In 1972, Pramod Pati created a short stop motion film called "Abid." We watch Pati repeatedly paint abstract patterns on the walls of his room within five minutes. Additionally, he decorates the walls with sculptures, clothing, and other 2D media. At 4:05, he even paints similar patterns on his own face. There is something quite awe-inspiring about watching the ever-changing, ornate details of this film. I'm not sure how long it took him to create this masterpiece, but the result is stunning.
Abid is a magnificently ornate stop motion film created by artist Pramod Pati in 1972
Two clay heads face each other on a table
Factual conversation by Jan Švankmajer is a 3-minute stop-motion animation in which two clay heads face each other on a table and attempt to communicate through visual gestures. Words are replaced with items such as a buttery knife and a slice of toast that pop out of the heads' mouths. Miscommunication happens between the heads… READ THE REST
Inspirace is a 1984 stop motion film that uses glass characters
Inspirace is a magical Czech stop motion film by Karel Zeman from 1948. All of the characters are made of glass, which I have not seen in a stop motion until now. The dainty, luminescent characters give it an otherworldly feel. I have a collection of little glass animals like these, and I imagine this… READ THE REST
A doll-filled stop motion animation featuring the one and only Mr. Noseybonk
This stop motion animation is full of creepy eye candy. It features someone wearing a demonic-looking Mr. Noseybonk mask and some uncanny dolls creeping around a hallway together. There is no dialogue in the film, only the song "Waltzinblack" by The Stranglers. My favorite doll in the video is the little girl whose head rotates… READ THE REST
Save over $50 off this smart Belgian waffle maker
Belgian waffles are a blank template for unforgettable weekend breakfasts. From savory creations with avocado, bacon, and goat cheese to the traditional sweet kinds with berries, powdered sugar, and syrup, waffles are unstoppable. However, nothing brings down a waffle-inspired dream morning like the antiquated, dirty waffle iron that cooks unevenly or worse, unexpectedly burns and dries… READ THE REST
Score this headlamp for 21% off and never be without a burst of brightness
Summer is here, which means we're spending less time under blankets and more time under stars. And, while we're no longer chasing the sun quite as fast, sometimes random household chores do need an extra flash of light here and there. This One80 LED Headlamp will help you get the darker things done so you can get back… READ THE REST
Generate secure passwords and keep your current ones secure for $25
From your music streaming subscriptions and bank accounts to your work laptop, passwords unlock the most vital things in our lives. Unfortunately, that's a mess to track unless you're exceptionally organized or have some intricate communication system for your passwords and logins. If you aren't, you might deal with many forgotten unique passwords, annoying security questions, and botched password… READ THE REST
