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https://www.aramcoworld.com/Articles/November-2023/Animated-Narratives-for-New-Eyes
An interesting illustrated article about how Anime is successfully moving into the Arab world with projects reflecting folklore and cultural influences.
Have any of you seen these projects yet? Thoughts on other cross-cultural influences in media and art?
The copyright for Steam Boat Willy Mickey Mouse has expired and is now in the public domain, which means you can now use the character in your work. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nhw6jOBqA-s&ab_channel=FOX11LosAngeles...
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Bob Harper Wasn’t it Disney that extended the period of time for public domain?
Andria Besancon Yes, Disney for decades fought the fight to extend copyright protection. But, once they realized it wasn't going to get extended any longer, they trademarked the classic Mickey to see...
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All these horror projects, but why no period pieces about a steamboat operator named Willie?
David Abrookin I couldn't help but post this. Unfortunately, horror is an easier sale.
David Abrookin Asking the right questions.
This episode is titled Here We Go Again
I'd rate it funny. I am a real fan of simple animation and funny, bawdy script - like South Park or Bevis. It's all in the writing. What's the plan with this?
Well I hope by the summer I can go to school and learn how to get training to learn how to use animation, i also like horror , sci fi too , maybe ask warner or another company to get this on the air.
Hey everybody This Is Kiara It's a new year and that means its time to start something fresh and new i written a few episodes recently and i wonder what needs to be edited the format or the dialogue? its hard because i never been an actual screenwriter before, but here is a clip of the show the e...
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Hi Kiara. It's great to get out there and try. I would suggest enrolling in a screenwriting class or workshop and getting some direct feedback from a script reader or script doctor.
It can sometimes be...
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Bob gave you great advice, Kiara P Oxley. I also suggest reading scripts to see how they're formatted.
Here are websites to download...
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ok guys! sounds great well as i said mr harper this project is not done yet, i will find someone in my area i am from maryland
do not worry maurice i have a grammar editor too , i am not going to give up
I loved Blue Eye Samurai, My Dad The Bounty Hunter and Kizazi Moto. Surprised Scott Pilgrim isn't there....
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I haven't watched any of these yet, Kevin Jackson. I'm looking forward to seeing "Scavengers Reign" the most.
I haven't watched Blue Eye Samurai yet, but it's on my list! I've heard so many good things about it!
Scott Pilgrim is on the list, as it should be. I also really like Carol and the End of the World.
Thanks pointing out Shape Island series - it's closer to me and the audience I write for =)
How do you approach character design to ensure that the animated characters feel relatable and authentic to the audience?
In animation circles, this is called appeal, one of the 12 principles of animation.
All characters should have appeal of some sort— not just heroes, but villains as well. It’s balance in design, altho...
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When approaching character design, I like to get a sense of the whole story and the character's role in it. If there is no backstory to the character, then I like to create one that compliments the sc...
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How do you use animation to depict the passage of time and the evolution of characters or settings?
Mike Boas No, its not a problem but it is nice to get people to share their ideas on it.
Disney's Tarzan and The Lion King showed the aging and transformation of their protagonists via montage. Sometimes, a cross-dissolve between the same shot of a young character to the older versions can work, and just like live action, a time jump in the vein of a cut can be very dramatic.
Here’s an interview with the creator about the upcoming series.
This is a unique case of an internet pilot gaining a following, then launching into a series run on a major streamer. Vi...
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How neat! Thanks for sharing, Mike Boas!
I watched Helluva Boss. I feel like Hazbin Hotel looks too close to Helluva Boss for me to want to watch it as a standalone series not directly connected to Helluva Boss. I would like to see that team move away from the Hell theme and do something else entirely.
What I find great is that it is being distributed by A24.
Article and YouTube link here (for 2 days only!)
The award-winning animated short uses live-action and hand-drawn animation to tackle the complex story of a Holocaust survivor who addresses a classroom full of students and one young schoolgirl’s reaction; streams on YouTube for 2-days only – beginning January 4.
interview with the director
https://www.animationscoop.com/interview-the-layers-of-letter-to-a-pig/
So interesting! Thanks @Mike!
I really like the stylization of the rotoscoping. It gives it an ethereal vibe.
Hey, Animators!
2 Stage 32 in-person networking meetups are coming up this Thursday! I'm including links to the meetup pages for you all below. If you live in any of these cities or are nearby, be sure to RSVP and seize this opportunity to meet with other creatives in person and help build your local...
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I bring this up once in a while, and since Mickey Mouse has been a recent topic of discussion, it's worth touching on.
Art from public domain can be a great source of material! Stories like Grimm's fairy tales, Alice in Wonderland, The Wizard of Oz, and the works of Shakespeare are all free to use a...
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interesting. so you don’t have to get releases or pay anyone for these? I’m going to check out the site.
Thank you for continuing to share this great resource, Mike Boas!
https://www.animationmagazine.net/2023/12/our-critics-picks-his-favorite-animated-movies-of-2023/
Agree? Disagree?
Hot take: I liked the first into the spider-verse movie a lot more than I did the second one. Definitely have to check some of these out.
I've only seen "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" and "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem," Amanda Toney. Both are on my Top 10 Movies of 2023 list.
My favorite things about "Spider-Man" ar...
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Efrain Perez I also liked the first movie better.
I loved Nimona! It was a really fun film.
Across the spiderverse was incredible. I didn't think they would be able to wow me after the first one but they did and the dilemma they put Miles through. Woooo. Rough. Nimona was another stand out f...
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Me, too, Sam. Please do let us all know what you discover.
I just looked up SPIRITED AWAY, Pamela Jaye Smith. I've sent that poster on social media a few times. It's on my watchlist now. The first show on my new anime watchlist. :)
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Oh, good, Maurice. I hope you really enjoy it. That same filmmaker has some other really good ones, too.
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Make sure that you add Attack on Titan to your list, Maurice Vaughan. It's my favorite anime series and last I knew, it was all on Hulu: https://www.hulu.com/series/9c91ffa3-dc20-48bf-8bc5-692e37c76d8...
Expand commentMake sure that you add Attack on Titan to your list, Maurice Vaughan. It's my favorite anime series and last I knew, it was all on Hulu: https://www.hulu.com/series/9c91ffa3-dc20-48bf-8bc5-692e37c76d88
Thanks, Ashley Renee Smith.