An Industry Worker Explains Why The U.S. Animation Industry Is Collapsing
The U.S. animation industry might look bleak right now, but it could still get a lot worse.
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Artists Share AI Experiences And Anxieties In New Video Essay: ‘AI Vs Artists – The Biggest Art Heist In History’
Adobe design master and instructor Martin Perhiniak has posted a video featuring dozens of artists discussing their stances on AI.
This 12-Minute Video Is Loaded With Constructive Advice For Out-Of-Work Animation Artists
Board artist Meridian Gray Culpepper has posted a video full of wisdom learned over 11 months of unemployment.
New Video Essay Explains How French Projects Are Financed And Why The Country’s System Is So Filmmaker-Friendly
Youtuber Nerdwriter gives one of the best English-language breakdowns of how France’s CNC supports the country’s screen industries.
Advancements In Sound Technology Ensured Mickey Would Become A Cartoon Icon
Youtuber Phil Edwards argues: “Not because he was an incredible character, but because he literally pushed at the edges of what film could do.”
‘Across The Spider-Verse’ Editor Michael Andrews Explains How He Elevated The Film’s Intensity, Rhythm, And Emotion Through Editing
The editor of ‘Across the Spider-Verse’ dissects the film’s unconventional opening sequence and its climactic train-top fight scene, among other topics.
Video Essay: Why Do Studios Refuse To Acknowledge That They Use CG
Vfx supervisor Jonas Ussing is releasing a series of video essays on the art of “invisible cgi” and why studios don’t acknowledge using it.
Is CG Addiction Killing Modern Blockbusters?
Youtuber Cody Johnston offers several reasons for the declining quality of modern blockbusters, including an overreliance on vfx.
A Youtuber Reviews 34 Disney Animated Sequels In One Marathon Video
The 73-minute video is at times humorous, at times insightful, and thoroughly entertaining throughout.
Genndy Tartakovsky Illustrates Animation Fundamentals In New Video Q&A
Using illustrations, anecdotes, and personal insights, Tartakovsky answers the internet’s most pressing animation-related questions.
‘Final Space’ Creator Olan Rogers Wants To Teach You How To Make A Hit Animated Show
Rogers has released the first in a nine-video series in which he talks to creators about making and pitching an animated series.
Watch: This Video Explains What Goes Into Restoring A Classic Animated Film
“I don’t think we should be altering what the film looked like, beyond making it a very, very nice copy,” says restoration expert Steve Stanchfield.
Disney Vet Aaron Blaise Answers The Question: “Is AI Animation Going To Put Me Out Of A Job?”
The ‘Brother Bear’ director reacts to a recent viral video that claims to be animated using AI.
The Humble Beginning Of Japan’s Powerhouse Animation Industry (Video Essay)
Youtuber Wookong has put together a detailed account of the evolution of animation production in Japan in the mid-20th century.
‘The Voice In The Hollow’ Is A Stunning Stylized CG Short, And The Filmmakers Documented The Entire Production
Miguel Ortega and Tran Ma (a.k.a. Half M.T. Studios) documented more than 100 hours of production on their thrilling short.
Cartoon Saloon Producer/Director Nuria González Blanco Gives Career Advice During World Animation Day Masterclass
Blanco has produced shorts such as the Oscar-nominated ‘Late Afternoon,’ and series including Netflix’s ‘Puffin Rock’ at Cartoon Saloon.
‘The Visual Effects Crisis’: New Video Essay Examines Tenuous State Of Modern VFX Industry
The video revisits several now-legendary vfx horror stories and suggests ways that a collapse of the industry may be avoided.
Filmation Got To Produce Its First Major TV Series With This One Weird Trick
Filmation’s 1966 ‘Superman’ series laid the foundation for animated superhero shows, but getting the job took some creative deception.
Storyboarding For Film Or TV, Which Provides A Better Work-Life Balance?
Toniko Pantoja breaks down the major differences in storyboarding for film and TV in his latest Youtube video.
How Don Bluth Went To War With Disney – And Lost
Our latest Video Essay features a detailed look at the epic rivalry between Don Bluth and Disney Animation.
