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The filmmaker and his producer have defended the work that went into the ad, but offer few technical details about the tools used to generate in-between frames.
Suspicious imagery (check the hands, always the hands) suggests AI use in Sylvain Chomet’s Dior ad, raising questions about its hand-drawn claims.
The four-time Oscar nominated director brings 1949 Paris to life in a holiday short inspired by Christian Dior’s friendship with Marlene Dietrich.
Led by John Pomeroy, the team of studio vets blended 2D woodland creatures with live action and shot a BTS video discussing their carefully preserved craft.
The partnership gives the startup instant credibility as it looks to become a central hub for brand-safe family advertising on YouTube.
A gritty animated tie-in with the latest ‘Diablo IV’ expansion leans on tactile linework, expressionist lighting, and raw violence over polished CG spectacle.
A behind-the-scenes look at how Eyebolls integrated 2D characters into live-action footage using careful staging and a nuanced compositing pipeline.
Director Matthew Reeve discusses shaping a music-driven narrative, working with the developers, and building Mouseburg beyond the game.
The collaboration turns Netflix’s hit into an interactive brand play, highlighting how fandom-driven storytelling fuels a growing franchise footprint.
The festival’s latest selections span global series, music videos, ads, and auteur shorts, highlighting animation across formats and audiences.
The new entity combines 50B+ annual views, offering COPPA-compliant media, audience insights, and branded content for family advertisers.
This year audiences got Super Bowl spots for the new ‘Mario Bros.’ and ‘Minions’ movies, as well as Pixar’s next original, ‘Hoppers.’
Norway’s Animasjonsdepartementet and Sweden’s Brikk Animation used Don Bluth-era nostalgia and heartbreak to deliver an important anti-waste Christmas PSA.
Animator James Martin brings manga-inspired energy to Hyundai’s ‘Japanese Drift Master’ promo with bold, high-speed 2D animation.
Animator Justin Rasch turns his lifelong Conan fandom into a stop-motion social campaign, bringing the Barbarian into battle with a Cthulhu-like monstrosity.
Coinbase teams up with Aardman for “Human Nature,” a stop-motion series using real voices to explore financial stress and introduce crypto concepts.
The ad demonstrates the scale of edible food thrown out by Japanese households every day.
McDonald’s has also introduced manga-themed packaging and will host a two-night anime-inspired dining experience in Los Angeles.
The Collision Awards will distribute more than 300 prizes dedicated to animation and motion design.
The 22nd VES awards will be presented on February 21 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles.