How ‘Toy Story 4’ Was Influenced By Live-Action Cinematography
A video essay that explains how Pixar recreates the effects of real camerawork in its virtual worlds.
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Calling All Aspiring Animation Directors: This Course Lets You Study In Cuba For Nine Weeks
Three renowned animation filmmakers are teaching the program: Paul Bush, Ruth Lingford, and Gerd Gockell.
Video Of The Week: Different Approaches To Creating Animation On The Go
Are you looking to get some animation done in your hotel room? Finesse your script on the beach? Storyboard at Starbucks? L.A.-based artist Toniko Pantoja gives some tips on what tech you’ll need.
Video Essay of The Week: Marlon West Explores The Legacy Of Disney’s ‘Pixie Dust’
Disney veteran Marlon West explores one of the studio’s most enduring effects, and its influence on character animation.
Epic Games Has Created The Ultimate Guide To Virtual Production
The Virtual Production Field Guide provides an overview of “one of the biggest technology disruptors of the visual medium.”
Spongebob’s Tom Kenny Offers Voice Acting Tips
The veteran voice actor reviews fans’ impressions of his characters, explaining his own methods in the process.
Video Of The Week: How To Make The Perfect Demo Reel
In a pair of video tutorials, veteran animator Jean-Denis Haas gives his views on what makes a killer animation reel.
Triggerfish Launches Free Online Course For Aspiring African Animators
A new initiative from South Africa’s Triggerfish aims to help young animators learn about the animation industry.
Video Essay Of The Week: Why Paddington’s Acting Is So Good
Why is the animation in “Paddington” so convincing? Animator Oswald Iten breaks down the film’s techniques.
Advice For First-Time Feature Film Directors From Paramount Animation President Mireille Soria
How can young directors work most effectively with studio executives?
A New Organization, LatinX in Animation, Expands Access For Underrepresented Artists
Launched last fall, the L.A. organization has grown to nearly 500 members.
John Dilworth Is Documenting The Making Of His New Short, ‘Howl If You Love Me’
The creator of “Courage the Cowardly Dog” is sharing insights into the creative process of his new independent film.
An Animation Analysis Of ‘Spider-Verse’ By Animator Jean-Denis Haas
This half-hour breakdown helps to explain what sets apart the performances in “Spider-Verse” from other animated films.
Industry Artist Toniko Pantoja Launches 2D Animation Online Course
A leading industry pro wants to teach animation to the masses through a new 2d animation course.
Tips For Developing Creative Concepts: Hanazuki’s Journey From Concept Store To Hasbro
Hanazuki started out as a personal idea before becoming an international character brand.
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.
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?
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