Making ‘Toy Story 4’: How Pixar Created New Characters For The Franchise
The artists behind the Oscar frontrunner have described their creative process in a range of interviews. We’ve compiled their most insightful comments.
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How They Did It: ‘Missing Link’ Production Designer Nelson Lowry On The Complexities Of Hybrid Production
Nelson Lowry explains how he harnessed the studio’s unique capabilities for its latest feature.
‘Infinity Train’ Creator Owen Dennis Designed A Handy Flowchart To Show How A TV Cartoon Is Produced
Ever wondered about all the steps involved in producing a 2d animated tv series?
How They Did It: Jérémy Clapin Explains The Unconventional Production Process Of ‘I Lost My Body’
Director Jérémy Clapin walks us through the making of his new feature “I Lost My Body.”
How They Did It: Matt Williames On Developing And Animating A Character In ‘Klaus’
Matt Williames talks us through the special appeal and unprecedented challenges of working on Sergio Pablos’s “Klaus.”
How They Did It: Playing With Music And Geometry In ‘The Emperor’s Newest Clothes’
Director Simón Wilches-Castro explains what inspired the eye-popping design of his film, which updates the classic story for our age of disillusion.
10 Tips For First-Time Showrunners, From People Who Did It — And Survived
The showrunners of three series — “Puffin Rock,” “Moominvalley,” and “Cupcake & Dino: General Services” — told us what helped them make the first season of their shows.
How They Did It: Blending Memory And Archives In The Hybrid Film ‘Uncle Thomas: Accounting for the Days’
In her autobiographical film, Regina Pessoa expands her repertoire, introducing object animation and wall drawings alongside hand-drawn animation.
How They Did It: Organic Water Effects With A Flash/Maya Pipeline
Marza Animation Planet converted Flash animation to Maya for organic water effects in their latest short film.
How They Did It: Combining 2D Animation, Archive Materials, And Ice Carving In ‘Shannon Amen’
Canadian animator Chris Dainty walks us through the complex production process of his new NFB short.
VIDEO: JonJon Explains How He Made An Animated Music Video In Three Weeks
JonJon made an animated director’s commentary to explain how he creates commissioned animation projects on tight deadlines.
Step-By-Step: Breaking Down Blender’s New ‘Spring’ Short
How the Blender team made a main character for their latest short film.
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.
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.
How Did They Actually Animate The ‘Hotel Transylvania 3’ Characters?
Animation supervisor Alan Hawkins shares animation secrets behind Blobby, Count Dracula’s bat transformations, and the Kraken.
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.
How-To: Character Design Tips From Lynne Naylor
Advice from one of L.A.’s most respected character designers.
TUTORIAL: How To Animate A Cube In Houdini
A lesson in Cubism…
