The Prince of Egypt: A New Vision in Animation
While the text is a little light, Eric Lurio finds the real power of this book is the beautiful images.
Ed, Edd n Eddy: Caught in a Circle
Running to and fro, Ed, Edd n Eddy failed to impressTerrence Briggs.
The Making of The Rugrats Movie: Behind the Scenes
Eric Lurio takes a spin through this graphically stylish, chatty and witty Klasky Csupo coming of age story.
The PJs: Black and Beautiful
While The PJs is stirring up controversy, Amid Amidi gives Fox's newest addition to primetime a rave review.
Nick Strives to Define Motion Capture
Deborah Reber profiles three applications of motion capturetechnology that are currently in production. In "Nick Strives to DefineMotion Capture," she interviews Jeffrey Beers, Executive Producer ofthe Digital Animation Group at Nickelodeon.
The Powerpuff Girls: Sugar and Spice and a Bit of Ka-Pow!
Here's a refreshing representation of the female gender in `toons...kindergarten girl crimefighters. Terrence Briggs shares his point of view on The Powerpuff Girls
Sinbad Brings Motion Capture Feature Animation into New Terrain
Deborah Reber profiles three applications of motion capturetechnology that are currently in production. In "Sinbad Brings MotionCapture Feature Animation into New Terrain," the feature film Sinbad:Beyond the Veil of Mists is profiled.
Vilppu Drawing Online: Drawing Ellipses
Renowned drawing instructor Glenn Vilppu offers the fifth installment in his bi-monthly Animation World Magazine online drawing course.
A PJs Chat with Mark Gustafson
Amid Amidi spoke with Mark Gustafson of Will Vinton Studiosto glean the behind the scenes production process of The PJs, FOX'snew high quality stop motion television show.
Voltron Returns...This Time In 3D
Deborah Reber profiles three applications of motion capturetechnology that are currently in production. In "Voltron Returns...ThisTime In 3D," the television show Voltron: The Third Dimension
Here's A How de do Diary: November
The last installment of Barry Purves' productiondiary as he chronicles producing a series of animated shorts for Channel4. An Animation World Magazine exclusive.
Creating 3-D Animation: The Aardman Book of Filmmaking
Jerry Beck reviews Creating 3-D Animation, a complete stop motion how-to guide from the hugely successful Aardman Studios. A must have for filmmakers, enthusiasts and Wallace & Gromit lovers.
Roster of Motion-Capture Companies
AWN's roster of motion-capture companies.
On A Desert Island With...Stop Motion Directors
For our January 1999 issue, we've gathered up all our lone castaways for a compiled Desert Island luau. Read the top picks from over 120 animation artists and executives.
Art in Motion: Animation Aesthetics
Giannalberto Bendazzi reviews Maureen Furniss' book, Artin Motion - Animation Aesthetics, where he discovers a knowledgeable,bright, new voice in writing on animation. Available in English and Italian.
Our Garden: Creating Paradise Isn't Easy
Tyron Montgomery leads us through the production process of Our Garden, a stop motion theatrical piece he recently completed utilizing digital technology. Includes a Quicktime movie clip.
Editor's Notebook
Here's to recent developments!
Art in Motion - Animation Aesthetics
Critica di Giannalberto Bendazzi sull libro Arte inMovimento-Estetica di L'Animazione (Art in Motion - Animation Aesthetics)di Maureen Furniss dove lui scopre una voce pertinente, brillante e nuovaa livello mondiale di scrivere sulla animazione. E disponibile in Inglesee Italiano.
Pre-Cinema Toys Inspire Multimedia Artist Toshio Iwai
At the intersection of pre-cinematic devices and modern technology is the work of Japan's Toshio Iwai. Deanna Morse describes the work of this innovative multimedia artist.
The New York University's Tisch School of the Arts Animation Program
John Canemaker shows us around the refurbished animationfacilities at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts Animation Programand gives us insight into the school's curriculum.
Japan's Most Popular Museum: The Anpanman Museum
Kosei Ono takes us on a tour of the Anpanman Museum in Japan, where Japan's favorite edible superhero comes to life for the entire family.
Inside SoftImage 3D
Mark Christiansen reviews Inside SoftImage 3D, a long overdue text of tips, tricks and tutorials on the popular 3D animation package.
Making More Out of Stop Motion on the Giant Screen
Director Mark Osborne discusses the making of More, the world's first 70mm/15 perf stop motion film. Includes a Quicktime movie clip
Character Animation In Depth
Mark Christiansen reviews Character Animation In Depthwhich relates how to advice for 3D animation setup across most major platformsand software packages.
Stop Motion City: Visible and Invisible Production in Bristol
There's no denying that Bristol is the stop motioncity, especially with Aardman Animations' coup of bringing a feature filmto the area. Andrew Osmond investigates the hubbub.
