The Animation Pimpcast #5: One on One with Dennis Tupicoff
Chris Robinson chats with the award-winning Australian animation director.
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15 VITAL WRITING TOOLS FOR THE SCREENWRITER
Other than screenwriting software, all of the writing tools you need are available for free online. Here are the tools I use almost every day while I write or do the business of writing...
WRITE LIKE MICHELANGELO
Painters start with a blank canvas, sculptors with a blank block of stone and writers with a blank page. Like a sculptor, a writer starts by chipping away the blank page.
The Animation Pimp: In the Littlest League Possible
The Pimp waxes nostalgically about his early affection for the game of baseball…and shares some baseball-themed animated shorts.
Cuba: Part 2
To ignite, liberate and empower imagination to its fullest and most potent we must open our minds and embrace "gravity free & reality independent” thinking.
The Animation Pimpcast #4: One on One with Jonathan Hodgson
Chris Robinson chats with the BAFTA-winning animation director.
My Little Pony 'What’s the Hubbub' Online Chat & Season Four Conclusion
With four seasons under its belt, The Hub channel’s My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic celebrates its season-ending two-part episode and a just-announced 26-episode season five with one of its “What’s the Hubbub?” online chats.
In Cartoons, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: The Miscweant | Geographic Region: North America
Cuba: Part 1
Why is it that many live action filmmakers look down upon Animation as a lesser and an inferior medium?
The Animation Pimp: Microscopes of Fun
The Pimp urges us to consider life as a buffet of experiences where not enough fun being served.
54 Hours by Bruce Alcock
The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) is offering an online look at Bruce Alcock's (At the Quinte Hotel) latest film, 54 hours...
Does technology fail us?
Based on a recent interview Bill Desowitz did with Wally Pfister (Transcendence), Marc ponders the question whether technology actually fails us.
In 2D, 3D, Digital Media, Education and Training, Films, Production, Technology, Visual Effects | Blog Post | Blogs: Tracking Marc | Geographic Region: All
The Tale of the Plump Bird by Saki Yori
I can't get enough of Saki Yori's freewheeling, animated anxieties that somehow calm. Her latest is The Tale of The Plump Bird.
Patchwork Pals
Germany's Studio Film Bilder just picked up a shiny award for their new pre-school series, Patchwork Pals. The series was created by acclaimed indie animator, Angela Steffen.
The Animation Pimpcast #3: One on One with Adam Elliot
Chris Robinson chats with the Oscar-winning animation director.
Tiny's Troublesome Tooth
Ottawa musician creates a new score for a 1920s Canadian animated educational short about teeth.
McLaren Wall to Wall
During the evenings between April and June, people can spend an evening viewing 7 commissioned Norman McLaren influenced projects that will be projected onto the facades of 7 Montreal buildings.
Was the Gayest Cartoon Tournament 2014 Rigged?
Did LogoTV’s recent contest stack the deck against some obvious top contenders?
Can You Name All 43 Cartoon Theme Songs in this 5 Minute Performance?
The task is harder than it seems. Can you identify 43 cartoon theme songs in this Ensemble ACJW mashup? My attempt was an epic FAIL!
Fill in the Beep – Voice Matching for Film and TV
Many people have a general idea of what a voice sounds like, but there is a tremendous amount of skill and integrity involved with voice-matching an actor.
In Acting, Jobs & Recruiting, Voice Acting | Blog Post | Blogs: Resnick On Voice Over | Special Events: Annie Awards
GDC 2014: The Push to be Daring, Bold and New
Days 1 and 2 are filled with sessions pushing developers to be more daring in every aspect of their creative efforts.
In Event, Games, Music and Sound, People | Blog Post | Blogs: Animated Travels | Special Events: GDC
GDC 2014: The Independent Game Summit Report
The most refreshing, relevant and important ideas come to the surface at the Independent Games Summit.
Caleb Wood's Plumb
Very nice installation-y type piece from US indie and former RISD student, Caleb Wood (Bird Shit).
The Chaperone
You will see The Chaperone at an animation festival near or far from you. Here's the trailer...
Andreas Hykade's HAFF Festival Trailer
Check out Andreas Hykade's festival trailer for the upcoming Holland Animation Film Festival...
Perry’s Previews Movie Review & Oscar Predictions – 2014 Oscar-Nominated Animation Shorts
Perry breaks down each nominated short and shares his thoughts on who will take home the Oscar.
