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 | A Sampling of Spots A beverage, a bank, a drugstore chain, a state lottery, even a nonprofit group targeting business -- all are using animation to get their commercial messages across. |
 | Mind Your Business: What Kind of Animation Do You Like? In this month's "Mind Your Business," Mark Simon reveals the surprising results of his animation survey (hint: the big winner isn't mocap). |
 | Giving a Whoot About Horton Russell Bekins talks to the creators of Horton Hears a Who! about adaptation, proprietary algorithms, and the latest Who-ville fashions (with commentary by the Grinch). |
 | Career Coach: Persistence of Vision In this month |
 | Nancy Cartwright Chats with Jeff Snow In this edition of her bimonthly column, Nancy Cartwright interviews animation veteran and Annie nominee Jeff Snow, who currently runs a training program at DreamWorks. |
AWN's Animation School Directory
AWN's comprehensive guide to animation schools and educational programs. The directory lists over 400 animation schools from around the world. It also includes several helpful resources: a questionnaire highlighting important questions to ask before choosing a school, plus a special reference library section with links to Animation World Magazine articles about all facets of education.
AWN Archives
Search through over 1,200 Animation World Magazine articles, dating back to our premier April 1, 1996 issue. AWN's archives also contain links to all our past magazine issues as well as each monthly downloadable Acrobat edition of the magazine.
Learn from the master...Glenn Vilppu
Check out AWN's exclusive Glenn Vilppu master animation drawing tutorial series.
Barry Purves' exclusive stop-motion production diary!
Read Academy Award Nominated Barry Purves' "Gilbert and Sullivan - The Very Models" production diary series.
How To Succeed In Animation by Gene Deitch
AWN brings Oscar-winning animator Gene Deitch's brand new book "How To Succeed In Animation (Don't Let A Little Thing Like Failure Stop You!)" to the Web. Gene Deitch's long awaited book is a must read for animation newcomers and veterans alike. The book presents Gene's highly idiosyncratic and obstinate views as to what animation is all about. Much of the information has never before been published, with many never before seen illustrations. Part how-to manual, part history lesson, "How To Succeed In Animation (Don't Let A Little Thing Like Failure Stop You!)" gives practical guidance on all aspects of the animation process, with real-life examples culled from the countless unique experiences of Gene's legendary career.
Producing Animation
Animation World Network is proud to host the Website for "Producing Animation:" www.producinganimation.com. "Producing Animation," Catherine Winder and Zahra Dowlatabadi's new book, discusses the nuts and bolts and beyond, of the mysterious art of producing. Catherine Winder, an executive producer in television & feature animation. Zahra Dowlatabadi is an award-winning producer.
The Latest AWN Reviews
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AWN Event Calendar
With multiple search capabilities, AWN's calendar of events gives you a customized way to look through the upcoming events - by Name, Location, Entry Deadline, Category, Event Type and more. Use it to stay abreast of animation related activities across the globe. You also have the opportunity to enter your event information directly into AWN's customized, easy-to-use on-line Calendar of Events database.
AWN Release Database
Visit AWN's Upcoming Theatrical Release database to find out the who, what, where and when regarding all the international animated and visual effects features coming out in the next few years. Productions can be viewed by title, release date, production or distribution company and country of origin. The database includes links to the film trailers.
Animator's Showcase
Peter Chung, Bill Plympton, Raoul Servais and much, much more! The Animation Showcase is our slick online gallery featuring work from some of the world's leading animators as well as emerging talent -- a valuable resource for creative professionals, recruiters and development professionals.
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Learn more about the animation industry, techniques and tools in these forums hosted by top industry experts. Animation Cafe
The Animation Cafe is a place for questions, commentary and debate on any and all aspects of animation.
Animator's Desktop
2D or not 2D? That is the question! Award-winning author, Tony White, teaches and talks about the animated art of "Making Things Move Well".
The Business of Animation
Artists, animators, students, executives and academia discuss the industry, job outlooks, recruiting, portfolios, guidelines and more.
AWN's Show And Tell
Got a new Website, Web animation, short film or gallery? Post the link information here so people can "check it out," spread the word and give you feedback!
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