Sketching on Location: The Silhouette -- Positive and Negative Shape
Renowned drawing instructor Glenn Vilppu continues with his ninth "sketching on location" teaching installment. This month we learn about creating a silhouette and the importance of positive and negative shapes.
The Premise: Get It Right!
No story - no movie. Gene Deitch explains the importance of premise.
The SIGGRAPH 2001 Computer Animation Festival: A Digital Odyssey
John Edgar Park discusses the best films of Siggraph's Electronic Theater. Includes QuickTime movie clips!
TV Review: X-Chromosome
Jerry Beck reviews Oxygen's flagship show, X-Chromosome, and finds it is funny, entertaining and real...even if you aren't a woman!
Vampire Hunter D Comes to America
Fred Patten takes us inside the latest super-cool anime feature, Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust, now being shown in select U.S. theatres.
Producing Animation: Storyboarding
This month, Catherine Winder and Zahra Dowlatabadi delve into the crucial pre-production step of storyboarding. This is the last step to economically keeping a film on track and shouldn't be taken lightly...
Alexeieff: Itinerary of a Master
Wendy Jackson Hall reviews Giannalberto Bendazzi's latest book, Alexeieff: Itinerary of a Master, that discusses the art and life of pinscreen master Alexandre Alexeieff.
New from Japan: Anime Film Reviews
Fred Patten reviews the latest anime releases including new Robotech releases, Spring and Chaos: The Life and Times of Kenji Miyazawa, and the OAV and TV series of Vampire Princess Miyu.
Behind Jeepers Creepers
Go behind the scenes of Jeepers Creepers with the effects team at E=mc2. Includes step by step explanations and QuickTime movie clips!
Nine And A Half Questions with Aleksandra Korejwo
Will Ryan asks Aleksandra Korejwo a few questions -- 9 1/2 to be exact -- about her unusual production technique.
Animation - What The Heck Is It?
Gene Deitch tackles the shifting definition of animation in this excerpt from his book, How To Succeed In Animation, (Don't Let A Little Thing Like Failure Stop You!), published exclusively on AWN.com.
Nine And A Half Questions with Leslie Cabarga
More than just a fount of Fleischer information, Leslie Cabarga reveals his many professions and talents when Will Ryan asks him slightly less than ten questions.
And The Winner Is...
Ged Bauer reviews "the ultimate library of animated web graphics."
Graphics Cards and the Quadro DCC Explained
John Edgar Park not only delves into the history and purpose of graphics cards but also reviews nVidia's Quadro DCC, the latest in graphics cards.
TV Review: Stanley Is Playing Catch Up
In a small, quiet cafe, motion-capture pioneer Chris Walker and outrageous stop-motion animator Corky Quakenbush got together for lunch and discovered that even though their techniques may appear to be night and day, they actually have a lot in common.
The Career Coach: Jobs In A Visual Effects House -- Defined
The final part of a three part series that describes the steps involved in different specialties of visual effects production, the specific skills required for each specialty, as well as what the studios are looking for in a portfolio and demo reel.
Behind the Scenes on 'Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within'
Final Fantasy brings synthespians to the big screen with amazing results. John Edgar Park goes behind the final product to discover the staggering amount of skill, time and technical savvy that created this first.
Comic-Con 2001: A Pro's Eye View
Danny Fingeroth recounts the San Diego Comic-Con, an event that has grown to include not only the best of the comic book scene, but also the coolest Hollywood talent and inside scoops and previews.
Buster Keaton Remembered
Buster Keaton Remembered, a new book, gives insight into this genius that has inspired, and is still inspiring, animation's greats. Will Ryan reviews.
Producing Animation: The Development Process
What is the role of a producer during development? Plenty! This month's Producing Animation excerpt by Catherine Winder and Zahra Dowlatabadi details the process.
New from Japan: Anime Film Reviews
Fred Patten reviews the latest anime releases including: Harlock Saga, Angel Links, Assemble Insert, Hermes: Winds of Love and Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water.
A Taste of SIGGRAPH 2001
John Edgar Park takes us on a tour of SIGGRAPH 2001, focusing on the latest technology news.
The Akira DVD Special Edition: An Anime Classic
Pioneer has released a $1 million restoration of Akira on DVD, complete with an entire disc of extras. Think you don't need this set? Jerry Beck says, "Think again! It's a must-have."
Nine And A Half Questions with Dallas McKennon
From the original Gumby and Kellogg's rooster to rides at Disney theme parks worldwide, you have heard this man speak! Now Dallas McKennon answers Will Ryan's 9 1/2 burning questions.
Cartoon Movie's New Visitors: U.S. Distributors
Ron Diamond discusses Cartoon Movie 2001 and the band of U.S. delegates that attended looking to increase the opportunities of bringing European animated features to America.
