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"MUTO" jerky animation video by Blu

This is a fascinating (and a bit creepy) bit of animation. One of the things worth noticing is that, unlike most animation that tries hard to make frame-to-frame as smooth as possible, this one is jerky and inconsistent on purpose. Slightly different angles and exposures, random "extras", etc. all add to the effect.

And, of course, just seeing how many ways a person can come out of another person...well, you'll have to see it.

MUTO a wall-painted animation by BLU from blu on Vimeo.

Using Text in Video ("Again and Again")

There are many ways to add text to a video, from simple subtitles to videos that are nothing but text.

Here is a creative example that is set in/on a computer screen (Mac OS), with words popping every which way from the applications appearing on the desktop.

How can you use text creatively in your next video project?

Erika Janunger “Weightless" Video

Here's a fascinating little piece, with the filming, set, music and lyrics by Erika Janunger. It shows what a change of perspective, or in this case, camera angle, can do to make something extraordinary. It's obvious what's going on, but it's captivating, nevertheless.

Think about playing with camera angles (and performer/set angles) in your video project

Budget Vacation Video Contest

With a deadline of June 13, 2008, this video contest is all about "traveling on a Budget" (and featuring Budget rental car products somewhere in the video).

If you're going on a vacation, check it out. You don't actually have to rent a car from Budget to enter, but Budget needs to be in the video somewhere.

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Corel Go Green Video Contest

This contest goes to May 31, 2008. The video contest provides a chance to tell your "green" story (environmental responsibility) and win som e Corel software. The software is also available as a free trial, so you can use it as you prepare your entry.

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