Tag: After Effects
‘America: The Motion Picture’: George & Abe’s Excellent Adventure
***This article originally appeared in the June/July '21 issue of Animation Magazine (No. 311)***
Forget what you learned in school. Turn a deaf ear to...
Annecy’s Short-Form Magic: A Sneak Peek at the Stunning 2021 Edition
***This article originally appeared in the June-July '21 issue of Animation Magazine (No. 311)***
This year's edition of the Annecy Festival (June 14-19) offers a...
How Artist Drew Christie Animated ‘Sasquatch’ Mysteries for Hulu
This past Friday, Hulu audiences were treated to Sasquatch, a three-part series directed by Joshua Rofé (Lorena, Swift Current) bout the mysteries of the...
April Tech Reviews: Blender 2.91, Stan Winston School of Character Arts & FXPHD
Blender 2.91
Learning how to be a 3D artist involves understanding technique, workflow and best practices more than knowing specific programs. Sure, you can dive...
‘Yes-People’: Gísli Darra Halldórsson Speaks on His Near-Silent Oscar Nominated Film
A single word contains a universe of meaning in Icelandic director Gísli Darra Halldórsson's animated snapshot album, Yes-People (Já-fólkið)– one of five animated shorts...
Mixed-Media Mayhem: Bringing ‘Tom Gates’ from Page to Screen
***This article originally appeared in the May '21 issue of Animation Magazine (No. 310)***
When British author and illustrator Liz Pichon’s first Tom Gates book...
How Six Point Harness’s Musa Brooker Delivered the Animation on ‘Waffles +Mochi’
Netflix’s charming live-action puppet series Waffles + Mochi has been one of the unexpected delights of the spring season. Produced by showrunners Erika Thormahlen...
Looking Sharp: How Gladius Studios Wields Puerto Rico’s Animation Talent
A promising gladiator from Puerto Rico is seeking glory in the global animation arena: Gladius Studios has emerged as an industry leader in the...
‘Stillwater’: Zen and the Wise Panda Bear Next Door
***This article was written for the January '21 issue of Animation Magazine (No. 306)***
After making a splash with Doug Unplugs a few weeks ago,...
A Mother’s Prophetic Dreams: Kang Min Kim’s OIAF Winner ‘KKUM’
***This article originally appeared in the December '20 issue of Animation Magazine (No. 305)***
A mother prays for her son after having prophetic dreams in...
Maxon Sets All-Star Lineup for SIGGRAPH Virtual Showcase
Maxon, the developers of professional 3D modeling, animation, rendering and motion design software solutions, today announced the speaker lineup and schedule for its upcoming...
Last Chance to Apply! MOMAKIN Pro Consultation Program ‘ASK Animation Support Kit’
How do you make a character roll their eyes in a characteristic way? What should a shrew's fur be made of to make it...
Tomek Popakul’s ‘Acid Rain’ Wins Grand Prix at ITFS Online Fest
This year's Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film (ITFS) was presented in a first-time digital edition true to the motto "Stay Animated – Go...
Under the COVID Sun: Italy-Based Animator Pete List Takes on Trump in New Short
Chances are, you are aware of the 45th POTUS' April 23 press conference in which he pondered some novel ideas about treating the novel...
A Love Letter to Our Planet: ‘Here We Are’ Debuts Friday on Apple TV+
Irish children’s author and illustrator Oliver Jeffers’ 2017 book Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth is the kind of charmingly illustrated...
Factory Toons Up ‘Mimi and the Mountain Dragon’ for a Musical Holiday Special
U.K-based animation studio Factory is best known for producing series such as Clangers, Scream Street, Newzoids and Norman Picklestripes. This month, along with Leopard...
Rudolph Muscles His Way to a Comeback in Ritzy’s ‘RED’
A holiday hero in disgrace hoofs his way back to the top in RED, a new richly-textured comedy short from London’s Ritzy Animation and...
News Bytes: BAFTA Animation Shortlist, Sean Sexton Talks DreamWorks, Adobe Snags Oculus Medium & More
WATCH: The Groundbreaking Puppets of ‘Missing Link’
To celebrate the film’s Golden Globe nomination, LAIKA has unveiled a new behind-the-scenes video highlighting their most advanced...
Adobe Announces New Tools & Features at MAX Conference
Monday at the Adobe MAX event, Adobe announced the latest release for Creative Cloud, empowering video professionals to work smarter, deliver faster, and do...
December Tech Reviews: Nuke 12, Cartoon Animator 4, Ziva 1.7
Foundry’s Nuke 12
Last month, Foundry released version 12 of their flagship, Nuke. And there is some pretty groovy stuff in it. So, with minimal...
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