Why Traditional Paint Still Beats Digital Design for Animation Art

I still remember the first time I sat down in front of a Saturday morning cartoon broadcast. The bold, unyielding character ...
Pratt Institute

DDA-100S 2D Traditional Animation

Explore both hand-crafted and digital approaches to the art of animation. Experience a wide range of animation techniques, from early optical toys, through drawing frame by frame on paper, to creating ...
Cartoon Brew

A Filmmaker Explains How He Built A Modern-Day Multiplane Camera To Recreate Traditional Animation Effects

Zach Tolchinsky, a filmmaker whose work we’ve previously profiled on the site, was recently commissioned by Biola University to build a multiplane camera for its film students. Tolchinsky documented ...
Cartoon Brew

Level Up Your 2D Animation Like A Pro With Cartoon Animator

Cartoonist and animator Garry Pye produced a full 2d animated film in two weeks using Cartoon Animator (CTA) and leveraging its tools to craft professional-level animation. Join Pye as he shares his ...
Euronews

'Flow' triumphs at Cartoon Movie animation festival in Bordeaux

Cartoon Movie, the annual pitching showcase festival for animated films brought 55 new projects from 16 countries this year. The 27th edition of the festival took place once again in Bordeaux from 4-6 ...