#visual-storytelling
#visual-storytelling

Graphic design

Polly - KALTBLUT Magazine

Eleonora Spagnolo Capezzuto's project 'Polly' expresses deep personal anguish through a creative collaboration that translates emotions into visual storytelling.

Video games

1 day ago

How Blades of Fire breaks all the rules of modern video game graphics

MercurySteam's Blades of Fire adopts a distinct painterly style, prioritizing artistic expression over photorealism to enhance visual storytelling.

fromKALTBLUT Magazine

Graphic design

Polly - KALTBLUT Magazine

Eleonora Spagnolo Capezzuto's project 'Polly' expresses deep personal anguish through a creative collaboration that translates emotions into visual storytelling.

Crafting Compelling Stories Through Visual Expression

Visual storytelling is essential for engaging audiences in a digital-first world.

The Making of a Cover Story: Bon Appetit's First Innovation Issue

The Innovation Issue of Bon Appétit emphasizes the transformative intersection of food, technology, and storytelling through visually-driven features.

1 day ago

Photography

Fujifilm X-Half: A New Chapter for Everyday Storytellers - Yanko Design

Fujifilm's X-Half camera merges analog nostalgia with modern storytelling for today's fast-paced creators.

fromThe New Yorker

Writing

Bearing Witness to American Exploits

The narrative arc in 'Look at the U.S.A.' deepens the viewer's understanding of war and domestic violence in contemporary America.

Design

"Morocco is my muse": Sara Benabdallah's photographs resemble Renaissance paintings

Sara Benabdallah's photography uniquely explores Moroccan culture, particularly the narratives of women, through carefully curated visual storytelling.

4 days ago

Photography

I positioned myself against a wall and waited': Michel Kharoubi's best phone picture

Photography is about storytelling and perception rather than just the tools used.

Everyday cooking

fromBon Appetit

The Making of a Cover Story: Bon Appetit's First Innovation Issue

The Innovation Issue of Bon Appétit emphasizes the transformative intersection of food, technology, and storytelling through visually-driven features.

1 day ago

Photography

Fujifilm X-Half: A New Chapter for Everyday Storytellers - Yanko Design

Fujifilm's X-Half camera merges analog nostalgia with modern storytelling for today's fast-paced creators.

fromThe New Yorker

Writing

Bearing Witness to American Exploits

The narrative arc in 'Look at the U.S.A.' deepens the viewer's understanding of war and domestic violence in contemporary America.

Design

"Morocco is my muse": Sara Benabdallah's photographs resemble Renaissance paintings

Sara Benabdallah's photography uniquely explores Moroccan culture, particularly the narratives of women, through carefully curated visual storytelling.

4 days ago

Photography

I positioned myself against a wall and waited': Michel Kharoubi's best phone picture

Photography is about storytelling and perception rather than just the tools used.

Netflix's The Electric State belongs in the scrap heap

The Electric State lacks imaginative ideas and engaging storytelling despite its high budget and visual aspirations.

In the Lost Lands Is So Metal It Hurts

In the Lost Lands uniquely blends post-apocalyptic and medieval fantasy elements, presenting a storybook quality that's both transporting and abstract.

Film

Bury Us in a Lone Desert review moving and macabre odd-couple road trip

The film explores love and grief through a unique storytelling style that blends genres and visual techniques.

Video games

The Legend of Hei is the perfect animated companion for Flow

Gints Zilbalodis' wordless animated film Flow evokes strong parallels to The Legend of Hei, showcasing memorable visuals and themes of environmental melancholy.

Film

fromThe Verge

Netflix's The Electric State belongs in the scrap heap

The Electric State lacks imaginative ideas and engaging storytelling despite its high budget and visual aspirations.

In the Lost Lands Is So Metal It Hurts

In the Lost Lands uniquely blends post-apocalyptic and medieval fantasy elements, presenting a storybook quality that's both transporting and abstract.

Film

Bury Us in a Lone Desert review moving and macabre odd-couple road trip

The film explores love and grief through a unique storytelling style that blends genres and visual techniques.

Video games

The Legend of Hei is the perfect animated companion for Flow

Gints Zilbalodis' wordless animated film Flow evokes strong parallels to The Legend of Hei, showcasing memorable visuals and themes of environmental melancholy.

more#film-review

#innovation

Independent films

Inflatable ColorPipes Lamps Offer Lightweight and Programmable Lighting For Content Creators - Yanko Design

ColorPipes revolutionize film lighting with their lightweight, inflatable design, offering exceptional quality and versatility for cinematographers and content creators.

fromLumalabs

Media industry

Introducing Camera Angle Concepts | Luma AI

Creative control over generative models is essential for maximizing their potential.

Artificial intelligence

New animation Ada mixes 2D and 3D

3D animation is evolving, blending styles to create new artistic expressions.

The series 'Ada' aims to make science fiction accessible to everyone, not just enthusiasts.

A mixed 2D and 3D pipeline was used for unique visual storytelling.

Independent films

Inflatable ColorPipes Lamps Offer Lightweight and Programmable Lighting For Content Creators - Yanko Design

ColorPipes revolutionize film lighting with their lightweight, inflatable design, offering exceptional quality and versatility for cinematographers and content creators.

fromLumalabs

Media industry

Introducing Camera Angle Concepts | Luma AI

Creative control over generative models is essential for maximizing their potential.

Artificial intelligence

New animation Ada mixes 2D and 3D

3D animation is evolving, blending styles to create new artistic expressions.

The series 'Ada' aims to make science fiction accessible to everyone, not just enthusiasts.

A mixed 2D and 3D pipeline was used for unique visual storytelling.

Inside the character designs for Netflix's Love, Death & Robots, plus other animated shows

Oscar Jiménez Vargas creatively blends western and eastern artistic influences in character design, focusing on clear lines, simple forms, and striking silhouettes.

3 days ago

Graphic design

The inspiration behind these stylised comic illustrations featuring muscular characters and vehicles, straight from the artist's mouth

David's artwork blends elements of nostalgia from gaming and films with quirky character designs, influenced by his background in anthropology.

fromwww.vice.com

10 months ago

Marketing

How Digital Artist Serwah Attafuah Ended Up Working With Paris Hilton

Serwah Attafuah blends Afrofuturism and Renaissance influences in her digital art.

Graphic design

15 tips to master board game art

Art can balance traditional techniques with modern technology, enriching the visual storytelling experience.

Graphic design

Inside the character designs for Netflix's Love, Death & Robots, plus other animated shows

Oscar Jiménez Vargas creatively blends western and eastern artistic influences in character design, focusing on clear lines, simple forms, and striking silhouettes.

3 days ago

Graphic design

The inspiration behind these stylised comic illustrations featuring muscular characters and vehicles, straight from the artist's mouth

David's artwork blends elements of nostalgia from gaming and films with quirky character designs, influenced by his background in anthropology.

fromwww.vice.com

10 months ago

Marketing

How Digital Artist Serwah Attafuah Ended Up Working With Paris Hilton

Serwah Attafuah blends Afrofuturism and Renaissance influences in her digital art.

Graphic design

15 tips to master board game art

Art can balance traditional techniques with modern technology, enriching the visual storytelling experience.

more#digital-art

5 days ago

Photography

I just found a clever hack for creating CG effects on iPad using Nomad Sculpt

KeyShot simplifies advanced rendering techniques while emphasizing the crucial role of camera positioning in 3D storytelling.

#apple-tv

2 weeks ago

Television

'Government Cheese' Is A New Take On An Old Premise

The story of redemption captivates audiences, regardless of the character's past.

'Government Cheese' showcases a unique narrative through visual artistry and personal growth.

Miscellaneous

'Disclaimer' Series Premiere: Cate Blanchett and Alfonso Cuaron Are Here for the Prestige Crown

Alfonso Cuarón's 'Disclaimer' emphasizes suspense and stunning visuals, inviting deeper audience engagement with its characters and narrative.

Television

2 weeks ago

'Government Cheese' Is A New Take On An Old Premise

The story of redemption captivates audiences, regardless of the character's past.

'Government Cheese' showcases a unique narrative through visual artistry and personal growth.

Miscellaneous

'Disclaimer' Series Premiere: Cate Blanchett and Alfonso Cuaron Are Here for the Prestige Crown

Alfonso Cuarón's 'Disclaimer' emphasizes suspense and stunning visuals, inviting deeper audience engagement with its characters and narrative.

more#apple-tv

3 weeks ago

LA Kings

'The Last Of Us' Season 2 Is Too Brutal For Its Own Good

The Last of Us explores complex themes of morality and survival amidst a visually stunning post-apocalyptic world.

85 Years Ago, a Revolutionary Epic Movie Changed Hollywood Forever

The Wizard of Oz remains an influential film due to its innovative visual storytelling and timeless life lessons.

Typography

9 iconic typefaces in movies and TV - from Stranger Things to Napoleon Dynamite

Typography significantly enhances film and television narrative and emotional engagement.

Film

8 months ago

85 Years Ago, a Revolutionary Epic Movie Changed Hollywood Forever

The Wizard of Oz remains an influential film due to its innovative visual storytelling and timeless life lessons.

Silicon Valley real estate

Typography

9 iconic typefaces in movies and TV - from Stranger Things to Napoleon Dynamite

Typography significantly enhances film and television narrative and emotional engagement.

A brief guide to the colors of Severance

Severance uses color deliberately to convey deeper character insights and enhance the narrative's complexity.

From Bell Labs to Lumon Industries: The Building That Brings Severance' to Life

The search for a suitable filming location for 'Severance' led to the discovery of the iconic Bell Labs.

fromIndieWire

'Severance' DP Jessica Lee Gagne Had No Intention of Directing - Then She Read Episode 7

Cinematographer Jessica Lee Gagné breaks new ground by directing Episode 7 of 'Severance', blending visual storytelling with evolving themes of love and grief.

Relationships

Severance Season-Finale Recap: Honeymoon Ending

The Severance finale captivates with emotional depth and visual storytelling, emphasizing the journey of understanding human experience over clear answers.

fromArs Technica

Relationships

Praise Kier for Severance season 2! Let's discuss.

Severance season 2 expands its narrative and character scope while maintaining visual strength, but it suffers from pacing issues compared to the first season.

Black Lives Matter

Silicon Valley real estate

A brief guide to the colors of Severance

Severance uses color deliberately to convey deeper character insights and enhance the narrative's complexity.

From Bell Labs to Lumon Industries: The Building That Brings Severance' to Life

The search for a suitable filming location for 'Severance' led to the discovery of the iconic Bell Labs.

fromIndieWire

'Severance' DP Jessica Lee Gagne Had No Intention of Directing - Then She Read Episode 7

Cinematographer Jessica Lee Gagné breaks new ground by directing Episode 7 of 'Severance', blending visual storytelling with evolving themes of love and grief.

Relationships

Severance Season-Finale Recap: Honeymoon Ending

The Severance finale captivates with emotional depth and visual storytelling, emphasizing the journey of understanding human experience over clear answers.

fromArs Technica

Relationships

Praise Kier for Severance season 2! Let's discuss.

Severance season 2 expands its narrative and character scope while maintaining visual strength, but it suffers from pacing issues compared to the first season.

Graphic design

Syd Mead's Visionary Legacy Celebrated in "Future Pastime" Exhibition | stupidDOPE

Syd Mead's work created a lasting visual language for design and film that influences creators today.

fromJuxtapoz

Miscellaneous

Juxtapoz Magazine - Celeste Rapone Plays "Big Chess"

Celeste Rapone's exhibition explores women's public expressions of ambition, capturing their complexity and societal perceptions with empathy and humor.

Design

Night Gallery's "Form and Feeling" Explores Emotion Through Art | stupidDOPE

The 'Form and Feeling' exhibition explores the intersection of emotion and artistic expression through boundary-pushing works by various artists.

Graphic design

Syd Mead's Visionary Legacy Celebrated in "Future Pastime" Exhibition | stupidDOPE

Syd Mead's work created a lasting visual language for design and film that influences creators today.

fromJuxtapoz

Miscellaneous

Juxtapoz Magazine - Celeste Rapone Plays "Big Chess"

Celeste Rapone's exhibition explores women's public expressions of ambition, capturing their complexity and societal perceptions with empathy and humor.

Design

Night Gallery's "Form and Feeling" Explores Emotion Through Art | stupidDOPE

The 'Form and Feeling' exhibition explores the intersection of emotion and artistic expression through boundary-pushing works by various artists.

more#art-exhibition

fromDeep House London

Food & drink

Clubbing TV Announces Inaugural Rave Photographies of the Year 2025 | News | Deep House London

An international photography competition celebrates electronic music culture through visual storytelling, inviting global submissions for captivating rave experiences.

#animation

Miscellaneous

'Venom: The Last Dance' and 2024's Comic Book Movie Nightmare. Plus: 'The Wild Robot'!

The podcast contrasts Venom: The Last Dance with The Wild Robot, highlighting differences in storytelling and visual innovation.

OMG science

The Wild Robot Will Ruin You

The Wild Robot merges creative storytelling and stunning animation, igniting the imagination and inviting deeper exploration of visual art beyond mere narrative.

Graphic design

My 3 favourite new iClone features, plus how Reallusion helped my animation journey

Reallusion's tools greatly enhance creativity and efficiency in character animation, allowing for more fluid and controlled workflows.

Video games

BobbyBroccoli's science controversy videos give you great stories to tell at parties

BobbyBroccoli uniquely explores scientific controversies through animated documentaries, setting himself apart from other creators like Jon Bois.

Miscellaneous

'Venom: The Last Dance' and 2024's Comic Book Movie Nightmare. Plus: 'The Wild Robot'!

The podcast contrasts Venom: The Last Dance with The Wild Robot, highlighting differences in storytelling and visual innovation.

OMG science

The Wild Robot Will Ruin You

The Wild Robot merges creative storytelling and stunning animation, igniting the imagination and inviting deeper exploration of visual art beyond mere narrative.

Graphic design

My 3 favourite new iClone features, plus how Reallusion helped my animation journey

Reallusion's tools greatly enhance creativity and efficiency in character animation, allowing for more fluid and controlled workflows.

fromwww.kaltblut-magazine.com

Video games

BobbyBroccoli's science controversy videos give you great stories to tell at parties

BobbyBroccoli uniquely explores scientific controversies through animated documentaries, setting himself apart from other creators like Jon Bois.

Miscellaneous

100 years, 5 covers: The 'New Yorker's art editor chooses her favorites from the last century

The New Yorker covers reflect a unique blend of artistry and cultural relevance, standing as a notable form of wordless storytelling.

Berlin music

Zartlich Maskulin

Luis Reidl's project *Zartlich Maskulin* redefines masculinity by merging strength with tenderness, challenging traditional stereotypes and societal norms.

Design

Nata Metlukh has reconnected with the physical world, and we should all be happy about it

Nata's artistic work emphasizes visual elements over storytelling, using zines to explore and interpret everyday moments.

fromFast Company

fromwww.kaltblut-magazine.com

Miscellaneous

100 years, 5 covers: The 'New Yorker's art editor chooses her favorites from the last century

The New Yorker covers reflect a unique blend of artistry and cultural relevance, standing as a notable form of wordless storytelling.

Berlin music

Zartlich Maskulin

Luis Reidl's project *Zartlich Maskulin* redefines masculinity by merging strength with tenderness, challenging traditional stereotypes and societal norms.

Design

Nata Metlukh has reconnected with the physical world, and we should all be happy about it

Nata's artistic work emphasizes visual elements over storytelling, using zines to explore and interpret everyday moments.

more#art

Women

Flower power! Female in Focus awards in pictures

The Female in Focus awards highlight diverse female experiences through powerful visual storytelling.

This year's theme emphasizes Renewal, showcasing projects that reflect personal and cultural heritage.

Digital life

How Kendrick Lamar's Performances Led Him to the Super Bowl Halftime Show

Kendrick Lamar's performances are a masterful blend of visual poetry and personal narrative, keeping his audience engaged and challenged.

Julio Torres Has Bold and Bright New Color Theories

Julio Torres's artistic journey shifts from pale visuals in early works to vibrant colors in recent projects, celebrating diversity and evolution in comedy.

Miscellaneous

Purple = money

The article discusses the evolving meaning of purple in design, particularly its association with Fintech despite its historical connotations of wealth.

Miscellaneous

Purple = money

Purple has lost its intrigue, previously symbolizing wealth and royalty, now overused mainly in Fintech logos.

Writing

Julio Torres Has Bold and Bright New Color Theories

Julio Torres's artistic journey shifts from pale visuals in early works to vibrant colors in recent projects, celebrating diversity and evolution in comedy.

Miscellaneous

Purple = money

The article discusses the evolving meaning of purple in design, particularly its association with Fintech despite its historical connotations of wealth.

Miscellaneous

Purple = money

Purple has lost its intrigue, previously symbolizing wealth and royalty, now overused mainly in Fintech logos.

more#color-theory

Digital life

The Best Photos From the NYT Styles Desk in 2024

Stylish photographs are created by capturing unique perspectives and moments, transcending typical fashion shoot setups and requiring creativity and adaptability.

fromBusiness Insider

Graphic design

The best illustrations and photos from Business Insider in 2024.

Business Insider's creative team enhanced storytelling in 2024 with 1,500 custom artworks, visualizing various critical issues through collaborative efforts and multimedia experiences.

Bicycling

fromBikeMag

'Natural State' Is a Must Watch Mountain Bike Film

Natural State redefines mountain biking media with a mixtape-style approach that connects deeply to regional culture and the sport's community.

UX design

How to Use Pixar's Color Script in UX Design

The color script helps maintain emotional consistency in storytelling.

Writing

Black Doves Recap: If They're After You, You're Already Dead

"Black Doves" effectively combines stylish violence and character camaraderie in its action sequences, creating a distinctive and entertaining viewing experience.

Photography

fromThe Atlantic

Top 25 News Photos of 2024

The article focuses on showcasing the top 25 news photos of 2024, highlighting their emotional and narrative significance amid global turmoil.

Miscellaneous

Discover next year's emergent aesthetics with Stocksy's 2025 Visual Trends Report

Food has evolved into a symbol of identity and culture, reflecting changes in consumer behavior.

Authenticity in storytelling encourages diverse expression and connection in a flawed world.

Human creativity remains vital in an AI-driven age, underscoring depth and nuance.

fromeLearning Industry

fromSpeckyboy Design Magazine

Marketing

What You Need To Know About Video Marketing Strategies For B2B Lead Generation

Video marketing is essential for B2B success, driving engagement and simplifying complex concepts to generate leads.

Graphic design

20+ Best Color Grading LUTs for Lightroom - Speckyboy

Lightroom LUTs are essential tools for enhancing images and storytelling in photography.

Writing

Best animated movies of 2024

This year has showcased a diverse range of animated films with unique visuals and profound themes, often stepping beyond traditional genres.

Design

Wes Anderson's Iconic Cinematic Universe Heads to London's Design Museum in 2025 | stupidDOPE

Wes Anderson's exhibition in London will showcase the evolution of his cinematic work, providing fans with a unique retrospective experience.

fromClickUp

Marketing

What is an Explainer Video and How to Create One | ClickUp

Explainer videos effectively capture audience attention and drive consumer engagement, essential for standing out in today's content-saturated market.

fromHubspot

Marketing

Visual Storytelling: 10 Stunning Examples to Inspire You

Visual storytelling is essential in marketing to emotionally connect brands and audiences.

fromCreative Boom

Graphic design

How to bring your visual storytelling to life with soundtracks

Soundtracks elevate narratives in visual storytelling and marketing.

Epidemic Sound assists brands in harnessing music's power for emotional impact.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

New York City

How this Moraga native costume designer brings characters to life on the silver screen

Costume design profoundly impacts character representation, contributing to the film's narrative and emotional depth.

8 months ago

London

Touch review unashamedly emotional love story travels back to the 1960s

The film 'Touch' poignantly depicts a lifetime of love lost and the longing to reconnect despite the passage of time.