Death of 2D: Rush to Judgment
Dr. Toon ruminates about whether declaring that the final nail has been driven into the coffin of 2D animation is a bit of a rush to judgment.
Cartoon Forum 2003: Co-Production Paradise
Bob Swain, who has attended every edition of Cartoon Forum, along with Ron Diamond, report back from the event with whats new in the world of European television production.
Animation Layout: Graticule, Field Guide and Labeling
Author Mike S. Fowler explores and defines layout support material in this excerpt from his new book all about animation background layout, which includes many illustrated examples and exercises.
UPA: Back to the Future — Part 2
Gene Deitch continues his tales of adventures with UPA.
Career Coach: Employment Trick & Treats
This Halloween month, the Career Coach, Pamela Kleibrink Thompson, shares some tricks and treats to help you stay employed.
Concept to Creation: Digital Ink & Paint
Mark Simon continues his series of 12 excerpts from his new book Producing Independent 2D Character Animation: Making and Selling a Short Film.
Execs Talk Training
Rick DeMott conducted a survey of execs at several major animation and visual effects companies to find out what the industry is looking for when it comes to training.
Products of Learning Open New Doors
Sarah Baisley looks at the boom in new training products to help artists hone new skills for an ever-changing industry.
A Tribute to Jules Engel
Students and other professionals give their remembrances of educator and artist Jules Engel.
Fresh from the Festivals: September 2003’s Film Reviews
Greg Singer reviews five short films fresh from the festival circuit: Last Rumba in Rochdale by John Chorlton, Little Numba by Daniele Lunghini and Diego Zuelli, The Fall by Burak Sahin, Escapism by Avi Ofer and Dollsville by John Wray. Includes QuickTime movie clips!
New from Japan: Anime Film Reviews
Rick DeMott cracks open the box and journeys to the wealth of options provided by the new storyboarding software, FrameForge3D.
Animation Layout: Layout Support Material
This month, the Career Coach, Pamela Kleibrink Thompson, goes tough-in-cheek about her dos and donts regarding sending out your rumto potential employers.
Concept to Creation: Rotoscoping
Mark Simon continues his series of 12 excerpts from his new book Producing Independent 2D Character Animation: Making and Selling a Short Film.
Eric Goldberg: Back In Action
Dr. Toon sat down with the animation veteran Eric Goldberg to rap about his experiences on Looney Tunes: Back in Action, as well as the rest of his intimidating résumé.
'Millennium Actress': The Struggle to Bring Quality Animation to Theaters
Fred Patten takes a look at Japans Millennium Actress and its journey to American movie screens.
Don’t Give Your Right Name! — Part 3
After fending off McCarthyism, Gene Deitch resumes work with JHO.
Czech Animation: Two Perspectives
Czech animation is renowned for its rich heritage, even as it continues in crisis. Andrew Osmond interviews two of its leading figures on upholding a proud tradition.
Career Coach: Unemployment Insurance
This month, the Career Coach, Pamela Kleibrink Thompson, goes tough-in-cheek about her dos and donts regarding sending out your rumto potential employers.
The Animation Pimp: Pleasure and Pain: 'Ren & Stimpy’s' Adult Cartoon Party
Known for being racy himself, the Animation Pimp tackles the adultness ofSpike TVs new primetime The Strip line-up.
Anime Expo 2003: Anime Conventions Enter Their Adolescence
Fred Patten ventured to Anime Expo 2003 and reports back that anime conventions arent babies anymore.
Hot Spots Showcase: The Best in Animated & VFX Commercials
Rick DeMott collects some of the best animated and visual effects commercials from top companies to highlight the wonderful work being done in the medium.
In the Eye of CGI Commercial Production
Sarah Baisley rounds up facts, thoughts and examples of issues and trends driving producers of CGI commercials today.
Jumpin’ & Jivin’: Animated Music Videos
Fred Patten interviews Cliff Galbraith, Fluorescent Hill, MK12, Moneyshots, Girdwood Partners and Zoic Studios to find out more about the role of animation in music videos.
Fresh from the Festivals: August 2003’s Film Reviews
Greg Singer reviews five short films fresh from the festival circuit: Originated by Descent by Jung Eun Lee, Shaved Monkey by Thor Adam Goodall, 7 Cats by Laura di Trapani, Cameras Take Five by Steven Woloshen and Ananda by Mike Smith. Includes QuickTime movie clips!
New from Japan: Anime Film Reviews
Rick DeMott talks with Tom Kenny to discover there’s a truly animated soul behind the voice of SpongeBob SquarePants.
