Animation

Animation To start with it would be needed to know what animation is. The dictionary definition of animation is “A technique used in motion pictures or video production, produced frame by frame, in which inanimate objects, such as cartoon drawings or puppets, appear to move of their own accord” , which is an overcomplicated way of saying making it look like a drawing is moving. Animation in the past half-century has made leaps and bounds in terms of improvement to reach where it is today. Such…

Now I feel particularly biased answering this question but through research and comparisons I can conclude the Renaissance Age of Animation was better than the Golden Age of Animation. I grew up on these cartoons and of course they evoke a strong feeling of nostalgia, but I see a stronger quality of animation and storytelling during the Renaissance Age. Of course we can’t really appreciate the Renaissance without the Golden Age because without it we wouldn’t be where we are now. Don’t get me…

The FYP Proposal The Legend of Qin: Animation and Conveying Culture Introduction “The Legend of Qin” is the first Chinese 3D swordsman theme animation produced by Sparkly Key Animation Studio. It was released through television and internet platform since 2007. Thus far, this animation has become a series of productions. For a Chinese animation, the scale of it has create a unique record. The broad and profound Chinese traditional culture shown in animation is an important factor for the…

these luxuries was animation. Some of the earliest forms of animation were developed near the end of the Industrial Revolution. Flipbook animation, one of the most influential forms of animation, was created roughly twenty years after the end of the Industrial Revolution. The idea of animation and the methods invented to make it a reality have shaped the entertainment industry into what it is today with animation being considered on-par with live action entertainment. Animation has evolved from…

From the Animation to the Real World: Ghouls Are Roaring “[A]nimated feature films draw much of their dramatic intensity from the struggle between human and nonhuman creatures” (Halberstam 272). It seems this formula works very well for most animations because there is always existing conflicts on two or more different classes. While we are enjoying the show to see how many tricks involving in both parties, is there anything we should deeply consider for the part as human?…

The Iron Giant – A point of reference in the history of animation In late 1996, Brad Bird, an American director, screenwriter, animator, producer and occasional voice actor, using Ted Hughes book published in 1968, “The Iron Giant”, as a starting point, pitched his ideas to the famous entertainment company Warner Bros. At that time, Bird was working for Tuner Feature Animation, a multimedia company that merged with Warner Bros. after being purchased in 1996 by Time Warner, Warner Bros parent…

spiritless people who had nothing to do. Fortunately, major animation corporations, such as Disney, were able to encounter and explore new people and technology in Hollywood that would soon bring entertainment to Americans. Once animation began to flourish, animation companies, like Warner Brothers, started to exchange new ideas with each other to barricade U.S. citizens’ boredom. Prior to Disney’s Snow White, there wasn’t hardly any animation at all. In fact, the movie Snow White was one…

that they look different. Why does Gumby look different from Bambi? It narrows down to the animation. Films look different because of the style; it differs from artist to artist. Popular varieties include anime, CGI, 2D animation, stop-motion, Paint-on-Glass, and the list goes on. There are several kinds of animation, but the fundamental styles are drawn, cutout, stop motion, and computer. Drawn animation “is a sequence of drawings that, when filmed, give the impression of movement”, according…

Morning Olivier, I hope this finds you well. As you’re aware Cinesite is creating the feature animation for your exciting project THE STAR. On our website, we have a section where we list all projects in production (scroll down and it is on this page): http://www.cinesite.com/feature-animation/projects-featured-animation/ I understand there was a possible casting announcement planned for December for THE STAR I would like to request permission to include the project on this webpage in…

Animator: Digital Gods The future of almost every aspect of our lives is digital. While a relatively new career compared to most, animation is quickly gaining ground and popularity. It is a very skill based field, and there are many talented individuals who want to do it. With entertainment increasingly making use of CGI and related technology, animators are in high demand. According to Learn.org, job growth is expected to be around 6% from 2014 to 2024, which is in line with most…