FoxRetro X-mas from Váscolo on Vimeo.
http://gahfeworks.blogspot.com/2011/12/vascolofox-retro-x-mas.html#mstto=en
Small planet motion graphics
http://vimeo.com/32968520
Insurance map re-make:
http://abduzeedo.com/insurance-map-cover-remake-fake-studio
Art style ideas:
http://abduzeedo.com/quick-tip-create-geometric-wall-painting-pattern-0
Tips on photography studio set ups (diy)
For products, keep them spotless, keep the background spotless.
light tents for smooth even lighting - use a box, cut out the sides, leave the structure, attach a thin material through which the lights can be shone.
use blank paper curved under the product up the back wall for a smooth backdrop.
For models - side / up lighting bounced of a surface produces more glamorous results
for close up / profile shots a ring flash will create an even light
pro kit is good but cheap diy kit is fun and can create great effects, be inventive and creative.
http://www.computerarts.co.uk/features/how-set-your-own-photo-studio
Design award websites:
http://www.dandad.org/
http://www.flashforwardconference.com/
http://www.adobeawards.com/us/
http://www.designweek.co.uk/
http://www.commarts.com/interactive
http://www.computerarts.co.uk/news/graduateshowcase
Tutorials:
Heat haze: http://www.digitaltutors.com/11/training.php?vid=8128&autoplay=1
Text fade: http://vimeo.com/33771642
Liquid collage: http://www.computerarts.co.uk/tutorials/create-abstract-liquid-effect
Composite colour correction: http://allbetsareoff.com/tutorials/rgqt45/
FX tut site: http://visualfxtuts.com/
Pages effect: http://ae.tutsplus.com/tutorials/motion-graphics/create-the-paper-song-effect/
Pendulum wave:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_AiV12XBbI&feature=BFa&list=UUeQEKFH31vvD-InkTGSvCrA&lf=plcp
Festival de Antigua 2011 (tv Spot) from magnetico on Vimeo.