Cartoons on the Bay 2004 Report
Animation festival vet and historian Harvey Deneroff lends his perspective to latest Cartoons on the Bay, a uniquely Italian event celebrating television animation.
Three to Grow On
Will There Still Be an Animation Business When I Graduate?
Is the current state of animation employment a cause for concern for students entering the field in the U.S.? Animation vet Tom Sito reflects upon similar times and looks at the cycles of the animation business.
Career Coach: How to Impress a Recruiter
The Career Coach explains what recruiters do for their company or client and how to help them land you a job.
René Laloux, The Man Who Made 'La Planète Sauvage' ('The Fantastic Planet')
Philippe Moins reflects on the life and early animation contributions of RenLaloux. The French master died of a heart attack in Angoule, France, on March 14, 2004.
3D Festival Awards 'Nemo' & 'King' Top Honors
The 2004 edition of the 3D Awards names 'Finding Nemo' the best 3D animated feature film; 'The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King' is crowned with the prize for best feature film visual effects.
Review of 'An Animated Death in Burbank' by Michael Joens
Bill Desowitz sits down with Ted Rae, the visual effects supervisor and 2nd unit director on The Passion of the Christ, to discuss the digital challenges of Mel Gibsons surprising biblical blockbuster.
Animation Pimp: 'Ryan'
The Animation Pimp rediscovers Ryan Larkin and Chris Landreths intimate short film on the fallen star animator.
Hot Spots Showcase 2: The Best in Animated & VFX Commercials
Due to popular demand, the Hot Spots Showcase, a collection of some of the best animated and visual effects commercials, IDs, PSAs and music videos, has returned. Rick DeMott brings you the best of the best.
Creating Animated Opens for Live-Action TV
Karen Raugust takes a look at who is doing animated title sequences for live-action TV shows today and factors determining a producers decision to use this treatment. Includes QuickTime movie clips!
New from Japan: Anime Film Reviews
Dr. Toon gives the prize catch of all animated features, Finding Nemo, a bit of a tongue-in-gill tribute.
Fresh from the Festivals: April 2004’s Film Reviews
Taylor Jessen reviews five short films: Annie & Boo by Johannes Weiland, The God by Konstantin Broinzit, Hike, Hike, Hike by Anouck Iyer, Delivery by Patrick Smith and Pavlovs Bell by Evan Mather. Includes QuickTime movie clips!
'Walkie Talkie Man'
Mary Ann Skweres talks to the visual effects wizards who brought the magic to Miramaxs Ella Enchanted.
Dancing Diablo Spins Stop-Motion Yarn for 'Walkie Talkie Man' Video
Janet Hetherington talks with Peter Sluszka, director of animation for Dancing Diablo Studio, about the company's work on the new animated music video for Steriograms Walkie Talkie Man.
Spinach & Bricks
What do you do when you have to make a living diminishing true works of art? E.C. Segars Popeye and George Herrimans Krazy Kat have been mauled by others, so I dont need to apologize for my efforts at damage control. Heres what we did with them.
Animation Layout: Tonal Studies
Author Mike S. Fowler explores tonal studies in this excerpt from his book all about animation background layout, which includes many illustrated examples and exercises.
Prize Catches (A Tongue-In-Cheek Tribute to 'Finding Nemo')
Dr. Toon gives the prize catch of all animated features, Finding Nemo, a bit of a tongue-in-gill tribute.
The Films of Michael Sporn
Richard OConnor takes an extensive look at the animated films of Michael Sporn, available on a first volume DVD of the animators work.
Zbig Rybczynski: It’s Sure Realistic
Anime expert Fred Patten reviews the latest anime releases including Android Kikaider, Initial D, King of Bandit Jing, Samurai Deeper Kyo and Heat Guy J.