The Animation World Network is the largest
animation-related publishing group on the Internet, providing readers from over 151 countries with a
wide range of interesting, relevant and helpful information pertaining to all aspects of animation.
Covering areas as diverse as animator profiles, independent film distribution, commercial studio
activities, licensing, CGI and other animation technologies, as well as in-depth coverage of current
events in all fields of animation, AWN gives its readers an easy to navigate, visually and intellectually
creative mechanism to electronically access a wealth of information previously unavailable anywhere in the world.
Who has the time to search all over the Internet to find the information you need in a timely fashion?
Imagine a unifying environment designed to bring together all available information about the international
world of animation, expertly linked, displayed and easily accessible to anyone?
AWN's comprehensive and targeted coverage of the international animation community has made it the
leading source of animation industry news in the world. Hundreds of thousands of animation professionals,
educators, broadcasters, students and enthusiasts stay in touch with AWN to get the facts, figures,
features and in-depth coverage they can't get anywhere else.
Through the Animation World Network, people worldwide have a single source for a vast array of
information pertaining to all facets of the animation industry. From studios to independent animators,
from broadcasters to cartoon enthusiasts, from hardware manufacturers to consumers, the Animation World
Network has something for everybody.
What's on AWN?
Just some of the
exciting and informative content you'll find on AWN:
AWNtv — AWN's
innovative media portal brings animated shorts, commercials, trailers and clips right to your computer. AWNtv
is filled with hundreds of easily searchable animated and visual effects short films, trailers and clips, broken
into an array of categories and playlists. With new content being programmed every week, AWNtv will certainly
fulfill your need for animation. Ranging from top independent shorts to classic webisodes and behind-the-scenes
videos, AWNtv's extensive categorization will guide you right to high-quality video to suit any mood. Branded
channels showcase productions from Icebox and fxguide, along with the short films and commercials featured in
Stash DVD Magazine. Moreover, weekly playlists bring content together in fun ways, highlighting the best
videos AWNtv has to offer.
Animation
World Magazine — the first and only electronic publication dedicated to the art, craft and industry
of the international animation community. On average, AWN publishes 3-5 new articles a week giving an in-depth
look into the vast arenas of the animation community. In addition, each month's worth of articles are
compiled into an Acrobat edition and is made available on the site for download.
VFXWorld — a
portal site that provides a wealth of information resources dedicated to the diverse fields of visual effects,
3D animation and computer graphics. VFXWorld provides targeted, in-depth perspective and insight into these
dynamic industries through an entertaining and informative assembly of viewpoints, tutorials, news and imagery.
Animation Industry Database (AIDB.com) —
the ultimate resource for the professional animation community. Use the database and free downloadable directories
to find animation, visual effects and related companies located throughout the world. Choose from more than 8,000
companies in more than 80 categories ranging from animation production to distribution, from advertising agencies
to trade commissions. The AIDB functions as a buyer's guide, a way to find clients, get work and obtain the products
and services you need.
Animation Blogspot —
AWN's active blog community offers professionals and fans of animation and visual effects to create their own
personalized web presence. Animation Blogspot provides users with the tools to broadcast their take on the
industry or share their artistic vision with the world. Specifically geared toward the world of animation and
visual effects, this easy-to-use blog community ranges from professional blogs to personal student profiles.
Featured Blogs give readers a unique professional point of view, providing movie reviews, in-depth event coverage,
tutorials and editorial commentary. Animation Blogspot is a perfect location to find provocative discussion,
as well as artwork from emerging and established artists.
AWN Forums —
AWN's forums allow animation and visual effects professionals an opportunity to connect with other artists on
a variety of topics whether they need help with a current project or want feedback on their latest work. This
vibrant community brings pros and novices from around the globe together to network, share, teach and learn,
allowing users a chance to exchange information about animation techniques, the industry, trends or just about
anything else that is on their minds.
The AWN Showcase
— a collection of galleries showing off the imagery of AWN's main publications, Animation World Magazine and VFXWorld,
renowned animators and selected showcase gallery members from around the world. Visitors will be able to browse images
from films to paintings both traditional and digital. Featured artists include Bill Plympton, Peter Chung, Raoul Servais,
Frédéric Back, Michaël Dudok de Wit, Georges Schwizgebel and Priit Pärn. AWN Showcase Member Galleries are dedicated to
exhibiting and celebrating the artistry of independent animators from around the globe.
AWN
Headline News — the premier daily animation news site provides top stories from around the world. Find out
the latest in the world of animation features, video, television, business, commercials, awards, events, calls for
entries, and much more.
Animation Flash,
AWN Spotlight, VFXNewswire
and Spotlight on AWNtv Newsletters — AWN's
subscription-based weekly e-mail newsletters keep people up-to-date on the latest animation industry news from
around the world. The Animation Flash is the news and nothing, but the news. The AWN Spotlight and the VFXNewswire
deliver news headlines, event and job listings, plus site and affiliate news to some 40,000 professionals and
enthusiasts. Spotlight on AWNtv shines a light on the latest and greatest video content arriving on AWN's
animation video portal.
Career Connections
— AWN's recruiting section offers free postings and access to animation professional's résumés as well as recruitment
advertisements.
AWN School
Database — AWN's Animation School Database provides readers a fast, easy-to-use system for researching and
finding information on more than 900 animation education programs in 42 different countries. You can search Schools by
name, location, program types, degrees offered, and even do a keyword search through the entire database!
Calendar of Events
— this database contains listings for animation and visual effects related events from around the globe.
Student Corner
— a special section providing fast and easy access to AWN's entire array of education-related resources.
AWN Book Corner
— a section dedicated to books that have everything and anything to do with the animation and visual effects community.
Theatrical Release Database
— this database has all the up-to-date information on upcoming theatrical releases both animated and visual effects.
The AWN Store — available
online for sale, an exclusive selection of videos, books, magazines, original animation art, limited editions and other merchandise.
fxguide —
This AWN affiliate website provides vfx and CG industry news, features, podcasts, application tips and tricks and online
forums. It is a leading information source for high-end visual effects professionals. fxguide prides itself on its consistent
delivery of original content, providing insight behind developments in the industry. fxguide produces the weekly fxguidetv
podcast in HD, featuring the hottest news, tips and interviews from around the vfx community.
XSI Base —
This AWN affiliate website is the premier web destination for SOFTIMAGE|XSI users. Featuring in-depth articles, tutorials
and discussion forums, XSI Base provides information to the user from professionals working in the field of CG animation
and visual effects. Moreover, the site's job board helps XSI users put their skills to work in the ever-expanding industry.
