Category : Animation
Mind’s Eye Creative on East African influences in Twende
African storytelling is emerging as a vibrant force in animation, bringing forth tales rooted in both folklore and contemporary life. Among these rising stars is Twende, an animated series...
Read MoreBuckle up for Toon Boom Animation’s 2024 Studio Reel
Get ready for an epic ride through the animation industry with Toon Boom Animation 2024 Studio Reel! Every year, we gather the most impressive clips from talented artists and...
Read MoreJustin Lovell on hand-drawing animation in Cloud Train
In Justin Lovell’s upcoming indie project Cloud Train, a foot chase through a futuristic cityscape leads our nameless protagonist to learn more about this society – and, perhaps, about...
Read MoreJungwoo Choi on visual development and rigging in The Pest
In Jungwoo Choi’s thesis film The Pest, a Toronto homeowner struggles to outwit a raccoon deadset on eating out of his trash bin. The story is inspired by Toronto’s...
Read MoreStoryboards steal the spotlight in Toon Boom Animation’s 2024 Storyboard Pro reel
Despite the important role that storyboards and animatics play, audiences often only see finished productions. Storyboards are where artists plan and refine the visual storytelling in their projects, offering...
Read MoreKong Studio on adapting Quentin Blake for animation
Quentin Blake’s Box of Treasures brings to life the world of Quentin Blake, one of the UK’s most cherished illustrators, through a series of six half-hour animated specials produced...
Read MoreZi Chen on making a Ramshackle Pilot
Ramshackle is a series which follows the misadventures of three street rats — Skipp, Stone, and Vinnie — as they try to survive on the streets of their crime-ridden...
Read MoreBrazil’s Immagini Animation Studios on preparing Chef Jack: The Adventurous Cook
In Immagini Animation Studios’ Chef Jack: The Adventurous Cook (originally Chef Jack: O Cozinheiro Aventureiro in Portuguese), the eponymous Jack travels the world in search of the best ingredients...
Read MoreBeccs Champagne on pitching Ghost Stories at TAC
Each year OIAF runs an annual pitching competition called Pitch THIS! in collaboration with Mercury Filmworks. The competition spotlights Canadian creators, giving them experience developing an animated series while also...
Read MoreTony Ross on adapting Harmony Fundamentals for The Animation Study
You might know Tony Ross as TonyTeach, a prolific animation instructor who has worked with a wide variety of clients including LinkedIn Learning, the Atlanta College of Art, and...
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