Editor's Notebook
Getting to the people
Sketching on Location: Light and Dark Patterns
Renowned drawing instructor Glenn Vilppu continues with his fourth installment discussing how to use light and dark patterns to create depth and perspective while sketching on location.
Cinanima 2000: On Children And British Humor
Annick Teninge visited Portugal's Cinanima and found a lively festival that has made a real impact on its host country. Includes a photo gallery.
UrbanEntertainment: Siting A Skyline Across The Net
Chris Robinson interviews Polish independent animator Piotr Dumala regarding his latest masterpiece, Crime and Punishment, leading to a discussion of his unique plaster technique, Hitchcock and post-war Poland.
My Week In India As A Master of Animation
David Fine tries to convince us that being a 'master of animation' for a week in tropical India isn't all fun and games. We remain unconvinced. Includes a photo gallery of people, elephants and more!
Leaf Roundup 2000
Joe Fordham traveled to the London Effects and Animation Festival for three days of panels, discussions and elbow rubbing over a pint with the biggest names in the effects community.
This Is Not Your Father's LBE
From the local bowling alley to elaborate theme parks like Disneyland to virtual reality pods, location-based entertainment has come a long way and, as Martin "Dr. Toon" Goodman explains the possibilities are endless.
The Ottawa 2000 Scrapbook: Featuring the 3D Photographs of Gary Schwartz
Did you miss Ottawa this year? Thinking about attending next year? This selection of over 60 photos will hopefully make it a must stop for you in 2002! Includes special 3D shots by Gary Schwartz.
Mark Dindal's Place in the Sun
Q: What do some non-dancing cats and a llama with an attitude have in common? A: Mark Dindal. Here the director of Cats Don't Dance and Disney's upcoming major holiday release, The Emperor's New Groove, sits down with Joe Strike and talks and talks and talks...
The Good, The Bad, The Butt-Ugly Martians
The Butt-Ugly Martians are about to invade Earth and the World Wide Web simultaneously. Paul Younghusband investigates this strategys development and implementation process.
The Career Coach: Age, Religion, Sex - What Reel-y Matters
What if I told you that yes, sexism, ageism, racism all existed in the industry? Would you give up your dream? If you answered yes, that is the right decision because if you can be discouraged by an obstacle, you don't have the persistence it will take to make it. If you answered no, that is also the right decision because you will pursue your career no matter what the obstacles. Discrimination exists but it shouldn't stop you. The people who have skills that are in demand will find work.
The Purpose of That X-Chromosome
Oxygen's flagship showcase of animation, X-Chromosome is almost a year old. Designed to bring the female viewpoint to television, Heather Kenyon reveals that it is doing even more than that.
Video Games: Not Just For Males Ages 12-24 Anymore
While our first assumptions about gaming lead us to thoughts of a violent, action-packed, male dominated past-time, Jacquie Kubin reveals why it is important never to assume anything as the numbers certainly do not support this ideal anymore.
Last Exit on St. Laurent Street
Chris Robinson delves into the bizarre story of Ryan Larkin, once an Oscar nominated National Film Board of Canada wunderkind, now a homeless man living in Montreal. How did incredible talent, guilt, drugs, alcohol and the quest for freedom bring him to the last exit on St. Laurent Street?
No Boundaries: An Interview With Eric Radomski
From Batman: The Animated Series to Spawn and Spicy, Eric Radomski has always been testing the limits of animated TV, while being very vocal about what makes and breaks a show. Amid Amidi passes on the insight.
Editor's Notebook
A new, healthy beginning
A Lessening Dichotomy: China
Martin "Frank Gladstone recently traveled to China for a conference and two studio tours. Here he reflects on the experience of visiting a giant on the brink of taking a great leap.
Boom and Doom
Did primetime television animation fail because it was animated or because it was on big time network TV? Martin Goodman offers new insight on the pressures (and ignorance) influencing the bust of 2000.
MIPCOM 2000: A Report from the Front
Across the board, MIPCOM 2000 proved to be a much livelier market than in past years. While there are still some worries and complaintsmost people could still find something positive to report.
David Bowers: Creating Shelf Space for Casper
Joan Kim interviews David Bowers about Casper's Haunted Christmas' final challenge: finding shelf space and effective promotions.
The Music, The Pageantry, The Fourth Grade…
Disneys Teachers Pet is all the rage, and Joan Kim finds it easy to understand why. The combination of unique style and great writing bring this crazy cast to life.
Video Games: Not Just For Males Ages 12-24 Anymore
While our first assumptions about gaming lead us to thoughts of a violent, action-packed, male dominated past-time, Jacquie Kubin reveals why it is important never to assume anything as the numbers certainly do not support this ideal anymore.
The Daily Report: I Castelli Animati, Genzano Di Roma
Italy's free-wheeling I Castelli Animati was packed with surprises -- including a very special visitor. Animation legend Marv Newland reports.
Primetime Animation Fills Growing Niche TV
Gerard Raiti studies the migration of animated primetime programming from the major networks to more specialized networks and reveals that maybe 2000 wasn't such a bust after all, rather just a shifting of sorts.
Out of Character: The Making of Joseph
What do you do when Jeffrey isn't jumping for joy after the first test screening? Go back to the drawing board? No, go back to the script. Co-director Robert Ramirez recounts his experience wrangling together the timeless story of DreamWorks' new straight to video release, Joseph: King of Dreams.
