ParaNorman’s Mitch: The First Family-Friendly Gay Animated Character

dsarto — Wed, 15 May 2013 18:51:19 -0700

Do a wider variety of narratives and protagonists mean unabashedly gay animated characters are being embraced by the majority of mainstream U.S. audiences?

Embracing Change in The Croods

dsarto — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 14:51:59 -0700

The directors, head of character animation and VFX supervisor describe the making of the latest feature from DreamWorks Animation.

A Stop-Motion SpongeBob Special Means Christmas Comes Early This Year

dsarto — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 15:45:24 -0800

Co-directors Seamus Walsh and Mark Caballero discuss the making of the Rankin/Bass styled stop-motion TV special, It’s a SpongeBob Christmas!

CGI for Television

jprikryl — Fri, 30 Nov 2001 00:00:00 -0800

DCDC's Josh Prikryl relates ten years of experience and gives us advice about how to produce a successful full-CGI show for the crushing requirements of television.

On Technique and Tweens

cfalzon — Fri, 30 Nov 2001 00:00:00 -0800

Charles Falzon, President of Gullane Entertainment, details the current trends in the animation business and warns to choose your animation technique carefully and never underestimate those tweens!

The Premise: Get It Right!

gdeitch — Fri, 12 Oct 2001 00:00:00 -0700

No story - no movie. Gene Deitch explains the importance of premise.

Choose Your Software Wisely

jpark — Mon, 14 May 2001 00:00:00 -0700

Which 3D packages will get you work and which ones will leave you feeling unwanted? You better choose carefully and John Edgar Park is here to help you out with the decision.

On Co-Directing Shrek

ckoseluk — Thu, 10 May 2001 00:00:00 -0700

DreamWorks' next CG animated feature is soon to hit theaters nationwide. Chris Koseluk sits down with Victoria Jenson and discusses working with superstar comedians and the latest in technology.

Financing Animated Films

swalsh — Sun, 01 Apr 2001 00:00:00 -0800

Through his experienced eyes, Steven Walsh takes a look at the future of feature films in Europe. Will Cartoon Movie prove to be as successful as the Cartoon Forum? What's at stake and play...

Co-Developing and Co-Producing

jsawkins — Sun, 01 Apr 2001 00:00:00 -0800

Have you tried to dress an elephant lately? Jan Sawkins does every day! Read on as she outlines the lay of the land as it applies to co-producing animated television series in Europe.