Fragile Figures: BluBlu Studios On The Haunting Animated Vignettes Of ‘Porcelain War’ Documentary
A new documentary found a unique way to bring life to its ceramic subject matter through a mixed-media animation approach.
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Michael Ruocco Takes Us Behind The Scenes Of His Short ‘Snif & Snüf,’ Available Online Now
‘Snif & Snüf’ blends vintage cartoon action with a joyous soundtrack to fuel a rivalry between two fun characters.
Pablo Berger Created A Pop-Up Studio In Downtown Madrid To Make His Animated Debut ‘Robot Dreams’
The filmmaker recruited talent from across Europe to staff his single-use studio.
Toon Boom Animation Software Acquired By U.S. Investment Firm For Over $110 Million
The new owner, Integrated Media Company, plans to “expand [Toon Boom’s] platform into new markets and to introduce ground-breaking products.”
Tonje Skar Reiersen On The Epic Journey Behind ‘Titina’
Reiersen tells us what made Toon Boom Harmony the right tool for this job ahead of the film’s U.S. streaming release on June 27.
How Mercury Filmworks Used Harmony 22 To Create Its Cyberpunk Short ‘Duke’s Game’
Co-directors Shane Plante and Collin Tsandilis discuss the techniques they used to bring their characters to life.
The ‘Cuphead Show’ Roundtable: Netflix ‘Didn’t Know The Trouble We Could Run Into’
The crew tell us how they set about adapting the hit game into an animated series with lush production values.
Shane Plante On Using Harmony To Make The Horror Film ‘The Gate’
The Mercury Filmworks animator tells us how he made his film using Toon Boom Harmony Premium.
Cartoon Brew Pick: ‘Leviathan’ By Nick Cross
That which is above is like that which is below, and that which is below is like that which is above.
How Mollie Ong Animated Her First Toon Boom Harmony Short in 6 Weeks
Learn how Mollie Ong harnessed the newest features in Toon Boom Harmony 21 to create her new short film.
The ‘Inside Job’ Interview: Shion Takeuchi Delves Into The Deep State
The showrunner of Netflix’s new satirical series talks conspiracies and creative collaborations.
Learn 2D Animation With A Toon Boom Harmony Course at Escape Studios
The course provider connects students with Harmony experts. Learn about upcoming opportunities, including a free virtual event and prize draw.
Tools Of The Trade: Every Animation Tool Used On The Upcoming Series ‘Royals Next Door’
A producer explains how they built a pipeline for the upcoming hybrid series “Royals Next Door.”
An Animator Explains The Upsides Of Learning Paperless Animation With Toon Boom Harmony
“You have more control over the scope of the animation process,” says Mik Kirchheiner of animating directly with a tablet.
Industry Artist Matt Watts Explains How To Build A Great Rig Using Toon Boom Harmony
Matt Watts talks about an important and often overlooked part of the 2D animation process: character rigging.
Using Toon Boom Harmony 20 To Blend Animation With Live-Action Footage
Gonzalo Azpiri of Hookup Animation explains how he used the new release of Toon Boom Harmony 20 to create a mixed-media animation sequence.
Meet Any Malu, The Animated Influencer From Brazil Who Was Hired By Cartoon Network
You know you’ve created a popular cartoon character when fans turn up at your studio asking to meet her.
Exploring Toon Boom Harmony’s Watercolor Effects And Textures With Animator Anja Shu
Shu, a Toon Boom Ambassador, explains how she used Harmony 20 to create a hand-painted aesthetic.
How A Mexican Studio Turned Kids’ Drawings Into Animation For The Berlin-Winning Feature ‘Los Lobos’
When Sam Kishi wanted to incorporate animated segments into his live-action feature, he didn’t have to look far. That’s because he also runs the Mexican animation studio Platypus.
Toon Boom Launches Remote Animation Training Courses
The courses are tailored to artists at various career stages. They start on May 23.
Free Home Licenses And Software Deals For Work-From-Home Pros And Students (Updated)
Developers behind some of the industry’s most widely used softwares are making it easier to work from home.
Due To Coronavirus Outbreak, Toon Boom Offers Free 30-Day Home Use Licenses To Studios And Schools
Toon Boom is making it easier for studio artists and students to work remotely during the coronavirus pandemic.
How They Did It: Telling Five Women’s Stories In Five Different Styles In Camila Kater’s ‘Flesh’
Camila Kater explains how she combined five different mediums in her debut film — and why she compares women to meat.
The 2D Gaming Boom: How These 3 Video Games Created Their Striking Hand-Made Look
We spoke to the artists and developers behind “Later Alligator,” “Knights and Bikes,” and “River City Girls” about their games’ stylized visuals.
Censorship, Shortages, Apathy: The Trials Of Making Independent Animation In Vietnam
Deedee Animation Studio, based in Hanoi, talks with Cartoon Brew about the tortuous process of setting up a 2d animation studio in Vietnam.
How They Did It: Combining 2D Animation, Archive Materials, And Ice Carving In ‘Shannon Amen’
Canadian animator Chris Dainty walks us through the complex production process of his new NFB short.
Toon Boom Launches Harmony 17, Offers Limited Time Sale On Annual Licenses
Toon Boom is touting 40 new-and-improved features in the latest edition of its industry-standard animation software.
Passion Pictures Teams Up With Disney For ‘101 Dalmatian Street’
London-based Passion Pictures has added its own unique take on the Disney classic “101 Dalmatians.”
Paramount’s Hybrid ‘Clifford the Big Red Dog’ Movie Gets 2020 Release Date
The live-action/cg hybrid feature is being directed by Walt Becker.
‘How Much Fear Do We Put In The Story?’: Gustavo Steinberg On His New Brazilian Feature ‘Tito and the Birds’
The director of “Tito and the Birds” speaks with Cartoon Brew about his film about the “disease of fear,” a condition that turns people into zombie-like creatures.
Blue Zoo Opens New 2D Animation Studio in London, Creating 60 New Jobs
One of the U.K.’s largest independent animation studios is expanding.
Toon Boom Learn Portal Makes Learning Animation And Storyboarding Easy — And Free!
Whether you are a student, freelance animation artist, or studio professional, where there’s a skill, there’s a simple way to learn: the Toon Boom Learn Portal.
Watch The Trailer For Netflix’s New ‘Hilda’ Series
The first season launches September 21 on Netflix.
How 2D Tools Let You Go 3D
The debate about 2d versus 3d animation is becoming increasingly irrelevant as more artists use an integrated 2d/3d approach thanks to the new generation of powerful animation tools.
