New from Japan: Anime Film Reviews
In this months excerpt from Stop Motion, Susannah Shaw continues her look at character design with making your own model.
Going the Distance: Online Learning
Karen Raugust looks at how convenience and flexibility make distance learning a viable option for animation education and training.
“So… How Do You See Yourself in Our Studio?” What We Are Teaching — And Neglecting to Teach — Our Animation Students
Raquel Benez looks at office politics, the crucial topic to landing a job at a studio and whether schools are preparing students for the dog-eat-dog real world.
The Birth of Animation Training
Jim Korkis chronicles the birth of animation training, which came about through the studios as they grew into longer and longer productions.
Fresh from the Festivals: September 2004's Reviews
Taylor Jessen reviews five short films: Love Tricycle by Andrew Goode, The Monkey and the Bananas by Nate Mulliken, Son of Satan by Jean-Jacques Villard, JoJo in the Stars by Marc Craste and Harmony in Red by Niki Yang. Includes QuickTime movie clips!
Coat Hangers for Armatures -- Making Your Own Puppet
In this months excerpt from Stop Motion, Susannah Shaw continues her look at character design with making your own model.
'Drew Carey’s Green Screen Show': Behind the Animated Curtain of Oz
In this first installment, Greg Singer walks the beat of the Green Screen Show to witness the blood, sweat and tears in bringing the new television series combining live action and animation to life.
The ' Ghost' Rises Again
Anime expert Fred Patten takes a look at the highly anticipated anime feature Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence, talking over the film with Production I.G producer Mitsuhisa Ishikawa.
Krazy Klients
Peeing in the soup continues. The bladders of producers seem as continuous fountains. Here are a few hairy tales.
From Toy to Toon: G.I. Joe Rocks in 'Valor Vs. Venom'
Janet Hetherington gets a mission report from Reel FX about Hasbros newest G.I. Joe animated direct-to home video/DVD, a Paramount Home Ent. release.
Storyboards: What it Takes — Part 3
The third in a three-part series on what one needs to know to be a top-notch storyboard artist, based upon a course Larry Latham taught at Walt Disney TV Animation.
Comic-Con International 2004 Report
Comic-Con veterans Jerry Beck, Mark Evanier, Butch Hartman, Fred Patten, Roland Poindexter, share their take on the annual convention in San Diego.
'Spike & Mike's Cutting Edge Classics' & 'The Animation Show' DVD Reviews
Taylor Jessen reviews the two recent animated shorts DVD collections, Spike & Mike's Cutting Edge Classics and The Animation Show.
Disney's 'One by One'
Scott Shaw! takes a look at the The Lion King 2: Simba's Pride Special Edition DVD and finds the rarest treat the amazing new short film, One by One.
“When Cartoons Were Cartoony:” John Kricfalusi Presents
Dr. Toon interviews John Kricfalusi about his favorite cartoons, which have inspired the Ren & Stimpy creator's forthcoming screening series at the Egyptian Theater in Hollywood, California.
New from Japan: Anime Film Reviews
Danny Fingeroth looks at what gets lost in translation from the comicbook page to the big and small screens.
Manga Mania
Janet Hetherington looks at the manga mania that is flooding over the publishing industry and winning the hearts of dedicated female fans.
Comicbook Publishers Dip Their Toes Into Digital Delivery
Karen Raugust investigates how comic publishers are using new technology to market their products to new audiences.
Fresh from the Festivals: August 2004's Reviews
Taylor Jessen reviews five short films: Snout by Tilmann Vogt, Birthday Boy by Sejong Park, Cretaceous Christmas by David Derrick Jr., O by Simon Goulet and Karl and Marilyn by Priit Pn. Includes QuickTime movie clips!
'Doing Their Bit' Review
Concluding our extensive interview with Tad Stones, Joe Strike talks with the animation vet more about Darkwing Duck and direct-to-video projects.
Lost in Translation?: Superheroes from Page to Screen
Danny Fingeroth looks at what gets lost in translation from the comicbook page to the big and small screens.
The Disney Trio Back Again in 'The Three Musketeers'
Libby Reed investigates the return of Mickey, Donald and Goofy as a team in the new direct-to-video feature, The Three Musketeers.