The newest issue tackles the topics of education and training. Karen Raugust looks at how convenience and flexibility make distance learning a viable option for animation. Jim Korkis takes a wonderful historical look at animation training, which began in the studios. Raquel Benitez covers the crucial topic of office politics its the rules that can land and keep you your first job. As well, Marisa Materna looks at training in a totally different world of animation non-entertainment science-based 3D. Anime expert Fred Patten reviews GHOST IN THE SHELL 2: INNOCENCE. Janet Hetherington takes a look at the production of the G.I. JOE: VALOR OR VENOM direct-to-DVD. Scott Shaw! goes behind-the-scenes on Disneys short film, ONE BY ONE.
As always, we have are columns. Dr. Toon interviews John K. about his cartoony influences. The Animation Pimp celebrates the work of unsung animator Stephanie Maxwell. The Career Coach tells readers that learning is a habit that people do not want to break. Bart Simpson voice actress Nancy Cartwright gives tips on breaking into a career in voice over. Larry Latham wraps up his three-part series on storyboarding. Greg Singer begins his production diary of the creation of DREW CAREYS GREEN SCREEN SHOW. Plus, we have book excerpts from Gene Deitchs HOW TO SUCCEED IN ANIMATION and Susannah Shaws STOP MOTION. AWN editor Sarah Baisley talks with top exec about their experiences at Comic-Con. Also dont miss Fred Pattens anime reviews and Taylor Jessens short film, ANIMATION SHOW DVD and SPIKE & MIKES CUTTING EDGE CLASSICS DVD reviews.
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Rick DeMott
Animation World Network
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