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Australian International Animation Festival 2014

Begins: May 9, 2014

CSU Animation and Visual Effects is proud to present the 11th Anniversary of the Australian International Animation Festival. This internationally renowned event features over 100 prestigious films adeptly selected from more than 2,500 submissions from all around the world. The range of styles, genres and techniques is testament to the vibrancy and relevance of creative animation and the premiere screening of this highly acclaimed collection is happening from the humble host city of Wagga Wagga in regional Australia.

Laika ANIMATIONWorld

'ParaNorman’s' Mitch: The First Family-Friendly Gay Animated Character

Do a wider variety of narratives and protagonists mean unabashedly gay animated characters are being embraced by the majority of mainstream U.S. audiences?

In Business, Films, People, Special Features | ANIMATIONWorld

VFXWorld

Embracing Change in 'The Croods'

The directors, head of character animation and VFX supervisor describe the making of the latest feature from DreamWorks Animation.

In Special Features, CG, Films, People, Visual Effects, 3D | VFXWorld

ANIMATIONWorld

A Stop-Motion SpongeBob Special Means Christmas Comes Early This Year

Co-directors Seamus Walsh and Mark Caballero discuss the making of the Rankin/Bass styled stop-motion TV special, It’s a SpongeBob Christmas!

In Special Features, Cartoons, People, Stop-Motion, Television, 2D | ANIMATIONWorld

Animation ANIMATIONWorld

CGI for Television: Don't End Up In The Cartoon Graveyard

DCDC's Josh Prikryl relates ten years of experience and gives us advice about how to produce a successful full-CGI show for the crushing requirements of television.

In Production, Special Features | ANIMATIONWorld

Animation ANIMATIONWorld

On Technique and Tweens: The Latest in Animation Trends

Charles Falzon, President of Gullane Entertainment, details the current trends in the animation business and warns to choose your animation technique carefully and never underestimate those tweens!

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Story ANIMATIONWorld

The Premise: Get It Right!

No story - no movie. Gene Deitch explains the importance of premise.

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Animation ANIMATIONWorld

Choose Your Software Wisely

Which 3D packages will get you work and which ones will leave you feeling unwanted? You better choose carefully and John Edgar Park is here to help you out with the decision.

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ANIMATIONWorld

On Co-Directing Shrek: Victoria Jenson

DreamWorks' next CG animated feature is soon to hit theaters nationwide. Chris Koseluk sits down with Victoria Jenson and discusses working with superstar comedians and the latest in technology.

In Production, Special Features | ANIMATIONWorld

Production ANIMATIONWorld

Co-Developing and Co-Producing in Europe An Art Form In Itself

Have you tried to dress an elephant lately? Jan Sawkins does every day! Read on as she outlines the lay of the land as it applies to co-producing animated television series in Europe.

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Film ANIMATIONWorld

Why Does It Take Ten Years!?!

Okay, so maybe ten years is an exaggeration, but why do the majors' feature films take so long to make? Evan Backes investigates.

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ANIMATIONWorld

Gaming: A Similar Process For A Different End Result

While they are two very different mediums, with different demands and dollars, the development of a video game compares with the production of a movie -- and so do their audiences. Jacquie Kubin explains.

In Games, Special Features | ANIMATIONWorld | Columns: Gaming

Production ANIMATIONWorld

Producing Animation: An Introduction

Welcome to Producing Animation, Catherine Winder and Zahra Dowlatabadi's new book, which discusses the nuts and bolts and beyond, of the mysterious art of producing.

In Production, Special Features | ANIMATIONWorld | Columns: Producing Animation

Animation ANIMATIONWorld

Flash's Strong Suits: Quick, Cheap and Easy Production

New to Flash and don't have a clue? James Dalby outlines Flash's strong points from utilization to staffing. If you have a story to tell in five minutes or less, Flash may be just the thing you need.

In Production, Special Features | ANIMATIONWorld

Animated ANIMATIONWorld

Financing Animated Feature Films in Europe

Through his experienced eyes, Steven Walsh takes a look at the future of feature films in Europe. Will Cartoon Movie prove to be as successful as the Cartoon Forum? What's at stake and play...

In Production, Special Features | ANIMATIONWorld

Animation ANIMATIONWorld

Tradigital Television: Digital Tools and Saturday Morning

Animating for television series has evolved a great deal over the past twenty-five years and the incorporation of digital equipment and procedures is a huge part of this evolution. Here Sylvia Edwards details the production process and how digital tools are impacting the traditional model.

In Production, Special Features | ANIMATIONWorld

Animation ANIMATIONWorld

Low-Cost Solutions, High-End Results

With today's new software packages becoming more and more efficient for less and less money, one can definitely do more with less. John Edgar Park discusses the different software and hardware combos that can get you on the fast track to great looking CGI work.

In Special Features, Technology | ANIMATIONWorld

Movie ANIMATIONWorld

The Challenges of the Big Screen Cartoon

The innate pitfalls, and opportunities, in successfully adapting a television show to the big screen are many. With millions in profits going to those who achieve the magic combo, and straight-to-video relegation for those who fail, it is a tight rope more studios are trying to rush across. Gerard Raiti takes a look.

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Software ANIMATIONWorld

The Technology Circle

Over the past five years the changes in special effects technology for film and television have been monumental, causing large shifts and new issues for production companies and the software/hardware companies that service them. Bruce Manning outlines the issues and then sits down with Richard Taylor to discuss. Includes an image gallery from industry veteran Richard Taylor!

In Special Features, Technology | ANIMATIONWorld

Case Study: South Burlington High School

At South Burlington's Imaging Lab, students learn the three "Rs" of Reading, 'riting, and Real-Time Rendering using Intergraph Computer Systems ViZual Workstations.

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People ANIMATIONWorld

What's A Digital Media Futurist?

Upon seeing Joan Van Tassel's title, Heather Kenyon decides to investigate just what a digital media futurist is and what she has to say about this supposed digital future of ours.

In Games, Special Features | ANIMATIONWorld

Game ANIMATIONWorld

The Next Big Drive: Gaming Transforms Itself Again

Jacquie Kubin delves into gaming. From its history to its future, she discusses the brink that gaming is getting ready to leap, and yes, film industry, you should be looking over your shoulder...

In Games, Special Features | ANIMATIONWorld | Columns: Gaming

Animation ANIMATIONWorld

A One Stop Digital Shop: Data Design Interactive and Artworld UK

Paul Younghusband visits Data Design Interactive and Artworld UK to reveal how they are going beyond gaming by leveraging their digital assets across many outlets.

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Media ANIMATIONWorld

Heroes Wanted: Stan Lee Media Struggles to Stay Afloat

How could one of the most promising Internet animation companies come to such a crashing defeat? Brett D. Rogers investigates the unraveling of Stan Lee Media and the growing chorus crying foul.

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