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Nathan Greno Talks "Swapped" and Why Great Animation Doesn"t Need Dialogue
5+ hour, 20+ min ago (600+ words) 18 May 2026 // Interviews I'm a big fan of non-verbal storytelling. At the beginning of Swapped you have one of the most lovely non-verbal things going on " the underwater scene. Was it tough to come up with something like that? So, why…...
Meet Louie Zong, Pixar storyboard artist and Blender illustrator who can tell a story about anything
1+ hour, 56+ min ago (518+ words) It's Nice That Meet Louie Zong, Pixar storyboard artist and Blender illustrator who can tell a story about anything Inspired by 90s edutainment, Final Fantasy, renaissance paintings and editorial illustrators, Louie Zong believes that sitting in the intersection between the past…...
Osamu Kobayashi: the illustrator who drew with his fist
13+ hour, 33+ min ago (208+ words) Foro3 D Director and illustrator who preferred dirty strokes to perfect lines. Kobayashi built his career away from commercial standards, betting on a raw, expressionist animation that looked like a sketch in motion. His focus was on youth culture, music, and…...
How Hoppers went from hand-drawn storyboard to polished 3 D animation in 5 steps
23+ hour, 21+ min ago (225+ words) Hoppers is being hailed as a successful return to form for Pixar. The mix of high-concept original storytelling, adorable character design and a new animation style has captivated viewers. If you're one of them and you're wondering how director Daniel…...
We Asked Four Animators: What's The Hardest Thing To Draw?
22+ hour, 21+ min ago (498+ words) While answers were as varied as the animation output of these experts, one answer stood out amongst the rest: expressions. How does an animator capture regret in a single, silent look? How do you make a drawing or 3 D creation…...
Here's what Hoppers looked like before it was finished
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (236+ words) A new video from Pixar video shows the whole animation process. Hoppers is being hailed as a successful return to form for Pixar. The mix of high-concept original storytelling, adorable character design and a new animation style has captivated viewers....
cute 3d claymation style detailed miniature world
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (151+ words) Leonardo. Ai CUTE 3 D CLAYMATION STYLE, DETAILED MINIATURE WORLD, SOFT PLASTICINE TEXTURE, CINEMATIC LIGHTING, ATMOSPHERIC, SHALLOW DEPTH OF FIELD. Inside a clean government office room with bright lighting. A clay character "Pak Pejabat" wearing neat black suit, white shirt, and…...
The Captivating Character Designs Of Tiago Calliari
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (290+ words) The Evolution and Impact of Animation: From Traditional Techniques to Cutting-Edge Technology Key Takeaways Animation has evolved from traditional hand-drawn techniques to advanced CGI and stop-motion. Key historical milestones include the invention of the ph'nakisticope and the first animated feature…...
FOUR CREATIVES REDEFINING VISUAL STORYTELLING
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (248+ words) BY NELIWE NGUBANE (INTERN) The creatives said the collaboration was formed through mutual respect for one another's work and a shared desire to create larger productions together. "We realised that working together could open more opportunities than working alone," the…...
Animation Supplies Launches Chroma Clay for Stop-Motion Animators Following Newplast Factory Closure - Skwigly Animation Magazine
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (165+ words) 15 May 2026 // News Animation Supplies today announced the launch of Chroma Clay, a brand'new plasticine formulated specifically for stop'motion animation. Developed in response to the closure of the Newplast factory, which left animators and studios scrambling for alternatives, Chroma Clay is…...