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The Art of Motion Capture
Motion capture director Nateon Ajello of the San Francisco 3D animation studio Mixamo discusses the world of motion capture in this video by Mauricio Balvanera…
An Interview With Graphic Novelist Chris Ware
Graphic novelist Chris Ware, creator of the Acme Novelty Library series, discusses his process and his art in this interview with Elysabeth Alfano of Fear…
666 Burger Truck Serves a Pentagram-Branded $666 Douche Burger
A $666 burger with a pentagram bun from the heavy metal-themed 666 Burger food truck in New York City
Potato Daddy, A Mr. Potato Head Version of Big Daddy From BioShock
Potato Daddy by Ginger Troll, a wonderful Mr. Potato Head version of Big Daddy from the video game BioShock. photos by Ginger Troll
Rivers and Homes by J.viewz, A Music Video Animated With Help From 300 of the Band’s Fans
In this music video for the song “Rivers and Homes.” by Brooklyn-based band J.viewz, 300 fans were recruited to hold still frames, creating an ingenious…
Zombie Garden Gnomes
Los Angeles-based couple Chris Stever and Jane DeRosa have created a collection of Zombie Gnomes, garden gnome statues where each gnome has become a gory…
Plugbook, A Powerstrip Disguised as a Book
Plugbook is a powerstrip with a retractable cord and book-like shape that allows it to be hidden away on a bookshelf when not in use.…
Mountain Dew A.M., A Breakfast Drink Concocted by Taco Bell
Select southern California Taco Bell locations are testing out Mtn Dew A.M., a “breakfast drink” concoction consisting of Mountain Dew and orange juice. Taco Bell…
Reggie Watts Spends 7 Minutes in Heaven with Mike O’Brien
Saturday Night Live writer Mike O’ Brien hosts 7 Minutes in Heaven, a seven-minute talk show series that takes place in a closet. In this…
Be Serious for 30 Seconds, A Participatory Project by Fred Armisen
Fred Armisen has started a fun video project where he asks viewers to upload a video on YouTube where they are being serious for 30 seconds.