HOW TO ENRICH THE WORLD AND YOURSELF AT THE SAME TIME!
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Interpreting two of Steven Subotnick's films
An in-depth look at TWO and PIG, recent experimental-narrative animations by Steven Subotnick.
Steven Subotnick
Steven Subotnick is an independent animator working in a unique experimental-narrative style.
Imagination Workshops and the World at Large: Part 3
Continued reflections on how society has a critical need for igniting and cultivating imagination as the origin of all ideation, inspiration, invention and innovation.
In Art, Education and Training | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: Reflections | Geographic Region: All
Perry’s Previews Movie Review: ‘Inside Out’
Pixar’s new film is the best animation film this year so far, and their best release since ‘Toy Story 3.’
In CG, Films, People, Reviews | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: Perry's Previews – Insights from a Child Film Critic | Geographic Region: All
The Animation Pimp: Big School
What’s in the water at RISD that gives the school such a creative spark? A group of ex-students offers their opinions.
In 2D, Education and Training, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Short Films | Blog Post | Columns: The Animation Pimp | Blogs: The Animation Pimp | Geographic Region: All
SOME TIPS ON WRITING SCREENPLAY OUTLINES
I thought I’d share some of my experience and thoughts about writing screenplay outlines...
Imagination Workshops and the World at Large: Part 2
Further reflections on how society has a critical need for igniting and cultivating imagination as the origin of all ideation, inspiration, invention and innovation.
Gob-Smacked By Some Lines
Seductive details or artistic mastery?
In 2D, Education and Training, Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: Lines of Thought | Geographic Region: All
Creating a New Legacy for The Animation Show of Shows
The Animation Show of Shows -- dedicated to restoring, preserving and promoting exemplary animated short films with the world -- will be brought to the public for the first time with a new non-profit initiative.
In People, Preservation, Short Films | Blog Post | Blogs: 10 Till 6 | Geographic Region: All, North America
Imagination Workshops and the World at Large: Part 1
Society has a critical need to ignite and cultivate imagination as the origin of all ideation, inspiration, invention and innovation.
The Animation Pimpcast #12: One on One with Signe Baumane
Chris Robinson chats with the acclaimed Latvian animator and artist.
In 2D, Films, People, Short Films | Blog Post, Podcast | Columns: The Animation Pimp | Blogs: The Animation Pimp | Geographic Region: All
FETE DE L’ANIM - 27 through 29 March, Tourcoing, France
Each year the Fete De l’Anim brings students from all over Europe together with a small group of international professionals for three days of master classes, screenings, and hands on projects. It is a marvellous opportunity for students to hear some of the top professionals from the world of independent animation as well as people from such studios as Pixar and Disney talk about the processes they use to create their work. The students also have the opportunity to ask questions and show their portfolios to the masters to get feedback.
A Beautiful Blue Sky at AMPAS
Chris Wedge, Carlos Saldanha, John Donkin and Tom Cardone talk all things “Blue Sky” at the Motion Picture Academy’s New York event.
In CG, Event, Films, People, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: The Miscweant | Geographic Region: All
Art Versus Commerce – Producing a Short Film
A look at some of the differences I found in producing a short film compared to an animated series.
In 2D, People, Production, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: Nuts and Bolts in a MicroChip World | Geographic Region: All
The Animation Pimp: A Salty Tribute
Warning: The upbeat tone of this article might come as a shock to some readers potentially rendering them speechless, teary eyed and moderately aroused.
In Art, Films, People, Short Films | Blog Post | Columns: The Animation Pimp | Blogs: The Animation Pimp | Geographic Region: All
One of the Kind: Part 3 – Farewell
I’m grateful for the journey within my imagination that this tree has inspired.
In Art, Education and Training | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: Reflections | Geographic Region: All
‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ and the End of Physics.
Throwing physics out the window seems the new norm as big tentpole films hit the theatres.
THE THREE VITAL ELEMENTS OF A SCREENPLAY
The three most important elements of a screenplay are theme, character and plot. If you get these three elements working smoothly with one another then you will get a good story.
Scott Blake, Flipbooks as Relational Art
Flipbooks beyond the drawn line.
6TH GOLDEN KUKER INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION FESTIVAL SELECTION COMMITTEE 28 February – 6 March 2016, Sofia, Bulgaria
Most people that I know don’t really enjoy sitting on festival selection committees, but watching 14 or 16 hours a day of animation is my idea of heaven. I was delighted when festival director Nadezhda Slavova invited me to Sofia, Bulgaria to sit on the selection committee for the Golden Kuker Animation Festival which will be held on the 4th through the 10th of May in Sofia.
Should a Short Stay Short?
A desperate Hollywood may be misguided turning short films into features.
In CG, Films, Short Films, Visual Effects | Blog Post, VFXWorld | Blogs: Parish the Thought | Geographic Region: All
What is it ACTUALLY that you do?
Defining what is it ACTUALLY that we do.
The Animation Pimpcast #11: One on One with Theodore Ushev
Chris Robinson chats with the award-winning Canadian animator and artist.
In Art, Illustration, People, Short Films | Blog Post, Podcast | Blogs: The Animation Pimp | Geographic Region: All
Glen Keane Wows at MoMA New York
The ‘Duet’ director and Disney master animator shared his wit, wisdom and love of animation with a packed MoMA crowd.
In 2D, Event, Films, People | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: The Miscweant | Geographic Region: All
