Away From Human Memory: Editing And Composition In Frank Miller's 'The Dark Knight Returns'

Away From Human Memory: Editing And Composition In Frank Miller's 'The Dark Knight Returns': Recently I read Miguel Corti's experimental comic Watchmen #13. A cut-up pdf created by numbering and randomizing the panels in Alan Moore and David Gibbon's Watchmen, the book is laid out along variations of the original's consistent nine-panel grid. It is a compelling read, one that made me think about the other major superhero comic of the same era. Another book that pursues it's narrative through a strict system of grids.

Drawing Rapunzel with Disney Animator Glen Keane

Drawing Rapunzel with Disney Animator Glen Keane

Notes from Improve Your Demo Reel Webinar

Notes from Improve Your Demo Reel Webinar: Okay so Animation does a great job at putting professionals together to talk to their students and those interested in a variety of topics. I have gone to a couple as a non-student, but this one was my first as an actual student. Improve Your Reel was hosted by an ILM employees, including Shawn Kelly.

Evangelion 3.0 You Can (not) Redo Trailer

Evangelion 3.0 You Can (not) Redo Trailer

Perspective + Composition Pt.1

Perspective + Composition Pt.1: In part one we look at all three types of linear perspective with dedicated step-by-step examples and LOTS of advice to read. I hope you guys really get something out of it! The information covered in this is equivalent to what they actually teach you in just about any art college/institute. 'Cept this is free.

Cup o' Doodles

Cup o' Doodles: I'm a character designer at Pixar who doodles on the cups of coffee I have every morning! All artwork © Zaruhi Galstyan.

if you want to draw cartoons you should study life drawing and landscapes…

if you want to draw cartoons you should study life drawing and landscapes…: Keep it simple. A lot of animation is problem solving, whether it’s a complicated drawing, a difficult movement or a challenging camera angle. Rather than losing oneself in minute details, more often than not, asking oneself how can I communicate the story as simply & effectively as possible, leads to a painless solution. At those times when I struggle with a sequence of drawings, rather than staying late and obsessing over them, I simply stop, forget about them overnight and on reflection and with a clear mind the next morning, the solution is often obvious.

Hominid: Impressive animated creatures

From Vimeo: "Hominid is an animated teaser based on the Hominid series of photo composites by Brian Andrews. The series has been exhibited internationally, including at SIGGRAPH, in the Hong Kong Exhibition Center, and at numerous galleries. This animated teaser was produced at Ex’pression College for Digital Arts. Be on the lookout for future Hominid animations."

Hominid from Brian Andrews on Vimeo.