Awenydd: "The Ballad of Winslow Homer" by The Dimes

In my Google Reader items today, I found this wonderful bit of treasure: a gorgeous video shot at the world's largest aquarium put to the music of a band I've been following for some time now (you may subscribe to their blog too if you feel so inclined!). And so, you have tonight's Awenydd!

the world's largest aquarium // ATL.GA from stillmotion on Vimeo.

How's that for succinct?!

Flash Video

It was quite some time ago that I made this flash video. I had gotten this idea for a splash page for what was back then only awenblog.com, and I had worked on it pretty steadfastly for several days in a row. I designed all of the elements of the scene myself, meticulously working at the little details in the door, the windows, the planters on the windows, the brick exterior, the clouds, and so forth. After that task was completed, I got to work creating the flash elements. I knew that I wanted it to be raining, but I wasn't entirely sure how to go about creating that effect. So, I messed around for a bit and then marveled at myself as my first raindrops began to fall across the screen. The next thing to do was to create some kind of lightning effect, again without really a clue as to how to go about it. If you asked me now how I figured any of this stuff out, I don't know that I could recreate the process for you. It was an experiment that was eventually discarded for something less labor intensive. I still, however, return to this idea over and over again, constantly honing the little details and adding new things to make it look exactly as I want it to appear. I don't have any previews to show you right now of the work I've been doing lately, but perhaps soon... In the meantime, here is a discarded flash video of mine, having been unfortunately buried in a stack of backup disks. Maybe now it can at least fulfill the purpose of a random post.

Awenydd: Something by Sam Prekop

I happened to be watching Murderball today which features todays Awenydd.

"Something" is the first track on Sam Prekop's "Who's Your New Professor" album.
If ever you should need something to listen to while working, writing, drawing, or driving; something to comfortably fit in the back of your mind that supports the activity you are doing, this album does the job very well.
It's one of my favorites.

If while listening to him you think he sounds familiar it is likely because he is also the singer for The Sea and Cake.

Anyhoo... Here is it's video.



On a side note, if you have not seen Murderball yet, be sure to check it out.
The tailer is embeded below.

Awenydd: BIG BANG BIG BOOM by Blu

This amazing stop motion animation is the latest from Blu.

Blu is kind of a mysterious character. Here is what his Wiki says about him.

"Blu is the pseudonym of an Italian artist who has deliberately decided to conceal his real identity. What little is known about him is that he lives in Bologna and has been active in the street art scene since 1999."

I first learned of him upon seeing this video years ago and I have sense been watching his Vimeo, waiting for the next mind blowing video.
He has a lot of awesome street art on his site as well.

Anyway, here is his newest video released just 2 months ago. It's called BIG BANG BIG BOOM.

BIG BANG BIG BOOM - the new wall-painted animation by BLU