'The Animatrix': Anime Reloaded
Anime expert Fred Patten delves into the influence anime had on the making of The Animatrix.
Career Coach: Graduate to a Good Life
This month the Career Coach passes on some fatherly advice.
'Tom Terrific' 1958 Production Plan
Terrytoons. Here was my locale that most interests the animation historians. So now I finally have the chance to tell it like it really was. I name names all the names, and print the pix. And all the production details about Tom Terrific. I tell you what I did and what I tried to do a "renaissance" a total make over... and I tell you why it failed.
Disney/Dali's Completed 'Destino' Kicks Off Annecy Fest
At long last, the animated short, Destino, surfaces. Bill Desowitz talks to Roy Disney about his personal quest to finish the artistic collaboration between Walt Disney and Salvador Dali.
Jobs and Recruiting: How Are Schools Today Preparing Students For Life in the Post-'90s Job Boom
Darlene Chan talks with five instructors at leading animation schools about what they are doing to help the animators of tomorrow navigate the harsh realities of the narrowing job market.
Animation Layout: Getting Perspective
Author Mike S. Fowler explores and defines perspective in this first excerpt from his new book all about animation background layout, which includes many illustrated examples and exercises.
Fresh from the Festivals: May 2003's Film Reviews
Jon Hofferman reviews five short films fresh from the festival circuit: The Freak by Aristomenis Tsirbas, The Love Nest by Shelly Wain, Oblivion by FengTing Tsou, Pandorama by Nina Paley and The Tortoise & the Hare by Ray Harryhausen. Includes QuickTime movie clips!
Can I Get Some Representation Please?
What's the difference between an agent, a manager and a lawyer? What can they do for a creative and what do they need from you? Darlene Chan talks to a host of reps to find out what you need to do to get in good hands.
New from Japan: Anime Film Reviews
Mark Simon continues his series of twelve excerpts from his new book Producing Independent 2D Character Animation: Making and Selling a Short Film. Every independent needs helpthis month Mark runs down ways to obtain a crew that wont just help, but excel.
UPA: Back To The Future — Part 1
UPA again, and this time as creative chief! Bosustow beckoned and I was beamed to the Big Apple, the city of my youthful dreams. "If you can make it there" etc. And I made it. Here are the vital statistics of that Golden Age studio.
Voice Over Experiences from 'Tokyo Pig'
Actress Diane Michelle talks with her fellow cohorts on ABC's Tokyo Pig and passes along their experiences and advice.
Get Motivated About Your Art Dream
Will Ryan reviews Jack Enyart's new motivational tape, Your Art Dream, and finds advice for out-of-work animators.
The Hallowed Hall
Why isn't there an Animation Hall of Fame that acknowledges the people behind our favorite animation? Martin Dr. Toon Goodman defines the hypothetical voting process and possible honorees in this month's column.
The Animation Pimp: Leftovers, B-Sides and Outtakes
The Pimp just doesn't even care about the war anymorehe's had it with two-faced rhetoric and the independent animation film community's failure to be relevant.
Career Coach: Learn Proper Netiquette
This month the Career Coach, Pamela Kleibrink Thompson, preaches the do's and don'ts of netiquette.
'X2: X-Men United' — Teamwork?
Danny Fingeroth reviews the latest X-film, X-Men United, and wishes the team of outcasts got treated a little better.
Concept to Creation: Crewing Up
Mark Simon continues his series of twelve excerpts from his new book Producing Independent 2D Character Animation: Making and Selling a Short Film. Every independent needs helpthis month Mark runs down ways to obtain a crew that wont just help, but excel.
Behind the Kirch Collapse
Sandrine Pechels de Saint Sardos explains the ins and outs of the KirchMedia collapse that has impacted not only Germany's media market but the rest of Europe and beyond.
The Disappearance of Saturday Morning
Saturday morning no longer means kids in front of TV sets across the country, glued to the latest in hip cartoons. Why? Gerard Raiti investigates the death of an era.
The Impact of Anime: Creek & River Expands
Headquartered in Japan and representing more than 20,000 creative individuals, Creek & River has recently opened offices in New York. Rich Gorey speaks with Charlie Schroder to learn about the trends the company sees and its unique positioning for the future.
The Game Developers Conference 2003 in Review
Leslie Bishko ran herself ragged jumping from one session to another at this year's GDC. Here she recounts the excellent panels, presentations, fascinating facts and new trends.
The Art Of Finding Nemo
Jerry Beck reviews The Art Of Finding Nemo, a book featuring the many conceptual drawings that developed Pixar Animation Studio's next feature film, revealing the talent and artistry behind the scenes.
New from Japan: Anime Film Reviews
Karl F. Cohen continues his investigation into animation being used as a tool in the Cold War with this look at a selection of films produced in the 1950s.
Fresh from the Festivals: April 2003's Film Reviews
Jon Hofferman reviews five short films fresh from the festival circuit: Autofoto by Avi Offer, The ErlKing by Ben Zelkowicz, Stefan Gruber's Leashlessness, Shh. by Adam Robb and Skin by Bobby de Groot. Includes QuickTime movie clips!
Concept to Creation: Story and Storyboards
Mark Simon continues his series of twelve excerpts from his new book Producing Independent 2D Character Animation: Making and Selling a Short Film, with some helpful advice on storyboarding.
