Visual Evolution: Creating Zoic Studios
Loni Peristere discusses how he and three other partners created a new effects studio for television, which now works on such hits as Firefly and Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
The Cartoon Forum Report
John Bullivant reports on Europe's 2002 Cartoon Forum, covering the hot properties and some issues that should be addressed for the future.
Power to the People: Animation:Master Makes 3D Work Possible for Everyone
Yes, it is possible to spend only $300 and make a great CGI film! Alien Song proved that. Here four animators talk about how Hash Animation:Master has unleashed their potential.
Inside the Icebergclub
When Jean Pascal Princiaux's film, Icebergclub, screened at the 2002 International Animated Film Festival at Annecy, the crowd went wild. Find out why in this interview with the filmmaker by Annick Teninge.
Documentaries and Animation: Not Such An Odd Couple
Annick Teninge looks into the two seemingly disparate genres that come together during Germany's Leipzig Festival.
She-Ra Is Comin’ To Town?
Animated Christmas specials haven't always been synonymous with the season, it just feels that way. Martin Dr. Toon Goodman discusses their history and the uneasy balance they strike when trying to depict the "true" meaning of the season.
A New Dimension In Animation
Steve Oedekerk fresh off his experience of making his first IMAX film in 3D like the type of 3D where you need glasses! explains his love of these mediums and the new challenges he found.
My Trip to Italy's I Castelli
Jon Hofferman attended the 2002 edition of I Castelli. Here he recounts the people and films that made this year another hit.
Voice Over Etiquette — The Book!
Will Ryan reviews Voice Over Etiquette, a new book that teaches the basics of doing voice over work. While focused primarily on the advertising business, the book may offer a few tips for beginning animation hopefuls.
Hollywood Flatlands: Animation, Critical Theory and the Avant-Garde
Four working composers discuss the creative challenges of making music for animation. Denis M. Hannigan, Don Grady, Jody Gray and James L. Venable offer tips and advice for both composers and creators, directors and producers.
The 1st Tenerife International Animation Festival
Independent animating guru Bill Plympton attended the 1st Tenerife International Animation Festival and thoroughly enjoyed it. Here's his report!
Career Coach: Time to Review
Jean Ann Wright finishes her series on writing for television animation with some tips on how to add comedy and gags to your script.
Fresh from the Festivals: November 2002's Film Reviews
Maureen Furniss reviews five short films fresh from the festival circuit: Hessi James by Johannes Weiland, Tomek Baginski's The Cathedral, The Lark by Gil Kenan, Passing Moments by Don Phillips, and Slava Ushakov's Orange. Includes QuickTime movie clips!
At War No More
Why do our super-patriotic favorite toon characters no longer help with our war efforts? Martin "Dr. Toon" Goodman investigates how times have changed since WWII.
Prime Time Animation Isn't Dead -- It's Just Moved…
While prime time animation might have disappeared from the big three, it is alive and thriving on cable. Rick DeMott reports on where the sauciest of television animation can be found.
The Mighty Principles of Animation
While the basic technology of animation changed little prior to the advent of the computer, the principles of animation that are used today were all developed in one amazing decade. Gene Deitch explains.
New from Japan: Anime Film Reviews
Anime expert Fred Patten reviews the latest anime releases including Ceres, Celestial Legend, Hamtaro, Pilot Candidate, Real Bout High School and Soul Hunter.
Panique au village: Belgium's Absurd Best
Panique au Village "The Cake" caused a riot of laughter at Annecy 2001 where it won for best TV program. Now this certifiably crazy show is coming to television. Philippe Moins reports on the insanity.
Getting Into Gaming
Three game designers working for Sucker Punch and SCEA discuss how they got to where they are today.
Creating Successful Music For Animation
Four working composers discuss the creative challenges of making music for animation. Denis M. Hannigan, Don Grady, Jody Gray and James L. Venable offer tips and advice for both composers and creators, directors and producers.
Career Coach: A Thank You Note
As Thanksgiving approaches, Pamela Kleibrink Thompson encourages us to think back and thank those who have helped us throughout the year.
Animation Comedy and Gag Writing
Jean Ann Wright finishes her series on writing for television animation with some tips on how to add comedy and gags to your script.
Comic Wars: How Two Tycoons Battled Over the Marvel Comics Empire -- And Both Lost
Danny Fingeroth reviews Dan Raviv's book on the legal wrangling between two businessmen for control of Marvel Comics, which reveals the power of dollars and its impact on the art.
Kim Deitch's Boulevard of Broken Dreams
Chris Lanier discusses the new graphic novel by Kim Deitch, which follows the ups and downs of an old time animation studio, through the metamorphosis of their star character, Waldo the Cat.
New from Japan: Anime Film Reviews
Anime expert Fred Patten reviews the latest anime releases including Ceres, Celestial Legend, Hamtaro, Pilot Candidate, Real Bout High School and Soul Hunter.
