Is Previs Finally Getting its Due?

dsarto — Fri, 03 May 2013 18:13:11 -0700

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

dsarto — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 12:15:02 -0700

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

Winter 2013 VFX Movie Preview

dsarto — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 15:35:40 -0800

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

Software Review: Nuke 7

dsarto — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 08:45:12 -0800

Digital compositor Daniel Molina takes a look at the Foundry’s latest Nuke release.

Book Review - The Art and Making of Peanuts Animation

dsarto — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 14:41:10 -0800

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

dsarto — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 13:33:22 -0800

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

dsarto — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 09:56:49 -0800

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

Book Review - Prometheus: The Art of the Film

dsarto — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 17:21:38 -0800

Mark Salisbury’s new book provides in splendid detail Ridley Scott’s storyboards, film stills, concept art and other visual materials from his sci-fi epic, Prometheus.

Software Review: CINEMA 4D R14

dsarto — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 11:33:54 -0800

Key rendering, modeling and camera enhancements along with new sculpting tools make this a robust and worthy upgrade.

Five Artists Creating New Visions of What Animation Can Be

dsarto — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 15:25:31 -0800

Karl Cohen discusses the art of Ben Ridgway, Zeitguised, Max Hattler, Andrew Jones and PES as examples of a new aesthetic in animation.