A Roster of Stop-Motion Companies
AWN has compiled a roster of noteworthy stop-motion companies from around the world.
Category: AWN Profiles
The New York University's Tisch School of the Arts Animation Program
John Canemaker shows us around the refurbished animationfacilities at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts Animation Programand gives us insight into the school's curriculum.
Puppetology: Science or Cult?
Brad DeGraf and Emre Yilmaz demystify performance animation and explain why the `Devil's rotoscope' might not be so bad after all....
In a Man's World: Turkish Women Animators
Dr. John Lent and Asli Tuninvestigate the inroads women have made into the animation industry in Turkey, long thought of as a male stronghold.
Nick Strives to Define Motion Capture
Deborah Reber profiles three applications of motion capturetechnology that are currently in production. In "Nick Strives to DefineMotion Capture," she interviews Jeffrey Beers, Executive Producer ofthe Digital Animation Group at Nickelodeon.
Sinbad Brings Motion Capture Feature Animation into New Terrain
Deborah Reber profiles three applications of motion capturetechnology that are currently in production. In "Sinbad Brings MotionCapture Feature Animation into New Terrain," the feature film Sinbad:Beyond the Veil of Mists is profiled.
Making Film History: 1998's Animated Features
No question about it. 1998 was the year of animation, thanks to the successful release of so many theatrical features. Evan Backes puts it all in perspective and alerts us to 1999's treats.
Executive Talk: 1999 Predictions
We asked key industry figures to predict the trends, and biggest changes and events in animation that 1999 will see. The results were surprising. While animation is booming a shift in the work load is coming...
The Race is On: Animation Preservation in 1998 and Beyond
J.B. Kaufman explains the film preservation triumphs of 1998 and the work still to be done in saving our precious animation heritage.
The Major TV Trends and Moments of Last Year
An ever-expanding animated prime-time. An increase in CGI programming. Some studios are hiring, others aren't. Some networks are riding high...others aren't. Michael Swanigan looks at 1998's television world and what it could mean for 1999.
1998: A Year to Remember
Amid Amidi relates the highlights and landmarks that helpedmake 1998 an animated year to remember.
The State of Independence
Otto Alder presents the current state of the Independent Animation film by delving into its definition and that of animation as a whole. Available in German and English.
Der Stand der Unabhängigkeit
Otto Alder prentiert die jetzige Stellung des Unabhgige Animationsfilm durch seine Erklung und Schilderung, und auch Animation in allgemein. Greifbar auf Deutsch oder English.
CGI's Hits and Misses of 1998
From hit movies to recent mergers, Eric Huelsman relays every facet of what happened last year in CGI and how it is going to effect 1999. Includes Quicktime movie clips.
Animation Festivals: A Year of Proliferation and Change
Cardiff's 'Vital' was the first festival to be pushed out of existence in these event cluttered times, but could festivals be faltering because they are based on outdated models? Irene Kotlarz explores.
Commercials in `98: Talking Animals and Trendy Gimmicks
Will all those talking animal commercials quiet down in 1999? Chuck McBride discusses the advertising hits of 1998 and what will come of them in 1999.
Schools, Schools and More Schools!
The recent expansion of the animation biz has encouraged a lot of new players on the education and training field. Before jumping into a program, it is best to know what they are offering and what you want. Pamela Kleibrink Thompson explains.
Theme Parks in the Digital Age
Clark Dodsworth lends his considerable insight as to what we can expect from the amusement park of the future. Interactive robotic fauna? Digital characters with acquired intelligence and synthetic personalities? You bet!
Disneyland: From Dream to Reality
Katie Mason relates Disneyland's history from Walt's dream to an attraction which has drawn over 400 million visitors since its opening day, July 17, 1955.
All In The Family: Rated "G" Animated Programming
Deborah Reber takes a look at three companies, CINAR Animation, Porchlight Entertainment and Big Idea Productions, that are making a living out of the growing market of wholesome family entertainment.
A Frame By Frame Chronicle of a Unique Collection: Animation at the Cinémathèque Québécoise
Jean Hamel discusses the wide range of delights housed in Canada's archive, The Cinathue Quoise.
Chronique image par image d'une collection unique Le Cinéma d'Animation à la Cinémathèque Québécoise
Jean Hamel nous entretient de la collection de films d'animation des archives de la Cinathue Quoise.
The Ingredients of Prosocial, "FCC Friendly" Animation
What elements does FCC friendly programming need to keep kids paying attention and tuning in for more? Jennifer Kotler outlines the musts.
Disney's The Fox and the Hound: The Coming of the Next Generation
Tom Sito discusses the turmoil at Disney Feature Animation around the time The Fox and the Hound was made, marking the transition between the Old Men of the Classic Era and the newcomers of today's animation industry.
Italian Independent Animators
Andrea Martignoni relates the current situation of independent animation in Italy and profiles three independents: Ursula Ferrara, Alberto D'Amico and Saul Saguatti.
