Fresh from the Festivals: June 2003's Film Reviews
Jon Hofferman reviews five short films fresh from the festival circuit: Aunt Luisa by Tim Miller and Paul Taylor, Capoeira by Lewis Campbell, From Darkness directed by Nora Twomey, Harvie Krumpet by Adam Elliot and Little Red Plane directed by Joey Jones and Wira Winata. Includes QuickTime movie clips!
From Matisse to McGuire: An Interview with Debra Solomon
Chris Robinson interviews indie animator Debra Solomon, the creator of the animated Lizzie McGuire persona, about finding a way to do what you want and make money doing it.
Notes from the Underground Part Six — From Mary Ellen Bute to Pierre Hébert, Animation in a Different Key!
In this final installment of articles exploring animation as commercial entertainment and as an art form, Jean Detheux heralds a group of animators who listened to their own music and delivered it up on the animated screen.
Bulgarian Animation: A Short Review
Bulgarian animation has established a cultural tradition that started more than 50 years ago. Maria Janeva gives us a historic look at the countrys triumphs and unique approach.
Being an Independent Creator and Other Fupduck Ideas — Part I
Catch the first leg of creator Dave Warren's fear and loathing journey from studio animator to struggling independent.
New from Japan: Anime Film Reviews
Bill Desowitz talks to Blue Skys Chris Wedge about his second feature, Robots.
Animation Layout: Thumbnail
Author Mike S. Fowler explores and defines thumbnails in this excerpt from his new book all about animation background layout, which includes many illustrated examples and exercises.
Disney: The Evil Empire?
Is Disney truly evil or are people just jealous of winners? Mouse-mashing has developed over the past 15 years. Martin “Dr. Toon” Goodman theorizes why and defends the House of Mouse in this month's column.
Finding the Right CG Water and Fish in 'Nemo'
For Pixar's fifth feature, they digitally conquered the complex look and feel of the underwater world, with its undulating water and beautiful fish and plant life.
A Lifetime in Animation: The Glamorous Dr. William Moritz
In Animation World Magazine's look at independent animators, Cindy Keefer profiles Dr. William Moritz, an academician who enthusiastically studies and teaches about these producers.
Mike Nguyen's 'Little World'
Rick DeMott talks to veteran animator Mike Nguyen about his personal quest and his able band of artists as they strive to make his film, My Little World.
The Animation Pimp: Chillax
The Pimp says change is unavoidable, and for that matter, it can be a good thing! What's more, he tells the animation community to look forward to good computer animation.
Concept to Creation: Directing Dialogue
Mark Simon continues his series of 12 excerpts from his new book, Producing Independent 2D Character Animation: Making and Selling a Short Film.
'The Animatrix': Anime Reloaded
Anime expert Fred Patten delves into the influence anime had on the making of The Animatrix.
Career Coach: Graduate to a Good Life
This month the Career Coach passes on some fatherly advice.
'Tom Terrific' 1958 Production Plan
Terrytoons. Here was my locale that most interests the animation historians. So now I finally have the chance to tell it like it really was. I name names all the names, and print the pix. And all the production details about Tom Terrific. I tell you what I did and what I tried to do a "renaissance" a total make over... and I tell you why it failed.
Disney/Dali's Completed 'Destino' Kicks Off Annecy Fest
At long last, the animated short, Destino, surfaces. Bill Desowitz talks to Roy Disney about his personal quest to finish the artistic collaboration between Walt Disney and Salvador Dali.
Jobs and Recruiting: How Are Schools Today Preparing Students For Life in the Post-'90s Job Boom
Darlene Chan talks with five instructors at leading animation schools about what they are doing to help the animators of tomorrow navigate the harsh realities of the narrowing job market.
Animation Layout: Getting Perspective
Author Mike S. Fowler explores and defines perspective in this first excerpt from his new book all about animation background layout, which includes many illustrated examples and exercises.
Fresh from the Festivals: May 2003's Film Reviews
Jon Hofferman reviews five short films fresh from the festival circuit: The Freak by Aristomenis Tsirbas, The Love Nest by Shelly Wain, Oblivion by FengTing Tsou, Pandorama by Nina Paley and The Tortoise & the Hare by Ray Harryhausen. Includes QuickTime movie clips!
Can I Get Some Representation Please?
What's the difference between an agent, a manager and a lawyer? What can they do for a creative and what do they need from you? Darlene Chan talks to a host of reps to find out what you need to do to get in good hands.
New from Japan: Anime Film Reviews
Mark Simon continues his series of twelve excerpts from his new book Producing Independent 2D Character Animation: Making and Selling a Short Film. Every independent needs helpthis month Mark runs down ways to obtain a crew that wont just help, but excel.
UPA: Back To The Future — Part 1
UPA again, and this time as creative chief! Bosustow beckoned and I was beamed to the Big Apple, the city of my youthful dreams. "If you can make it there" etc. And I made it. Here are the vital statistics of that Golden Age studio.
Voice Over Experiences from 'Tokyo Pig'
Actress Diane Michelle talks with her fellow cohorts on ABC's Tokyo Pig and passes along their experiences and advice.
Get Motivated About Your Art Dream
Will Ryan reviews Jack Enyart's new motivational tape, Your Art Dream, and finds advice for out-of-work animators.
