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Jon Hopkins's 'Immunity' Soundtracks a Series of Stunning Microscopic Images

Small is beautiful. And nowhere is that phrase more relevant than in the work of artist Linden Gledhill. Trained as a biochemist, Gledhill is now a photographer who likes to take photos of the world in close-up. Like, real close-up. In a collaboration with art director Craig Ward he's made a set of gorgeous microscopic visuals set to music from Jon Hopkins' forthcoming album 'Immunity.' Full story

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Daft Punk's 'Random Access Memories' Collaborators: Paul Williams

We've been taking a look at the collaborators behind 'Random Access Memories,' the new album from Daft Punk. In episode eight we speak with Oscar-winning composer Paul Williams. As well as winning an Academy Award he was also nominated a number of times, most notably for his song… Full story

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Daft Punk's 'Random Access Memories' Collaborators: DJ Falcon

We've been taking a look at the collaborators behind 'Random Access Memories,' the new album from Daft Punk. DJ Falcon (a.k.a. Stéphane Quême, or Bob, as he's known to Daft Punk) is an old friend of theirs who formed a band with Thomas Bangalter called Together, releasing the son… Full story

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Daft Punk's 'Random Access Memories' Collaborators: Chilly Gonzales

For the past few weeks we've been taking a look at the collaborators behind 'Random Access Memories,' the new Daft Punk album. For episode six, we spoke with piano man extraordinaire Chilly Gonzales. Full story

You Gave Us Webbys!

Last week we presented you with a simple choice: stroke our ego by voting for us in the Webbys, or murder us. We are very happy to announce that you chose the former. Full story

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Daft Punk's 'Random Access Memories' Collaborators: Panda Bear

We're taking a look at the collaborators behind 'Random Access Memories,' the new album from Daft Punk. In episode five we speak with Noah Lennox, a.k.a. Panda Bear from Animal Collective. He recalls the first time he heard Daft Punk's music late one night on MTV when he caught t… Full story

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Creating the Post-Apocalyptic Sky World of 'Oblivion'

While CGI undeniably allows for scenes which might be impossible to film, there's another way of doing FX. And that's using in-camera special effects, which are essentially created in front of the camera rather than added in post. A recent example of this is the effects created f… Full story

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Daft Punk's 'Random Access Memories' Collaborators: Pharrell Williams

In a new series, with direction from Ed Lachman, we're taking a look at the collaborators behind 'Random Access Memories,' the new album from Daft Punk. For episode three we spoke with Pharrell Williams. Full story

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Daft Punk's 'Random Access Memories' Collaborators: Nile Rodgers

We've been taking a look at the collaborators behind 'Random Access Memories,' the new album from Daft Punk. In episode three we speak with guitarist, virtuoso producer, and frontman of disco-funk band Chic, Nile Rodgers. Full story

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Daft Punk's 'Random Access Memories' Collaborators: Todd Edwards

In a new series, with direction from Ed Lachman, we take a look at the collaborators behind 'Random Access Memories,' the new album from Daft Punk. In episode two we speak with innovative American producer and godfather of UK garage, Todd Edwards. Full story