De-mystifying VFX Bidding And Budgeting: An Insider’s View Into The Process
Bidding and budgeting in vfx is a “dark art” to some – but it doesn’t have to be.
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How To Pitch And Sell An Animated Series (Earning Bonus Points): Part 4
The concluding part of Cartoon Brew’s series on how to pitch animation projects.
An Analysis Of Animation Systems In Red Dead Redemption 2
Watch a deep dive into the mechanics of the animation in Rockstar’s blockbuster video game.
A Virtual Production Explainer: What It Is, And What It Could Mean For Your Project
Cartoon Brew makes sense of the virtual production phenomenon, and provides resources that filmmakers can use to start experimenting with virtual production techniques.
10 Tips For Making A Quality Animation Demo Reel
Everyone knows that having a solid animation reel is essential for landing that dream job, but what are employers actually looking for when they review a reel?
How To Pitch And Sell An Animated Series (Building Trust): Part 3
In part 3 of our exclusive series about how to pitch and sell an animated series, we offer tips for building trust with your audience.
How To Pitch And Sell An Animated Series: Part 2 (Being Clear)
In part 2 of our exclusive series about how to pitch and sell an animated series, we offer tips for communicating ideas clearly.
How To Pitch And Sell An Animated Series: Part 1 (Setting Up)
Practical advice for creating and delivering a killer animation pitch.
Famed French Animation School Gobelins Announces Free Online Animation Course
Want to learn how to animate, but don’t have any money? The famous French animation school Gobelins has a program for you.
Bancroft Brothers Celebrate 100th Episode Of Their Animation Podcast
In just four years, animators Tom and Tony Bancroft have created 100 episodes of their industry-focused podcast.
HOW-TO: Tips For Making A Story Portfolio For Feature And TV Animation
In just ten minutes, L.A. artist Toniko Pantoja walks you through everything you need to know about creating an industry-worthy story portfolio for feature and tv animation.
Moms In The Hollywood Animation Industry Speak Out
Women in animation speak openly with Cartoon Brew about what it means to work in the business while being a mom, and what the industry should be doing to support their careers.
If You Are Thinking Of Starting An Animation Career In L.A., You NEED To Read This Comic
Every student interested in an L.A. animation career absolutely has to read this.
A Disney Animator Shares The Moment He Finally Understood CG Animation
Do you sometimes feel like giving up on your dream of being a great animator? Read this.
Aaron Blaise Explains The Essentials Of Animal Drawing [Exclusive Video]
In an exclusive video, Oscar-nominated animation director Aaron Blaise gives essential tips for becoming a better animal artist.
Filmmaker Sean Buckelew Reveals Detailed Process Of Creating ‘Lovestreams’ Short
How do you create an animated short from concept through completion? The process has rarely been as extensively documented as in this making-of piece by filmmaker Sean Buckelew.
Looking to Get Into Animation For Games? The Community Is Out There, And It’s Growing
There’s a lot to learn if you’re making the move to game animation, but some specialized community outlets have sprung up to help.
Aaron Blaise Reveals The Seven Steps to Great Character Design
Watch a free 45-minute video in which Oscar-nominated animation director Aaron Blaise reveals 7 essential steps to designing a character for animation.
TUTORIAL: How to Animate A Skip Cycle
The best explanation you’ll ever see of how to animate a character skipping.
Learn Three Storytelling Tricks From John Lasseter
In honor of his 60th birthday, we present rare insights into storytelling craft from Pixar and Disney chief John Lasseter.
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