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Welcome to the official blog for THINKING ANIMATION: Bridging the Gap Between 2D and CG, the one and only book from Thompson Course Technology that will change how you animate! I am the one posting all this stuff here, Angie Jones, co-author of THINKING A

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  • Roy Disney, nephew of Walt Disney, dies

    Posted on Wednesday December 16th, 2009 at 14:20 in news, disney, cg, 2D, the biz

    LOS ANGELES – Roy E. Disney, the son and nephew of The Walt Disney Co. founders who twice led shareholder revolts that shook up the family business, died Wednesday. He was 79. The Walt Disney Co. announced that Disney died in Newpor...

  • Stix and Jones Plug

    Posted on Wednesday November 25th, 2009 at 15:17 in news, blogs, Networking, new paths

    When I am not animating, I stay pretty busy...I have a new ETSY store for my paintings and other pretties I make.If you are trying to decide what to get that special person for christmas? Check out my new store!STIX AND JONES ETSYstix and jones blog ...

  • Shel Dorf Dies

    Posted on Monday November 9th, 2009 at 13:26 in news, the biz

    Shel Dorf, a prominent comic-book collector who was the architect behind the pop-culture showcase in San Diego now known as Comic-Con, has died. He was 76.read more......

  • Freelancers Union

    Posted on Monday November 2nd, 2009 at 19:24 in news, artists, union, the biz

    Freelancers Union I started Freelancers Union because I believe in the radical notion of fairness: we should all have access to the social safety net, regardless of how we work. Some people freelance because they want to, and some freelance because...

  • Creative Talent Network’s Animation Expo (CTN-X)

    Posted on Monday September 7th, 2009 at 13:56 in news, events, the biz, animators

    Have you registered for the Creative Talent Network’s Animation Expo (CTN-X)? Early bird pricing ends September 30th. The most anticipated animation trade show on the planet comes to the City of Burbank beginning Friday, November 20th – Sunday, N...

  • John Hughes RIP

    Posted on Sunday August 9th, 2009 at 13:04 in news, the biz

    I am showing my age, but my favorite movies were made by this man.While taking a morning walk during a visit to his family in New York City, director John Hughes, 59, suffered a heart attack and died in Manhattan, according to a spokesperson. Hughes...

  • Politics, Ageism and Layoffs

    Posted on Saturday August 8th, 2009 at 15:55 in news, cg, the biz, animators, visual fx

    The industry has been through a lot over the past 15 years. Toy Story brought CG animation front and center in 1995 and changed the craft forever. Drawing in animation kept many folks employed and called for a mentoring structure to learn the craft...

  • Thank You!

    Posted on Tuesday August 4th, 2009 at 14:25 in news, jobs

    Guys thanks for all of your submissions.I have enough to last us a year now ;)I will try and at least get back to each of you...but it might take me a while.Thanks again!~Angie...

  • Entry/Junior level Animators Needed at Image Metrics

    Posted on Saturday August 1st, 2009 at 13:01 in news, jobs, freelancers, the biz, animators, new paths

    Image Metrics has been flooded with work and we need animators!Did you just graduate and want to work at a studio where you will learn more?Do you blossom in an atmosphere where the structure encourages you to work outside your comfort zone and be ch...

  • Disney Unites With Dreamworks

    Posted on Monday February 9th, 2009 at 19:31 in news, disney, dreamworks, the biz

    Disney finalizes DreamWorks deal Will handle distribution, marketing for six pics a year By Carl DiOrio Feb 9, 2009, 12:20 PM ET DreamWorks' Disney deal is done. Disney said Monday that the studio has agreed to enter into an exclusive ...

  • Studios Closing in 2009

    Posted on Friday February 6th, 2009 at 12:14 in news, the biz

    ImagiOrphanageI hope this is not a trend. Colleagues have said both closing were a complete surprise to them....

  • VFX and Animation Oscar Nominees

    Posted on Friday January 23rd, 2009 at 19:05 in news, cg, oscars, the biz, visual fx, animated shorts, animated features, independent film making

    THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON THE DARK KNIGHT IRON MAN**I vote for Iron Man BOLT KUNG FU PANDA WALL-E**I vote for Kung Fu Panda La Maison en Petits Cubes LAVATORY - LOVESTORY OKTAPODI PRESTO THIS WAY UP **I vote for Oktapodi!!!Who k...

  • Disney's John Carter of Mars

    Posted on Friday January 23rd, 2009 at 15:51 in news, disney, cg, pixar, visual fx, animated features

    The Upcoming Pixar Blog has posted...Casting has started on John Carter of Mars, Andrew Stanton confirmed that the forthcoming project will be done at Disney instead of Pixar in a Sci Fi Wire interview.During LA Film Critics Awards (where WALL•E wo...

  • ConceptArt.Org International Art and Design Workshop: DALLAS TEXAS - March 28-31 2009

    Posted on Saturday January 17th, 2009 at 21:37 in news, inspiration, learning, artists, events, cg, workshops, 2D, illustrators, the biz, animators, visual fx

    Massive Black and Concept Art.org have put on an amazingArt Workshop for the past three years.It all started withINSOMANIA - 2006 - San Francisohttp://www.conceptart.org/insomania then came...REVELATIONS - 2007 - SeattleAnd next,PHOTO THANKS TO PHIL...

  • Apple Introduces Revolutionary New Laptop With No Keyboard

    Posted on Thursday January 8th, 2009 at 14:06 in news, funny, Geek Stuff

    Apple Introduces Revolutionary New Laptop With No KeyboardThis made me laugh so hard I had to share......

  • Shan Acker's 9

    Posted on Tuesday December 23rd, 2008 at 16:26 in news, artists, cg, animated features

    "Animation for grown ups" it looks like...reminds me of my Oddworld days in style and although I cannot tell for sure from the very visual trailer, story too? I guess We will find out September of next year....

  • Geisha Vampire Workshop 12.16.2008

    Posted on Thursday December 4th, 2008 at 11:03 in news, inspiration, Networking, artists, sketches, workshops, new paths

    I have started a creative workshop with my mentor Cheryl Kline. It's a themed worked shop and all kinds of media are welcome, including laptops!!! The Get The Lead Out Blog will post the theme for each week and there is a paypal button on the blog ...

  • Coraline = Yum

    Posted on Thursday November 20th, 2008 at 12:49 in news, artists, animators, animated features, stop mo

    I am a HUGE Selick fan and even HUGER Gaiman fan, but then I hear the soundtrack is from They Might Be Giants! OMG, it's like a dream team. This looks so awesome...I can't wait to see her sew buttons on her eyeballz!Title: CoralineGenre: Animation/...