The Secret Cartoon Life of Animators
Jim Korkis uncovers the secret life of animators, who in lean times or more prosperous times have all worked in the world of comicbooks.
Into the Animation Mix at the Mumbai Int’l Film Festival (MIFF)
Lisa Goldman was invited to be a judge at the Mumbai Intl Film Festival, where she discovered a new world of animation in the city formerly known as Bombay, the center of Bollywood.
Animators Unearthed: 'Rabbit' by Run Wrake
In this months Animators Unearthed, Chris Robinson sees Run Wrakes Rabbit.
How to Create Comics from Script to Print
Danny Fingeroth and Mike Manley have given AWN an excerpt from their latest book, How to Create Comics from Script to Print.
Licensing 2006 International: Exploring Alternative Distribution
Entertainment licensors increasingly look at alternative means, such as blogs, iPods or mobile devices, to create and maintain awareness and boost demand for licensed goods. This was one of the notable trends at this years licensing show.
Dr. Toon: American Idol Goes Over the Hedge
This month, Dr. Toon examines the connections between Over the Hedge and American Idol that lie secretly below the surface.
'A Scanner Darkly': An Animated Illusion
Marisa Materna chats with director Richard Linklater on the production of A Scanner Darkly, which utilizes interpolated rotoscoping to bring live-action footage into an animated dream world.
Mind Your Business: 80/20 Rule — Keep Your Business Alive
This months Mind Your Business takes a darker tone with Mark Simon channeling the death dealer of business to explain the 80/20 rule.
Annecy 2006: Return of the Brits?
Philippe Moins attends the 2006 Annecy Festival, giving us his impressions of the films and an apparent return of British filmmakers.
Career Coach: Job Fair Tips
The Career Coach advises readers on how to tackle job fairs.
The Animated Winners: Indie Short Filmmakers Speak
Marisa Materna got in touch with five recent animation short winners from the biggest festivals in the world to find out more about the making of their award-winning work.
Brave New Media: Opportunities for Independent Animators
From websites to mobile phones, iTV and more, Janet Hetherington investigates how independent animators are finding new ways to deliver interactive content over multiple platforms.
Animation Portals Advancing Indie Opportunities
Alain Bielik rides along with the visual effects artists on The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift for a trip to a virtual Japan.
Fresh from the Festivals: June 2006’s Reviews
In part two of AWNs in-depth Cars coverage, Bill Desowitz discovers the roots of Route 66 in creating the highly detailed, luscious and complex world.
From School to Success: School of Visual Arts’ Famed Alumni Speak
Joe Strike checked in with a host of School of Visual Arts famed alumni at a recent Animation Summit to find out how independent animators have thrived own their own and at the studios.
Review: Hollywood Camerawork: The Master Course In High-End Blocking And Staging
Alain Bielik recounts how Cinesite (Europe) recreated the legendary death scenes in the remake of The Omen using state-of-the-art digital technology.
The Animated Scene: Industry & Education — Marriage Made in Heaven, or an Unholy Matrimony?
In this months Animated Scene, Joseph Gilland contemplates whether the animation industrys relationship with animation education facilities is a marriage made in heaven, or an unholy matrimony.
My Dinner with The Brothers Quay
During their recent trip to the U.S., Taylor Jessen sat down with Stephen and Timothy Quay, whose work has influenced nearly every stop-motion animator, to uncover the secrets of the brothers surreal sensations.
Mind Your Business: Pimp Your Website
In this months Mind Your Business, Mark Simon raps about how to pimp out your website.
Dr. Toon: Staying in Toon with Jerry Beck: An Animated Interview
This month, Dr. Toon gets animated with historian, film preservationist, producer, promoter of animation festivals and events, and rather prolific author Jerry Beck.
'Cars': Hitting the Mother Road — Part 2
In part two of AWNs in-depth Cars coverage, Bill Desowitz discovers the roots of Route 66 in creating the highly detailed, luscious and complex world.
Animators Unearthed: 'Generatio' by Mait Laas
In this months Animators Unearthed, Chris Robinson travels into the fantastic world of Mait Laas, which gave birth to his new film, Generatio.
Career Coach: Have You Lost Your Compass?
The Career Coach explores various ways people have managed to stay on or veer back to their chosen career path.
'Cars': Hitting the Mother Road — Part 1
In part one of AWNs in-depth Cars coverage, Bill Desowitz focuses on the character and lighting innovations at Pixar Animation Studios.
Transition: From a Job to a Passion
In 2001-2002 about 30% or 850 members of the Animation Guild Local 839 in the U.S. took advantage of the Contract Services Administration Fund (CSATF) Grant for retraining, according to Steve Hulett, business representative for the union.
Members who do hand drawing are retrained in storyboarding and CGI skills. The union has not been able to track these brave souls seeking new careers if theyve made it or not. Hulett guesses that maybe 20% have made some sort of transition into another animation job.
There are also countless people who have transitioned from what they considered a humdrum life into becoming part of the exciting industry of animation and visual effects.
