This month we have several interviews with unique independent animators and two titans of animation die. Netflix is producing even more animation, yet one of the US’s largest production houses lays off 40% of its staff, but animation jobs are… Continue Reading
The animation industry is one of the fastest growing sectors in the UK. In the last 15 years there has been a 500% growth in the animation sector, and there continues to be an increasing demand for skills. However although… Continue Reading
Exactly what does a swan do with it’s feet as it tries to take flight? How does a wing cycle of a small bird compare to the wing cycle of a large bird? All these things become important to you… Continue Reading
How many kids love playing video games? Kids seem to really take to playing digital games, they offer a world of possibilities, challenge, problem solving and excitement. But do you know kids who are getting a bit too hooked on… Continue Reading
In part 1 we looked at using video reference on your phone as a guide to breaking down and understanding movement. In this post we will work on that sketch to make something more like an animated sequence. We will… Continue Reading
Here is an essential collection of 4 books on clay animation. These cover everything from traditional technique, experimental techniques, to understanding the industry and the history of clay animation in the US. For animators Secrets of Clay Animation Revealed 3!… Continue Reading
As you may have guessed animation is all about movement. But how do animators find out how something moves in order to reproduce that movement? This is one of a series of posts about ways to analyse and learn… Continue Reading
If you have taken on a new project, lets say you want to make your own animated marketing videos, on top of what you are all ready doing. How are you going to find the time to do it? Time… Continue Reading
In December another outstanding award is announced, this time for Jayne Pilling. Sadly Børge Ring, Stephen Hillenburg and Akira Miyazaki passed away. The new Spider-Man film and Ralph Breaks the Internet cause a stir. There a a few things happening which will benefit… Continue Reading
Why am I summarising, or even reviewing, a self-development book on an animation blog? Two reasons. Firstly, films are about people, and books like these have some fascinating stories about people. Secondly, because I annoy myself. Talent and skills are… Continue Reading