Animation Articles
Choose an article from our growing library of original articles for prospective animation students.
- Interview with Animation Expert Jerry Beck
- Recognized as an authority on animation, Jerry Beck has researched cartoons for more than 30 years and authored such books as Looney Toons and Merrie Melodies: A Complete Illustrated Guide to the Warner Bros. Cartoons and The 50 Greatest Cartoons.
- Choosing An Animation School
- You're ready to start your animation career -- but where? With so many animation schools to choose from, where do you begin? Learn what to look for in a school's animation program.
- Careers in Animation: More Than Just Pen and Paper
- Are you more interested in 2d or 3d animation? Would you rather spend your time drawing characters, effects, or layouts? And how do you feel about clean-up work? Find out what types of jobs await the aspiring animator.
- Animation Software: The Basics
- With so many computer animation packages available -- ranging from affordable to mind-numbingly expensive -- you can't possibly know them all. Learn which industry-standard programs prospective animators should become familiar with.
- Computer Animation: The Skills and Training You Need
- What kinds of skills, training, and experiences are needed to become a computer animator in today's job market? Master both the creative and techical processes and success can be yours.
- Video Game Animation Skills
- It takes a combination of story-telling skills, technical animation skills, and professional skills to make it as a video game animator. Learn what it takes to succeed in this growing sector.
- Animation Styles: An Overview
- Different animation styles require different skills. Explore the different styles of animation commonly practiced today, including 2D, 3D, and stop action.
