Tagged With: Videos

Getting Looney! Headline News

WBD Drops First Acme Fools Celebration ‘ACME Bootcamp’ Video

The company’s 1-month celebration of iconic ‘Looney Tunes’ features videos with elite athletes getting ‘Looney,’ defying laws of gravity and physics to get fit, with a special TikTok social filter that takes fans through a game-ified experiences like ‘Catch the Anvils.’

Technology Advancing Art Headline News

NVIDIA Releases NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation GPU

By Dan Sarto | Monday, February 12, 2024 at 3:32pm

The new GPU delivers the company’s latest AI, graphics, and compute technology to compact workstations, taking better advantage of Generative AI’s sweeping changes, such as seamless editing of high-resolution videos and images and its use for realistic visual effects and content creation.

AI-Based Visual Tools Headline News

Getty Images Releases Generative AI by iStock, Built on NVIDIA Picasso

Announced at CES, the tool provides an affordable, commercially safe image generation service that produces ready-to-license visuals that include legal protection and usage rights.

People Headline News

Modern Magic Names Belinda Blacklock VP of Animation

The company, founded by Rodney Rothman and Adam Rosenberg, taps animation pro to find, develop and produce animated film and TV projects; new hire follows company recently signing first-look animated broadcast deal with Fox.

We All Need Breathing Room Headline News

Watch: True August’s ‘Felt It In Stereo’ Animated Music Video

Director Mel Tomlin combines traditional animation with cutting-edge AI to bring visual life to the focus track from the new album ‘Breathing Room, released today.

Education Headline News

CelAction Launches 2D Quickstart Course

Training includes 6+ hours of tutorials by industry animators, the Template Actor with complete animations such as walk and run cycles, and editable assets for practice to get users up and running fast.

People Headline News

The-Artery Adds Nick Haynes to NYC Studio

Recent Carbon NY and former MPC executive producer brings 20+ years of industry experience, having held various production and managerial positions at companies including Absolute Post and the Mill.

Take the challenge Headline News

Call for Entries: Pixar and AMD’s ‘RenderMan Challenge’

Creators are invited to participate in the latest contest to achieve their cinematic visions – artists get access to ‘The AMD Creator Cloud’ for high-performance project rendering; submissions are being accepted through November 15.

My God Such a Shower Headline News

Framestore Summons the God of the Sea for Kohler Spot

Poseidon is summoned from his hyper-realistic CG underwater kingdom to confront an unassuming man taking a shower who appears to have mastery over water in a manner reserved only for the gods.

Kid Power! Headline News

DreamWorks and UNICEF USA Launch ‘Gabby’s Kid Power Challenge’

New program gives kids a chance to make a difference while learning important social-emotional lessons; by watching ‘Gabby’s’ challenge videos kids bank kitty hearts in support of UNICEF’s work and help target the animation studio’s $400K donation.

Business Headline News

Frederator Studios Developing Corgi Duo ‘Hammy and Olivia’ Hybrid Series

Launched on Tik Tok during the COVID shutdown, the social media darlings / adorable canine team are making the big showbiz leap with a new live-action/animated show.

The sky’s the limit! Headline News

Watch ‘Sky: Children of the Light’ First Look Teaser

At Anime Japan 2022, thatgamecompany shared concept art and storyboards revealing new characters and the expansion of its popular game franchise; ‘Sky Assemblies’ and ‘Sky Crafting Corner’ give fans a chance to take part in themed activities including arts and crafts, trivia, and in-game challenges.

Animated TV Series Headline News

PBS KIDS ‘Work It Out Wombats!’ Coming in 2023

Produced by GBH KIDS and Pipeline Studios, the animated show about a trio of marsupial siblings will demonstrate computational skills for preschoolers, providing them with powerful tools for self-expression and problem solving.

Mmm.. chocolate Headline News

Post Office Studios Tapped for Hershey’s Promo Video

Tempting spot for iconic confectioners ‘Cocoa’ and ‘Cocoa with Almond’ spreads introduces the brands’ new packaging; Cinema 4D with Octane Render used for authentic animation, with the mouthwatering chocolate swirl created through fluid simulations in Houdini.

Vidcasts Headline News

‘Between the Keyframes’ Motion Design Vidcast Launches

New biweekly show from industry experts Erin Sarofsky and Austin Shaw gives an insider’s look and insights into process, practice, and culture.

Make a World of Difference Headline News

Cartoon Network EMEA Study Finds Climate Change Key Kids’ Concern

13-country study, undertaken as part of network’s ‘Climate Champions’ campaign, shows health of the planet a top priority for kids 6-12.

Business Headline News

Imira Entertainment Launches ‘Zoonicorn’ CG Preschool Series

New show empowers kids using dreamtime adventures to teach important social-emotional and problem-solving skills; the brand includes interactive plush toys and music videos, available on YouTube and other streamers.

Make a World of Difference Headline News

‘Cartoon Network Climate Champions’ Initiative Launches Across EMEA

New 18 language campaign looks to educate kids about climate change, empowering them to join a community of young people to take on small changes that can ‘Make a World of Difference.’

Puppies Save the Day! Headline News

Nickelodeon’s Interactive ‘PAW Patrol Live! At Home!’ Coming April 24-25

The 45-minute virtual event features interactive stage show, shared viewing rooms for family and friends, and an immersive pre-show experience.

Anime Headline News

Crunchyroll and VIZ Media Announce 5 Titles Heading to Home Video

Popular anime series slated for video release include ‘Jujutsu Kaisen;’ ‘God of High School;’ ‘Tower of God;’ ‘In/Spectre;’ and ‘Burn the Witch.’

Wear a Mask! Headline News

Drag Icon and Disney Animator Channel ‘Mary Poppins’ in ‘Quarantine Dream’

Nina West and Dan Lund team up again on an animated short inspired by their love of musicals; the made from home film asks people to ‘Mask up, Stay home, and Watch a Musical.’

Community Outreach Headline News

Get Slimed with Nick and The LA Country Natural History Museum

‘Science of Slime’ series teach kids and their families about the slimiest of animals with help from popular Nickelodeon characters; fun educational videos, DIY activities, and weekly live program runs now through December 14.

Me and My Memes Headline News

Riffing on Memes: Doing Things Media’s ‘Office Fire’ Now on IGTV

New animated series takes on contemporary meme culture; two employees distract themselves at work by watching and making fun of DTM’s vast library of viral video content.

Pages