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This is a neat interview of the creator of Hazbin Hotel which represents a potential new model of how animated series can be created, funded and distributed.
https://www.cartoonbrew.com/interviews/hazbin-hotel-creator-vivienne-medrano-encourages-fellow-indie-artists-were-in-the-golden-age-of-indie-animation-237692.html
Hey there,
Any fans of vintage superhero cartoons? How about barbarians? If you are, you'll probably get a kick out of this. Like all no-budget projects, this one has some issues, (some big issues), but I like to think there is also a little bit of shiny stuff under the schmutz. Definitely a learnin...
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You're welcome, Simon Turnbull. I like to watch old cartoons and look for things in them that I might've missed growing up.
I grew up on Superfriends as well - this is awesome, Simon Turnbull!
What a cool blast from the past. Growing up on cartoons that looked like this makes me nostalgic :)
Very cool, Simon Turnbull ! It's like a mashup of Thundar the Barbarian, He-Man, and Spaceghost. Well done!
Well done Simon Turnbull! Takes me back to watching Johnny Quest.
Eyo Obot (Animator) talks about the key elements to ensure good story design for Animation in today’s blog.
Element #1: Story
Read more about this element and all the elements in the blog.
www.stage32.com/blog/6-key-elements-to-ensure-good-story-design-for-anim......
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Hey, All!
There are 2 Stage 32 in-person networking meetups coming up this Thursday, February 15th! 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 b...
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Fun times in ATX last nite!
Hello And Happy Saturday, this is kiara i know i've been here for a long time, i am currently working on a show called Thomas, but i wonder which studio is better than Toon Boom i have it but its too advanced. I started writing this in january of this year and the next step is to get it on the air o...
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Have you tried Blender? it’s a free, open ware, animation program.
i have desiree but i am not interested in it its way too advanced
Sorry I didn't realize you were looking for something so simple. I thought you just meant easier than Harmony. Honestly those explainer video makers aren't going to take you very far. Sometimes we jus...
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When Open Toonz was first made free, I took a look but it was way too dense for me and my students.
I teach Toon Boom Studio to my younger students. Easier than Harmony, but not for sale anymore.
Two...
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Thanks for the tips, Mike Boas!
This isn't an Earth-shattering revelation, but anyone whose livelihood depends on a job in the animation/VFX/gaming industry needs to seriously think about their future.
https://www.cartoonbrew.com/artist-rights/union-study-says-generative-ai-will-disrupt-204000-jobs-three-years-237495.html
Bob Harper, thank you for sharing this article!! So much is going to change in the next few years and everyone needs to be thinking ahead for how they can adapt to those changes and make the most out...
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AI is becoming synonymous with disruption. It will be both a great good and a great evil as well as a lot of dreck. It encompasses everything from truly impressive sound noise and reverb reduction tha...
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Stephen Van Vuuren I agree mostly, except I do believe it is important to try and constructively talk about AI with any hopes in shaping it to be less of an evil. It ain't going nowhere, best to try a...
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Sad and ridiculous. AI doesn't belong in animation, filmmaking, and any form of art.
The first character of character animation.
Trained dinosaurs. :D Looks fun, Brian Smith. I think this would be great as a reboot.
Wow! Animation has come so far since Gertie Brian Smith
Hey, Animators!
Tomorrow- Wednesday, February 7th, Kenneth Lui, Filmmaker, Editor, and Professional VFX Artist (BATMAN V. SUPERMAN, CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR, GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY) will be answering YOUR questions about "Working in VFX" in the Post-Production Lounge.
The questions won’t be answere...
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I like what Apple is doing with new Peanuts content, giving stories to side characters. last year they had one about Marcie.
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I grew up thinking "Peanuts" was called "Charlie Brown," Mike Boas. Haha The "Welcome Home, Franklin" trailer looks great. I relate to the story. My dad was in the military, so we moved and had to mak...
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Branding-wise, Apple is pushing it as Snoopy Presents…
Even in the papers, Schultz wasn’t crazy about the title Peanuts. It started as Lil’ Folks, but later was Peanuts featuring Good Ol’ Charlie Brown...
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I didn't know that, Mike Boas. I think "Peanuts" is catchier than "Lil' Folks." I like both titles though. Yeah, I think Snoopy has the most brand awareness and merchandising potential. Snoopy and Woo...
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Love seeing the Peanutsverse expanding. Always my favorite!
Thanks for sharing, Suzanne Bronson! Hope my Phoenix peeps can join.
Hi everybody this is Kiara Aspiring Writer and wanting to be a producer for an animated show, the question is which show should i work on The Coles or Thomas these are both sitcoms but i think acting maybe an option first , both the coles and thomas are animated adult shows like the simpsons, and famiy guy. king of the hill is a favorite.
Since THOMAS excites you the most and you think it might interest the audience more, I say go with that one, Kiara P Oxley.
Maurice Vaughan with the sage advice as usual!
Thanks, David Abrookin.
Always let your own passion guide you. Maurice is right, whatever you feel most excited about, deserves your focus and attention. You're more likely to give your best to something that you care about.
Hi ashley , and ok like i said started with novels but i found out that Family Guy and Simpsons uses Toon Boom for their animation but it's expensive to have a full trial in terms of having full program.
This is really cool. Williams has always been an out-of-the-box thinker, and I think he has a potential homerun with this project. It's exciting to see animation applied to a story traditionally told in live-action.
https://www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film/pharrell-williams-is-getting-an-animated-lego-biopic-237339.html
That's cool that Pharell is telling his life story through LEGO bricks, Bob Harper. I think it will draw people to his movie who don't usually watch biopics.
Mike Boas They have a theatrical release date for October this year. Both Pharrell and Lego are promoting it and it’s through Focus Features, so I’m betting it is going to happen....
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He's always so fresh and ahead of the curve - cannot to see this!
This is so interesting!! I'd love to know a bit more about why Pharrell was inspired to tell his story in this way. He mentions that he played with them as a kid and that he believes Legos inspire ima...
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This is so cool! I'm an immediate Hazbin Hotel fan and inspired by this model and impact.
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Great share, Bob Harper!
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Go to any film festival and you will see lots of cool indie animation films like these. There is still so much untapped potential out there in the animation space that's just begging to get unleashed!
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It's great to see how many avenues are available to indie creators and the potential is unparalleled. The business model is certainly attainable to a much wider creative community than in years past,...
Expand commentIt's great to see how many avenues are available to indie creators and the potential is unparalleled. The business model is certainly attainable to a much wider creative community than in years past, too bad this show is a kinda insulting to anyone who believes in the Bible. It reminds me of that Texas artist that tried to make a cartoon of Muhammad which didn't end well. Why aren't the politically correct and sensitivity police condemning Amazon Prime and Hazben Hotel for offending 2.38 Billion Christians in the world? And I'm not even Catholic, weird.
Daniel Husbands This is not the forum for me to comment on the nature of creative content or why it isn't being protested. I'm just reporting an avenue for indie animators to produce projects that mea...
Expand commentDaniel Husbands This is not the forum for me to comment on the nature of creative content or why it isn't being protested. I'm just reporting an avenue for indie animators to produce projects that mean something to them.