Podcast EP 227: How Keika Lee Started Greyscale Animation and Produced ‘Odd Dog’
Studio founder shares how she went from big studio production work to launching her own animation studio, producing her own work, and funding her own films.
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MPC Shares ‘Transformers: Rise of the Beasts’ VFX Breakdown Reel
See how the leading visual effects studio delivered 896 shots on Paramount Pictures’ newest entry in the ‘Transformers’ universe, including creating multiple large-scale full CG and digital set extensions, including one that transported the present-day New York skyline back to 1994.
In 3D, CG, Digital Media, Films, People, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
Podcast EP 225: Caroline Foley on How to Actually Sell an Original Animated Show Idea
The animator, writer, story editor, set designer and founder of Tiny Lion animation studio shares how to polish your pitch, connect with studios to deliver it – and what it’s like when you succeed.
Studio AKA Adds Director Margherita Premuroso
London-based independent animation studio expands its creative team with the Italy-based character designer, animator, and illustrator.
In 2D, 3D, Business, CG, Commercials, Films, Games, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
Framestore Adds 2 VFX Supervisors to Montreal Team
The studio’s Québec facility celebrates 10th anniversary and announces addition of Francois Lambert and Jeremy Robert as VFX supervisors; recent deliveries include ‘Barbie,’ ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ and ‘Foundation’ Season 2.
Podcast EP 221: Tomas Barrenechea on Creating Stop-Motion NFTs
The CG animator, NOT known for his CG work, talks stop-motion animation, NFTs and where he’s going with his red blob creation, Tomba.
Kevin J. Johnson Joins Saffronic as Executive Creative Director
Company adds the 30-year animation veteran to spearhead creative content management and to lead ongoing productions.
WildBrain Inks Roku Distribution Agreement
Under the new deal, the company adds two new popular kids shows to its slate of content available for streaming on the Roku Channel in the U.S.
In 2D, Business, CG, Digital Media, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Podcast EP 220: How David Lauer & Ri Crawford Formed ‘Mystery Meat Media’ Stop-Motion Studio
The animators discuss how independent paths brought them together at Phil Tippet’s studio and how their mutual trust prompted them to launch their own business - together.
CoreWeave Completes Conductor Cloud-Based Rendering Service Integration
Customers can now access expansive compute resources including NVIDIA RTX A5000-A6000 graphic cards for VFX, animation, and motion graphics workloads; check out the demo at SIGGRAPH 2023, running August 6-10 in LA.
In 3D, Business, CG, Digital Media, People, Technology, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: SIGGRAPH | Geographic Region: All
Podcast EP 219: Stop-Motion Animator Blake Derksen and His Film ‘The Other Space’
The LA-based animator discusses the challenges of running his own studio and dives into the realities of self-producing a stop-motion short inspired by his journey through cancer treatment.
Dandelooo Inks Deal with Youku
420+ episodes of the French animation studio’s preschool series head to China’s Youku Kids Channel; titles include ‘Hungry Bear Tales,’ ‘Our Piggy,’ ‘Kiwi,’ ‘Kosmix,’ ‘Cubs,’ and ‘Pompon Little Bear.’
In 2D, Business, CG, Digital Media, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Asia, Europe
Podcast EP 217: Carina Schulze, Chatrone Founder and Writer On ‘O Menino Maluquinho’
The artist reveals what it takes to build a studio from scratch, how to sell and pitch an animated TV show, and how to start a career as a producer.
VIEW 2023 Welcomes ‘Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget’ Writer/Director Sam Fell
Fell will attend in person, presenting on the making of Netflix and Aardman’s upcoming animated comedy about the new adventures of freedom-fighting chickens Ginger and Rocky; the VIEW Conference takes place October 15-20 in Turin, Italy.
In 3D, CG, Education and Training, Event, Films, People | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: Europe
Puerto Rico-based Gladius Animation Workers Vote to Unionize
Effort marks the first organizing campaign for The Animation Guild, IATSE Local 839, outside the continental United States.
Trevor Bentley Opens Toon City Vancouver
The industry veteran and co-founder of Atomic Cartoons launches the new production studio in partnership with Manila’s animation studio, Toon City.
In 2D, 3D, Business, CG, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Powerhouse Animation Agrees to Voluntarily Recognize Union
The Animation Guild will represent artists and production workers in upcoming negotiations at the studio; Texas becomes the first Right-to-Work state to have union-represented animation workers.
Podcast EP 215: Maraike Krämer’s Journey from Business School to Aardman Stop-Motion Animator
The animator shares fast-track stop-motion skills for beginners and discusses how anyone, in any situation, can pursue their dream career.
Podcast EP 214: Jason Agar on Creating a Decentralized Animation Studio in Toronto
The Canadian-based Pomelo Studio owner discusses his shift from advertising to animation and how he is switching up the traditional studio business model.
MPC Shares VFX and Animation From ‘Transformers: Rise of the Beasts’
Studio created multiple large-scale full CG and digital set extensions, including one that transported the present-day New York skyline back to 1994; a team of 1,000+ artists across London, Montreal, Bangalore, LA, Toronto, and Adelaide delivered 896 shots, including 18 of the movie’s characters.
AGBO’s Visual Creatures Taps Digital Domain Alum to Lead Virtual Production Studio
Scott Meadows has been named Senior Visualization Supervisor, responsible for the studio’s new motion-capture enabled sound stage and real-time pipelines.
France.tv Acquires Majority Stake in Dwarf Animation Studio
The deal accelerates the public TV subsidiary’s creative hub expansion to the South of France while providing a more robust infrastructure and access to cutting-edge real-time technology.
In 2D, 3D, Business, CG, Digital Media, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe
88 Pictures Expands to Toronto
India-based animation studio taps veteran industry execs Sabrina Riegel, Nol Meyer and Jean Cloude Nouchy to spearhead first international expansion.
In Business, CG, Digital Media, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
Modern Magic Names Belinda Blacklock VP of Animation
The company, founded by Rodney Rothman and Adam Rosenberg, taps animation pro to find, develop and produce animated film and TV projects; new hire follows company recently signing first-look animated broadcast deal with Fox.
Doberman Pictures Names Sarah Wall Head of Production
New role includes responsibility for the company’s growing production slate; tenure at studio follows 13-year run in various executive roles at DHX Media.
