Podcast EP 183: How Yassmine Kairouch Became a Concept Artist in Morocco
The architecture student/concept artist discusses her challenges in pursuing an artistic career in Morocco.
Category: Art
Production I.G to Adapt ‘Heavenly Delusion’ Manga
Studio behind ‘Ghost in the Shell’ will produce new anime series based on Masakazu Ishiguro’s action-adventure manga that follows Maru and Kiruko’s post-apocalyptic adventure as they search for ‘heaven.’
In 2D, Anime, Art, CG, Comics, Digital Media, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
‘Eternal Spring’ Revisits 2 Decades of Religious Persecution Through a Survivor’s Drawings
Jason Loftus’ live-action and animated documentary uses lead concept artist Daxiong’s evocative art – based on his own experiences – to tell the story of the Falun Gong’s 2002 hijacking of a Chinese TV station and the swift, bloody, and deadly police response still felt today.
Graphic Novel ‘SILVER Of Treasures and Thieves’ Available Next Week
The Annie Award-nominated director Stephan Franck crafts a story set in the noir-pulp era of the 1930s; his book invites readers on an adventure where Bram Stoker’s ‘Dracula’ is a tale of fact, not fiction, while he weaves a tale inspired by gothic horror and heist tropes.
Trioscope Adapting Enki Bilal’s ‘Monstre’ for TV
French graphic novelist’s sci-fi tetralogy adaptation, ‘Monster,’ promises to immerse viewers with a fusion of live-action and stylized CG inspired by the author’s artistic style.
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Disney’s ‘Strange World’: An Epic Adventure in the Grand Style
Director Don Hall, co-director/writer Qui Nguyen, and producer Roy Conli talk about the making of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ lush, expansive, and action-packed CG animated sci-fi film hitting theaters November 23.
In 3D, Art, CG, Films, People, Previs/Postvis/Visualization | ANIMATIONWorld | Geographic Region: All
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.
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KitBash3D Launches ‘Mission to Minerva’ 3D Art Competition
Artists get a free 3D asset Kit and free training tutorials to help complete the mission: build a galaxy and submit via social media by December 2 for the chance to win prizes. Top entertainment recruiters and art directors from ILM, Riot Games, NASA, Netflix, and CD Projekt Red will view and judge entries.
In 3D, Art, Call for Entries, CG, Digital Media, Technology | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
Shift Into the Uncanny
Artist Michelle Robinson discusses including artificial intelligence in her process, and the prospect of AI as the ultimate conceptual art form.
In 2D, 3D, AI, Art, CG, Digital Media, People, Technology | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: Reality Bites | Geographic Region: All
Duolingo: The Vital Role of Animated Characters in Language Learning
Longtime PBS Kids and Cartoon Network executive Linda Simensky brings her expertise in developing character-driven storytelling to the award-winning app that offers courses in more than 40 languages to more than 500 million registered users.
Wacom Launches the Cintiq Pro 27 Pen Display
Developed in concert with the art and design community, the new display boasts performance improvements, standard multi-touch, faster refresh rates, vivid and accurate color, and added customizable options.
In 2D, 3D, Art, CG, Illustration, People, Technology, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
DreamWorks to Present ‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish’ and ‘The Bad Guys’ at VIEW 2022
VFX supervisors Mark Edwards and Matt Baer head to Torino to discuss the visual magic behind DWA’s latest animated features at Italy’s premiere animation conference, running October 16-21.
In 2D, 3D, Art, CG, Digital Media, Event, Films, People, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: Europe
Web3 Co Woodies to Premiere NFT-Based ‘The Woodies Origin’ Animated Short
The company’s NFT collection comes to life in its first animated short, revealing the Woodie’s unique and mystical origins; the 3-minute CGI film debuts September 19.
Behind ‘Lost Ollie’s Endearing and Engaging Floppy-Eared Character Design
For series creator and executive producer Shannon Tindle, the show’s toys, living alongside live-action human characters, must be believable, experiencing hardship and pain as well as joy and fun.
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‘Little Demon’ Takes a Unique ‘Look’ at Animated Family Sitcoms
Art director Paula Spence and supervising director Jeanette Moreno-King discuss how they re-designed the show’s characters, while moving to a new production studio, to bring more realism and texture to the FXX and Hulu show’s backgrounds, characters, and performances.
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A Creator’s Midjourney
Transmedia creator and ‘SUMMER ISLAND’ author Steve Coulson discusses AI-generated content and the disruptive future of entertainment.
In 2D, Art, Books, CG, Comics, Digital Media, People, Technology, Transmedia | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Reality Bites | Geographic Region: All
Podcast EP 177: How to Get Hired as A Storyboard Revisionist with Dorsa Bidhendi
Recent Sheridan College grad Dorsa Bidhendi discusses how her portfolio landed her a job fresh out of school, the advantages of having an animation vs. fine arts degree, and what exactly she does as a storyboard revisionist.
Oscar Winning ‘For the Birds’ Director Ralph Eggleston Dies at 56
The versatile, multiple Annie Award-winning Pixar production designer, art director, and director designed or art directed such acclaimed films as ‘Toy Story,’ ‘Finding Nemo,’ ‘The Incredibles,’ ‘Cars,’ ‘WALL-E,’ and ‘Inside Out,’ and won an Academy Award for writing and directing the 2000 short film ‘For the Birds.’
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Get Out Your Cocktail Shaker: ‘Archer’ Rolls Out Season 13
Art Director Justin Wagner and Animation Director Megan Johnson size up the new season - complete with lots of pre-production art - of the acclaimed series, which premiered last night on FXX and today on Hulu.
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‘Heavy Metal’ Director Gerald Potterton Dies at 91
The famed filmmaker and Oscar-nominated animator, known for his work on projects ranging from the seminal feature, ‘Yellow Submarine,’ to shorts like ‘The Selfish Giant’ and ‘Christmas Cracker,’ passed away last night at a Quebec hospital.
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Adobe Shares ‘The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power’ Exclusive Clip
Teaming up with Prime Video, the creative tech giant launches fan art campaign ahead of next month’s epic series release; free customizable Adobe Express and Adobe Photoshop templates and a limited-edition TikTok lens allow users to remix and digitally share artwork.
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SCAD Announces 4 New Schools
Savannah College of Art and Design launches the School of Creative Technology, Animation and Motion, Film and Acting, and Visual Communication: courses in new technologies and STEM disciplines prepare students to lead companies, brands, and studios.
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Watch: ‘The Riot Games Super Art Power Hour – Character Art’ Episode
The series takes a behind-the-scenes look at the talent creating the company’s most popular games; the newest episode spotlights 3D character artist Annie Kwon, who works on the skins team for ‘League of Legends.’
Six Point Harness Shares ‘The Great Wolf Pack: A Call to Adventure’ Trailer
Directed by Chris Bailey, the film features The Great Wolf Resorts’ furry mascots, donning their big screen makeover, adventuring out to help others in need; the movie premieres across the resorts’ North American locations Labor Day weekend.
Z is for Zagreb: The Animafest Zagreb Exhbition 1972-2022
Running through August 28, the special exhibit, taking on entire floor of the Museum of Contemporary Art in Zagreb, celebrates the festival’s 50th anniversary with collections of memorabilia and animation art.
In 2D, Art, Event, Festival, Films, People, Places, Short Films, Theme Parks - Installations | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Sprockets | Geographic Region: Europe
