What a Difference an Oscar® Makes

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Animation legends discuss the lasting effects of winning Best Short.

Virtual Interior Decorating for Beautiful Creatures

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Method provides imaginative VFX environments for the new supernatural fantasy.

Mind Your Business: Time to Change Pre-Production Rules

Posted In | Magazines: AnimationWorld | Columns: Mind Your Business | Site Categories: 2D, Technology
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Mark discusses how execs need to get used to story artists editing their own animatics.

Victoria Alonso and Jeff White Talk The Avengers

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The film’s Executive Producer and ILM VFX Supervisor discuss the Oscar®-nominated superhero epic’s visual effects challenges.

How Do We Judge the Best?

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Top industry professionals tackle the issue of what makes a film “the best.”

Minkyu Lee Talks Adam and Dog

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From CalArts writing exercise to Oscar® Nomination, the director shares his filmmaking journey.

Dr. Toon: Turning Points

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Dr. Toon analyzes a critical period when American animation underwent a spirited revival.

Tim Reckart Talks Head Over Heels

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The director, fresh from his Annie Award win for Best Student Film, discusses his Oscar-nominated stop-motion gem.

David Silverman Talks Maggie Simpson in “The Longest Daycare”

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The veteran producer/director discusses his nominated short and all things Simpsons.

Winter 2013 VFX Movie Preview

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James Gartler takes us through key visual effects-driven films still waiting to hit theatres this winter.