Animation
Computer animation began in the 1960s, with abstract color designs in motion. This technology has so advanced, artists draw figures and manipulate them via computer imagery. Using electronic surfaces and computer programs to change backgrounds and choose colors, the finished product is visualized on a television monitor, and saved on computer disc. Multimedia computer systems integrate materials from a variety of formats. Film animation applies techniques of cinematography to the graphic and plastic arts in order to give the illusion of life and movement to cartoons, drawings, paintings, puppets, and three-dimensional objects. George Lucas and Stephen Spielberg rely heavily on this animation to develop the special effects needed for their feature films. Animated graphics have served to delineate the Web as an artist's medium. However, old-style cell animation is the mainstay of professional artists in creating characters, and computers are only used to move the objects and backgrounds within a scene. Below are articles with information on computer animation, animated graphics and special effects.
Stop Motion Animation: Nine Creative and Easy Techniques
If you want to draw some stop motion animation but don’t know what to do this article will help. Often times people think you have to spend endless hours drawing the same figures over and over with just a slight change between each drawing. And while this is true there are lots of creative techniques you can use to draw fun and interesting animations without the endless repetition. This article shows you nine techniques.
Computer Animation Degree - Learn How To Make Games
Maybe you have decided that you want to go into the field of computer animation and not just for the money that can be gained but because you love the thought of making art on a computer. You can earn a degree and be on your way to doing your dream job in sometimes under a year.
Chitrakatha 2007: A Perspective
A short gonzo style chronicle of Chitrakatha 2007: the first premier International Animation Festival held at National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad.
What is Anime and Manga?
This article introduces anime and manga to new comers.
What it takes to become a computer animator
Discover what it takes to become a computer animator, and how to make it work for you.
Web Animation
At a basic level animation can be thought of as a flicker of life in objects. For example a flying bird is an "animate" object while a glass vase is an "inanimate" object.
The Benefits of Stock Animation
Because of the great need for animations many companies have begun to sell stock animation to help streamline the creative process. This article will help you understand stock animation
Disney Animated By Pixar Deal
Disney is expected to confirm later today that it is acquiring Toy Story producer Pixar Animation in a deal worth up to $7bn (£3.9bn). By Dominic Timms.
The Process of Advanced Animation
How to create advanced animation...
GUI Joe and the Animated Doll
Design versus utility on the internet - When I was a kid I played with GI Joes and my little sister played with ...
Animation Studio Marketing
How to successfully market your animation studio…
Cartoon Character Creation
Describes the process of making a cartoon character...
Finding Flash Training
Sources of good flash training - With the power of Flash the internet has come alive with animation and ...
Animation Fest, ICM Exec Hears Writers, ShowBiz Sundays,…
…ASCaliforniaP & MySpace.com Headline December's Media Industry Networking, Learning and Showcasing Events. The items in this article are only a sampling of what is listed on the main news page. Many of the events above have a submission process for indie and/or performing artists to take part in and so are worth learning more about.
Web site copy…Forget the trickery, it’s all about you
Over the years web surfers have endured many unpleasant trends – flash and animation, blinking text, pop-up windows, purple text on black backgrounds and much, much more. These days, however, they’re subjected to the subtle, yet still unpleasant practice of "let’s stuff as many keywords into our web page copy as we possibly can" syndrome.
DreamWorks Skg Animation Studio to Sell $500m Stake
Several of the major investors in animation studio DreamWorks SKG will be able to realise a few dreams of their own after announcing plans yesterday to sell $500m £270m) worth of shares in the company.
A short gonzo style chronicle of Chitrakatha 2007: the first premier International Animation Festival held at National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad.
What is Anime and Manga?
This article introduces anime and manga to new comers.
What it takes to become a computer animator
Discover what it takes to become a computer animator, and how to make it work for you.
Web Animation
At a basic level animation can be thought of as a flicker of life in objects. For example a flying bird is an "animate" object while a glass vase is an "inanimate" object.
The Benefits of Stock Animation
Because of the great need for animations many companies have begun to sell stock animation to help streamline the creative process. This article will help you understand stock animation
Disney Animated By Pixar Deal
Disney is expected to confirm later today that it is acquiring Toy Story producer Pixar Animation in a deal worth up to $7bn (£3.9bn). By Dominic Timms.
The Process of Advanced Animation
How to create advanced animation...
GUI Joe and the Animated Doll
Design versus utility on the internet - When I was a kid I played with GI Joes and my little sister played with ...
Animation Studio Marketing
How to successfully market your animation studio…
Cartoon Character Creation
Describes the process of making a cartoon character...
Finding Flash Training
Sources of good flash training - With the power of Flash the internet has come alive with animation and ...
Animation Fest, ICM Exec Hears Writers, ShowBiz Sundays,…
…ASCaliforniaP & MySpace.com Headline December's Media Industry Networking, Learning and Showcasing Events. The items in this article are only a sampling of what is listed on the main news page. Many of the events above have a submission process for indie and/or performing artists to take part in and so are worth learning more about.
Web site copy…Forget the trickery, it’s all about you
Over the years web surfers have endured many unpleasant trends – flash and animation, blinking text, pop-up windows, purple text on black backgrounds and much, much more. These days, however, they’re subjected to the subtle, yet still unpleasant practice of "let’s stuff as many keywords into our web page copy as we possibly can" syndrome.
DreamWorks Skg Animation Studio to Sell $500m Stake
Several of the major investors in animation studio DreamWorks SKG will be able to realise a few dreams of their own after announcing plans yesterday to sell $500m £270m) worth of shares in the company.