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The Animation That Changed Me: Wesley Louis on ‘Akira’
"I just don't think we'll ever get something that game-changing in animation again," says Louis of Katsuhiro Otomo's cyberpunk classic.
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The Animation That Changed Me: Joanna Quinn on ‘Carnival’
Susan Young's 1985 short is set during London's famed Notting Hill Carnival. "The thing that really excited me was that she’d used animation to say something about society at that time," says Quinn.
Industry Artist Matt Watts Explains How To Build A Great Rig Using Toon Boom Harmony
Matt Watts talks about an important and often overlooked part of the 2D animation process: character rigging.
How To Teach Schoolkids To Make A Festival-Ready Animated Film In 20 Hours
Portuguese filmmaker Abi Feijó believes children should do more than just watch animation; they should also learn how to bring their own stories to life. And he's been teaching kids how to create animated films for over 30 years.
Reallusion Is Offering A Free Trial So You Can Participate In Its Annual Animation At Work Competition
Animators are invited to create videos across a range of categories using Cartoon Animator 4.
The Animation That Changed Me: Sawako Kabuki on ‘Neon Genesis Evangelion’
"I have a kind of fascination with things that have gotten out of control," says Kabuki. "It's animalistic and erotic."
Blue Pigs And Mutant Mandrills: Designing The Post-Apocalypse In ‘Kipo And The Age Of Wonderbeasts’
How do you create a world that's both cute and threatening? The show's art director Angela Sung explains.
A Character Animator’s Adventures In Motion Design
Veteran animator Morgan Williams offers motion designers some valuable advice — and runs courses for those who want to learn more…
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…
No Budget? No Professional Animators? No Problem For Kenji Iwaisawa, Director Of The Madcap Anime Feature ‘Our Sound’
Kenji Iwaisawa made his award-winning film for one tenth of a normal anime feature's budget. He tells us how he did it.
The Surprisingly Intimate Production Process Of A ‘Beetle Bailey’ Comic Strip
A new documentary reveals how the 70-year-old comic strip is produced.
Faith, Nazis, And The Queen Of Scratch: A Conversation With Andreas Hykade
We speak to the renowned filmmaker ahead of the Annecy premiere of his autobiographical new film "Altötting."
‘Kill It And Leave This Town,’ The Striking Polish Feature That Was 14 Years In The Making (Interview)
Ahead of its Annecy screening, director Mariusz Wilczyński tells us how he made "the first feature animated art film in the history of Polish cinema."
How ‘The Willoughbys’ Uses CGI To Create A Handmade Look (Exclusive Art)
The director and production designer of Netflix's latest animated feature talk about their creative approach and influences, from "Citizen Kane" to bats in toilets.
Uli Meyer Is Adapting ‘Molesworth’ Into A Feature (Exclusive Teaser And Interview)
Uli Meyer speaks to Cartoon Brew about the challenges of adapting Ronald Searle's artwork to animation.
Why Steven Spielberg’s Animated Adaptation Of ‘Cats’ Never Made It Past Development
Revisiting the forgotten history of the unmade animated version of "Cats." The project passed through different styles, teams, and countries, before collapsing.
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 ‘Klaus’ Draws On Centuries-Old Artistic Principles To Push 2D Animation Forward
"Klaus" brings hand-drawn animation back — but it also pushes it forward. The film's artists tell Cartoon Brew how they created the film's unique look.
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.
Behind The Scenes Of ‘A Curious Child’: Howard Vause’s Journey From Media Artist To Award-Winning Animator
Howard Vause documents his journey from media arts to animation director, and how he used Cartoon Animator to create his first professional animated short.
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