“See What's Possible” Challenge

The Experiment by The Action Cats

Submitted by The Action Cats

Backstory

There is no formula for creative process. It is fluid and transient, allowing singular thoughts to merge and evolve in unexpected ways. The Experiment conveys the evolution of an idea in the form of an organism. For better quality, please view: http://www.iheart2d.com/experiment/Adobe_experiment.mov The Action Cats at GSP Design: Lisa Mishima Animation: Chris Kelly, Mike Landry, Colin Trenter Sound design: Shannon Botts Producer: Nick Brown

Tags

experiment b&w petridish creature evolve process

Video Specs

# of Votes
332 Votes
# of Views 12367
Software Used Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects, Pro Tools
Hardware Used Apple G5, Macbook Pro, Cannon 40D, Panasonic HD
Technique video, stop motion, and animation

Commentary

  • goinggreen said (3 months ago):

    wow!it takes my breath away. this is a winner.

  • hippitywho said (3 months ago):

    This is really cool. I'm pretty sure you'll be one of the finalists. Good luck!

  • eightpack said (3 months ago):

    The view to vote ratio says a lot. Driving views is easy.

  • CharlesUlysses said (3 months ago):

    Way cool. I still have no idea how you rigged those pins to look so three-dimensional. Multiple layers with a shared anchor-point and heavy blurring? I gotta know. The sound design's pretty wicked too. Totally lubricated.

  • saacorp001 said (3 months ago):

    Yeah, I couldn't understand how 'Chootsies' garnered so many votes either... until I read it's comment thread. Whatever, meritorious work always triumphs in the end. Nice job, Action Cats.

  • Fragilem17 said (3 months ago):

    go for it guys!! get chootsies away from first place :-) lol, we're on Dig now.. loads of views but no votes, good luck. :-)

  • Paul Abbott said (3 months ago):

    And another thing - I reckon the sound design is absolutely top fkin notch!

  • Paul Abbott said (3 months ago):

    Am here poolside with Ali in Santa Monica. She showed me the g-animation, which blew me away. Stunning stuff - jet-black dark and witty.

  • Paul Abbott said (3 months ago):

    Am here poolside with Ali in Santa Monica. She showed me the g-animation, which blew me away. Stunning stuff - jet-black dark and witty.

  • eabarn said (3 months ago):

    Häftig reklam! The Swede

  • mysterytaxi said (3 months ago):

    This is fantastic! Nice work!

  • andrewl said (3 months ago):

    this is some amazing stuff, best one for sure.. VOTE FOR THIS ONE, DO IT!

  • mumbot said (3 months ago):

    Um. That was really cool! There is a band called Action Cat who I just did some artwork for.. www.myspace.com/actioncatmusic

  • isachloejack3 said (3 months ago):

    Really, really brilliant. Almost scary. Love to see the full-res huge version of this.

  • jrmcg1 said (3 months ago):

    hands down the best on this site. vote vote vote.

  • professorxavier said (3 months ago):

    so bad-ass. congrats all around.

  • disconic said (3 months ago):

    Definitely the most unique of the bunch. As a reminder, the challenge is called 'See What's Possible' The true test is to create a unique message and style. Others may have more votes, but are far more trendy. This video illustrates an intelligent, refreshing, yet somewhat dark twist on the competition. It's excellent to see this kind of diverse creativity among a gallery of trendy sugar-coated graphics.

  • Amoorhead said (3 months ago):

    Man....talk about some talent!!!

  • carriejo02 said (3 months ago):

    lovely work

  • Ninja Unicorn said (3 months ago):

    This if freakin awesome! GOOD JOB! I wish i could transform myself with just half the coolness this submission has. But alas, i'm trapped in a Ninja Unicorn body with no photoshop masters to unleash me. Guess i'll just go gore someone with my horn.

  • elfiasco said (3 months ago):

    that is sick.

  • alexburke19 said (3 months ago):

    this one should win...

  • dangerprone said (3 months ago):

    tres cool

  • cutpastetomarcato said (3 months ago):

    Sick and beautiful

  • jforson said (3 months ago):

    This is the coolest thing I've ever seen. My heart stopped.

  • jessclifton said (3 months ago):

    Absolutely amazing. Genius, in fact. VOTE!

  • nickprout said (3 months ago):

    I like, really like this one.

  • nadinesaez said (3 months ago):

    iGorgeous.

  • piprou said (3 months ago):

    really nice done - i love it!

  • brandj said (3 months ago):

    NICE!!!

  • kellymccullough said (3 months ago):

    nicely done. i love it!

  • staceyana said (3 months ago):

    Very creative. I love it. You all did a fantastic job. It's a shame it won't let me vote more.

  • seabylp said (3 months ago):

    organic and RAD

  • tinitus said (3 months ago):

    this is absolutly amazing loved that style and the design reminds me of a project I had in my experimental animation class - didnt had such a good idea , but it was awesome anyway.. cheers

  • lloyd said (3 months ago):

    this should have been seen by more people but it seems that one the closing date comes around the viewing stops and the votes have been cast nice work shame about the fact that its been lost in the stacks of vids lloyd : )

  • dblbrownie said (3 months ago):

    This is GREAT! And so COOL!

  • sdeluca said (3 months ago):

    Nicht genug weiß, braucht mehr weiß auf weiß. Action Cats Assemble!

  • 4na7h3ma said (3 months ago):

    This is one great animation, congratz.

  • claude Shade said (3 months ago):

    I like how dark the thing is but it doesn't get depressing...it always get me when those bone like things pop out....i've watched it several times and it never wears out.

  • randy stowell said (3 months ago):

    i like fuzziness and i like protruding metal pieces, oh and flying feathers. sublime. rambunctious. i am a devotee.

  • sbh243 said (3 months ago):

    This video sucks! Is so obvios you are voting for yourself JAJAJAJAJAJA keep voting cause you can win the people's choice but you don't have a CHANCE at the judges award!!!

  • david.caro said (3 months ago):

    Man good skills!!!

  • moo town said (3 months ago):

    it's missing something... maybe you should put some dolphins in there.

  • lelebelle said (3 months ago):

    Very Modest Mouse. I like it.

  • dillaksalad890 said (3 months ago):

    I am super impressed. This is the coolest combination of live action and effects. You guys are so creative. If I worked for this software company I would hire you all to showcase the programs.

  • karishma said (3 months ago):

    Very Very Cool!

  • niaomi said (3 months ago):

    needs bugspray...

  • jarratt said (3 months ago):

    Hey guys, it's jarratt. Really beautifully done. Looks flawless and leaves nothing to be desired. I'm also a sucker for those needles punching the lens. Good luck.

  • celia said (3 months ago):

    very very beautiful, i love it, love the needles coming at you, love the way the animation ties in with the sound. it's great! I'm all for yous!

  • aerika555 said (3 months ago):

    very nice, something that looks like the makers had one or five sleepless nights creating. Good job.