Google’s Genie AI Model Creates Video Game-Like Interactive Environments From Text And Image Prompts
The model is trained exclusively on footage of 2d platformer video games and can generate action-controllable 2d worlds.
Lumiere, Google’s New AI Model, Creates Fully-Animated Video From Text And Photo Prompts
Lumiere advances the tech industry’s push to generate animation through artificial intelligence.
Tech Giants Say That Users Of Their Software Should Be Held Responsible For AI Copyright Infringements
AI developers say it’s not their fault that their machine learning programs produce copyrighted material, even though they are the ones who trained their systems on copyrighted materials without permission.
Google Shuts Its Stadia Game Studios After 15 Months, Pivots Business
Around 150 workers in Los Angeles and Montreal are reportedly affected by the shutdown.
Google Has Launched Its First Original Games Studio In Montreal
Assassin’s Creed co-creator Jade Raymond is heading up the studio.
‘Photo Wake-Up’ Is A Freaky New Technique For Creating 3D Animation From A Single Still Image
Researchers at the University of Washington have developed a new technique for creating 3d cg character animation from a single still image.
Google Earth Studio Is A New Animation Tool For Google Earth Imagery
Google Earth Studio allows animators to integrate Google Earth imagery into their productions.
‘The Atlantic’: ‘America’s Grip On Children’s Entertainment Is Coming To An End’ Because Of Youtube
An investigation into the mysterious companies that are producing the most popular children’s content on Youtube, and what effect it might be having on children.
Youtube Continues To Hurt Independent Animators, Bans Award-Winning Animated Short
Youtube’s poorly-regulated and selectively-enforced policies continue to hurt filmmakers.
Observations from the VR Front: ‘Pearl,’ Invasion!’ and ‘Allumette’
We look at some of the latest high-profile vr animation projects, and offer some thoughts on this new animation frontier.
Google Enters Feature Animation Distribution With ‘Bling’ Deal
Everyone wants a piece of the feature animation pie, including Google.
Google’s Spotlight Stories Unveils Trailer For Interactive ‘On Ice’ Short
The film is directed by Shannon Tindle, who also came up with the idea for Laika’s “Kubo and the Two Strings.”
Aardman’s Interactive Short ‘Special Delivery’ Is Now Available on YouTube 360
“Special Delivery” is the most widely available short from Google’s Spotlight Stories initiative thanks to a move to the YouTube 360 platform.
Comic-Con 2015: Nine Animation Events We’re Excited About
Cut through the clutter with our handy guide to the must-see animation events happening in San Diego this year.
‘Feast’ Director Patrick Osborne Will Make His Next Film For Google
Google’s interactive film division has announced four new animation projects, and introduced a developer’s kit that allows anyone to produce interactive animation.
The Making of Glen Keane’s ‘Duet’ (Video)
Google’s ATAP group has released a mini-featurette about the making of Glen Keane’s short “Duet,” which was released earlier this week in its intended interactive version.
Interactive Version of Glen Keane’s ‘Duet’ Released
“Duet,” the directorial debut of animation legend Glen Keane, has already appeared online and is a strong contender in this year’s Oscar field, but it hasn’t been available in its interactive format until today.
Artist of the Day: Matthew Cruickshank
Today we look at the work of Matt Cruickshank, Cartoon Brew’s Artist of the Day!
Watch Glen Keane’s New Google Short ‘Duet’
Watch Glen Keane’s new short “Duet” that he debuted this morning at the Google I/O developer conference.
The Revolution in Interactive Storytelling Has Arrived, and Surprise, Google Is Behind It
Last week, Google’s Advanced Technology and Projects group released the second animated short, Buggy Night, in its Spotlight Stories, a …
Google Wallet by Wolfberg
I first saw this ad on Vimeo and by the time the cards started bouncing around in the “cloud,” I was convinced it was a parody of …
Meet The Artists Who Make The Google Doodles
Every few days, the Google homepage offers up a new Google Doodle either in the form of an illustration, short animation, or interactive …
Doodle for Google
If you think Google only hires scientists, engineers and geniuses of the highest order, fear not, they also hire cartoonists. We don’t …
Google Animates Valentine’s Day
Be sure and visit Google’s front page today for an animated Valentine’s Day short with music by Tony Bennett. For a Google Doodle, it’s …
Google Honors Mary Blair
Let’s give it up for Google! October 21 marks the 100th anniversary of animation legend Mary Blair’s birth, and Google honored her with …
Martha Graham “Google Doodle” by Ryan Woodward
Don’t miss today’s Doodle on Google, animated by Ryan Woodward (Osmosis Jones, Thought of You), to commemorate dancer Martha Graham’s …
“The Flintstones” turn 50
The first episode aired on ABC on September 30th 1960. Yup, The Flintstones turn the big five-o today. Everyone should sing Happy …
