(1) AWESOME – “Electrabel’s De-light”

Here’s a stunning stop-motion candle animation out of Brussels advertising firm, Famous.  288,000 candles, 20 animators, 1,600 photos.  The behind-the-scenes video is embedded below it.

Actually, I felt this commercial was so good that it killed the next two categories.

(2) Old School – KILLED

(3) New School – KILLED

(4) Surprise – GIRL TALK

Ok, maybe not that big of a surprise.  Hell, it’s not even animation.  But I’ve been listening to the new Girl Talk album for the past two weeks while I animate.  It’s my favorite album of the year, and hey, that’s clout enough for you to go check it out.  It’s being distributed under the same model that Radiohead and NIN uses, so pay for it if you feel like it.  I’m kicking a few bucks his way because the album is just that good.

“Feed the Animals” features samples from over 300 tracks that are 100% pirated.  Girl Talk is the epitome of the music revolution.  It’s a miracle the guy hasn’t gotten sued yet.  Here’s a picture of him before napster:

And after Napster:

This isn’t a joke.  It’s the forrealz, seriously, before and after.  How badass is this guy?

Tags: animation verytasty, De-light, Electrabel, Famous, Feed The Animal, Girl Talk