Animation World Network has been acquired by Creative Planet, a network of
business-to-business Web sites for creative professionals focusing on the
art, technology and business of content creation...
Animation World Network has been acquired by Creative Planet, a network of
business-to-business Web sites for creative professionals focusing on the
art, technology and business of content creation. "This acquisition
continues to build the Creative Planet Network as the largest, independent
resource for all creative professionals," said Allen DeBevoise, Creative
Planet's chairman and CEO. "Providing essential information and services to
the rapidly evolving animation industry is a key component of our business
plan. AWN will serve as our entry point into this important market." AWN
was created four years ago to provide a one-stop service and information
resource for the professional animation community. AWN was founded by
people who are passionate about animation, with a deep foundation and
commitment to the business. Today, our goal is unchanged. Adding AWN to
Creative Planet will afford us the opportunity to continue our growth
strategy and sustained position as the leading Internet site for the
animation professional.
Recently, Creative Planet obtained Planetpoint.com, the on-line resource
for creative buyers to find creative talent, and 2-pop.com, which also
showcases digital video filmmaking. These transactions are the latest in a
series of acquisitions by the company, which includes Movie Magic Budgeting
& Scheduling, the leading financial and logistics tool for media
applications and the Studio System. Web sites featured on
include CinematographyWorld.com, DesignInMotion.com, DirectorsWorld.com,
DVDArtist.com, EditorsNet.com, InHollywood.com, MediaTechnology.com,
PostIndustry.com, TVIndustry.com and VFXPro.com. Firmly grounded in the
world of content creation, Creative Planet has established professional
associations with The Television Academy of Arts and Sciences, The
Broadcast Designers' Association, The Motion Picture Editors Guild, The
Visual Effects Society and The Association of Imaging Technology & Sound.
With editorial updated several times a day, professionals have timely
access to the information so vital to their success. Editorial content
spans breaking news to current events, job listings and important industry
issues. In depth features and interviews focus on the people that are
impacting and shaping today's media. And the latest tools and technologies
are profiled in detailed articles and case studies. Visitors also have the
opportunity to post their portfolio reels, search job postings and network
with fellow professionals.
While we invite you to discover the wide ranging array of content provided
by Creative Planet, we would like to highlight one of animation's
components -- visual effects. Whether you are a visual effects supervisor,
special effects makeup artist, compositor or have one of the many other
roles that represent the visual effects world,
VFXPro.com gives you a place
to gather and find the help you need to do your job and further sharpen
your skills. VFXPro.com has joined forces with the Visual Effects Society
to create a virtual online community providing daily news, feature stories,
events and jobs centered around the visual effects industry. VFXPro.com
also delivers free e-mail, newsletters, auctions and group buying programs
to further assist the artist that needs a single source for their
professional business needs.
