“While traditional animation may be waiting in the wings now, its artistic impact and merit are nothing to ignore.” Beth Nipper A traditional animation process is the oldest known process for creating animations. It was first used in the 17th century by the Venetian inventor Giovanni Fontana who popularized the method that became the dominant […]

Animation can explain whatever the mind of man can conceive. - Walt Disney So, you’ve heard of Disney recycling animations and at first either felt disappointed or were impressed by how inventive they are. Disney recycling animations was a hot topic a few years ago, and while the studio never tried to hide that they […]

“Focus on being productive instead of busy.” Tim Ferris Whether you should be animating on 1s, 2s, or 3s is an age-old question that many animators may find themselves facing.  There’s value in every option, but animating on 2s has grown in popularity for some crucial reasons. Some of the most efficient animation producers, animation […]

As you make your first foray into the freelance animation business, questions such as “What sort of animation equipment do I require for my office/studio?” and “Where can I get this equipment from?” are bound to cross your mind. With a vast array of animation equipment, software, and hardware now available online or at specialty […]

You may not know it yet, but unless you've been living television free for the past 30 years, there's a good chance you are well acquainted with one of Matt Groening's creations, like, for example, The Simpsons. You know, the silly, hapless, sometimes dysfunctional, but well-meaning animated family from the fictional town of Springfield?  And […]

Virtual reality has become more and more popular in recent years, especially in the realm of video games and the emergence of a metaverse, both spaces where animators can flourish and take advantage of new animation technology.  Animation has come a long way in terms of its uses as it is no longer only used […]

We've come a long way in the evolution of animation. I mean, can you even believe there was a time when each frame of an animated character was drawn by hand? Well, believe it or not, it happened, and yes, it still happens in some cases.  People who draw their animation characters by hand are […]

All modern-day animation is built on the foundations of the Principles of Animation, the 12 techniques that all animators should understand and practice as much as possible. We have the original Disney Animators who worked on the earliest and most well-known Disney animations to thank for these concepts and it is indeed something every animator […]

Succeeding as a freelance animator requires you to have the necessary animation and business skills, as well as good animation software to keep your animation clients satisfied with good quality animations. If you’re considering becoming a freelance animator, check out our blog on the answers to 12 of the best freelance animation questions to see […]