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09-28-2007
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Max
the Mutt
Max the Mutt Animation School announces that they
are the first in Toronto to integrate ToonBoom's brand new
Storyboard Pro and Digital Pro into its curriculum. Based
on Disney and Warner Brothers guidelines, the curriculum includes
in-depth drawing classes, a year of cartooning, character
design, a sequence of visual language, storytelling and storyboarding
courses, background painting and background design. In year
three, computer courses are introduced, and will now include
Toon Boom’s professional products.
Sounds like a good way to get a good, well-rounded animation
education.
CLICK HERE
for MORE INFO...
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09-27-2007
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AnimClips
Challenge #4 - We have a WINNER!
We have a winner in our Fourth AnimClips Challenge.
Sadgemo won with a whopping 53% of the vote! Way to go, Sadgemo,
and congratulations to all our particpants. Hope to see you
next time.
And speaking of which - AnimClips Challenge #5 is now up and
running. Get the new sound clip and animate! See you there!
See CHALLENGE
#4...
Find out more about CHALLENGE
#5...
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09-24-2007
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AnimClips
Challenge #4 - VOTE NOW!
Another AnimClips Challenge is at an end... go vote
for your favorite now!
CLICK HERE
TO VOTE...
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09-20-2007
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The
View Conference
The former Virtuality Conference has been renamed
the VIEW Conference. They are preparing for their 8th gathering
this November in Turin Italy. There will be many high profile
speakers there, including folks from Pixar, Dreamworks, Sony
Pictures Imageworks, ILM, and WETA Digital.
Also, the Virtuality Award is accepting entries. If you're
a digital artist, you still have until OCT 15 to submit your
work. Well? What are you waiting for!?
CLICK HERE
for MORE INFO about the VIEW CONFERENCE...
CLICK HERE
for MORE INFO on the VIRTUALITY AWARD...
CLICK HERE
TO DISCUSS in the ANIMWATCH FORUM...
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09-19-2007
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Theme
Planet - short film
You know how it is. You're watching a film develop.
Maybe it's been a couple of years. Or 5. Sooner or later,
you just quit stopping by the development site. And if the
film ever crosses your mind, you just think, "Yeah, that
thing's dead. What could he be doing all this time?"
Well... Michael Sormann has given us an answer, at least as
regards his film "Theme Planet". At the Theme Planet
website, he's just released a short film, "Bunny Situation",
which he did for SIGGRAPH. Michael wants to be sure you know
the short is NOT Theme Planet, but just a short set in the
same universe.
It's a pretty charming short, gorgeous visuals, nice pacing.
Excellent music and sound. The best news? Bunny Situation
shows Michael really knows how to string a film together.
And now we can go back to waiting for the rest of Theme Planet,
I guess...
CLICK HERE
FOR MORE INFO...
CLICK HERE
TO DISCUSS IN THE ANIMWATCH FORUM...
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09-18-2007
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New
Film Profile - The Itch
We've added a new film profile to the AnimWatch filmlist:
The Itch
by Joe Green
CLICK HERE FOR the
PROFILE...
CLICK HERE
TO DISCUSS IN THE ANIMWATCH FORUM...
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09-18-2007
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CELTX
releases new version
For those of you who have been looking for that magical
screenwriting program to kickstart your creativity while keeping
your scripts in the correct format, we would like to remind
you about Celtx. If you're not familiar with the program,
this is a good time to get familiar, because they've just
released a new version (0.9.9.5).
Enhancements include dual column AV editor support, Audio
Play editor for radio scripts and podcasts, and reversible
color coded index cards. The program also includes enhanced
collaboration tools and a snapshot feature allowing users
to revert to earlier versions of scripts.
The best part? It's still FREE. Go get it.
CLICK HERE
for MORE INFO...
DISCUSS in the ANIMWATCH FORUM HERE...
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09-14-2007
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FITC
Hollywood
Creators, artists and producers are all coming to
FITC Hollywood to learn the latest techniques used to create
compelling stories through the digital medium. New media designers
and developers who attend this DIY festival will learn from
world-class speakers the latest in interactive techniques
and technologies and how to apply them to their own work.
Confirmed speakers include; Disney, MTV, Sandro Corsaro, Chris
Allen, Craig Swann (crashmedia.com) , EVB, Grupow, BLITZ,
Tim Jones, Adobe, Renee Costantini, Lisa Larson, Tom Green,
Tali Krakowsky (imaginaryforces.com), Joshua Hirsch (bigspaceship.com),
GMUNK, John Grden, Branden Hall, Martin Hughes and Jordan
Stone (wefail.com), Geoff Lillemon (oculart.com), Robert Reinhardt
(schematic.com), Peter Cole of AKQA and many more.
ANIMWATCH READER DISCOUNT:
As a special deal, AnimWatch readers can save 30% off of both
regular and student prices. Order online at www.fitc.ca/hollywood.
Select your ticket category and price, and then enter this
promo code: animwatch30
If you have any problems, call or e-mail FITC at 416-840-1010
x131 or naomi@fitc.ca.
CLICK HERE
for MORE INFO...
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08-25-2007
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AnimClips
Challenge #3 - We have a WINNER!
The voting for AnimClips Challenge #3 is over, and
we have a winner. The forum members chose Polka Dots by our
man in New Zealand, AaronCMT. Congratulations, Aaron!
Our next challenge will begin on Monday, Aug 27, 2007. See
you then!
CLICK HERE
to see all the entries...
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08-25-2007
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That
Planet is INSANELY Twisted...
Fans of Michel
Gagne will be glad to know he has a game in development
for the XBOX 360 based on his Insanely Twisted Shadow Puppets
series.
CLICK HERE
for MORE INFO...
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08-20-2007
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AnimClips
Challenge #3 - VOTE NOW!
It's time to vote for your favorite entry in the third
installment of our monthly animation challenge.
CLICK HERE
to VOTE
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08-04-2007
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New
Film Profile - Cheese
We've added a new film profile to the AnimWatch filmlist:
Cheese
by Peter
Harakaly
CLICK HERE FOR the
PROFILE...
CLICK HERE
TO DISCUSS IN THE ANIMWATCH FORUM...
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08-04-2007 |
Fantasy
Worldwide Film Festival
The Fantasy Worldwide Film Festival held in Toronto,
Canada, is a unique international cinema event, and the only
film festival of its kind bringing together various fantasy
and science fiction genres. The festival is an independent
not-for-profit organization that aims to build its reputation
on showcasing filmmakers from around the world.
The broad range of work celebrates the global imagination,
legends, and science fiction. Each fall, the festival screens
Features, Documentaries, Shorts, and Animations. The schedule
begins with a Gala Party and includes seminars and events;
culminating in an awards ceremony. Awards are granted for
Best Feature, Best Short Film, Best Documentary, Best Animation,
Best Family Film and Special Recognition For a Local Filmmaker.
Toronto is internationally renowned for its film festivals,
and boasts the second largest per capita movie-going audience
in North America.
CLICK HERE FOR
MORE INFO...
CLICK
HERE
TO DISCUSS IN THE ANIMWATCH FORUM...
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08-04-2007 |
Mission:
Submission
For those of you who have submitted your film to AnimWatch
for consideration, the past few months have been insanely
busy here at AnimWatch World Headquarters. With all the stuff
going on, reviewing submissions fell to the bottom of the
list. At this writing, there are no less than 50 films waiting
to be reviewed.
We ask your continued patience while we dig through this unbelievable
treasure, and should we decide to profile your film, you will
hear from us. Thank you.
-- The AnimWatch Team
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08-01-2007
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New
Film Profile - The Look of Love
We've added a new film profile to the AnimWatch filmlist:
The Look of Love
by Lindsay
Thompson
CLICK HERE FOR
MORE INFO...
CLICK HERE
TO DISCUSS IN THE ANIMWATCH FORUM...
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07-24-2007 |
Pixar
Talks in Melbourne
For our latest Feature Article, Aaron Clement brings
us a report from the field - Pixar down under.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE
INFO...
CLICK
HERE
TO DISCUSS IN THE ANIMWATCH FORUM...
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07-23-2007 |
ToonBoom
Animation Contest
The ASIFA (Association internationale du film d'animation)
and Toon Boom Animation Inc. today announced the launch of
International Animation Contest for the Web, open to worldwide
creative minds. The contest is open until September 24,
2007 and is calling for animated shorts that are two minutes
or less based on the theme, "Global Warming".
A committee composed of ASIFA's representatives will be mandated
to select the movies and decide of their admission in the
final contest. The selected movies will be submitted to a
public vote. The three movies that obtain the highest vote
will be showcased online for one year on Toon Boom's website
(a link will also be available from the ASIFA website and
it's various chapters). Movies will also be screened in different
cities during the evening celebrating the International Animation
Day on October 28th, 2007. The three winners will also receive
a copy of Toon
Boom Solo.
To take part in this International Animation Contest, please
fill the registration form on Toonboom Animation's web
site.
CLICK HERE
FOR MORE INFO...
CLICK
HERE
TO DISCUSS IN THE ANIMWATCH FORUM...
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07-23-2007 |
D7
- Revelation
After 3 years, Dementia7 Studios LLC, the creators
of "D7 Peacemaker: Stage 1" are back with their
new incarnation of the franchise. Nicknamed "Revelation",
it's an online-streaming series following the story of Ashley
Tomei, the only survivor of a brutal destruction of her childhood
residence from forces unknown.
With her uncle, Lt. Nathan Elliot and bodyguard, Bridget 'Snow'
Lemming, she must uncover those who are still trying to kill
her and the truth behind who has done this unspeakable act.
The
first episode released on July 7th 2007, "Have You Seen
Me?", can be found at the D7
Peacemaker site.
CLICK
HERE
FOR MORE INFO...
CLICK
HERE
TO DISCUSS IN THE ANIMWATCH FORUM...
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07-23-2007 |
VOTE
NOW!
All the entries are in, and it's time to vote for
your favorite entry on AnimClips Challenge #2. 14 entries
came in this month and we're pleased as punch at the creativity
the Challenge Participants have displayed.
VOTE
NOW!
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07-03-2007
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Guess
who?
On July 11, StoryMakers Studio brings several of the
biggest names in the cartoon world to the Grauman’s Chinese
Theatres Complex in Hollywood: celebrated author, film critic
and cartoon buff Leonard Maltin, six-time Emmy® Award winning
cartoon producer Phil Roman, and voice actors June Foray (“Woody
Woodpecker,” “Rocky and Bullwinkle,” Disney’s “Mulan”), Maurice
LaMarche (“Futurama, “Animaniacs,” “Pinky and the Brain”)
and Billy West (“The New Woody Woodpecker Show,” “Ren &
Stimpy,” “Futurama”).
“We wouldn’t be surprised if these voice artists spent part
of the evening talking as the characters they’re so well known
for,” said Ronn Campbell, StoryMakers Studio’s executive producer.
Everyone who signs up to watch the Woody Woodpecker event
has a choice of eBooks that are of interest to anyone who
currently works in animation, wants to work in animation,
or is simply an animation fan.
Details
of the event including how cartoon fans can enjoy StoryMakers
Studio’s Salute to Woody Woodpecker and Walter Lantz, can
be found at the Storymakers
website.
CLICK
HERE
FOR MORE INFO...
CLICK HERE
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