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
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‘The Bad Guys’ Director Attempts To Teach The Film’s Voice Actors How To Draw
Studio promos for animated films tend to cut from the same cloth, but here’s an idea we’ve never seen before.
‘Mitchells’ Director Mike Rianda Releases His 2015 Manifesto For Making ‘The Greatest Animated Movie Of All Time’
Higher dramatic stakes, more realistic characters, new kinds of cinematography: here’s how Rianda wants animated features to change.
How An Animator Made A Challenging Shot Look Easy
Animator Ere Santos shares his process of animating a complicated shot in “Spirit Untamed.”
Robert Valley’s Fascinating Youtube Tutorials Track The Production Of A New Film
Follow along for a free education in short filmmaking.
This Fleischer Studios Reference Book Reveals How Cartoons Were Made 80 Years Ago
Ever wondered how Fleischer Studios produced Betty Boop and Popeye cartoons during the 1930s?
Crafter Builds Incredibly Detailed ‘Howl’s Moving Castle’ Model That Would Make Miyazaki Proud
Studson tracked the whole process in an in-depth how-to video. Watch it here.
Recreate A-ha’s Iconic ‘Take On Me’ Video With This After Effects Template
Daniel Hashimoto developed the ultimate A-ha template, then used it to create the ultimate parody video.
Series Craft: How A Thriving Ecosystem Was Built Mostly From Paper For ‘Hello World!’
Welcome to Series Craft, a new series in which we explore a creative facet of a show’s production in depth and discuss the choices that led to the finished result.
How Cas Van De Pol Gained Millions Of Youtube Followers With His Animated Recaps
Independent animator Cas van de Pol tells us how he organically grew his following into a hit Youtube channel.
Series Craft: Designing The Characters For ‘L’Épopée Temporelle,’ An Adult Swim France Original
Welcome to Series Craft, a new series in which we explore a particular creative facet of a show’s production in-depth and discuss the creative choices that lead to the finished result onscreen.
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.
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.
How To Turn A Parasol Into A Beautiful Tribute To Animation History
French artist Marie Paccou has added a new invention to the long history of animation production: the umbrellotrope.
DIY: Jeff Scher Shares A Step-By-Step Guide To Making A Homemade Pegbar
Make this essential tool for hand-drawn animation using just a few basic supplies.
How Nathan Love Created The Animation For Katy Perry’s ‘Smile’ Video In Six Weeks (Interview)
“In some ways, being remote on a large production has probably protected me by having fewer daily interactions and distractions,” says Nathan Love’s Joe Burrascano.
This Animator Has Figured Out Six Simple Tips For Staying Productive
Take breaks. Record yourself working. Make your deadlines public. And turn off the internet!
Procreate As A Storyboarding App? A Dreamworks Artist Explains How To Use It And Why It Works So Well
Colin Jack tells us why he started using the app — and why he published a tutorial to help others do the same.
How To Pitch Virtually During A Pandemic: Creators And Producers Share Tips
The teams behind three projects pitched at Annecy’s MIFA market tell us what was gained — and lost — in the shift to virtual pitching.
Secrets Of A Creative Marriage: 10 Animation And Filmmaking Tips From Disney Directors Ron Clements And John Musker
Learn to take criticism. Don’t assume you’ll learn much at school. And always think of the nose…