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Video Of The Week: Struggling To Get By Financially On $300 Per Month As A Japanese Animator
Animator Ayane Nakamura explains why she's dependent on donations from strangers to get by in her career.
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‘OK K.O.’ Creator Ian Jones-Quartey: “We Try Not To Have The Show Traffic In Cynicism”
"It’s really in vogue to evoke old things to roll your eyes at them and sneer at them, and we really don’t want to do that."
Inside The Artist’s Studio: Sophie Koko Gate
The London-based animator invites us into her "little dungeon," where she shows us her sketches, handmade t-shirts, and collection of tiny objects.
Ghibli Co-Founder Isao Takahata Gets Major Exhibition In Tokyo
The exhibition takes a comprehensive look at one of the most remarkable careers in Japanese animation. It runs until October 6.
Yes, One Animator Made The CG Animated Feature ‘Away’ On His Own
Gints Zilbalodis' unconventional animated feature is screening in competition at both Zagreb Animafest and Annecy.
Michael Frei’s ‘KIDS’ Is A Short Film, Game, And Installation Rolled Into One
"From the start, I wanted to create a film that uses code," says Frei, whose film will screen next week at Annecy.
Ken Duncan Shares Never-Before-Seen Photos From 90s-Era Disney Productions
Enjoy this rare behind-the-scenes look at Disney Animation in the 1990s.
The Russian Animated Series ‘Jinglekids’ Aims For Ambitious Visuals With A Small Team
Showrunner Anton Vereschagin shares the pipeline and tech challenges that come with producing a high-quality cg series in Russia.
Your Guide to FMX: What You Can Learn There, And Why You Should Go
The Stuttgart vfx and animation conference is not far away - here’s our guide to making the most of the event.
“If We Could Do Anything Our Own Way, What Would We Do?”: A Conversation With ‘Spider-Man’ Co-Director Bob Persichetti
An extensive conversation with "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" director Bob Persichetti.
Snow And Fur Combine To Make Imageworks’ Effects For ‘Smallfoot’ A Yeti-Sized Challenge
Two of the hardest things to produce in visual effects animation are snow and fur - two of the main elements required for "Smallfoot."
‘Antz’ Hits 20: Re-Visiting PDI’s Tech From 20 Years Ago
An oral history of PDI's tech behind the making of "Antz," which is celebrating its 20th anniversary.
‘Manifest 99’ And The New World Of Animating For VR
Two animators from Flight School Studio reflect on the challenges of vr animation.
How 2D Tools Let You Go 3D
The debate about 2d versus 3d animation is becoming increasingly irrelevant as more artists use an integrated 2d/3d approach thanks to the new generation of powerful animation tools.
Q&A: Chris Landreth On 20 Years Since He Wrestled With Maya To Make The Strange and Surreal ‘Bingo’
It's been 20 years since Chris Landreth's groundbreaking short "Bingo" showed the world what Maya 1.0 could do.
How Louis Clichy Went From Pixar To Asterix
From short filmmaker to Pixar animator to director of hit animated features, Louis Clichy is charting his own course.
The Legend of C. Martin Croker, Adult Swim Animator And Voice Actor
The Adult Swim animator and voice talent died almost penniless, which some say could’ve been prevented.
Former Pixar Artist Cassandra Smolcic Speaks Out About The Studio’s ‘Sexist,’ ‘Vulgar’ And ‘Unprofessional’ Culture
Pixar is a "sexist boys club" says a former artist, who tells stories of demeaning, lecherous, and physically abusive behavior, many involving John Lasseter.
Disney And Pixar Sued Two More Times Over ‘Inside Out’ Copyright Infringement
Disney has now been sued three different times by people claiming that "Inside Out" is based on their idea. The latest people to sue are a children's book author and a live-action filmmaker.
‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit’ Hits 30: A Look Back At ILM’s Astonishing Old-School Optical VFX
Academy Award winner Ed Jones explains what it took to create "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" in the days before digital vfx.
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