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Illustration in animation

By Casey | Saturday, January 27, 2018 at 6:38am

Hi everyone! 

I'm a student studying illustration, and is very interested in animation. I'm currently writing an essay on how illustration feeds into animation, and it would be a big help if any animators here would be able to help me understand how illustration can play a role in animating. 

What sort of job roles are usually more illustrative in animation? Is it easy for an illustrator to merge into animtion? Just some questions like this.  

If anyone would like to help me, I'd greatly appreciate it. Thank you :)

Animation & VFX program in NY / Boston

By SalvaCG | Monday, October 23, 2017 at 2:05pm

Hello everyone!

I'm looking for an animation and vfx course for the film industry in the area of Boston or New York. I already have some formation in 3D design and rendering since I studied Industrial Design, but I'd really like to start learning about animation and visual effects. I'm looking for a one year general program, in order to study all the disciplines within vfx (modeling, rigging, animation, texturing, lighting, effects, compositing...) and after that I'd specialize in one of them by myself.

Question on how this might have been made

By loki1982 | Thursday, October 5, 2017 at 4:20am

I do stock photography and stock footage.  I am interested in adding some animation to my work.  I am a newbie to animation.  Could any point me in the direction on what is used to make something like this?  https://www.pond5.com/stock-footage/11665494/happy-halloween-background-...

I dont need details just what programs were likely used?

Is an Affordable "FULL COLOR" 3D Printer Make Designing and Prototyping 3D Animation More Convenience and Satisfactory?

I'm sure most of us have seen mono-color 3D printing at a consumer and affordable level......
Is an Affordable "FULL COLOR" 3D Printer Make Designing and Prototyping 3D Animation More Convenience and Satisfactory?
How will a full color 3D printer benefit the animation prototyping industry?

Check TechCrunch's new's release today.
https://techcrunch.com/2017/08/31/xyzprinting-announces-a-3000-full-color-3d-printer/

Paying for animation college

By Alex | Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at 7:24pm

Ever since I was a kid I wanted to do animation but, living in a single parent household I can't afford animation school and I don't know what to do. I really want to go to Sva, Ringling or Scad. I can go to a lesser known or state college that offers a animation course but Im worried about wasting my money or if I dont get pick up from studios such as cartoon network because I went the cheaper route. I could go to a online college like animation mentor. But I have a hard time personally learning online I rather learn with a teacher face to face.

Amination opportunity

By Rossco81 | Sunday, July 23, 2017 at 4:09pm

I am seeking an enthusiastic and talented up and coming character animator to collaborate on a project. I am a stand-up comedian who wishes to produce one or possibly a series of animation shorts.   Basically an online virtual stand-up comedian.

Please email romi1813@gmail.com to express your interest, and be sure to attach examples of your work. I look forward to hearing from you.

Voice Acting for hire

Hello everyone! My name is Moses Jaramillo and I am an aspiring animator, however my artistic abilities are quite lacking (I have been getting better, but still). However I enjoy creating characters and voices to fit them. So my requisition I would enjoy being hired on as a voice actor for any animations. Please contact me at cresenciomjaramillo@gmail.con if you are interested. Thank you for your time!!

Student Wanting to learn to be a better animator

By Spartan | Thursday, May 11, 2017 at 12:41pm

I'm a high school freshman who is looking to be an animator in the future and I am wondering if anyone can tell me a good app, website, Book, software and other things that can get me in the right direction because so far I just have a crappy app that doesn't really help and any tips anyone has would help also.

How was this scene from kizumonogatari made?

Hello, right now I`m happy with my drawing skills and want to start animating. For that reason I decided to look at different types of animation, and chose the one that I had like to focus on.

This is scene from kizumonogatari is what I liked https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGr9e11jxOc. And I would like someone to explain to me how this scene was created, and what I need to learn to be able to create something similar and what programs I need.

Send your animated movie to Austin Film Festival for a chance to have it showcased

Send your animated movie to Austin Film Festival for a chance to have it showcased! 

Austin Film Festival’s early bird deadline is this Friday! If you have a film, be sure to submit now for the lowest prices of the year.

Held annually in the capital city of Texas,  Austin Film Festival celebrates the writer and showcases films with a focus on story.

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