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Animation is not all of the same genre and when we writers of it are paying to pitch to executives, we can often be choosing the wrong ones. It does no good to pitch animation geared towards children to an executive looking for the next Simpsons. There are, at least, three animation classifications:...
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Here's a neat article on how to optimize your social media presence as an animation content creator.
https://www.cartoonbrew.com/sponsored-by-wondershare/social-media-ready-......
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As a member of ASIFA, I get to watch the screeners for the Annie Awards (The Animation Industry Awards). I usually can't catch the films in theaters, and many don't stream readily, or at least until after the award season. So, I'm late to the game on many of these.
Flow is proving to be an award darl...
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Bob Harper you mentioned you're a member of ASIFA, what organization is this? Does it focus solely on Animation?
Cyrus Sales ASIFA is an international organization dedicated to animation. I believe they have different area branches, I'm a member of the Hollywood branch. Here is a link to their international bran...
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That’s so cool that you get to watch the Annie Awards screeners! Flow has definitely been getting a lot of buzz, but I love hearing that Memoir of a Snail is one to root for—I’ll have to keep an eye o...
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Ashley Renee Smith I wouldn't say too many surprises thus far, other than Inside Out 2 doesn't seem to get much buzz.
The Oscar-winning ‘Harvie Krumpet’ director discusses how he’s failed as a filmmaker if audiences aren’t left emotionally wrecked by his latest film about the difficult lives of once inseparable twins forced to live with different families after their father dies; just nominated for an Oscar and two...
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The animation in MEMOIR OF A SNAIL looks great, Pat Alexander. Stop-motion is one of my favorite animation styles. I'd like to write a stop-motion script one day.
Adam Elliot said in the article, "I w...
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This is my pick for Best Animated Feature. Poignant, heartfelt, and funny at the same time.
I hope it wins too Bob Harper, was the best in my opinion and really a sweet film
That’s such an intense and compelling perspective on filmmaking. Adam Elliot has a real gift for crafting deeply emotional stories that linger with audiences long after the credits roll. His ability t...
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Creating a true sense of scale in animation is no easy task, but Attack on Titan has mastered it. In this fascinating breakdown, Wren from Corridor Crew dives deep into how the series achieves its breathtaking scope, from towering Titans to intense cityscapes, using a combination of cinematic techni...
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Fun video, Ashley Renee Smith. The Giant Furby in The Mitchells vs. the Machines is one of my favorite examples of scale done right.
Ashley Renee Smith - Thank you for sharing! My business partner has been talking about Attack on TItan - thought this would be a great video to share with them. It's interesting to hear Hajime is a re...
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It's my favorite anime, Cyrus Sales! I'm blown away by the level of writing in the series.
Getting a team of animation artists to all draw the same is a challenge. Aside from model sheets, a style guide can help with that. I saw excerpts from the King of the Hill style guide posted recently, and it reminded me of the Simpsons one I saw years ago.
Here are some links:
KING OF THE HILL STYLE...
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This is awesome, Mike Boas! Thank you for sharing!
Mike Boas - thank you for sharing! As someone who has had to assist with guiding a group of animtors with different styles to come together to create one animation. This was extremely insightful....
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I'm intrigued by this new series. It has a quirk to it but keeps it accessible to most audiences. I'm digging the style, and it's good to see Mike Judge still doing it.
https://www.cartoonbrew.com/series/common-side-effects-creators-joseph-b......
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COMMON SIDE EFFECTS looks funny, Bob Harper! Catchy title. Steve Hely said in the interview, “There’s plenty of Common Side Effects that could only be done in animation.” That’s one of the things I lo...
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Bob Harper thank you for sharing. I checked out the trailer, had a nice laugh. This looks like a fun animation series to watch in my downtime or when I'm wanting to have a "relaxing," day....
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In a groundbreaking development for the animation industry, Unreal Engine has been utilized to produce a fully computer-generated television show for the first time. This advancement showcases the engine's capabilities beyond gaming, highlighting its potential to revolutionize animation production w...
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A full CG TV show sounds interesting, Ashley Renee Smith. Maybe animators will be able to come up with cool animation styles, character designs, and world/environment designs with Unreal Engine....
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I wonder if this will cut down the amount of time to produce a show Ashley Renee Smith or even a full-length feature. Just watched a snippet of the show and it looks good (for a show)....
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The proof is definitely in the cost of production. The studio I’m working with gave me two quotes for my project. When using a traditional pipeline the cost was quoted at 100k per minute. Whereas if T...
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I read way back when that the South Park team harnessed early video game engines to help speed up production of their episodes and the marriage between animation production and tech advancement never...
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I'd bet that an epic grant has something to do with this project
Fresh off his 4th Best Animated Fil Oscar nom, Chris Sanders shares some great insight in this interview. https://deadline.com/video/wild-robot-direct-rchris-sanders-video-interv......
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Chris is a solid director and Wild Robot is a solid contender for best animated feature.
Hey everyone - Audrey Knox, Writer, Story Consultant, & Former Literary Manager will be hosting a 24-hour Ask Me Anything ("AMA") from Friday 1/31 to Saturday 2/1 in the Writer's Room Lounge, focused on "How To Build Your Portfolio To Get Noticed By Reps".
Here's a link to Audrey's AMA: https://www....
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What advice would you give someone who wants to become an animator?
My advice is take art classes if you don't have any art skills. If you can only afford one art class, I would do life drawing, especially with a focus on gesture drawing. I would also buy books like t...
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Start learning the principles and basics on YouTube. Search for the "12 Principles of Animation." Then, decide if you want to do 2d or 3d and learn the software associated with those styles. If you ar...
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Hey, Kevin Jackson. That's great advice! I've been thinking about learning Blender. I might need a faster laptop though. Thanks for sharing the advice.
Thanks for the advice and insight, Bob Harper. Do you think it's harder to get into 2d or 3d animation?
Maurice Vaughan Equally as hard to get a job.
Hey creatives! THE best way to get better as a creative is to read great scripts, and see how the pros do it. So, for your perusal, Stage 32 is giving away scripts to all of this year's Awards nominated movies
Visit the blog and download away!
https://www.stage32.com/blog/announcing-the-stage-32-award...
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I'd add experimental or alternative to the categories. But you are correct in not treating animation as a genre and targeting the right buyer with your project.
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Hi, Mark Kelly. You could email the suggestion to support@stage32.com.
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Agreed Mark Kelly. I would suggest it to Stage 32.
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Google and research every exec before you spend your money on them.
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How about action or comedy as two genres of TV animation? Batman vs Simpsons.