Products of Learning Open New Doors
Sarah Baisley looks at the boom in new training products to help artists hone new skills for an ever-changing industry.
A Tribute to Jules Engel
Students and other professionals give their remembrances of educator and artist Jules Engel.
Fresh from the Festivals: September 2003’s Film Reviews
Greg Singer reviews five short films fresh from the festival circuit: Last Rumba in Rochdale by John Chorlton, Little Numba by Daniele Lunghini and Diego Zuelli, The Fall by Burak Sahin, Escapism by Avi Ofer and Dollsville by John Wray. Includes QuickTime movie clips!
New from Japan: Anime Film Reviews
Rick DeMott cracks open the box and journeys to the wealth of options provided by the new storyboarding software, FrameForge3D.
Animation Layout: Layout Support Material
This month, the Career Coach, Pamela Kleibrink Thompson, goes tough-in-cheek about her dos and donts regarding sending out your rumto potential employers.
Concept to Creation: Rotoscoping
Mark Simon continues his series of 12 excerpts from his new book Producing Independent 2D Character Animation: Making and Selling a Short Film.
Eric Goldberg: Back In Action
Dr. Toon sat down with the animation veteran Eric Goldberg to rap about his experiences on Looney Tunes: Back in Action, as well as the rest of his intimidating résumé.
'Millennium Actress': The Struggle to Bring Quality Animation to Theaters
Fred Patten takes a look at Japans Millennium Actress and its journey to American movie screens.
Don’t Give Your Right Name! — Part 3
After fending off McCarthyism, Gene Deitch resumes work with JHO.
Czech Animation: Two Perspectives
Czech animation is renowned for its rich heritage, even as it continues in crisis. Andrew Osmond interviews two of its leading figures on upholding a proud tradition.
Career Coach: Unemployment Insurance
This month, the Career Coach, Pamela Kleibrink Thompson, goes tough-in-cheek about her dos and donts regarding sending out your rumto potential employers.
The Animation Pimp: Pleasure and Pain: 'Ren & Stimpy’s' Adult Cartoon Party
Known for being racy himself, the Animation Pimp tackles the adultness ofSpike TVs new primetime The Strip line-up.
Anime Expo 2003: Anime Conventions Enter Their Adolescence
Fred Patten ventured to Anime Expo 2003 and reports back that anime conventions arent babies anymore.
Hot Spots Showcase: The Best in Animated & VFX Commercials
Rick DeMott collects some of the best animated and visual effects commercials from top companies to highlight the wonderful work being done in the medium.
In the Eye of CGI Commercial Production
Sarah Baisley rounds up facts, thoughts and examples of issues and trends driving producers of CGI commercials today.
Jumpin’ & Jivin’: Animated Music Videos
Fred Patten interviews Cliff Galbraith, Fluorescent Hill, MK12, Moneyshots, Girdwood Partners and Zoic Studios to find out more about the role of animation in music videos.
Fresh from the Festivals: August 2003’s Film Reviews
Greg Singer reviews five short films fresh from the festival circuit: Originated by Descent by Jung Eun Lee, Shaved Monkey by Thor Adam Goodall, 7 Cats by Laura di Trapani, Cameras Take Five by Steven Woloshen and Ananda by Mike Smith. Includes QuickTime movie clips!
New from Japan: Anime Film Reviews
Rick DeMott talks with Tom Kenny to discover there’s a truly animated soul behind the voice of SpongeBob SquarePants.
Creative Directors Doing it the Animated Way
Rick DeMott interviews three agency creative directors to find out how they go about deciding when to use animation as well as what talent for a commercial spot.
Comic-Con International 2003 Report
Comic-Con veterans Jerry Beck, Kellie-Bea Cooper, Mark Evanier, Fred Patten, Sander Schwartz, David Silverman and Linda Simensky share their take on the annual convention in San Diego.
'Makin’ Toons' Book Review
Fred Patten takes a look at Allan Neuwirth's new book about the American animation industry.
Anima Mundi: Art Critics and Children Agree!
Gene Deitch continues with the story of his work with Jamison Handy and JHO.
Talkin’ 'Teen Titans ': Glen Murakami Raps About His Latest Superhero Series
Dr. Toon sat down with Glen Murakami to rap about his latest superhero excursion, Teen Titans.
Jerry Beck’s 'Outlaw Animation' Reviewed
Fred Patten takes a look at this new book cataloging Spike & Mike's festival compilations and well as other notable edgy indie shorts.
Tom Kenny: Voice of SpongeBob Revealed
Rick DeMott talks with Tom Kenny to discover there’s a truly animated soul behind the voice of SpongeBob SquarePants.
