Writing for CGI: A Talk With Ian Boothby
Ian Boothby, co-writer of Casper's Haunted Christmas, gives us some insight on the pitfalls and joys of writing for CGI.
Is There Life Beyond Flash?
Flash is the leading tool for Internet animation, but there are a few other options for production and augmentation. Here industry leaders reveal their secrets from high tech 3D software to good, old-fashioned talent.
Your Move...
Jacquie Kubin looks at how and why packaged gaming companies are adding on-line elements to their business plans.
The Aesthetics of Internet Animation
Think Web tools are restrictive creatively? Think again! Chris Lanier, creator of Wildbrain's Romanov, explains why, in the vein of comics, they are actually a source of freedom.
Vancouver's Mainframe Entertainment
Since their first 3D CGI television show, the groundbreaking Reboot, Mainframe Entertainment has been producing quality children's television. Don Perro goes for a tour and finds they are working on more than television now.
Scandals, Smokescreens and a Golden Age?: Canadian Animation in the 21st Century
Recently Canada has been at the center of controversy and mixed reports of success, scandals and damage control. Chris Robinson offers us an updated look at the animation scene.
Focus on SIGGRAPH: Eyetronics
This year's SIGGRAPH keynote address was given by scientist, inventor and visionary Ray Kurzweil, who discussed "The Human-Machine Merger: Why We Will Spend Most of Our Time in Virtual Reality in the 21st Century." Sound farfetched? Then take a look at Eyetronics' ShapeSnatcher demonstration.
Alter-Net-ive Worlds
How would the world of animation be different if instead of being a new tool the Web was an old one? Get ready for some pretty wild "classics." Martin "Dr. Toon" Goodman takes us theorizing...
WAM!NET at SIGGRAPH 2000
Working on a production that is taking place on three different continents? Need to see that footage today? Need more rendering horsepower to boot? Then you need to meet WAM!NET, a real production service solution. Stephanie Argy explains.
Beyond Vital: British Festivals In 2000
With the demise of Cardiff ancient history, the U.K.'s animation crowd is springing back to life with a number of lively new events. Andrew Osmond takes a closer look at this year's activity.
Recruiting at SIGGRAPH 2000
Juniko Moody speaks with the major studios' recruiters and relates what they had to say about their current hiring philosophies and needs.
Your Move...
A Look At How And Why Packaged Gaming Companies Are Adding On-line Elements To Their Business Plans
Fresh from the Festivals: August 2000's Film Reviews
Within the world of animation, most experimentation occurs within short format productions, whether they be high budgeted commercials, low budgeted independent shorts, or something in between. The growing number of short film festivals around the world attest to the vitality of these works, but there are few other venues for exhibition of them or even written reviews. As a result, distribution tends to be difficult and irregular. On a regular basis, Animation World Magazine will highlight some of...
Let's Sketch on Location: The Thumbnail Sketch
Renowned drawing instructor Glenn Vilppu continues with his second installment discussing techniques for sketching on location.
Editor's Notebook
Go Web Young (Wo)Man, Go Web
A Letter To A Master
Giannalberto Bendazzi writes Giorgio "Max" Massimino-Garni, who was not only a personal source of inspiration and learning, but one of the greatest figures in Italian, as well as international animation in the last 50 years.
Lettera A Un Maestro
Giannalberto Bendazzi writes Giorgio "Max" Massimino-Garni, who was not only a personal source of inspiration and learning, but one of the greatest figures in Italian, as well as international animation in the last 50 years.
Adventurous Action Abounds on Stanlee.net
In a new and novel on-line domain, the legendary comics creator Stan 'The Man' Lee is gleefully at work launching a commanding cache of super-hero worlds. Go quickly to stanlee.net. Be ready for a lot of visually compelling, action-adventure magic -- timeless in appeal and timely in presentation to a whole new world of Netizens hungry for engaging episodic fare. Go for the adventures, the laughs, the games, the community...and other evolving "bits" that Lee's band of digital revolutionaries are developing into the most comprehensive, individually branded site on the Web today.Stan...
Ray Harryhausen, A Celebration
When Ray Harryhausen turned eighty Creative Planet was there for this star studded tribute to a true industry inspiration. Joe Fordham reports.
Getting Started On-Line
So you want to get into this Internet game? Two of AtomStudios' animators, Kwesi Ako Kennedy and James Dalby, not only tell you how, but offer tips for success.
Serge Bromberg: Up Close With Annecy's Artiste
Serge Bromberg helmed the Annecy International Animation Film Festival this year as its Artistic Director. Heather Kenyon sat down with him and asked him about his role at Annecy and passion for film preservation.
Spawning A Super Hero
From comic book creator, to multi-millionaire, Todd McFarlane has always followed his own path with intelligence and daring. J. Paul Peszko meets the man behind Spawn.
Hollywood's World Animation Celebration
Gregory Singer found WAC 2000 to be exhiliarating. Here's why
X-Men Come to Play
Have you seen the new X-Men toys? Joseph Szadkowski thinks you should as Toy Biz hits a homer.
Keith Scott: Down Under's Voice Over Marvel
Stephen Lynch interviews Keith Scott, Australia's foremost voice actor, and hears all about his love of Jay Ward Cartoons and his exciting time on the set as the voice of Bullwinkle in Universal's upcoming Rocky and Bullwinkle.
