The Infinite Animator, Remastered: iotaCenter and The Adam K. Beckett Project

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Adam Beckett’s tragically short career as experimental animator and budding effects master are celebrated in a collection of his restored films.

Animation Director Hal Hickel Talks ILM and Rango

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The animation director of ILM’s first fully animated feature film talks design, budget, pipeline and fear. Not necessarily in that order.

Book Review: When Magoo Flew: The Rise and Fall of Animation Studio UPA

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Adam Abraham’s new book smartly tells the story of UPA’s meteoric rise, eventual decline and lasting artistic and creative impact still felt today.

Visions of the Future for Computer Graphics and Communication

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NYU Media Research Lab founding director Dr. Ken Perlin discusses the past, present and future use of computer graphics technology for human interaction and communication.

Andrew Stanton Talks John Carter

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How do you tackle one of the most seminal works in science fiction history? The Oscar-winning director describes how he grappled with the challenges of bringing Edgar Rice Burroughs’ epic tale to the big screen.

Backstage at the 2012 Oscars

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Go behind the scenes backstage and find out what the animation and VFX Oscar winners had to say.

Oscar 2012: Wendy Tilby and Amanda Forbis Talk Wild Life

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The NFB’s latest nominated short proves once again that there’s more to like about the Great White North than maple syrup pie and Molson’s.

Oscar 2012: Rob Legato Talks Hugo

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VFX supervisor Rob Legato discusses the game-changing Martin Scorsese best picture nominee.

Oscar 2012: Erik Nash Talks Real Steel

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Production VFX supervisor Erik Nash of Digital Domain gets into the virtual production ring.

Oscar 2012: William Joyce Talks Fantastic Flying Books

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The Oscar contender discusses how his acclaimed short has captured the retro vibe.