November 2009 | Ian Warn

“The Age of Stupid” Interface Design

30th November 2009

Oscar nominated actor Pete Postlethwaite interacting with the futuristic interface designed specifically for the film by designer Taiyo Nagano.

via jellyhunters.com

After Effects Expressions

30th November 2009

Property attributes and methods (expression reference) — a way to combine programming with motion graphics within After Effects. Opens up a whole new world.

via adobe.com and digitaltutors.com

Inside the Iron Man HUD

26th November 2009

On set Q&A; with Kent Seki, Visualization and HUD Supervisor on the movie Iron Man.

“Think about how graphics 10–20 years were green monographs because of the monochromatic monitors. Today in movies, monitors are all pretty much cyan. Whats it going to be tomorrow? White, clean white with color accents for attention.”

via blogspot.com and vice.com and inventinginteractive.com

Mark Coleran, Fantasy UI Designer

26th November 2009

Mark Coleran is a visual designer who has worked in a wide range of design disciplines from print graphics to motion design and visual effects. His work in motion graphics has included television show titles and branding through to his specialist area; the design, creation and animation of fantasy user interfaces for film. Over the years this work has seen him create interfaces for such films as The Bourne Ultimatum, Tomb Raider, Mission Impossible 3, The Island and Mr and Mrs Smith.

via coleran.com