Female protagonists in animated films have come a long way over the past several decades. Take the 1959 movie "Sleeping ...

Eric Bauza, beloved Looney Tunes voice actor, died at 46. Remember his theme park connections, including voice work at ...

Demo reels are an invaluable tool for impressing one’s skills on potential employers. Rarely do they find a much wider audience than that. Mònica Eggert’s new character animation reel is the exception ...

Some of today’s top character designers discuss their craft and challenges. Things are looking a little bit simpler ─ literally ─ in the array of animated features circling over the Oscar field, ...

A quirky new short anime called Hanarabeez has begun streaming on YouTube, turning everyday teeth into playful animated ...

During a virtual discussion, the industry’s most revered and relevant animation professionals — Pete Docter ('Soul'), Glen Keane ('Over the Moon'), Tomm Moore ...

Wondering how to create character designs that are ready for animation? I spent two decades doing just at Disney, and in this article I'll share my tricks for making lively characters that jump off ...

Pixar takes art and tech to a new level of achievement with the help of innovative edge rendering and special wire rigs. Pete Docter was at his most inquisitive on “Soul.” That’s because, unlike the ...

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Mickey Mouse, Bugs Bunny and SpongeBob — imagine inserting your own iconic character into the list of the most recognizable animations in the world. No matter what initially draws students to the art ...