Festival Profile: SICAF 2001
The 21st century is seeing an explosion of animation in popular culture, from games to theme parks, television to new media. The Seoul International Cartoon & Animation Festival (SICAF) has recognized and embraced this growth, and is positioned as one of the only events in the world that celebrates cartoons and animation across all mediums.
New from Japan: Anime Film Reviews
Will Ryan sits down with Janet Waldo, the voice behind many classic cartoon ladies.
Atlantis: Ushering in a New Era
Gerard Raiti goes behind the scenes of Disney's latest masterpiece, Atlantis: The Lost Empire. Think you've seen all the House of Mouse has to offer? Think again as Disney raises the bar.
Designing 3D Games That Sell!
John Edgar Park reviews a new book, which discusses game proposals, budgets, marketing, scheduling and meeting with publishers, as well as touching on actual game creation.
The Career Coach: Coping With Layoffs
Don't be ashamed of losing your job. Chuck Jones, Glen Keane and Steve Jobs were all out on the street once. Just regroup and take it as an opportunity to move up. Sometimes getting laid off gives you a chance to move up. If summer brings an involuntary vacation from work due to a layoff or downsizing, there are a few ways to get in shape and cope.
Sketching on Location: Drawing Groups of Figures
Renowned drawing instructor Glenn Vilppu continues with his seventh sketching on location teaching installment. This month he discusses different approaches to drawing groups of figures.
Nine And A Half Questions with Janet Waldo
Will Ryan sits down with Janet Waldo, the voice behind many classic cartoon ladies.
Special Effects from Down Under: A Growing Proposition
While you might not realize it, you've probably already seen some of Australia's top effects houses in action. Stephen Lynch explains.
Shrek: Something Old, Something New
DreamWorks super successful film Shrek is being hailed as a departure from the typical fairy tale, however, Maureen Furniss investigates just how racy this re-telling is.
Cartoons on the Bay: A Different Type of Festival
Heather Kenyon discusses Cartoons on the Bay, the world's only television animation festival, a uniquely Italian event set in the midst of some of the earth's most beautiful scenery.
Cartoons on the Bay: A Different Type of Festival
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MIPTV Was A Hit!
John Morris reports on MIPTV 2001. What trends did he see from the market floor? Read on...
Time To Get Some Training
So, you've chosen your software program. What now? Well, there are a few different ways to approach training as John Edgar Park explains.
Choose Your Software Wisely
Which 3D packages will get you work and which ones will leave you feeling unwanted? You better choose carefully and John Edgar Park is here to help you out with the decision.
Having What It Takes: A Recruiting Survey
What are the most important elements to have on your resume? Hear some responses and insights from the folks that do the hiring about what's crucial to be a strong contender in this tough market. Joan Kim reports.
On Co-Directing Shrek: Victoria Jenson
DreamWorks' next CG animated feature is soon to hit theaters nationwide. Chris Koseluk sits down with Victoria Jenson and discusses working with superstar comedians and the latest in technology.
Walking to Toontown, Part 2
Martin "Dr. Toon" Goodman finishes the tale of his trek from animation newbie to published author.
The Magic Pudding: Making A Feature In Oz
Stephen Lynch interviews Robbert Smit, one of Australia's most experienced directors, on Energee Entertainment's latest feature and the trials and rewards of making a film in Oz.
The Career Coach: Resumes That Work
In today's competitive animation job market, make sure your marketing materials are current so you can stay competitive too.Here are some tips on how to craft a resume that will help you get the job you want.
The Australian Effects and Animation Festival 2001
Stephen Lynch visited Sydney's AEAF 2001 and found it to be a treasure trove of star talent presenting some of the most exciting effects coming to a screen near us soon.
Nine And A Half Questions with David Stephen Cohen
Will Ryan asks writer David Stephen Cohen 9 1/2 pointed questions regarding opera, Courage the Cowardly Dog and how many degrees of separation there are between he and Kevin Bacon.
Producing Animation: Getting In The Door
This month's Producing Animation excerpt by Catherine Winder and Zahra Dowlatabadi discusses animation's three main job categories and a little about how to get started in each.
MILIA 2001: An Alphanim Digital Perspective
Julie Fox visited MILIA 2001 and reports on the shifting sands of the Internet animation economy.
Come Together: Online and On-Air Converge on CartoonNetwork.com
When it comes to convergence CartoonNetwork.com is pushing the envelope and reaping the rewards. Brett Rogers reveals the Website's winning philosophy and hopes of becoming extinct in the near future!
Brussels Turns 20!
The Brussels Cartoon and Animated Film Festival celebrated its 20th anniversary. Join us for a special photo gallery of twenty years.
