Flash Animation: More Than a Flash in the Pan
Fred Patten interviews some of the leading professionals who are using Flash to make TV series.
Animation Artist Steven Subotnick Cooks a Fine Repast in a Modest Volume
Taylor Jessen reviews five short films fresh from the festival circuit: NSPCC Cartoon by Russell Brooke, A Pesar de Todo (In Spite of Everything) by Walter Tournier, Mickeys Buddy by Pete Paquette, Line of Life by Serge Avedikian, and Show and Tell by Mark Gravas. Includes QuickTime movie clips!
What Makes a Hit a Hit?
Joe Strike tries to uncover the special something that turns an animated idea into a long-running, hit television series.
New from Japan: Anime Film Reviews
Mark Simon continues his series of 12 excerpts from his new book, Producing Independent 2D Character Animation: Making and Selling a Short Film.
Sylvain Chomet’s 'The Triplets of Belleville'
Philippe Moins uncovers the animated manifesto behind Sylvain Chomets The Triplets of Belleville, and the directors future plans and desires.
Fresh from the Festivals: November 2003’s Film Reviews
Taylor Jessen reviews five short films fresh from the festival circuit: NSPCC Cartoon by Russell Brooke, A Pesar de Todo (In Spite of Everything) by Walter Tournier, Mickeys Buddy by Pete Paquette, Line of Life by Serge Avedikian, and Show and Tell by Mark Gravas. Includes QuickTime movie clips!
Animation Layout: Overlay (OL) And Overlay/Underlay (OL/UL)
Author Mike S. Fowler explores and defines overlay and overlay/underlay in this excerpt from his new book all about animation background layout, which includes many illustrated examples and exercises.
How Does Adult Animation Rate?
Joe Strike takes a look at adult animation to see if it holds up to all the hype.
Analogy and Animation: A Special Relationship Part 2 — Think Like an Animator, Walk Like a Duck
Ellen Besen ponders the use of analogy in writing for animation in this, the second of a six-part series.
A Finely-Tooned Voice: Rob Paulsen Interviewed
Dr. Toon flew to Los Angeles and sat down with voice-over legend Rob Paulsen to talk about taking over the world.
Concept to Creation: Music and Sound Design
Mark Simon continues his series of 12 excerpts from his new book, Producing Independent 2D Character Animation: Making and Selling a Short Film.
MIPCOM 2003 Recap
What were animation people really talking about at the worlds most important TV sales market in Cannes? Take an intimate look as six-year mart vet, Sarah Baisley, shares observations, gossip and news from MIPCOM Jr. and MIPCOM 2003.
Career Coach: The ABCDs of the Invisible Résumé
The Career Coach talks about the importance of the invisible rum
Real Life, or Something Like it, at SAFO ‘03
Chris Lanier attends the SAFO Student Fest and uncovers lessons about life and art.
Animating Peace Messages — Part 1
Karl F. Cohen takes us into the first leg of his journey through animated films that expound a message of peace.
More Mighty Principles of Animation
More animation tech talk from Gene Deitch. The technology of animation has changed somewhat over the past 35,000 years, when cavemen first attempted it, but the basics remain. Here they are in specifics.
The Animation Pimp: How To Avoid Pissing Me Off or…. Ottawa Festival Entry Tips (aka Festival Rant #2)
The Animation Pimp gives his sage advice about how to submit films to the Ottawa Film Fest, thus not pissing him off.
Insight to Innovation
Sarah Baisley surveys industry insiders about what innovations they see in animation and visual effects.
Mike Young Figures Out How To Count CGI Sheep
Mike Young gives Sarah Baisley a step-by-step process of how his studio brought a lovable bunch of barnyard animals to CG life in Jakers! The Adventures Of Piggley Winks.
New from Japan: Anime Film Reviews
Disney entrusted Hench with finding continuity among Dalis fantastical images.
Fraternal Obligation: Disney Revisits the Animal Picture with 'Brother Bear'
Dr. Toon ruminates about whether declaring that the final nail has been driven into the coffin of 2D animation is a bit of a rush to judgment.
Fresh from the Festivals: October 2003’s Film Reviews
Greg Singer reviews five short films fresh from the festival circuit: Henrys Garden by Moon Seun, The Polar Bears by Pierre Coffin, Terra by Aristomenis Tsirbas, Eat Your Peas by Paul Hargrave, and Love is a Bullet in the Heart by Diego Alvarez. Includes QuickTime movie clips!
Analogy and Animation: A Special Relationship: Part 1 — Show and Tell
Ellen Besen ponders the use of analogy in writing for animation in this the first of a six-part series.
Batman: Keeping Up the Good Fight
Fred Patten ventures to place the new direct-to-video Mystery of Batwoman feature into the pantheon of past Dark Knight outings.
The Animation Pimp: Finally… a RANT.
The Animation Pimp rants about cookie-cutter, butt-kissing festival reviews.
