I Have a Question Brooke Keesling
In which Chris Robinson asks animators profound and inane questions that have little to do with animation. Today's guest is animator, teacher, industry vet, Brooke Keesling
Article Type: Interview
WATCH: ILM’s Russell Earl Talks the VFX of ‘Captain America: Civil War’ at VIEW
The veteran VFX supervisor discusses digital doubles, animating believable performances and handling on-set technical challenges while shooting Marvel’s smash super hero hit, ‘Captain America: Civil War.’
In CG, Event, Films, People, Technology, Visual Effects | Blog Post, VFXWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: Europe
What are all those paint men digging? - ' Choreography for Copy Machine (Photocopy Cha Cha)'
Every Monday or so, Chris Robinson asks an animator how they made a particular film. This week: Chel White discusses his classic short, Choreography for Copy Machine (Photocopy Cha Cha)
Embracing Imperfection: Eva Cvijanović Talks ‘Hedgehog’s Home’
Sarajevo-born, Montreal-based director delves into the production of her latest short film, including the collaborative process, paying homage to a cultural icon, and embracing the imperfections of stop-motion animation.
In People, Places, Production, Short Films, Stop-Motion | ANIMATIONWorld | Special Events: OIAF | Geographic Region: Europe, North America
WATCH: Atomic Fiction’s Ryan Tudhope Talks Iconic ‘Deadpool’ Freeway Chase at VIEW
The studio’s co-founder and VFX supervisor details the fully CG fight chase sequence from Tim Miller’s smash Marvel super hero adventure hit.
In Business, CG, Event, Films, People, Technology, Visual Effects | Blog Post, VFXWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: Europe
Lights, Camera, Action: The Cinematography of ‘My Little Pony: The Movie’
Cinematographer Anthony Di Ninno discusses virtual cameras, staging, lighting, the advantages of a hybrid 2D/3D pipeline, and more for the new animated feature based on Hasbro’s ‘My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic’ television series.
Universal Truths and Cycles: Ann Marie Fleming Talks ‘Window Horses’
Canadian independent animation director details the making of her award-winning feature telling the story of a naïve young woman of mixed descent who travels abroad to a poetry festival in Iran.
I Have a Question John Canemaker
In which Chris Robinson asks animators profound and inane questions that have little to do with animation. Today's guest is animation renaissance man, John Canemaker.
Side-by-Side: Animation Duo Brings Hand-Painted ‘Loving Vincent’ Feature to Life
Director Dorota Kobiela details the production process for creating 65,000 oil paintings comprising the film’s 853 shots alongside co-writer, co-director and producer Hugh Welchman for their first animated feature about the life of celebrated Dutch post-Impressionist Vincent Van Gogh.
WATCH: ILM’s Roger Guyett Talks the VFX of ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ at VIEW
The veteran visual effects supervisor and 2nd unit director details Industrial Light & Magic’s work with J.J. Abram’s on his epic sci-fi adventure hit.
In CG, Event, Films, People, Technology, Visual Effects | Blog Post, VFXWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: Europe
What are all those paint men digging? - 'WoodSwimmer'
Every Monday, Chris Robinson asks an animator how they made a particular film. This week: WoodSwimmer by Brett Foxwell
In Films, Production, Short Films, Technology | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Let's Go Eat the Factory! | Geographic Region: All
Zooming in to the Scale of ‘LEGO Ninjago’
Animal Logic animation director Matt Everitt, FX supervisor Miles Green and CG/VFX supervisor Greg Jowle discuss the unique challenges of crafting ‘The LEGO Ninjago Movie.’
In 3D, CG, Films, People, Places, Production, Technology, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Australia, North America
WATCH: Lucasfilm CTO Rob Bredow Talks ILMxLAB, ILM VR Tools and More at VIEW
The veteran CTO and VFX supervisor discusses ILM VR tools, technology and storytelling efforts on ‘Star Wars’ franchise films.
In CG, Event, Films, People, Stereoscopic 3-D, Technology, AR/VR/XR, Visual Effects | Blog Post, VFXWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: Europe
WATCH: Baobab’s Maureen Fan Talks ‘Invasion!,’ VR Creativity, Tools and More at VIEW
The VC-backed studio's CEO and co-founder discusses the challenges of producing compelling VR entertainment and technology as well as new and upcoming projects led by CCO Eric Darnell.
In 3D, CG, Event, People, Short Films, Technology, AR/VR/XR | Blog Post, VFXWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: Europe
WATCH: Disney’s Berenice Robinson Talks Editing , Music and Sound at FMX 2017
The Disney VP discusses a range of post-production challenges on the studio's feature animation musicals.
In CG, Event, Films, People, Post-production, Technology, Visual Effects | Blog Post, VFXWorld | Blogs: FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: FMX | Geographic Region: Europe
I Have a Question Azarin Sohrabkhani
In which Chris Robinson asks animators profound and inane questions that have little to do with animation. Today's guest is Azarin Sohrabkhani, Director of Industry Programming at the Ottawa International Animation Festival.
In Business, Education and Training, Festival, People | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Let's Go Eat the Factory! | Geographic Region: All
What are all those paint men digging? - 'Buzz Box'
Every Monday or so, Chris Robinson asks an animator how they made a particular film. This week: David Daniel's classic mindsweeper, Buzz Box (1985)
In Art, Films, Production, Short Films, Stop-Motion, Technology | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Let's Go Eat the Factory! | Geographic Region: All
WATCH: Marvel’s Victoria Alonso Talks Superheroes, Film Franchises, Film Production and More at VIEW 2016
The veteran Marvel EVP of visual effects and post-production discusses the challenges of producing the studio’s incredibly successful set of superhero film franchises, including weaving together and managing huge teams of creative professionals across the globe.
In Business, CG, Event, Films, People, Visual Effects | Blog Post, VFXWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: Europe
WATCH: The Third Floor’s Michelle Blok Talks ‘Game of Throne’ Previs and More at FMX 2017
The previs supervisor discusses a wide-range of visualization work on HBO’s award-winning TV series, as well as her studio’s efforts on Disney’s live-action hit, ‘Beauty and the Beast.’
In CG, Event, People, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Technology, Television, Visual Effects | Blog Post, VFXWorld | Blogs: FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: FMX | Geographic Region: Europe
I Have a Question Bob Sabiston
In which Chris Robinson asks animators profound and inane questions that have little to do with animation. Today's guest is Bob Sabiston.
In 3D, Art, Films, People, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Let's Go Eat the Factory! | Geographic Region: All
What are all those paint men digging? - 'Imperial Provisor Frombald'
Every Monday or so, Chris Robinson asks an animator how they made a particular film. This week: Elizabeth Hobb's Imperial Provisor Frombald
In Films, Production, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Let's Go Eat the Factory! | Geographic Region: All
WATCH: Theodore Ushev Talks Oscar-Nominated ‘Blind Vaysha’ at FMX 2017
The veteran director and NFB filmmaker discusses story and design inspirations as well production and artistic challenges he faced during the making of his award-winning animated short film.
In 2D, Event, People, Short Films, Technology | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: FMX | Geographic Region: Europe
I Have a Question John Dilworth
In which Chris Robinson asks animators profound and inane questions that have little to do with animation. Today's guest is US animator and funny guy, John Dilworth (Courage the Cowardly Dog)
In 2D, Art, Films, People, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Let's Go Eat the Factory! | Geographic Region: All
What are all those paint men digging? - 'This Ain't Disneyland
Every Monday or so, Chris Robinson asks an animator how they made a particular film. This week: Faiyaz Jafri's This Ain't Disneyland
In 3D, Art, CG, Films, Production, Short Films, Technology | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Let's Go Eat the Factory! | Geographic Region: All
WATCH: Director Kelly Asbury Talks ‘Smurfs: The Lost Village’ at FMX 2017
The veteran animation director discusses his experience at the helm of Sony Pictures Animation’s latest animated feature.
In CG, Event, Films, People | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: FMX | Geographic Region: Europe
