Book Review: The Art of Monsters University

Posted In | Magazines: AnimationWorld | Columns: Fred Patten's Book Reviews | Site Categories: Art, Books, Films, People
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Fred Patten reviews the comprehensive coffee table book showcasing the beautiful artwork from Pixar’s Monsters University.

The Animation Pimp: Shit Yeah, It’s Cool – Animation Shorts You Need to See

Posted In | Magazines: AnimationWorld | Columns: The Animation Pimp | Site Categories: 2D, People, Short Films
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The Animation Pimp presents his list of cool animated shorts you need to see. Shit yeah.

Book Review: The Art of Epic

Posted In | Magazines: AnimationWorld | Columns: Fred Patten's Book Reviews | Site Categories: Art, Books, CG, Films, People
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Fred Patten looks at this visual feast of concept art, sketches, storyboards and other digital art from Blue Sky’s latest animated feature.

Is Previs Finally Getting its Due?

Posted In | Magazines: VFXWorld | Site Categories: 3D, CG, Events, Films, People, Visual Effects
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A stellar Motion Picture Academy VFX Convergence program shines a welcome spotlight on the world of previsualization.

Comparative Review: 2 New Books on Disney’s Song of the South

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Fred Patten compares two new books about Disney’s controversial 1946 feature film.

Winter 2013 VFX Movie Preview

Posted In | Magazines: VFXWorld | Site Categories: 3D, CG, Films, Visual Effects
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James Gartler takes us through key visual effects-driven films still waiting to hit theatres this winter.

Software Review: Nuke 7

Posted In | Magazines: VFXWorld | Site Categories: 3D, CG, Technology, Visual Effects
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Digital compositor Daniel Molina takes a look at the Foundry’s latest Nuke release.

Book Review - The Art and Making of Peanuts Animation: Celebrating Fifty Years of Television Specials

Posted In | Magazines: AnimationWorld | Columns: Fred Patten's Book Reviews | Site Categories: 2D, Art, Books, Cartoons, Films, Home Entertainment, People, Television
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Charles Solomon’s new book provides an extensive history of the beloved Peanuts franchise’s 46 year history of TV specials and theatrical features.

The Early Years of Hayao Miyazaki Part 1 - Starting Point: 1979-1996

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In Part 1 of his 3-part review of Hayao Miyazaki’s book, Peter Tieryas looks at the early life of the pioneer animation director.

Book Review - Lou Scheimer: Creating the Filmation Generation

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Lou Scheimer’s autobiographical Filmation history is a must read for anyone interested in the formative years of "Saturday Morning Cartoons."