Plasticine Memories: Bringing 'Wallace & Gromit' to the Big Screen
Andrew Osmond chats with Lloyd Price, supervising animator on Wallace & Gromit: Curse of the Were-Rabbit, about bringing Aardman superstar plasticine duo to the big screen.
Mind Your Business: The Sport of Negotiating
In this months Mind Your Business, Mark Simon explains the rules and strategies of playing the sport of negotiating.
Cartoon Forum Celebrates Its Sweet 16
Bob Swain and AWN president Ron Diamond attend Cartoon Forum, reporting back about the sweet 16thyear of the European event.
The Animation Pimp: The Beginning of The End of The Beginning — Part 3: The Tent
The Animation Pimp continues his life ponders in the third part of The Beginning of The End of The Beginning series.
s’Cool: European Student Films Raise the Bar
Christopher Panzner looks into the increase of stunning student animated films from European schools and the factors contributing to why they are turning out often better than pro.
Notable European Animation Schools
Animators and educators celebrate the diversity of animation at Anima 05, the third edition of the biennial animation festival in Cdoba, Argentina, with special guests Caroline Leaf, Giannalberto Bendazzi and Walter Tournier, among others. Greg Singer reports on the general state of animation education and production in Argentina.
Czech Animation Now
Philippe Moins finds the Anifest in Trebon in the Czech Republic an opportune time to take a look at the current Czech animation scene and the many influences from its illustrious past.
Fresh from the Festivals: September 2005’s Reviews
Taylor Jessen reviews five short films The Guilt Trip or, the Vaticans Take a Holiday by Lisa Barcy, Journey to the West by Moto Sakakibara, Intolerance by Phil Mulloy, Journey to Mars (Viage a Marte) by Juan Pablo Zaramela and Morir de Amor by Gil Alkabetz. Includes QuickTime movie clips!
'AWN' Training & Job Survey: How Did You Get Started? — Part 2
Continuing the collection of stories from AWN s readers on their education and careers, Rick DeMott lays out the second half of the highlights.
Tom Sito Goes to the Beijing Film Academy
Tom Sito recounts his thoughts on visiting the Beijing Film Academy, giving a Western view of the education process in the East.
'Corpse Bride': Puppet Pushing to New Heights
Stop-mo vet Mike Johnson describes what it like was co-directing the groundbreaking Corpse Bride with Tim Burton in this AWN exclusive.
Anima 05: The Argentine Scene
Animators and educators celebrate the diversity of animation at Anima 05, the third edition of the biennial animation festival in Cdoba, Argentina, with special guests Caroline Leaf, Giannalberto Bendazzi and Walter Tournier, among others. Greg Singer reports on the general state of animation education and production in Argentina.
Be True to You
Nancy Cartwright gives some advice on making sacrifices for ones career, but always remaining true to oneself.
Book Review: 'Yuri Norstein and Tale of Tales: An Animator’s Journey'
Sarah Baisley continues her look at Annecy 2005 with a focus on the films.
'AWN' Training & Job Survey: How Did You Get Started? — Part 1
AWN polled its readers to see how they are training for their careers and getting jobs. Rick DeMott reports back with the findings and highlights.
Dr. Toon: Strip Tease II
For a second spin, Dr. Toon profiles some comic strips he thinks would make great animated properties.
Mind Your Business: School of Hard Knocks
In this months edition of Mind Your Business, Mark Simon channels the advice of Principal V. Ery Hytuition, regarding the School of Hard Knocks when getting a job.
An Intern’s Story: What I Wish They Taught in School
John Cawley speaks candidly with various interns regarding what they wish they taught in school now that theyve gotten a taste of the working world.
Career Coach: Achievers Take Note
The Career Coach helps readers outline an action plan to attaining your goals no matter what they may be.
Annecy Animation Festival: Take Two — Part 2
What do Wilma Flintstone, Spider-Man and the Pink Panther have in common? These classic characters have all been recruited to promote popular products. Janet Hetherington looks into why animated celebs have become spokespersons of choice.
Book Review: 'Draw the Looney Tunes: The Warner Bros. Character Design Manual'
Alain Bielik enters director Terry Gilliams fairy tale, The Brothers Grimm, to uncover the vfx wizards who brought the world to life.
The Animation Pimp: The Beginning of The End of The Beginning — Part 2: Revolver
The Pimp goes on another journey to the past a journey that leads to life in animation.
Hot Spots Showcase 3: The Best in Animated & VFX Commercials
In its third year, 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.
Animating to Memorable Music Videos
Joe Strike ventures out to survey the music video scene to see whos animating memorable work.
The Death of Animated TV Ads?
Karen Raugust looks at how digital video recorders challenge the traditional TV spot, animated and live action, but also create new advertising opportunities.
