After Effects Presets: The Single Layer Challenge
What is the single layer challenge? Using only effects applied to a single layer in Adobe After Effects, make something awesome (or at least useful). We recently slapped together two examples, which we have here as free preset downloads.
One of the things we’ve had to do in the past is emulate “highlighted text.” You know, [...]
TechCrunch Shout Out
Our recent work (designed and directed by Picturelab, produced at Transvideo Studios) for Blippy was picked up by TechCrunch on the 4th of July! Very exciting stuff – we’re avid readers of the web-centric blog, being located in the heart of the Silicon Valley and all. We’re starting to get booked up for the fall, [...]
Wood Labbits from Amanda Visell at dailyDuJour
Loving these terrific custom labbits from Amanda Visell over at dailyDuJour!
http://dailydujour.com/?s=labbit
New Picturelab Site Launched
As you may have noticed, we’ve updated. We’re completely overhauled, from top to bottom, with a new look, new reel, new social-media-friendly set up and lots, lots more. We’ve made our sample work easier to navigate, started a proper blog, fired up the Facebook and Twitter engines, and opened up our about us section. Things [...]
Blippy “What’d You Get?”
What is Blippy? It’s a conversation-starter, a record of your purchases, a bit of a voyeur. “Blippy lets you communicate about and share purchases with friends by syncing already existing e-commerce accounts to Blippy such as iTunes, Netflix, Woot, eBay and more.”
Picturelab Demo Reel 2010
A select edit of our recent past projects. We did all the design, direction, and animation. Produced at Transvideo Studios. Includes work for Google, Facebook, Ustream, Mint.com and Box.net, as well as personal or spec projects.
We’re Hiring!
Picturelab is seeking a Motion Graphics Artist. This is a full-time position. Resumes and CVs will not be considered without a link to an online demo reel.
Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World
Love the old-skool visual style for this movie tie-in video game. Wish the old games looked this good.
Un tour de Manège
Another (older) example of fantastic French student work. This time a very different tone and style. Understated, beautiful.
Un tour de Manège from Les Manèges on Vimeo.
Animation Française: Salesman Pete Trailer
Really, really lovely design and motion from French student team in this trailer for a new short film. It’s like we’re all catching up to French student films! For even more terrific animation, search “Gobelins” or “Supinfocom” in Vimeo.
Salesman Pete Trailer on Vimeo.
