Creative Focus :: 2D

Bonfire Labs Animates SF's The Exploratorium

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Bonfire Labs is tapped to help announce the grand reopening of the renowned San Francisco interactive learning laboratory, the Exploratorium, with a whimsical mix of live action and animation.

Mind Your Business: Time to Change Pre-Production Rules

Posted In | Magazines: AnimationWorld | Columns: Mind Your Business | Site Categories: 2D, Technology
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Mark discusses how execs need to get used to story artists editing their own animatics.

Paperman Progression Video Now Online

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Watch a progression reel displaying the process of creating one of the key shots in Disney’s short film, “Paperman,” directed by John Kahrs.

Oscar® Tour 2013 Day 3 Stops at Tippett Studio

Day 3 continues with a tour of cg and stop-motion wizards Tippett Studio.

Digitally Restored Peter Pan on Blu-ray Soars to New Heights

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A digitally restored and remastered Peter Pan is a must for any animation collector and fan of great family entertainment.

Inaugural International Emmy® Kids Awards

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The inaugural International Emmy® Kids Awards come to New York City.

Studiocanal on Board for French Riviera

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European film and TV company Studiocanal teams up with French animation studio Les Armateurs to develop and produce the animated feature “French Riviera.”

Oscar® Tour 2013 Kicks Off at Electronic Arts

Day 1 of the Northern California leg of the AWN Oscar® Showcase Tour begins in San Francisco. First stop - Electronic Arts.

Exposé 11 Issues Call for Entries

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Ballistic issues a call for entries for the latest edition of the premier computer arts annual, “EXPOSÉ 11.”

Minkyu Lee Talks Adam and Dog

Posted In | Magazines: AnimationWorld | Site Categories: 2D, Awards, Events, People, Short Films
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From CalArts writing exercise to Oscar® Nomination, the director shares his filmmaking journey.

Profile: Cackleberries Animator Gemma Reeks-Coad

Posted In | Blog Categories: Short Films, Profiles, People | Site Categories: 2D, Education and Training, People, Short Films, Technology
A Cintiq-driven university experience helps an animator find footing in a cartoon education company.

Perry’s Previews: 2013 Oscar Animation Shorts Review, Director Interviews & Prediction

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2012 was an amazing year for animation short films. This year’s Oscar nominees share one thing in common: they are all silent films, each demonstrating the power of pure storytelling with only visuals and music! The nominees are: “Paperman”, “Fresh Guacamole”, “Maggie Simpson in the Longest Daycare,” “Head over Heels,” and “Adam and Dog.”

Dr. Toon: Turning Points

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Dr. Toon analyzes a critical period when American animation underwent a spirited revival.

Tim Reckart Talks Head Over Heels

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The director, fresh from his Annie Award win for Best Student Film, discusses his Oscar-nominated stop-motion gem.

Great Guns & Artbox Animate Nike Hypershield

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Great Guns teams with Artbox and agency AKQA create a new spot for Nike’s new Hypershield clothing and footwear line.

David Silverman Talks Maggie Simpson in “The Longest Daycare”

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The veteran producer/director discusses his nominated short and all things Simpsons.

Making Havoc: A Stop-Motion Sci-Fi Epic

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I've launched a Kickstarter campaign for my latest project, a stop-motion sci-fi action adventure and I need your help!

Dr. Seuss Collection Heads to Disc

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Warner Bros. Home Entertainment announces the release of “Hats Off to Dr. Seuss Collector’s Edition” on February 19.

PES Talks Fresh Guacamole

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The innovative director discusses his unique brand of object-based stop-motion filmmaking.

Disney Releases Paperman Short Online

Posted In | News Categories: Short Films | Geographic Region: North America | Site Categories: 2D, CG, Short Films
Originally played ahead of “Wreck-it Ralph,” Disney releases the Oscar-nominated short film, “Paperman,” online in its entirety.