Plot Device
Though it’s technically a commercial for a visual effects package, I still think Plot Device is a fun video to watch. Very silly, and very well done… [via BoingBoing]
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Talking Funny: Ricky Gervais, Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock and Louis C.K. on Comedy
Talking Funny is an HBO special that features a group of great comedians: Ricky Gervais, Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock and Louis C.K.. The four of them talk about the mechanics of comedy, and go through a range of stories and jokes – talking in depth about what it is they actually do. As you can…
Stuxnet: Anatomy of a Computer Virus
Stuxnet: Anatomy of a Computer Virus is an interesting visualization of the complex thing that is the Stuxnet worm. Created by Patrick Clair, this short infographic video provides a nice summary of what Stuxnet is and how it differs from your regular, run of the mill virus or worm. However, it’s a quick overview. If…
Music Awards Stage, Setup and Breakdown: Two Week Time-Lapse Video
This is a time-lapse video of construction for the 2010 Much Music Video Awards. Spanning over two weeks, the footage covers both the setup and breakdown (and if you look really closely, you’ll see Katy Perry, Ke$sha, Justin Bieber and Miley Cyrus near the end). Shot by Sam Javanrouh , who is also the guy…
NYC Intersection: Video of Pedestrians, Cyclists and Cars
3-Way Street is a short video by Ron Gabriel, highlighting the oftentimes dangerous interactions between pedestrians, cyclists and motorists. There’s a lot of bad behavior all around: cyclists running red lights and going the wrong way down streets, pedestrians jaywalking and ignoring oncoming traffic, and cars… well, cars doing what they normally do in NYC….
Japanese, Full-Contact King of the Hill
So here’s pretty much my synopsis of what’s going on here: guys are trying to get to the top of a pole. Team A guards the pole with a throng of people at the base. A handful of Team A members are standing on people’s shoulders guarding the middle, and there’s one Team A guy…
Wiz Kid Jr., New Gameplay Video
A new gameplay video was just released for Wiz Kid Jr., an arcade puzzle game for Android devices, from the folks at Super Combo Collective. Which, incidentally, is none other than my good friends Chris and Matt. I’ve had the chance to play this game a lot, and I can say with confidence that it’s…
First Triple Backflip on BMX: Helmet Cam
So I didn’t even realize this was a thing – that up until now, no one had successfully completed a triple backflip on a BMX bike before. This is a short but sweet video capturing the achievement. I shudder to think what might have happened, had he not pulled this off successfully. The small helmet…
The Art of Drowning, by Billy Collins (Animated Poem)
As many of you know, I’m a huge fan of Billy Collins. I happened across an animation of one of his poems this morning, and wanted to share it. It’s silly, but the “Related” section is actually longer than my post. If you enjoyed this poem, consider digging through some of the links below. Lots…
Sonar: Numeric and Circular Music Visualization
Sonar is an absolutely beautiful animation. It syncs up with the music in a lovely way, and I’ve watched this repeatedly now for a few times. I can’t seem to find much about this, beyond the fact that it was uploaded by YouTube user techdx5 about a year ago. Tracked down the video to Renaud…
Optimist: Festival of Color, Slow Motion Video
Optimist is a lovely slow-motion video by Brian Thomson, capturing the Festival of Color celebration at the Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple in Spanish Fork, Utah. There are so many lovely moments to this video – the initial few bursts of color, followed by the entire crowd. There’s the kid breaking into a smile at…
Beautiful Pendulums
Absolutely mesmerizing. Via BoingBoing.
Extreme Snowmobile Mountain Climb and Fail (Helmet Cam)
Kinetic Energy > Potential Energy > Back to Kinetic Energy. Amazing video, both for the climb itself and for what happens after the rider (nearly) gets to the top. It is by far one of the most spectacular FAIL videos I’ve ever seen. Related:Valparaiso Cerro Abajo: Insane Urban Downhill Race (Helmet Cam)I Keep The Snowmobiles…
Giving Medication to the Bunny Rabbits
After a recent visit to the vet, Liz and I found out that our rabbits needed a bit more medication, day to day. Quincy has some liver issues (high liver levels, which suggest an infection), and was also diagnosed as being anemic. Baxter was developing some mats of fur under her chin, and the doctor…
The Making of an Hourglass
Not sure if it’s the music or the slow motion, or a little of both… but I find this video calming and a little mesmerizing. Created by Marc Newson for Ikepod, these pieces look incredibly lush. I have no practical use for either the 10 or 60 minute hourglasses, but I’d still like one. Much…