In Conversation with Georges Schwizgebel - Part 2
In this, the second of a three part series on the work of Georges Schwizgebel, we look at his pre-production process.
Ambling Around
Christmas Presents For the Newbie Animator
Finding the perfect gift for the newbie animator.
In Conversation with Georges Schwizgebel - Part 1
Georges Schwizgebel’s films are swirling journeys through space and time. The first of a three part series, this article looks at the inspiration behind his films.
!Women Art Revolution - A Valuable Educational Resource
Both the award winning documentary !Women Art Revolution and the associated booklet should have pride of place in libraries that collect resources on American art history.
Teach Yourself Animation - The Tools Part 1
Learning 2D animation on your own is very doable. This first of a four part series on the tools of the trade looks at mark making in a digital world.
Tricky Women: Women In Animation
A compilation of essays on women in animation, Tricky Women: Women In Animation is a very welcome addition to current critical writing on the subject.
Teach Yourself Animation - The Art of Timing
How do I learn animation? For those with a school nearby and some time on their hands, it’s no problem. But for those with limited options, here are some resources to help teach yourself animation. This post covers the art of timing.
Day One of Ottawa 2011
The opening night screening of Ottawa 2011 was packed with goodies.
Ottawa International Animation Festival 2011
It’s time for the Ottawa International Animation Festival 2011.
Li Songsong in New York
Chinese artist Li Songsong is showing new paintings at The Pace Gallery in New York until August 5, 2011
William Kentridge - 5 Themes
A grand show of early animation and current work by South African artist William Kentridge.
The Lyrical Lines of Tsvika Oren
Tsvika Oren has been deeply involved in animation for the better part of 30 years - creating, teaching, writing, judging, jurying…
Women in Art and Animation
A new film and a new book – women in art, women in animation
Sound Design For Animators - free webinar
David Sonnenschein, professional sound designer and author of “Sound Design: the Expressive Power of Music, Voice, and Sound Effects in Cinema” has invited me to co-host a free sound design webinar for animators (all filmmakers are welcome!) on March 17, 2011 at 9:00 am PST / noon EST.
Ric Viers, The Master of Sound Effects
Ric Viers not only creates vast libraries of sound effects, he also shares his knowledge with anyone who wants to create their own sounds.
Learning Sound Design Online
A professional sound designer offers a series of online webinars on designing sound for film.
Warfare As Gaming, Gaming As Warfare
Josh Bricker’s video “Post Newtoniansim” runs real footage warfare (Iraq?) side-by-side with gaming warfare. But the viewer’s response is the real subject of this film.
When Art Lives With Dancing Cats
There's been a lot of response to my last article. This really interesting challenge just arrived in my inbox. In fact, it’s so strong that I’m publishing it in full. It’s from Janet Blatter, a cognitive scientist, author, and film script and development consultant.
But Is It Art?
Two billion videos are viewed daily on YouTube. Is any of it art? And does it matter?
Steven Woloshen: At the Heart of Experimental Animation
Steven Woloshen creates animation in cars, at work, in airports, on planes… in other words wherever and whenever he has ten consecutive minutes to play. We chatted over bottled water at the Ottawa International Animation Festival this past October, and continued by email after his return to Montreal.
Caroline Leaf: A Serious Game
Several years ago I’d heard that Caroline Leaf had moved on from filmmaking and was now painting. I was curious to know what was behind the shift, and even more curious to see her current work. I finally had an opportunity to interview her.
YouTube Play - Where Popular Culture Meets Art
A close encounter with the five more YouTube Play award winners, L through N.
Framed: Drawings In Motion
The Drawing Center (in New York) in collaboration with Smart Spaces, the not-for-profit art space that uses vacant store fronts as their roaming venue, is presenting a show of animated shorts called Framed: Drawings In Motion.
Animation's Star Is Rising In the Art World
They're calling it a "paradigm shift in contemporary art", "a new sensibility in the art of our time". Galleries and their curators are starting to notice animation. It's been a long time coming.
Presenting Five More YouTube Play Winners
So you wanna watch movies, eh? (Is my Canadian accent showing?) Well, pull up your potato chips and have a sit down...
