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Making-Of

Merry Little Batman Merry Little Batman

Join Us Behind The Scenes Of Prime Video’s Holiday Special ‘Merry Little Batman’ (Exclusive)

The film’s aesthetic is inspired by the work of legendary cartoonists including Ronald Searle and Bill Watterson.

By Jamie Lang | 2 years ago

Inspector Sun Inspector Sun

See How The Multi-Limbed Cast Of ‘Inspector Sun And The Curse Of The Black Widow’ Came Together

Director Julio Soto and character designer Max Kostenko discuss the development process for the film, hitting U.S. cinemas this weekend.

By Jamie Lang | 2 years ago

Titina

Watch: The Making Of The Norwegian Hand-Drawn Feature ‘Titina’ With Director Kajsa Næss – Exclusive

We’ve been tracking Kajsa Næss’ hand-drawn feature ‘Titina’ for several years now, and we’re thrilled to now share an exclusive making-of video about the film.

By Jamie Lang | 2 years ago

Rango

‘Rango’ Turns 10: Gore Verbinski Reflects On An Unusual Production

The director recalls how a passion project turned into an Oscar winner.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 4 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 | 4 years ago

City of Ghosts

Inside The Production Of ‘City Of Ghosts’ With French Animation Studio TeamTO

The French animation studio behind Netflix’s “City of Ghosts” walks us through their approach on this unorthodox series.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 4 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 | 4 years ago

"Over the Moon"

These ‘Over The Moon’ Making-Of Videos Reveal The Challenges Of Creating A Lunar Fantasy World

The videos were released by Sony Pictures Imageworks, the animation studio behind the Netflix feature.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 4 years ago

How ‘Becca’s Bunch’ Achieved Its Unique Blend Of Puppetry And Animation

The Nick Jr. series is a striking hybrid of live action and animation. Its creators break the production process down for Cartoon Brew.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 6 years ago

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.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 6 years ago

Watch How ‘Maquia’ Was Animated In These Detailed Making-Of Videos

A series of videos breaks down the animation techniques used on the anime fantasy epic “Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms.”

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 6 years ago

Director And Artists Share Behind-The-Scenes Material For Fox’s Canceled ‘Mouse Guard’

Months after Disney axed Fox’s cg fantasy epic, its director and a concept artist have revealed how the film was shaping up.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 6 years ago

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.

By Carlos Aguilar | 6 years ago

VIDEO ROUNDUP: Koji Yamamura, ‘Motown Magic,’ ‘Bird Karma’ And More

A round-up of recent video pieces, including animator interviews and behind-the-scenes looks at animated productions. The Japanese …

By Amid Amidi | 7 years ago

Making-Of Video: ‘The Girl Without Hands’

Here’s how to make an animated feature by yourself.

By Amid Amidi | 7 years ago

VIDEOS: Exclusive Behind-The-Scenes Look At Stop Motion and CG Animation in ‘Ask the Storybots’

We continue our deep-dive into the production of Jibjab’s new Netflix series “Ask the Storybots.”

By Amid Amidi | 9 years ago

VIDEOS: Exclusive Behind-The-Scenes Look At The 2D Animation and Puppets in ‘Ask the Storybots’

We continue our deep-dive into the production of Jibjab’s new Netflix series “Ask the Storybots.”

By Amid Amidi | 9 years ago

Who Does What On A CGI Character: The Many Makers of Elliot in ‘Pete’s Dragon’

It takes a village of artists and technicians to create a sophisticated CGI character like Elliot the Dragon.

By Ian Failes | 9 years ago

Making CGI Less Perfect: How Michael Fragstein Made ‘Dagner’

Computer animation is known for its precision, but as Michael Fragstein shows, adding imperfections and abstraction into CG can be just as beautiful.

By Ian Failes | 9 years ago

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