Today's "ohmygod" find on the internet — this photo-based animation project fromAlexey Zakharov calledThe Old New World.
The Russian photographer and animator found photos of US cities from the 1900s and added sound and movement. For someone, such as myself, who romanticizes historical buildings and time periods, this is absolutely remarkable. The animation was created using historical images from shorpy.com (who I highly recommend following on instagram). The photographs themselves are beautiful. The cities look serene and prosperous, and unhindered by modern amenities like powerlines and traffic lights. The added movements are subtle, but they add a certain magic to the images. Having just been to DC and seeing the present-day area surrounding the capital building, I found that starkness of this scene stunning.
There is something so much more realistic about these small animations, than any time period drama I've ever seen. Perhaps the beauty is just in knowing these places were real, and that these moments did happen.
Was sent a link yesterday that is one of the best internet creations I've seen. I love the beauty and simplicity of this program— the amazing interactive music and stylings of Patatap. Created by designer Jono Brandel in collaboration with the music composers Lullatone, Patatap is described as a "portable animation and sound kit. The program allows you to create melodies and animation simply by typing on your keyboard. The visual music, satisfies multiple senses, and it's just a delight to experiment with. Go ahead... waste some time..... visit Patatap.
