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Ray Harryhausen's stop-motion skeletons in Jason and the Argonauts are amazing even now. He animated the sequence by himself for more than four months -- without computers or even an easy way to check his work. We're looking into how he did it: ─➤

Ray Harryhausen's stop-motion skeletons in Jason and the Argonauts are amazing even now. He animated the sequence by himself for more than four months -- without computers or even an easy way to check his work. We're looking into how he did it: ─➤

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In the '70s, Hayao Miyazaki tried to revive the cartoons of his youth. And he kept mentioning Fleischer's Mr. Bug Goes to Town. He loved its animation and use of "space," and the physical way its characters navigate its world. We look into the story: ─➤

In the '70s, Hayao Miyazaki tried to revive the cartoons of his youth. And he kept mentioning Fleischer's Mr. Bug Goes to Town. He loved its animation and use of "space," and the physical way its characters navigate its world. We look into the story: ─➤

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Run and walk pencil tests by William Salazar for Balto (1995), dir. Simon Wells, Amblimation

Run and walk pencil tests by William Salazar for Balto (1995), dir. Simon Wells, Amblimation

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From: The Hand (1965), dir. Jiří Trnka, Krátký Film Prague

From: The Hand (1965), dir. Jiří Trnka, Krátký Film Prague

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Breaking down a shot from Children of the Sea (2019), dir. Ayumu Watanabe, Studio 4°C A complex blend of 3D and 2D animation created this film's vibrant, painterly look

Breaking down a shot from Children of the Sea (2019), dir. Ayumu Watanabe, Studio 4°C A complex blend of 3D and 2D animation created this film's vibrant, painterly look

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Pencil tests by Hyun-min Lee for The Princess and the Frog (2009), dir. Ron Clements and John Musker, Walt Disney Animation Studios

Pencil tests by Hyun-min Lee for The Princess and the Frog (2009), dir. Ron Clements and John Musker, Walt Disney Animation Studios

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A pencil test progression by Sergio Pablos for Treasure Planet (2002), dir. Ron Clements and John Musker, Walt Disney Feature Animation

A pencil test progression by Sergio Pablos for Treasure Planet (2002), dir. Ron Clements and John Musker, Walt Disney Feature Animation

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From: The Glass Marble (1963), dir. Hermína Týrlová, Filmové Studio Gottwaldov

From: The Glass Marble (1963), dir. Hermína Týrlová, Filmové Studio Gottwaldov

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2D animation is booming in theaters. In China, the film Nobody is outgrossing many of Hollywood's recent CG films—on a $10< million budget. It's only one example. As 2D films rise, Hollywood's decision to kill them off looks shortsighted, as we explore: ➤

2D animation is booming in theaters. In China, the film Nobody is outgrossing many of Hollywood's recent CG films—on a $10< million budget. It's only one example. As 2D films rise, Hollywood's decision to kill them off looks shortsighted, as we explore: ➤

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Building the highwayman shot from Over the Garden Wall (2014), created by Patrick McHale, Cartoon Network Studios Storyboards by Patrick McHale, animation by Nick Cross

Building the highwayman shot from Over the Garden Wall (2014), created by Patrick McHale, Cartoon Network Studios Storyboards by Patrick McHale, animation by Nick Cross

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A Studio Ghibli commercial (2009) for a Japanese newspaper, directed by Goro Miyazaki This is a tribute to the work of Shigeru Sugiura, a surrealist manga artist who influenced Ghibli

A Studio Ghibli commercial (2009) for a Japanese newspaper, directed by Goro Miyazaki This is a tribute to the work of Shigeru Sugiura, a surrealist manga artist who influenced Ghibli

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Japanese animation was popular in the USSR -- even Andrei Tarkovsky watched it. And Soviet artists wanted to compete. The recently restored Mystery of the Third Planet was an odd, wonderful attempt to do so. We explore: ─➤

Japanese animation was popular in the USSR -- even Andrei Tarkovsky watched it. And Soviet artists wanted to compete. The recently restored Mystery of the Third Planet was an odd, wonderful attempt to do so. We explore: ─➤

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It wasn't deep. It didn't have much to say. But Xiao Xiao inspired millions to try Flash animation for themselves. A Beijing artist made this series -- and turned stick fights into a phenomenon. We're exploring why and how he did it: ─➤

It wasn't deep. It didn't have much to say. But Xiao Xiao inspired millions to try Flash animation for themselves. A Beijing artist made this series -- and turned stick fights into a phenomenon. We're exploring why and how he did it: ─➤

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Pencil and final animation: Tokyo Godfathers (2003), dir. Satoshi Kon, Madhouse Key animation by Shinji Otsuka

Pencil and final animation: Tokyo Godfathers (2003), dir. Satoshi Kon, Madhouse Key animation by Shinji Otsuka

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The Dojo (2018), an animation by Rachel Reid for the School of Motion

The Dojo (2018), an animation by Rachel Reid for the School of Motion

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Dahufa (2017) is a weird, beautiful, ultraviolent cult film from China, and a must-watch for people into action animation. There's a subtitled copy on YouTube. Full film➡️

Dahufa (2017) is a weird, beautiful, ultraviolent cult film from China, and a must-watch for people into action animation. There's a subtitled copy on YouTube. Full film➡️

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From: Night on Bald Mountain (1933), dir. Alexandre Alexeieff and Claire Parker

From: Night on Bald Mountain (1933), dir. Alexandre Alexeieff and Claire Parker

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In the '70s, Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata did a small movie about pandas. It set a course for their careers—and for Ghibli. Although he worked on it himself, Miyazaki named it one of his favorite animated films. Its impact was real, as we explore: ─➤

In the '70s, Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata did a small movie about pandas. It set a course for their careers—and for Ghibli. Although he worked on it himself, Miyazaki named it one of his favorite animated films. Its impact was real, as we explore: ─➤

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Pencil tests by David Zach for Lilo & Stitch (2002), dir. Chris Sanders and Dean DeBlois, Walt Disney Feature Animation

Pencil tests by David Zach for Lilo & Stitch (2002), dir. Chris Sanders and Dean DeBlois, Walt Disney Feature Animation

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Animation by Rohit Kelkar for My Father's Dragon (2022), dir. Nora Twomey, Cartoon Saloon

Animation by Rohit Kelkar for My Father's Dragon (2022), dir. Nora Twomey, Cartoon Saloon

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The Disney renaissance movies used to look different. They were planned to be printed on 35 mm film -- that's how they were first released. Modern editions skip that last step in the process. It was a highly developed, overlooked craft, as we explore: ─➤

The Disney renaissance movies used to look different. They were planned to be printed on 35 mm film -- that's how they were first released. Modern editions skip that last step in the process. It was a highly developed, overlooked craft, as we explore: ─➤

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From: Zima Blue (2019), dir. Robert Valley, Passion Animation Studios

From: Zima Blue (2019), dir. Robert Valley, Passion Animation Studios

Animation Obsessive

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Bread, Milk and Butter (1972), dir. Jim Simon, Wantu Studios

Bread, Milk and Butter (1972), dir. Jim Simon, Wantu Studios

Animation Obsessive

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From: Kakania (1989), dir. Karen Aqua

From: Kakania (1989), dir. Karen Aqua

Animation Obsessive

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From: Labyrinth Labyrinthos (1987), dir. Rintaro, Madhouse/Project Team Argos

From: Labyrinth Labyrinthos (1987), dir. Rintaro, Madhouse/Project Team Argos

Animation Obsessive

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From: Patlabor 2 (1993), dir. Mamoru Oshii, Production I.G

From: Patlabor 2 (1993), dir. Mamoru Oshii, Production I.G

Animation Obsessive

2,706,585 просмотров • 1 год назад

This style of light doesn't really appear in animation anymore. You know it when you see it -- it's bright, hot and almost dangerous. Our new issue explores the tricks behind it, and how one artist has revived the look for the digital age: ─➤

This style of light doesn't really appear in animation anymore. You know it when you see it -- it's bright, hot and almost dangerous. Our new issue explores the tricks behind it, and how one artist has revived the look for the digital age: ─➤

Animation Obsessive

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From: Snif & Snüf (2023), dir. Michael Ruocco Complete film:

From: Snif & Snüf (2023), dir. Michael Ruocco Complete film:

Animation Obsessive

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A bumper for Nickelodeon India, made with incredibly creative stop-motion animation From: Mom and Brat (2018), dir. Anand Babu and Vaibhav Kumaresh, Vaibhav Studios

A bumper for Nickelodeon India, made with incredibly creative stop-motion animation From: Mom and Brat (2018), dir. Anand Babu and Vaibhav Kumaresh, Vaibhav Studios

Animation Obsessive

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From: The Little Prince and the Eight-Headed Dragon (1963), dir. Yugo Serikawa, Toei Doga

From: The Little Prince and the Eight-Headed Dragon (1963), dir. Yugo Serikawa, Toei Doga

Animation Obsessive

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From: Ballerina on a Boat (1969), dir. Lev Atamanov, Soyuzmultfilm

From: Ballerina on a Boat (1969), dir. Lev Atamanov, Soyuzmultfilm

Animation Obsessive

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Animation with sand on glass From: The Metamorphosis of Mr. Samsa (1977), dir. Caroline Leaf, National Film Board of Canada

Animation with sand on glass From: The Metamorphosis of Mr. Samsa (1977), dir. Caroline Leaf, National Film Board of Canada

Animation Obsessive

1,842,453 просмотров • 1 год назад

From: Grimm's Fairy Tales - The Golden Bird (1987), dir. Toshio Hirata, Toei Doga/Madhouse

From: Grimm's Fairy Tales - The Golden Bird (1987), dir. Toshio Hirata, Toei Doga/Madhouse

Animation Obsessive

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From: Glass Harmonica (1968), dir. Andrei Khrzhanovsky, Soyuzmultfilm

From: Glass Harmonica (1968), dir. Andrei Khrzhanovsky, Soyuzmultfilm

Animation Obsessive

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From: Anju and Zushiomaru (1961), dir. Taiji Yabushita and Yugo Serikawa, Toei Doga

From: Anju and Zushiomaru (1961), dir. Taiji Yabushita and Yugo Serikawa, Toei Doga

Animation Obsessive

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From: Crane's Feathers (1977), dir. Ideya Garanina, Soyuzmultfilm

From: Crane's Feathers (1977), dir. Ideya Garanina, Soyuzmultfilm

Animation Obsessive

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Animation about the feelings you hide versus the ones you show From: Appearance and Reality (2014), dir. Elena Rogova and Zhenia Pavlenko, Amix Film Studio

Animation about the feelings you hide versus the ones you show From: Appearance and Reality (2014), dir. Elena Rogova and Zhenia Pavlenko, Amix Film Studio

Animation Obsessive

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Nick Park spent the '80s making A Grand Day Out mostly alone. It was a school project that got out of hand -- he wanted to quit many times. But Park stuck with it and fulfilled his dream of bringing a cinematic feel to stop motion. We explore: ─➤

Nick Park spent the '80s making A Grand Day Out mostly alone. It was a school project that got out of hand -- he wanted to quit many times. But Park stuck with it and fulfilled his dream of bringing a cinematic feel to stop motion. We explore: ─➤

Animation Obsessive

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From: Cannon Fodder (1995), dir. Katsuhiro Otomo, Studio 4°C

From: Cannon Fodder (1995), dir. Katsuhiro Otomo, Studio 4°C

Animation Obsessive

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Early TV ads were a lifeline for Japanese animators. This stuff allowed for amazing creativity, even when other avenues didn't. Japan had world-class animated ads from the '50s onward. We're looking into a few of them today: ─➤

Early TV ads were a lifeline for Japanese animators. This stuff allowed for amazing creativity, even when other avenues didn't. Japan had world-class animated ads from the '50s onward. We're looking into a few of them today: ─➤

Animation Obsessive

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