The Oscar-winning VFX powerhouse may have shifted to a working from home environment with relative ease, but the company — and the industry as a whole — is anticipating a rocky fall with likely job losses due to the summer production shutdown. Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, much of the entertainment industry’s attention and concern —[…..] […]
Stay small. Keep family close. Don’t be an asshole. These are some of the rules that have worked for animation director and studio owner J.J. Sedelmaier. In 1990, J.J. Sedelmaier and his wife Patrice founded White Plains, NY-based J.J. Sedelmaier Productions, Inc. (JJSP), the multi-award-winning studio behind some of America’s best-known satirical cartoons, including the[…..] […]
Human-computer interaction, AI, is a very new technology for most people. But these technologies have slowly penetrated into our lives and influences us. From smart speakers, to driverless vehicles, community smart delivery vehicles, mobile payment, etc. are all the results of these technologies. Today we went into the door of new technology together with Deep[…..] […]
Introduction to Varjo Base 2.4 software features On June 10th, Varjo will host two online sessions to introduce Varjo’s new 2.4 software features that we will be rolling out to our users soon. Get ready for reality-altering demos and a live Q&A session about the past, present, and future of Varjo’s software roadmap. We are hosting[…..] […]
Meet our AREA May 2020 Artist of the Month, Darko Mitev! We’ve long been fans of Darko’s beautifully-rendered, sci-fi and fantasy-inspired characters. Read on to get to know him and his work a little better. 3D artist Darko Mitev. Hi. My name is Darko Mitev and I’m 29 years old. I’m a CG Generalist from[…..] […]
Back in 2011, when kids’ Youtube was a less crowded place, a young Dutch animation graduate decided to take a chance on the platform. Uninspired by Youtube’s existing preschool shows, which he found unfocused, Arthur van Merwijk launched his own series with a simple concept: a girl named Mila hangs out with her pet Morphle,[…..] […]
The development of the animation industry needs financial support. The development of most enterprises will be constrained by whether there are enough development funds to promote the establishment and implementation of the project. Today, we will talk with Mr. Tan Kaijun, the head of the Cultural and Creative Fund Investment Committee of the Sichuan Cultural[…..] […]
This month our spotlight is on Locksmith Animation as we’re talking to Sarah Smith, co-founder of the acclaimed Locksmith Animation studio, the UK’s premiere high-end CG feature animation studio who use their craft to tell unique, original stories, that delight and entertain. Pictured: Sarah Smith, Co-founder and Co-CEO of Locksmith Animation. Locksmith Animation is a[…..] […]
Sichuan has been known as the “Land of Heaven” since ancient times and is the gateway to western China. It is also an important economic, tourism and cultural province in China. Sichuan has a long history and splendid culture. It’s not only famous for face-change of Sichuan opera, mahjong, hot pot, panda; and it’s also[…..] […]
Following last year’s Klaus, Netflix’s headlong charge into animated feature production continues with The Willoughbys, an adaptation of Lois Lowry’s eponymous children’s novel about a very dysfunctional family. The film premieres on Netflix tomorrow. The book has the macabre tone of an Addams Family tale, but the film leavens the mood with lashings of color[…..] […]
