News Network

Writing Rules Poster...

thats's fun... now I have to go to write something XD

AstroBoy comic cover by Ashley Wood

2 cover illustrations did by Ashley Wood are very cool! Check below...

10 Things Parents Should Know About Astro Boy

this is a very interesting review on Wired Magazine:

Will I like it?
Yes. Unless of course you hate robots then maybe not. There is a lot to this story that will appeal to the entire audience and a good mix of side stories that appeal to kids or parents.

Will my kids like it?
Absolutely. I don’t believe there is a kid alive that won’t like this film. The story is exciting, full of suspense, and intrigue without being startling or too scary.

What’s the geek appeal?
Robots, super hero action, morality plays, and a good dose of advanced technology. Also, plenty of nostalgia for us older geeks and a chance to share some of our past in a form our kids will enjoy.

Who’s in it again?
Kristen Bell, Nicolas Cage, Samuel L. Jackson, and plenty more. The voice actors all fit the part, and did a great job. The animated characters in the movie all carried some likeness to their voice actors, except maybe Zog, he didn’t look much like Samuel L. Jackson.

Any memorable previews?
A couple that didn’t appear either memorable, or for kids. A very short teaser for “Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief” that might be good. “Old Dogs”: A comedy with Robin Williams and John Travolta that could be funny if they didn’t use up all the funny scenes in the trailer. “Spy Next Door”: Another comedy with Jackie Chan, Billy Ray, and George Lopez. This one looks like a cross between Spy Kids and Rush Hour.

Will kids want to see it again?
Yes, again, and again. Mine are both talking about catching it in the cheaper local theater in a couple weeks.

Does it ruin the original manga?
Not at all. Though I must admit I haven’t seen the original Japanese series (first aired in 1963), but I did thouroughly enjoy the US release in the 80s. A few plot points, like Toby’s death (and even his name) have been updated but overall it remains true to the original, and may even surpass it in some ways.

Is it a rip-off of the old Pinocchio story?
Certainly not. While some reviews have drawn that analogy, I think they are wrong. For starters, Astro is a lot more than a dim witted wooden doll that likes to lie. I’m also certain that Geppetto never dreamed of putting machine guns in any of his creations, let alone in their butt.

It’s PG, but how PG is it?
Not very. There is plenty of action, peril, and some mild language, but neither of my kids or their friend were scared by it. I don’t know if the creators pulled a few punches, but the darkest and most intense parts of the movie still remained optimistic and possibly a little predictable.

What’s the best time for a bathroom break?
There is really only one good time to take a break. Just past the half-way point when Astro Boy uses his blue energy for the first time. You have about 4-5 minutes before the action starts back up.
via wired

《阿童木》今天香港上映!!