Footages of Dartmoor national park in Devon, southern England.
The two films share some common scenes and shots, but evoke very distinct moods and atmosphere. One’s more ominous while the other is more nostalgic (strange that I’ve never been to England) with a sense of yearning. But your mileage may vary.
Dartmoor – Philip Bloom Comp from James Watson on Vimeo.
Dartmoor from James Watson on Vimeo.
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I’ve always admired the Skype branding. Here’s the brand guide that they’ve released a little while ago. Aside from the pure aesthetic value, it’s quite fascinating to see the work, thoughts and process behind the design that we see everyday, and often take for granted.
Here’s also a PDF version to download for keeps.
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From The Big Picture, here are some gorgeous photos from the first half of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games to enjoy.
Witness London in color from the year 1927. Apparently this is one of the rare films that were shot in color, rather than colorized after-the-fact. A breathtaking silent film.
via Color Video of London in 1927 – Neatorama.
chris from Line25 describes some web usability pitfalls that designers should avoid. some good points here, though a few of them are relatively minor.