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TE Connectivity

November 30, 2021 By Brett Doar

TE makes a lot of the components that you will find in just about every electronic device. They make all kinds of sensors, relays, connectors, switches, cabling, you name it. I was approached by the wonderful folks at Contravent to create a machine that played music. It was a challenging project- we collaborated with Pull […]

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Channellock

February 19, 2018 By Brett Doar

I really enjoyed creating this piece for one of my favorite tool brands,  Channellock!  It’s also my first director credit.  Shout out to my build team: Trevor Yamamoto, T.J.  Lewis, and Andrew Hussey.  Producer was Heather Robinson, DP and Editor was Chris Hall. The hand you see in the video belongs to the current president […]

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TEDx Talk

January 23, 2016 By Brett Doar

        I gave a talk at TEDx Manhattan Beach in November alongside some really cool people like Ted Schilowitz, George Esquivel and Andy Weir.    

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Intel IDF 15

January 22, 2016 By Brett Doar

In August, my team and I created the opening sequence for Intel’s IDF 2015 conference, introducing CEO Brian Krzanich’s keynote address. I collaborated with the Berlin-based company Airstage, who created the floating orbs that emerged from the boxes at the end.  Some of my favorite airstage stuff is the stuff they create for Festo. I’d like […]

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Adweek #creative100 list

July 20, 2015 By Brett Doar

Adweek named me to their Creative 100 list, in particular I’m one of “10 Visual Artists Who Are Changing The Way We See Advertising, And The World” . The list also features awesome people like Amy Schumer, Mindy Kaling, Annie Liebovitz, Cynthia Breazel, John Carmack and Tim and Eric. Full list of Adweek’s Creative 100 […]

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Leo’s Fortune Trailer

July 14, 2014 By Brett Doar

Brett Doar Rube Goldberg: Leo’s Fortune

I created this machine for the Android release of the hit mobile video game Leo’s Fortune .  Working with me were TJ Lewis, Trevor Yamamoto, and Paul Thompson, and the video was directed by Christian Jacobs (of the Aquabats and Yo Gabba Gabba).   AdWeek named the video their “Ad of the Day”, and it was […]

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Countdown Sequence for Google IO 2014

July 8, 2014 By Brett Doar

Google IO 2014 Countdown Clock

My team and I opened the Google I/O Worldwide Developer conference on June 25th. My crew, consisting of Paul Thompson, Steve Lassovzsky, TJ Lewis, Eric Mesple and Trevor Yamamoto, kicked off the keynote session with a live audience of about 5000, with a couple of million viewers via global simulcast. The full installation was a […]

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Goldieblox: The Princess Machine

November 21, 2013 By Brett Doar

GoldieBlox Princess Machine by Brett Doar

GoldieBlox is a company that makes really neat engineering toys geared towards girls.  I worked with them to create this Rube Goldberg Machine in October and November of 2013.  The build took about 2 1/2 weeks, and I had a crew of 5, including Paul Thompson, Craig Simmons, Robin Carpenter, Eric Mesple, and Rebecca Thompson. […]

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Red Bull Kluge

November 12, 2012 By Brett Doar

Red Bull Kluge Rube Goldberg Machine by Brett Doar

Red Bull “Kluge” from David G Wilson on Vimeo. This past October, I was in Orange County CA building this machine for Red Bull.   I was a lead engineer working with about 20 other very talented builders.  We shot it at the former El Toro Marine Base, (now known as The Great Park).   […]

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Colbert Report Rube Goldberg Machine

April 30, 2010 By Brett Doar

The Colbert Report Mon – Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c Intro – Rube Goldberg Machine www.colbertnation.com Colbert Report Full Episodes Political Humor & Satire Blog Video Archive I built this Rube Goldberg Machine for the Colbert Report, and set it off in front of a live audience to begin the show. Some things that may not […]

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