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Educational

Late Afternoon, Puffin Rock Late Afternoon, Puffin Rock

Cartoon Saloon Producer/Director Nuria González Blanco Gives Career Advice During World Animation Day Masterclass

Blanco has produced shorts such as the Oscar-nominated ‘Late Afternoon,’ and series including Netflix’s ‘Puffin Rock’ at Cartoon Saloon.

By Jamie Lang | 4 months ago

Mush-Mush & the Mushables Mush-Mush & the Mushables

Explore Real-Time Animation Practices In Epic’s Free Ebook ‘The Animation Field Guide’

The Animation Field Guide is a detailed how-to manual in the techniques of creating animation in real-time using Unreal Engine.

By Jamie Lang | 8 months ago

Secondary Action vs Overlapping

Avoid These 6 Common Mix-Ups To Improve Your Animation

Industry animator Toniko Pantoja explains common mistakes and misconceptions among animators, amateur and professional alike

By Jamie Lang | 11 months ago

Jones McCartney

Chuck Jones, The Beatles, And The Power Of ‘Yes’: A Creative Lesson

Elaborating on ideas is better for the creative process than rejecting them outright.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 1 year ago

Little Ellen

How ‘Little Ellen’ Will Reflect Warnermedia’s New Preschool Educational Values

Warnermedia’s new Cartoonito preschool block is grounded in a proprietary educational framework called “Humancentric Learning.”

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 2 years ago

Animator's Survival Kit

Richard Williams’s ‘Animator’s Survival Kit’ Is Being Reissued As A Series Of Mini-Guides For 20th Anniversary

New small easy-to-carry versions of Richard Williams’s “The Animator’s Survival it” are being released for the book’s 20th anniversary.

By Amid Amidi | 2 years ago

Shrek conference

An Entire Academic Conference Is Being Devoted To The Wonders Of ‘Shrek’

Topics will include “Shrek” and Disney, online fan cultures, and merchandising and franchising.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 2 years ago

Mama K’s Super 4

Triggerfish Launches Netflix-Sponsored Pan-African Story Artist Lab (EXCLUSIVE)

All African citizens can apply for this program, which offers three months of paid skills development.

By Amid Amidi | 2 years ago

ECAS 2018

ECAS, A Free Eight-Month Animation Course In France, Is Expanding

France’s TeamTO is partnering with Toronto’s House of Cool to teach storyboard classes.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 2 years ago

WIA Summit 2021

A Degree Isn’t Necessary To Work In Animation: 5 Takeaways From Women In Animation’s Panel

Mentorships are key. Talent is not all about artistry. Parents need to be educated. And more …

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 2 years ago

Big Crunch

5 Filmmaking Tips From Júlia Farkas, Whose GIFs Have Over 2 Billion Views

The Hungarian animator’s popular GIFs earned her a recent commission from Adult Swim.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 2 years ago

David Bowie.

David Bowie’s Advice To Artists: “It’s Dangerous For An Artist To Fulfill Other People’s Expectations”

Succinct and timeless insights on how to be an artist – in one minute.

By Amid Amidi | 2 years ago

Edwin Aguilar masterclass

Animation Advice From The Late ‘Simpsons’ Artist Edwin Aguilar

The “Simpsons” assistant director, who passed away last month, gave an illuminating masterclass shortly before his death.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 2 years ago

Teeny Little Super Guy

Revisiting The DIY Production Of ‘Teeny Little Super Guy’ In ‘Sesame Street’

Tom Sloan explains how, back in the 1980s, he and his colleagues animated the little man who lived on a plastic cup.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 2 years ago

"Bart the General"

John Swartzwelder, Revered ‘Simpsons’ Writer, Shares Tips In First Major Interview

Aim to create jokes that you find funny. Avoid monkeys. And, if possible, install a diner booth in your home.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 2 years ago

The Clockwork Elves

Balancing Indie & Industry: 5 Takeaways From Nick Cross’s GLAS Talk

The filmmaker and “Over the Garden Wall” art director reflects on his unusual career path.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 2 years ago

Soul

What Does A Feature Animation Film Editor Do? Pixar Editor Kevin Nolting Explains His Role On ‘Soul’

The editor is one of the most important – and least understood – roles in modern feature animation filmmaking.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 2 years ago

Toy Story 3

‘Toy Story 3’ Screenwriter Michael Arndt Teaches How To Write A Pixar Movie In This Free 70-Minute Lecture

The Oscar-winning writer breaks down his storytelling process and reflects on the “nightmare” that was this project.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 2 years ago

Wolfwalkers storyboard panel

‘Wolfwalkers’ Story Artist Iker Maidagan Has Written A Priceless Account Of The Film’s Development

Fiery debates, deleted scenes, Dutch angles, and Sean Bean: all figure in Maidagan’s essay.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 2 years ago

"Puparia"

How The Hit Short Film ‘Puparia’ Was Born From Frustration With The Anime Industry

In a new documentary, animator Shingo Tamagawa explains the unusual back story to his indie short.

By Jen Hurler | 2 years ago

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