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.

Producing Animation

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

Welcome to Producing Animation, Catherine Winder and Zahra Dowlatabadi's new book, which discusses the nuts and bolts and beyond, of the mysterious art of producing.

Flash's Strong Suits: Quick, Cheap and Easy Production

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

New to Flash and don't have a clue? James Dalby outlines Flash's strong points from utilization to staffing. If you have a story to tell in five minutes or less, Flash may be just the thing you need.

Tradigital Television

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

Animating for television series has evolved a great deal over the past twenty-five years and the incorporation of digital equipment and procedures is a huge part of this evolution. Here Sylvia Edwards details the production process and how digital tools are impacting the traditional model.

kubingaming

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

While they are two very different mediums, with different demands and dollars, the development of a video game compares with the production of a movie -- and so do their audiences. Jacquie Kubin explains.

Why Does It Take Ten Years!?!

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

Okay, so maybe ten years is an exaggeration, but why do the majors' feature films take so long to make? Evan Backes investigates.