Vanishing Point
I creamed my pants. Gorgeous video by Bonsajo called “Vanishing Point.” Video after the jump.
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I’m Here
“I’m Here”, a 30 minute film by Spike Jonze, sponsored by Absolut.
For more information, check the link: www.imheremovie.com.
Exit Through The Gift Shop
Exit Through The Gift Shop – A Banksy Film. “The world`s first street art disaster movie”.
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2010 Rethink Scholarship
The Rethink Scholarship is an $18,000 scholarship for aspiring art directors and designers to Langara College’s Communication and Ideation Design program in Vancouver, BC, Canada. The winner will also receive a 3-month internship with Rethink.
To enter all you have to do it get a black hard covered sketchbook of any size and do whatever you want with it, as long as it’s creative and shows off your talents. For more information check out the link: rethinkscholarship.com. Good luck!
First Person Tetris
A twist on the classic and much beloved game from the 8-bit era. First person Tetris puts you in a “block-centric” world, meaning you revolve around the falling blocks. You move with the block, up, down, left, right, and yes you even spin with the block. I find it to be a little disorienting, so take that as a warning. There is a less disorienting night mode, it might be less disorienting, but that doesn’t make it easier to play. Check out the link to play the game: First Person Tetris.
**WARNING: PLAYING FIRST PERSON TETRIS MAY CAUSE NAUSEA AND DIZZINESS.
Let’s Do Something Real
When I saw the video for Delphic’s “This Momentary”, I instantly fell in love. The video, directed by David Ma, was shot in Chernobyl, Ukraine and really gives you a peek into the lives of the people there, twenty three years after the nuclear disaster. While the video is very simple, the cinematography is lush. The color palette, although colors are toned back, seem almost hopeful to me. Maybe it’s the lyrics from the Delphic song playing over it that makes it seem that way. Video after the jump. Delphic are a band from Manchester I’ve been following for a short moment.Their debut album, Acolyte, can be purchased through iTunes and vinyl through Rough Trade or HMV.
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Beatroot Bodega @ Fresh Cafe
I found out about this event from Vezzen. His buddy, Kavet the Catalyst, is running this vinyl event. Here’s what he had to say about it:
Do you have RECORDS to sell? Do you own a independent and local company? BR-Bodega was created to offer Hawaii’s diggers, vinyl junkies, and collectors to get together. Also included will be local and independent companies that are looking to expand their base and or launch. Get at me if you want to be a vendor. Thanks to Tiff from Fresh Cafe for the support. Also looking for giveaway sponsors! Yes yall, fun.
Don’t sleep on this. Fresh Cafe, Saturday February 27th. Also, don’t miss the beat battle going on Thursday, January 21st.
The XX: Sculpture of the Album
I’ve been hot on the trails of UK band The XX since the summer. Melancholy and eerily haunting vocals and melodies are what fill my mind whenever I listen. Already so highly visually, you can only imagine how excited I was to find out that they hired Saam Farahmand to develop a 3D physical interpretation of their album. I’ve been very keen on artists who mix both visual and audio together and really try and make their performances and experience as well as a show. I’m eager to see what this will look like. If you haven’t heard The XX, please do check out their debut self-titled album and if you want to treat yourself, pick up the limited 500 box set vinyl. (I have my eye out for the vinyl.) “Islands” and “Crystalized” posted after the jump.
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LA Times Covers CES 2010
What?! 3-D television!! Slimmer display panels!! What?! the television I just bought four months ago is already obsolete!! If you’re a design geek like us here at ET/AL, more often than not, technology hits that same spot.
With more than four decades of success, the International CES reaches across global markets, connects the industry and enables CE innovations to grow and thrive.
The International CES is produced by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), the preeminent trade association promoting growth in the consumer technology industry. CEA represents more than 2,000 corporate members involved in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and integration of consumer electronics products. All profits from CES are reinvested into industry services, including technical training and education, industry promotion, engineering standards development, market research and legislative advocacy. (source: www.cesweb.org)
(read more @ latimes.com)
Collection a Day
Stumbled upon this lovely project today and fell in love. Lisa Congdon, a illustrator from the Mission District of San Francisco, has been and will be posting a collection each day of 2010. This is taking the idea of “a photo a day” to another level. Her daily photos are vibrant and show the wear and tear of each object. It got me thinking about objects in general and the story each one tells. It also made me miss my Cray-pas and assorted Sanrio erasers of yesteryear…sigh. I look forward to seeing more photos from A Collection a Day.
The Mixtape Club
Gary and I have been stalking this website for a while now. I love the concept behind The Mixtape Club. It’s a great way to find new music and see what other creatives are listening to. Currently, Mixtape Club offers some slamming mixes from the likes of Siik and The Strange Attractor. Go on, give yourself some aural pleasure. You deserve it.
The Best of 2009
The following are favorites from the ET/AL staff. No categories in particular, just items that stood out in 2009 for us. Picks after the jump.
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Enjin Beatbox
“Enjin” meaning APE-MAN in Japanese, is an excellent viral ad for Castrol Motor Oil. Watch the enjin beatbox like crazy. Tutorial videos also available for those aspiring beat machines.
KICKS/HI Chris Kam Interview
ET/AL’s good friend Brad Caberto finally finished up a mini video of KICKS/HI’s art director, Chris Kam. See also our YKWWS! post. Video after the jump. Song used is Fila Brazillia’s “Rustic Bellyflop.”
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