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WWF Side by Side

2011-08-30T02:30:00.000-07:00

We are all connected..... A beautifully orchestrated ad by Ogilvy Singapore for WWF

New blog under construction and a spring playlist!

2011-08-26T03:13:00.000-07:00

Undergound is undergoing a transformation so watch this space for a link to a new, exciting and creatively inspiring blog......

To whet your appetite, we have compiled a playlist for you to download and enjoy. This will become a regular feature on our new blog.... For those of us in the southern hemisphere, it is time to shake out the summer wardrobe and bring the havaianas out of hibernation - spring is in the air and summer is on its way!

Image credit - Van Gogh

Southern Hemisphere Spring Playlist:

Nothing Better - Postal Service
Everywhere (Fleetwood Mac Cover) - Vampire Weekend
Solsbury Hill - Peter Gabriel
Love and Leave - Scattered Trees
Wonder Why - Vetiver
Butterfly Nets - Bishop Allen
What Katie Did - The Libertines
The General Specific - Band of Horses
How Could I Just Kill a Man - Charlotte Sometimes
And Suddenly - The School

Download playlist here

Free - Thievery Corporation

2011-07-08T00:06:00.000-07:00

The latest offering from one of electronica's best.

Enjoy, its quite the feast for the eyes.

Thievery Corporation - Free from Astrid Riecken on Vimeo.

Life Cycles OFFICIAL Trailer

2011-06-20T04:21:00.001-07:00

BREATHTAKING STUFF!

Life Cycles OFFICIAL Trailer from Life Cycles on Vimeo.

Our new webpage is up and running!

2011-06-20T03:18:00.001-07:00

We have just finished the final touches to our new webpage and would love you have a gander.

Head on over to www.groundglass.co.za and take a peek!

JUSTICE - CIVILIZATION directed by Edouard Salier

2011-06-01T02:33:00.000-07:00

Great work by Edouard Salier on this one.
An awesome video for one of the years biggest hits.

It can't be easy following in the footsteps of the great Daft Punk,

but the French electro duo seem to be dropping hit after hit recently.

Enjoy their latest offering.

JUSTICE - CIVILIZATION directed by Edouard Salier from edouard salier on Vimeo.

Mercedes- Benz- Awarded Ad of the Month

2011-05-25T01:29:00.000-07:00

Congratulations 140 BBDO and Groundglass for winning ad of the month for Creative Circle!

Have a look at the interactive print ad made for Mercedes- Benz by Groundglass Directors Duvan Durand and Thomas Ferreira.

Kalahari.Net- Art Class

2011-04-20T02:59:00.000-07:00

The New Commercial for Kalahari.Net- "Art Class"

Directed by Groundglass Director Sacha Waldman.

Natasja Fourie- Work and Play

2011-04-18T08:05:00.000-07:00

Stills Photographer and Director at Groundglass- Natasja Fourie. This is her latest work.

Byellville

2011-04-18T07:37:00.001-07:00

The new Jack Parow is here- Directed by our own Duvan Durand:

Inspiration for the day

2011-04-18T07:33:00.000-07:00

Something to inspire you:

All in:

2011-03-16T06:39:00.000-07:00

All in at the office this week-

The Dirty Skirts - Strike The Match

2011-02-08T05:54:00.000-08:00

This is the new Dirty Skirts music video, shot by our own 187. lovely stuff!!!

For the Star Wars fans..

2011-02-04T04:51:00.000-08:00

Fireworks on another level

2011-01-26T07:29:00.000-08:00

All done in one shot with millions of fireworks. Well co-ordinated..

ShapeShifter

2011-01-11T03:46:00.000-08:00

Simply breathtaking!

ShapeShifter from Charlex on Vimeo.

PRIME BIG SERIES - SMALL SCREEN

2011-01-11T02:26:00.000-08:00

All the biggest TV series minituarised in an advert for Prime Series.
I like it.

AXE: Even Angels Will Fall

2011-01-11T02:20:00.001-08:00

The latest Axe advert. Super cool!

Kilian Martin: A Skate Regeneration

2011-01-10T07:28:00.000-08:00

I like this alot. Well done Killian!

Tron Legacy Premiere - A Light Session

2010-12-20T03:02:00.000-08:00

Radical!!!

Tron Legacy Premiere - A Light Session from ENESS on Vimeo.

you tube - year in review

2010-12-14T05:37:00.000-08:00

projection mapping shhhhhhh

2010-12-06T00:30:00.000-08:00

while we are talking about projection mapping.........

HP ePrint & TRON: Legacy projection mapping - complete animation

2010-12-06T00:12:00.000-08:00

Spectactular projection mapping in the build up to one of the years hottest releases.

HP ePrint & TRON: Legacy projection mapping - complete animation (angle 2) from Guided Collective on Vimeo.

Crossover

2010-12-02T06:30:00.000-08:00

Awesome animated piece by Fabian Grodde. All the insects are 3D elements and look amazingly real.

Crossover from Fabian Grodde on Vimeo.

Kraak & Smaak - Dynamite

2010-11-23T03:04:00.001-08:00

Great song and video from the Dutch trio.

There's a Soldier In Everyone - Call of Duty: Black Ops

2010-11-23T01:18:00.000-08:00

Awesome trailer for what looks like an awesome game.

Portugal. The Man "People Say"

2010-11-01T08:16:00.001-07:00

Portugal. The Man "People Say" from Michael Ragen on Vimeo.

I am a Forest

2010-11-01T06:35:00.000-07:00

Great little animation.

I am a Forest hq from Alex Schulz on Vimeo.

Broken Bells - The Ghost Inside

2010-10-27T09:19:00.000-07:00

Broken Bells - The Ghost Inside from Southbank Centre on Vimeo.

MIZA feat. Flabba - SUPER HERO!

2010-10-26T05:23:00.000-07:00

My Little Diary - Natasja Fourie

2010-10-26T01:37:00.000-07:00

Natasja describes herself as impulsive, colourful and raw, and has been called “an ambitious dragon disguised as a butterfly”.

My Little Diary is a collection of some of her work. Yes guys there are quite a few breasts but try look beyond them and enjoy a brief glimpse through the eyes of a great talent.

WOMEN ARE HEROES - Trailer

2010-10-21T07:08:00.000-07:00

"The Women project wants to underline their pivotal role and to highlight their dignity by shooting them in their daily lives and posting them on the walls of their country.

On the other hand, by posting the same images of these women in Western countries, the project allows everyone to feel concerned by their condition and connects, through art, the two different worlds."

Really intense and very moving.

Congrats are in order for JR who won the 2011 TED award.

to get more info take a look here

TRAILER " WOMEN ARE HEROES" from SOCIAL ANIMALS on Vimeo.

Coachelletta

2010-10-21T07:00:00.000-07:00

Tilt-Shift magnificence. Basically a video summary of the event which featured our very own Die Antwoord

Coachelletta from Sam O'Hare on Vimeo.

Yeo Valley

2010-10-18T04:01:00.000-07:00

This is pure awesomeness.

Creative Process Illustrated: Eric Kallman and Craig Allen of W+K

2010-10-08T05:26:00.000-07:00

Mirage Boardshort 2 - Feature Video

2010-10-08T02:46:00.000-07:00

Or as I'm calling it "Surfing the Matrix"

Great ad for Rip Curls Mirage board shorts.

Loving the bullet-time.

Gymkhana 3 - Ultimate Playground; l'Autodrome, France

2010-10-04T05:10:00.000-07:00

Ken Block is back with his beast of a car. Still the same deal as the first 2 videos, loads of awesome car stunts, and some advertising from DC shoes. The thing is I am always in awe of how he handles the car, its like they are part of each other.

Purely for the thrills!!!

DARK SIDE OF THE LENS

2010-10-04T04:26:00.000-07:00

Renowned photographer and body boarder Mickey Smith shares his experience as a true waterman. Breathtaking imagery and a down to earth voice over by Mickey, give us a glimpse into the life of a body boarding and photographic legend.

DARK SIDE OF THE LENS from Astray Films on Vimeo.

The Johnny Cash Project

2010-10-01T02:17:00.000-07:00

"A unique communal work, a living portrait of the man in black."
Using an interactive website thousands of fans contributed drawings to be complied into a collaborative music video. Its absolutely awesome, and really captures the mood of his music and his life.

Cee Lo Green - F**k You

2010-09-29T02:29:00.001-07:00

This is the coolest, funniest thing I have seen in a while. Totally made my morning.

Cee Lo Green - F**k You from Matthew Stawski on Vimeo.

（Genki Sudo）- WORLD　ORDER

2010-09-28T02:39:00.000-07:00

LCD Soundsystem - "Home"

2010-09-27T03:34:00.000-07:00

LCD Soundsystem "Home" from FUNWUNCE on Vimeo.

Yelp (With Apologies to Allen Ginsberg)

2010-09-23T03:34:00.000-07:00

Sophocles once said, "nothing vast enters the life of mortals without a curse," and this couldn't be more true of technology.
Written by Tiffany Shlain & Ken Goldberg and directed by Tiffany Shlain
Ths short film has been shortlisted for YouTube Play

Pretty powerful stuff.

UNPLUG!!!

OK GO - White Knuckles

2010-09-23T02:44:00.001-07:00

7D 1000 fps

2010-09-17T05:43:00.001-07:00

7D 1000 fps from Oton Bačar on Vimeo.

Save The Kimberley - Your Help Is Needed

2010-09-14T06:06:00.000-07:00

As we all know the world is in a pretty sorry state, and the blame can only be pinned on us. Michael Fletcher on Vimeo has compiled some beautiful images and video footage to highlight the beauty of The Kimberly in Western Australia. Tis area is under threat of major industrialisation.

Have a peek at this and check out the video's blurb here.

Definitely worth some support.

Save The Kimberley - Your Help Is Needed from Michael Fletcher on Vimeo.

Deftones | Sextape

2010-09-14T04:34:00.000-07:00

Great new video for the Deftones song "Sextape" Wonderful visuals and oh so colourful with a catchy beat, so nothing at all like real sextapes then :)

Deftones | Sextape from ZF FILMS on Vimeo.

Being a Dickhead's cool! - The Grand Spectacular

2010-09-13T06:44:00.000-07:00

Well yeah I dunno about that, but I am thoroughly enjoying this video. Funny, and oh so true.

Animal Kingdom - Chalk Stars by Thomas Hicks

2010-09-13T06:24:00.000-07:00

Found this amazing video on Vimeo which I am sure you have noticed is where most of the videos I post come from. Looking through his previous work has turned out to be quite a treat. Thought I'd post this on the blog, and let you check out some of his other stuff here.

AK Chalk Stars from Thomas Hicks on Vimeo.

Most Viral Brands of 2010

2010-09-09T06:42:00.000-07:00

Viral this viral that, viral viral viral. Yes everyones talking about viral marketing and the new media wave... errr tsunami. Its big and its here to stay.

Take a look at the most viral brands of 2010 (so far) as compiled by Rubber Republics Viral

Ad Network.

Banksy's First Interview

2010-09-06T00:17:00.000-07:00

Banksy is a graffiti/street artist who has been adding his own brand of art to London and Bristol since the early 90's. Although his works are illegal they have garnered an immense amount of interest from the public, and the art world. A wall featuring one of his stenciled works sold for 200,000 in 2008. Alway very secretive, his real identity remains unconfirmed to this day.

Here are a few of his works, and a link to this first ever interview

Words By Daniel Mercadante & Will Hoffman

2010-08-13T05:27:00.000-07:00

Very beautiful video about word association. Simple yet effective.

WORDS from Everynone on Vimeo.

Kanye West - POWER

2010-08-13T01:38:00.000-07:00

Kanye West's new music video is quite impressive. He moves away from the stereotypical rap/hip-hop video, and brings us something breathtakingly beautiful.

I highly recommend watching it in HD on Vimeo.

Kanye West - POWER from littlesk on Vimeo.

Vintage Internet

2010-08-12T02:35:00.001-07:00

Brazilian ad agency Moma created these wonderful ads for the Maxi Midia media seminars 2010.
Absolutely brilliant!

Advertising Agency: Moma, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Creative Director: Rodolfo Sampaio
Art Director: Marco Martins
Copywriter: Adriano Matos
Illustrator: 6B Studio
Published: July 2010

Röyksopp's Adventures in Barbieland

2010-08-12T01:43:00.000-07:00

Röyksopp have been working hard promoting their much anticipated new album "Senior" (out Sept 13th) Its the follow up to the crittically acclaimed "Junior" that was released last year. The two albums were recorded at the same time and as Röyksopp explain they are meant to compliment each other
The two albums (’Junior’ and ‘Senior’) have a kinship, in that they represent Röyksopp’s two very different artistic expressions. ‘Junior’ – with emphasis on vocals, accessible melodies and harmonies, has the energy, the inquisitive temper and confident “hey-ho, let’s go!”-attitude of youth, whereas ‘Senior’ is the introverted, dwelling and sometimes graceful counterpart – brimfull with dark secrets and distorted memories, insisting “I’m old, I’ve got experince…”. Senior’ is furthermore an album about age, horses and being subdued – with devils breathing down your neck.
On that note I present Röyksopp's Adventures in Barbieland - A short film/music video in anticipation of their album launch. Its basically 10 minutes of bizarre Norwegian film making, but expertly done none the less, and with a catchy electronic sound.

Röyksopp's Adventures in Barbieland from Röyksopp on Vimeo.

Heres their first release Eple, just because I love the video and song so much.
They certainly do know how to create a catchy tune.

Eple from Röyksopp on Vimeo.

Black Bones

2010-08-11T04:25:00.000-07:00

This is old and I have referenced it many times but still a CLASSIC!!

Black Bones from Rhett Dashwood on Vimeo.

The Damage Done - Rainfall Films

2010-08-10T02:50:00.000-07:00

A great western short by Rainfall Films.

I just love the way it was shot.

Won 1st place at Westfest 2010.

The Damage Done from Rainfall Films on Vimeo.

Tempus II

2010-08-06T02:22:00.000-07:00

I have always been fascinated with high speed cameras. The beauty of objects in motion is often unseen to the naked eye at regular speeds, but with the help of the latest technology we can glimpse things at a fraction of the speed, often leading to mind blowing visuals and beautiful chaos.

Sit back enjoy this wonderful clip from Phillip Heron and James Adair.

Tempus II from Philip Heron on Vimeo.

Accumulonimbus

2010-08-05T06:53:00.000-07:00

A meditation on motion and the life cycle of matter. The medium was clay on glass.

I cant help agree with one of the comments; "I've never seen clay look so elegant!"

Accumulonimbus from andy kennedy on Vimeo.

Broken Social Scene - Meet Me In The Basement

2010-08-03T02:47:00.000-07:00

Broken Social Scene - Meet Me In The Basement from Arts & Crafts on Vimeo.

Piano Stairs

2010-08-02T04:23:00.001-07:00

Kid Cudi - Pursuit Of Happiness

2010-07-30T03:08:00.000-07:00

Kid Cudi - Pursuit Of Happiness from sista noes on Vimeo.

Dancing Pigeons - Ritalin

2010-07-28T03:06:00.001-07:00

Dancing Pigeons - Ritalin from Blink on Vimeo.

The Kleptones - Come Again

2010-07-27T03:18:00.000-07:00

Mavelous mash-up featuring The Beatles vs the Rest of the World in this Kleptones mash from Uptime / Downtime - includes Boston, Cypress Hill, Daft Punk, Beasties, Criminal Element Orchestra, Freeez and many many more in this epic extravaganza of a 1,000 dancers by video artists Crumbs Chief.
ENJOY!

Kleptones - Come Again (Beatles vs Rare Earth vs Beaties vs Daft Punk vs Cypress Hill vs Boston) Video by Crumbs Chief from The Videotones on Vimeo.

Walk on water (Liquid Mountaineering)

2010-07-23T02:27:00.000-07:00

A great viral ad for Hi-Tec shoes. A tad old, but still awesome.

35mm

2010-07-21T05:38:00.000-07:00

How many of the 35 films in this animation can you recognise?

35mm from Pascal Monaco on Vimeo.

Wax On, F*ck Off

2010-07-16T05:40:00.000-07:00

Wax On, F*ck Off with Ralph Macchio from Ralph Macchio

The Black Keys - Next Girl

2010-07-15T06:01:00.001-07:00

The Black Keys - Next Girl - Frank Version from Chris Marrs Piliero on Vimeo.

The Black Keys - Tighten Up

2010-07-15T05:41:00.001-07:00

The Black Keys - Tighten Up - Official Video from Chris Marrs Piliero on Vimeo.

Agan Harahap - Superheroes

2010-07-08T03:36:00.000-07:00

Some very clever photography. Mosey on over to his online portfolio on Flikr to see some more amazing pics.

flakjakt’s Cascades by Marty Martin – first iPhone 4 music vid?

2010-07-08T00:49:00.001-07:00

First Official iPhone 4 Music Video - flakjakt "Cascades" from Marty Martin. themartymartin.com on Vimeo.

The Apple Museum - 30 years in 2 minutes

2010-07-06T11:49:00.000-07:00

Exit Calm - Hearts and Minds

2010-07-06T04:04:00.000-07:00

Exit Calm - Hearts And Minds from The Progress Film Company on Vimeo.

Pendulum - Witchcraft

2010-07-06T02:33:00.000-07:00

Great song and video from the Australian electronica act, that has been hailed as the most important influence on the genre after The Prodigy.

Turn up the volume and enjoy!!!

Pendulum / Witchcraft from Murat Pak on Vimeo.

Adidas – Fast Vs. Fast

2010-07-02T02:54:00.001-07:00

Adidas - Fast Vs. Fast from Gary Shore on Vimeo.

Small Worlds Project

2010-07-02T02:46:00.000-07:00

Yes its another tilt-shift video, this time by Keith Loutit. He seems to have a knack for the art. Enjoy some of his ongoing project: Small Worlds.

You can visit www.keithloutit.com to find out more about it.

Small Worlds Project: undefined. Pause while a clip is playing to share it.
Tilt Shift Video by Keith Loutit | Twitter | Facebook

Temper Trap, "Love Lost"

2010-06-30T02:03:00.001-07:00

Temper Trap, "Love Lost" (Dougal Wilson) from Rotten Rabbit on Vimeo.

Tame Impala - Solitude is Bliss

2010-06-30T01:57:00.001-07:00

Solitude Is Bliss - Tame Impala from caleigh o'callaghan on Vimeo.

Great Lake Swimmers - River's Edge

2010-06-30T01:53:00.000-07:00

Great Lake Swimmers - River's Edge from Nir Ben Jacob on Vimeo.

Tame Impala - Half Full Glass of Wine

2010-06-29T07:40:00.000-07:00

Wonderfully psychedelic video from a great band.

Tame Impala - Half Full Glass of Wine from Special Problems on Vimeo.

Wow

2010-06-23T01:59:00.000-07:00

A rather beautiful project has been colouring the world these past couple of months. The Let's Colour Project launched by French paint company, Dulux Valentine, is a project to paint public places (starting in Rio, London, Jodhpur, Marseille and coming up Istanbul) with a mission to spread colour wherever they go. Working together with local communities across these cities they are painting streets, houses and squares. Click here to learn more.And yes this was all done in camera!

To anyone who has ever sat through a surf movie

2010-06-22T00:37:00.000-07:00

...and yes if you have ever gone out with a surfer that would be you...this has to be the coolest surf movie yet. It has all the elements of all the other surf movies including stealing the locals waves, but it is done in stopmotion with playmobile. And apparently the surf moves are all completely authentic. (ahem... i married a surfer) Excuse the crappy editing though...

Ok Go - End Love - Official Music Video

2010-06-21T08:48:00.000-07:00

Another awesome video from the kings of the music video, well in my opinion anyway.

Grizzly Bear - Ready, Able

2010-06-18T03:20:00.000-07:00

grizzly bear- ready, able from homairaazimi on Vimeo.

Giant Coca Cola Man

2010-06-08T23:51:00.000-07:00

Cratefan – designed for Coca-Cola by Porky Hefer of Animal Farm is made with 2500 standard Coke bottle crates. It’s located in Newtown Joburg at the fan park and apparently Cape Town is due to get one as well.
Cratefan is a recycling initiative, created using a skeleton of scaffolding clad with around 2500 Coca-Cola crates. All the materials will be reused/recycled once he has finished celebrating.

Its a good question

2010-06-08T04:38:00.000-07:00

Image from here

Star Wars™ Cantina 2010 / Adidas Originals

2010-06-07T05:55:00.001-07:00

I thought this was pretty entertaining.

Star Wars™ Cantina 2010 / adidas Originals from Dominic Prevost on Vimeo.

Mr. Wind

2010-06-04T04:20:00.000-07:00

Mutiny Bikes - "One Spring Day"

2010-06-03T08:36:00.000-07:00

A great clip featuring some more tilt-shift photography (yes I'm a fan) Shot with the 5D mkII and the 7D which seem to make everything they shoot look amazing.

Mutiny Bikes - "One Spring Day" from Mutiny Bikes on Vimeo.

plan b - prayin

2010-06-03T08:20:00.000-07:00

Plan B 'Prayin' - Director: Daniel Wolfe from Tom Lindsay on Vimeo.

Bugsy Malone - So You Wanna Be a boxer

2010-06-03T07:40:00.000-07:00

Sony "Eye Candy"

2010-06-03T04:45:00.000-07:00

Do yourself a favour and watch it in fullsrceen HD on vimeo - http://vimeo.com/10446351

Simply amazing

Sony "Eye Candy" from Süperfad on Vimeo.

I know it has nothing to do with film, but what a great football calendar

2010-06-02T13:32:00.000-07:00

http://www.marca.com/deporte/futbol/mundial/sudafrica-2010/calendario-english.html

Waiting (feat. Jay Kauffman)

2010-06-01T03:17:00.000-07:00

The Naked and the Famous - Young Blood

2010-06-01T01:09:00.000-07:00

A Tribute to Dennis Hopper

2010-06-01T00:38:00.000-07:00

Saturday the 29th of May 2010 saw the passing of one of one of the worlds greatest actors. Its only fitting that we here at Underground post a tribute to Dennis Hopper's life in film. One of Hollywood's more troubled souls, he never failed to captivate an audience, and delivered performances that left you craving more. May you rest in peace and give heaven hell.

Sleep well Easy Rider.

Thanks to chasefukuoka61 on youtube for the video.

This is why we blog

2010-05-26T00:11:00.000-07:00

via madeitpretty

M.I.A. born free

2010-05-25T00:08:00.001-07:00

M.I.A, Born Free from ROMAIN-GAVRAS on Vimeo.

Great Commercial!

2010-05-21T05:39:00.000-07:00

Amazing World Cup commercial... Agency: Wieden + Kennedy, Amsterdam.

Tilt-Shift Photography

2010-05-21T05:04:00.000-07:00

This is a great example of the effects that can be achieved using a technique called tilt-shift photography. This is achieved using lenses with a limited depth of field. Because the focus is limited to the focus of the subject it gives the impression that what is taking place is actually a miniature. The perception that the images are miniatures is reinforced by cutting down the frame rate, as well as incorporating vast landscapes.

Sit back and enjoy!

Toy Soldiers from Alta Media Productions on Vimeo.