Creative Focus :: 2D

Toonz Version 6.1 Released

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Digital Video S.p.A. today announced the release of the new version 6.1 of its flagship product Toonz in its two editions: Toonz Harlequin, the 2D animation software for traditional and paperless animation productions, and Toonz Bravo, the ideal tool for paperless productions at an affordable price.

Tomm Moore Talks Secret of the Kells

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It’s a neat trick for a small Irish studio to snag an Oscar nomination for Best Animated Feature and go head to head with Pixar, Disney, Henry Selick and Wes Anderson, not to mention beat out Hayao Miyazaki for a slot. It’s even more impressive when it’s the first time you’ve directed anything longer than a few commercials or TV segments. But that’s what Tomm Moore has done with Secret of the Kells - and on a budget that’s probably less than what any of the other films spent promoting themselves.

Titans Clash Online

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COMINGSOON.NET reports that Warner Bros. Pictures launched two online games, SCORPIOCH ATTACK and MEDUSA'S CURSE, at the official Web site for CLASH OF THE TITANS.

World's first side-by-side ARRI ALEXA and RED MysteriumX camera test

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ARRI ALEXA and RED MysteriumX test
For our current film, Roland Emmerich's "Anonymous", we just finished up three days of camera testing with the ARRI Alexa prototype and the RED Mysterium X.

Tooned! Talk Show To Launch On TV Tropolis This Spring

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Breakthrough Films & Television's live-action factual series, TOONED, is scheduled to debut on Canada's TV Tropolis on Friday, March 19, 2010 during the 11:30/19:30/22:00 time slots, it was announced today by Ira Levy and Peter Williamson, executive producers and founders of Breakthrough.

The Oscars: Clements & Musker Talk More Princess and the Frog

Posted In | Magazines: AnimationWorld | Site Categories: 2D, Awards, Films
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Ron Clements & John Musker give us their overview of their hand-drawn comeback at Disney and where it's headed in the future.

L.A. Leg Starts at MGM and Sony

The 2010 Oscar Showcase tour begins its L.A. leg with a trip to Sony and MGM.

The Frog and the Goldfish: A Tale of Two Princesses

Posted In | Blog Categories: Animation | Site Categories: 2D, Art
It's been an interesting time for animation this spring in cinemas. Two new features are competing for audience attention, Ponyo from Studio Ghibli and Disney Animation Studio's latest The Princess and the Frog. Their parallel release is further energised by the way they promote traditional drawn animation.

Opening Night at the Beaufort International Film Festival (BIFF)

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As said at the opening Thursday night,” Beaufort, SC. knows how to party!”… and party they did!

Academy To Showcase Oscar Animated Features

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The Academy’s 2nd annual Animated Feature Symposium celebrates the work of the 2009 Oscar nominees in the Animated Feature Film category.

The Oscars: Moore Talks More Kells

Posted In | Magazines: AnimationWorld | Site Categories: 2D, 3D, CG, Films, Short Films
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Tomm Moore discusses being the underdog with his surprising Secret of Kells nomination.

Production Profile: The White Seal

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A brave girl Julie and her sister Polly met with White Seal, a magical toy they found at a dumping ground. But White Seal is not just a toy but rather is a living animal and a friend that entertains kids with magical powers!

Production Profile: Mix Master (Final Force)

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Mix Master 1 portrays an average boy named Ditt who loses his memory and dreams about heroes. When Atreia faces dooms day, a fellowship is sent to find Ditt who is indifferent to the horrific circumstance. Can Ditt become a hero again and save the world?

Production Profile: Robot Chipa

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Robot Chipa was one of Korean’s great cartoons in the 70’s, considered as the Korean Doraemon, and it has returned as an animated TV series and attracted viewer's attention.

Production Profile: Masterpieces On The Road

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From Vincent van Gogh to Claude Monet to Gustav Klimt to Jungsun to Jang Seung-Up, Masterpieces on the Road offers a glimpse at 26 legendary artists’ life and their arts. You will hear a story never told and discover pieces never seen. By examining meaningful events in their lives, you will get to know more real side of the artists.

Production Profile: The Flying Superboard

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As a punishment for causing havoc in Heaven, Sonogong is locked in a huge iron mass for 500 years until Samjang Bupsa, an old priest embarking on a mission to rid the world of evil and spread peace throughout the land, rescues him. Sonogong becomes Samjang's disciple.

Production Profile: My Dear Daigoro

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Maho is a little shy boy who plays like a baby. One day, he sees a puffy haired thing is lying in the house. That thing is his new brother, Daigoro. Maho’s father went to the polluted woods and found Diagoro there. After seeing the little injured monkey, he decides to bring him home.

Production Profile: Dooly, the little Dino

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Dooly is a baby dinosaur that was kidnapped by aliens, who used him for experimentations. These experimentations gave him a magic power. When he returned to the Earth, he was trapped in a glacier causing him to hibernate during the Ice Age.

Production Profile: Uniminipet

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Dong Woo is a very pleasant, responsible and cheerful boy. Dong Woo has a weird feeling whenever he opens the closet door although other people does not believe what he explained about it. He only can sense this feeling, because he is destined to "A person who ought to open the Door".

Production Profile: Bastof Lemon

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High quality animation targeted teenagers. It has a mysterious aspect that is in harmony with futuristic science and a psychic element. This brand new genre is a sensation in the domestic animation industry that has only focused on adventurous subjects for young kids.