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ANIMATION WORLD MAGAZINE - ISSUE 6.01 - APRIL 2001
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April 2001 Vol. 6, No. 1
Producing Animation
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| Additional Features
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| PRODUCING ANIMATION |
Producing Animation: An Introduction
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.
Co-Developing and Co-Producing in Europe -- An Art Form In Itself
Have you tried to dress an elephant lately? Jan Sawkins does every day! Read on as she outlines the lay of the land as it applies to co-producing animated television series in Europe.
Tradigital Television: Digital Tools and Saturday Morning
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.
Financing Animated Feature Films in Europe
Through his experienced eyes, Steven Walsh takes a look at the future of feature films in Europe. Will Cartoon Movie prove to be as successful as the Cartoon Forum? What's at stake and play...
Flash's Strong Suits: Quick, Cheap and Easy Production
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.
Why Does It Take Ten Years!?!
Okay, so maybe ten years is an exaggeration, but why do the majors' feature films take so long to make? Evan Backes investigates.
Gaming: A Similar Process For A Different End Result
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.
| SURVEY |
The Funding of Independents
Heather Kenyon finds out how some of the past year's leading independent films where funded. From Flying Nansen, to On the Possibility of Love, to Rejected, to Clandestino and more, we find out how these clever filmmakers positioned themselves in the money.
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES |
Walking to Toontown, Part One
How have we all ended up in this animated world? Martin "Dr. Toon" Goodman relates his journey into animation fandom. Does it resemble your own?
The Animation Pimp
This month the Animation Pimp, Chris Robinson, takes on the Academy of Arts and Sciences. Three films? Three films represent all the international animation arena has to offer?!
| STUDIO PROFILE |
Xilam: A New Convergence Studio With A Tried and True Business Sense
Marie Beardmore sits down with Marc du Pontavice to learn about the many facets of Xilam as it takes to television, gaming, the Web, features and more.
| STUDENT CORNER |
Sketching on Location: Pencil Technique
Renowned drawing instructor Glenn Vilppu continues with his sixth sketching on location teaching installment. This month he is discussing the artists most basic of tools and how it should be properly used: the pencil!
| EVENTS |
My Trip To Tehran
The Tehran International Animation Festival ran February 19 - 22, 2001. Nag Vladermersky was lucky enough to attend and relates his experiences animated and otherwise.
Brussels Turns 20!
The Brussels Cartoon and Animated Film Festival celebrated its 20th anniversary. Join us for a special photo gallery of twenty years.
| FILMS/VIDEOS |
Anime Reviews
Fred Patten reviews the latest anime releases including: Trigun, Shamanic Princess, Blue Seed, Silent Service and Maze.
| BOOKS |
Acting For Animators
Veteran animation director Paul Brizzi reviews Ed Hooks' book, which combines his years of theater and teaching experience to reveal principles Brizzi says ring true.
| NEWS |
Animation World News
BAFTA Prize Goes To Father & Daughter, Academy Of Interactive Arts Announces Nominations, Oniria Starts Production On 2nd CGI Feature, WB Dumps Manex For Matrix F/X, VeggieTales Theatrical Feature Starts Production and much more!
Cover: Now available Catherine Winder and Zahra Dowlatabadi's Producing Animation will soon become one of the must have bibles of the animation industry. Cover art by Wilbert Plijnaar.
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