AnimationWorld Magazine :: Complete Article List

Dr. Toon: The Animation Critic’s Art - Defining Our Terms

Posted In | Magazines: AnimationWorld | Columns: Dr. Toon | Site Categories: 2D, Cartoons, People, Television
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What does “Postmodern” really mean in terms of animation? Dr. Toon takes a look at an overused term.

John Halas: An Unpublished 1984 Essay Celebrating the Year of Animation

Posted In | Magazines: AnimationWorld | Site Categories: Art, Business, Events, People
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In this previously unknown essay, the former ASIFA Int’l President implores community action to keep animation alive and relevant.

Patrick Murphy Talks Annoying Orange

Posted In | Magazines: AnimationWorld | Site Categories: 2D, CG, People, Technology, Television, Visual Effects
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The seasoned VFX vet shares how an integrated pipeline built upon Adobe software brings greater creative freedom and efficiency to the production.

Career Coach: Contracts that Constrict

Posted In | Magazines: AnimationWorld | Columns: Career Coach | Site Categories: Business, Jobs & Recruiting
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Pam talks about the need to read contracts carefully “before” you sign them.

Backstage at the Oscars® with Brave, Paperman and Life of Pi

Posted In | Magazines: AnimationWorld | Site Categories: Awards, CG, Events, Films, People, Short Films, Visual Effects
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Bill Desowitz reports backstage from the 85th Academy Awards on the animation and VFX winners.

What a Difference an Oscar® Makes

Posted In | Magazines: AnimationWorld | Site Categories: Awards, Events, People, Short Films
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Animation legends discuss the lasting effects of winning Best Short.

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.

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.

Dr. Toon: Turning Points

Posted In | Magazines: AnimationWorld | Columns: Dr. Toon | Site Categories: 2D, Cartoons, CG, Films, Short Films, Television
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Dr. Toon analyzes a critical period when American animation underwent a spirited revival.

Tim Reckart Talks Head Over Heels

Posted In | Magazines: AnimationWorld | Site Categories: 2D, Awards, People, Short Films, Stop-Motion
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The director, fresh from his Annie Award win for Best Student Film, discusses his Oscar-nominated stop-motion gem.

David Silverman Talks Maggie Simpson in “The Longest Daycare”

Posted In | Magazines: AnimationWorld | Site Categories: 2D, 3D, Awards, Cartoons, People, Short Films, Television
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The veteran producer/director discusses his nominated short and all things Simpsons.

PES Talks Fresh Guacamole

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

Career Coach: The Golden Rule

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Pam draws important lessons from the late Huell Howser.

Book Review - Mel Blanc: The Man of a Thousand Voices

Posted In | Magazines: AnimationWorld | Columns: Fred Patten's Book Reviews | Site Categories: Books, Cartoons, Commercials, People, Short Films, Voice Acting
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Fred Patten reviews Ben Ohmart’s fascinating new book about the legendary voice actor.

Frank Gladstone Talks the Annie Awards

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ASIFA-Hollywood’s president describes how voting changes brought fairness, and Disney, back into the fold.

Bobby Beck Talks New Directions in Animation Education

Posted In | Magazines: AnimationWorld | Site Categories: 3D, CG, Education and Training, Films, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Visual Effects
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The Animation Mentor CEO discusses educational philosophy and how his school’s new AMP fully distributed production pipeline meets a changing industry’s needs.

Book Review: The Making of The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists!

Posted In | Magazines: AnimationWorld | Columns: Fred Patten's Book Reviews | Site Categories: Books, Films, People, Stop-Motion
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Fred Patten looks at Brian Sibley’s book chronicling the making of Aardman’s exquisite Oscar-nominated stop-motion feature.

Adam Reed Talks the “Smilthy” Good Fun of Archer

Posted In | Magazines: AnimationWorld | Site Categories: 2D, People, Television
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The show Aisha Tyler calls “smart and filthy” hits its comedic stride with the launch of Season 4.

Career Coach: Tis the Season to Give and Receive

Posted In | Magazines: AnimationWorld | Columns: Career Coach | Site Categories: Jobs & Recruiting
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As we start 2013, Pam talks about being open to receiving opportunities, friendships, and help from unexpected sources.

Dr. Toon: Off-Register

Posted In | Magazines: AnimationWorld | Columns: Dr. Toon | Site Categories: 2D, CG, Films, People
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Dr. Toon makes his case for 7 animated U.S. films he believes are worthy of National Film Registry preservation.