Sweatbox: Inside The Emperor's New Groove
If you have a chance to see The Sweatbox, the inside, non-Disney created documentary of the painful making of The Emperor's New Groove, run -- don't walk -- to see it! Eric Lurio reports.
Notes from the Underground Part Four — Knowing Enough About Seeing To Let
Jean Detheux continues his series on the nature of art. This month he discusses approaching reality and its representation through art aware of our predetermined notions. In other wordshe takes a look at looking.
Avoiding Speed Racer: Adapting Spirited Away
Dubbing Spirited Away wasn't a straight translation jobthe translation had to be carefully crafted into a screenplay that stayed true to Miyazaki's vision, made the film crystal clear and matched the characters' mouth movements. Bob Miller reports on how it was done.
The Animation Pimp: Animation To Get Off To?
The Pimp takes a survey of some animation porn and comes to a surprising conclusion. Are we missing a piece of animation history here? Warning: This article contains some pretty racy content. Please dont read it if this type of stuff upsets you.
History of Portuguese Animation Cinema
Giannalberto Bendazzi reviews History of Portuguese Animation Cinema by Antio Gaio, and finds a thoughtful text.
The Basics of Animation Timing
Animation timing is one of the toughest skills to learn...and yet one of the most vital if one's animation is going to take on that elusive illusion of life. Here Gene Deitch lays down the basics.
Special Delivery
The proliferation of recent delivery mechanisms has helped animation grow in many ways. Martin "Dr. Toon" Goodman discusses why.
Paul Driessen -- Images and Reflections
Nicole Hewitt proves that animation does not need to be done in the solitary confinement of a studio. With her film In Between, she took to the streets of Zagreb to animate the cast off possessions of hundreds. Includes QuickTime clips!
Animation Dialogue
Dialogue can be the trickiest part of a script. Lucky for us, Jean Ann Wright continues her series of articles on writing for television animation and this month tells us how to tame the words of animated actors.
Sheila & Dave Take a Walking Tour of Zagreb
Starting at the Hotel Esplanade, David Fain and Sheila M. Sofian start a tour of the city, heading toward the oldest part of Zagreb and the hills to get an overview of the city.Dave takes a break in the shade, with the Hotel Esplanade, King Tomislav Square and King Tomislav's statue in the background. King Tomislav was Croatia's first king. All images © Sheila Sofian/David Fain.The National Croatian Archives.Croatia's National Theater, which was built in 1894/1895 by two Viennese architects.Back To Zagreb 2002: Simply AmazingThe Well of Life with Sheila.The main square, Bana Josipa Jelacica...
Career Coach: Don't Delay Your Dreams
What do you want to do with your life? Are you doing it? This month, the Career Coach, Pamela Kleibrink Thompson, links our life goals with the bigger picture.
Zagreb 2002: Simply Amazing
Celebrating thirty years, Zagreb 2002 not only excelled as a milestone event, but in its own right as an outstanding animation affair. Includes photo scrapbooks!
Zagreb 2002: Simply Amazing - Festival Scrapbook
Around the FestivalCaroline Leaf and Joan C. Gratz, whose Dowager's Idyll was in competition. © Zagreb Festival.ASIFA-International president Thomas Renoldner with Mexico's René Castillo, who co-won the audience prize for the stop-motion Hasta Los Huesos/Down To The Bone. © Zagreb Festival.Martine Chartrand, David Ehrlich and Hiroshima's festival director Sayoko Kinoshita. © Zagreb Festival.Back To Zagreb 2002: Simply Amazing The PicnicSinging and music at the picnic was provided by Yuri Norstein, Eduard Nazarov and Mikhail Tumelay, who directed The Ball, a short film in competition. © Zagreb...
How To Draw Animation: Acting and Dialogue
Christopher Hart continues his series of six tips on how to bring animated characters to life. This month Chris discusses the impact of acting on dialogue.
Annecy 2002: Loud, Proud and Crowded
Pat Raine Webb reviews the films at Annecy 2002, from the surprise Grand Prix to the delights of the student competition. Includes QuickTime clips.
Zagreb Film's New Beginning
While everyone knows of Zagreb Film's prestigious past, not everyone knows about the current rebirth happening at the studio under the helm of its new general manager Damir Demonja. Heather Kenyon sat down with Damir to talk about the future of Zagreb Film.
Taking Animation to the Streets
Nicole Hewitt proves that animation does not need to be done in the solitary confinement of a studio. With her film In Between, she took to the streets of Zagreb to animate the cast off possessions of hundreds. Includes QuickTime clips!
Software Piracy Sails Despite Rough Seas Ahead
Software piracy is costing the animation industry millions if not billions. Brett Rogers explains why the cost of software piracy goes beyond the losses suffered by the software manufacturers and affects everyone.
Letter to the Editor about Software Piracy
Dear AWN Editor,
This letter hopes to cast some light on the software piracy issue and its devastating effects on the animation industry. The company I manage, Digital Video, develops and sells through authorised distributors Toonz, a digital ink and paint and camera package that is very popular in the animation industry.
As a matter of fact it happens that Toonz is very popular not only among honest professionals in the animation industry, but also among pirates! Moreover, the problem has a magnitude much bigger than most people might imagine. I'm not referring here to young people...
Sparx* -- A Rising Studio
Annick Teninge profiles Sparx*, one of France's leading CG studios that seems to be following in the path of the U.S. majors -- turning commercial and service work success into short film success and then moving into the feature realm.
Fresh from the Festivals: August 2002's Film Reviews
Maureen Furniss reviews five short films fresh from the festival circuit: Premammals by Michal Zabka, Lisa Yu's Vessel Wrestling, Bee Movie by Gil Kenan, Interstices by Marina Estela Gra, and Nina Paley's Fetch! Includes QuickTime movie clips!
The World, The Fresh, and The Devil
Most of the time, Martin "Dr. Toon" Goodman is an easy going cartoon kind of guy...but in the midst of this hot summer he sounds off on forced cultural/gender diversity, animation naysayers and the 'toon representation of the Devil.
Animation: The Whole Story In One Book
Iain Harvey traveled to Korea for the Jeonju International Film Festival and not only uncovered a great festival, but an enthusiastic crowd and a country on the rise.
Charlotte's Tangled Web
Gene Deitch shares his personal letters with E.B. "Andy" White regarding the production of Charlotte's Web, an experience White called, "one of my nightmares."
Fan Books Get Serious: 'Trigun Ultimate Fan Guide'
Why hasn't American animation followed suit? Fred Patten reviews the new Trigun Ultimate Fan Guide and wonders why U.S. series aren't similarly documented.
