http://ezinearticles.com/?cat=Arts-and-Entertainment:Animation EzineArticles.com - Trusted By Millions as The Source For Quality Original Articles http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ 'Naruto' is an anime series from Masashi Kishimoto. The series revolves around a young, hyperactive ninja who is searching for both recognition and approval. The greatest aspiration of this ninja is to be the Hokage. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:31:19 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Do-You-Rate-Naruto-Shippuden-As-an-Anime?&id=3251202 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Do-You-Rate-Naruto-Shippuden-As-an-Anime?&id=3251202 What's crazy about shapes in After Effects is the same tools you use to draw shapes will draw masks if you have a layer selected depending on what kind of object is on that layer. It is worth noting that, that is all there is to it. If you intended to draw and shape, and see that you are drawing a mask, 'uncheck' the layer you are on, be sure you are drawing a new object, and you will create a new shape! Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:18:43 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?After-Effects-Shapes&id=3300389 http://ezinearticles.com/?After-Effects-Shapes&id=3300389 We left off in our last tutorial about paint with a lead in to a paint setting called 'write on'. It makes some of the paint animation behavior a little simpler, then you can review how it's applied and decide what works best for your current application. The 'write on' will cause your paint behavior to record your strokes much like motion sketch but what's interesting is when you view the settings it creates, it is really exactly what we described in our last lesson, only it creates it for you. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:05:39 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?After-Effects-Paint-Animation-With-Write-On-Setting&id=3282956 http://ezinearticles.com/?After-Effects-Paint-Animation-With-Write-On-Setting&id=3282956 In animation and graphic production we have several tools available to us. Masking, blend mode, lighting all provide their own special way to be able to blend subjects from different sources but an alpha channel absolutely has a magic all it's own. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:04:39 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?After-Effects,-Photoshop-and-Alpha-Channels&id=3290198 http://ezinearticles.com/?After-Effects,-Photoshop-and-Alpha-Channels&id=3290198 Almost everyone in the world loves movie, especially if they are getting bored and wanting to refresh their minds. That is why, no wonder that today, you find many genres of movies. There are action/ adventure, animation, comedy, documentary, drama, horror, kids/ family, romance, thriller, and many more. You just find the one based on your wants and needs. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:59:38 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?About-Animation-Movies&id=3279665 http://ezinearticles.com/?About-Animation-Movies&id=3279665 If I ask you about Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck, I am sure you know them very well. Yes, they are Disney characters. But who are Walt Disney actually? How could he create a lot of characters that are very famous among children and even adult? This article is going to tell you some little pieces of his life. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:37:17 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Walt-Disney-The-Person-Behind-the-Famous-Mickey-Mouse&id=3272617 http://ezinearticles.com/?Walt-Disney-The-Person-Behind-the-Famous-Mickey-Mouse&id=3272617 I have been a great fan of animation movies and cartoons for as long as I can remember. I am told that, as a kid, I never used to have lunch without a daily dose of Tom & Jerry Cartoons, which used to air on Delhi Doordarshan! I have my share of favorites, of which Pixar movies top the list. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:33:22 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Animation-Mania&id=3266988 http://ezinearticles.com/?Animation-Mania&id=3266988 After Effects paint tools are similar to Photoshop and Illustrator but in some very real ways they are quite peculiar to After Effects. For one thing, as you paint and create objects, you are at the same time creating a potential animation because simply creating objects with your paint tools offers the options of presenting your images in time. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:27:50 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?After-Effects-and-Illustrator-Lets-Paint&id=3254361 http://ezinearticles.com/?After-Effects-and-Illustrator-Lets-Paint&id=3254361 Some people think that cartoons are just for kids. In spite of this, you might be surprised that many grown-ups have never really forgotten those cute cartoon faces they grew up with. In fact, some people have never really outgrown their fondness for cartoons that a lot of websites have sprung like mushrooms for people to create cartoon characters of themselves. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:05:44 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-Cartoon-Pictures-Have-a-Universal-Appeal-to-People?&id=3261333 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-Cartoon-Pictures-Have-a-Universal-Appeal-to-People?&id=3261333 In After Effects, there are not many animation fundamentals that are much cooler than Time. We all love to play with our Time dimension creating the unique user experience. Blend with After Effects transitions and your blends will become seamless. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:04:09 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Cs4-After-Effects-Turn-a-Page,-With-Time-Remapping&id=2598581 http://ezinearticles.com/?Cs4-After-Effects-Turn-a-Page,-With-Time-Remapping&id=2598581 I've been flirting with one of the new effects in After Effects CS4, 'Cartoon'. If you would like to produce the exaggerated features of caricature, the overstatement of emphasized features, this tool makes it easy. You can see French impressionist painting with exaggerated color, broader boundaries and soft touches on all the elements. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:32:22 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?After-Effects-Cartoon&id=2598498 http://ezinearticles.com/?After-Effects-Cartoon&id=2598498 The "Go, Diego, Go!" television series is touted as being highly educational for the pre-school age group, of children ages two to four. In summary, the series revolves around eight year old Diego who, accompanied by his friend 'Baby Jaguar', goes around rescuing all kinds of animals that find themselves in some kind of trouble. The show uses this approach to help younger children learn all about nature and the animal kingdom, with each episode featuring a specific animal. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:31:51 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Go,-Diego,-Go!-Educates-and-Entertains&id=3234349 http://ezinearticles.com/?Go,-Diego,-Go!-Educates-and-Entertains&id=3234349 The cartoon effect has caught on in so many different ways. We have the little assistant cartoon person step out onto our desktop at several service sites. We have the cartoon logos identified with our products and more recently we have the cartoon caricature used for our social networking presence. We see offers to have our profile image 'cartooned' for us. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:01:41 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?After-Effects-How-to-Cartoon-You&id=2598531 http://ezinearticles.com/?After-Effects-How-to-Cartoon-You&id=2598531 Here we will discuss about some of the main themes of the animated series Naruto Shippuden. This is one of the well known animated series in Japan. This series has a wonderful story line and most of the episodes come out with a good story line. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:19:30 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Naruto-Shippuden-Episodes-1-3&id=3240761 http://ezinearticles.com/?Naruto-Shippuden-Episodes-1-3&id=3240761 The most important attraction of the original Naruto series was the friendship element. The friendship between Naruto, Sakura and Sasuke was the key element in making the series interesting. The youthful innocence and progression into comradeship was highlighted in the series. Relationship between Naruto and Sasuke was also among the pivotal parts of the plots. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:19:01 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Naruto-Shippuden-Vs-Naruto&id=3240732 http://ezinearticles.com/?Naruto-Shippuden-Vs-Naruto&id=3240732 The whole manga series is based on the ninja world. It takes place in a virtual world consisting of five great nations and two-three other nations that are not so important. The main character Uzumaki Naruto resides in the hidden leaf village located in the Land of fire also know as the Konohagakure which is lead by the Hokage. The people of hidden leaf village are said to follow the will of fire. It is featured mainly during the series and most of the happenings take place there in the series. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:17:30 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-World-of-Naruto-Uzumaki&id=3240615 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-World-of-Naruto-Uzumaki&id=3240615 Naruto series became popular both in Japan and the United States. Overwhelming responses from the people and demand of it comic could be seen in terms of its sales. In Japan over 71 million copies were sold out of volume 36 and volume 43 sold 1.1 million copies during 2008 becoming the 9th best-selling comic from Japan. In the first half from 2009, it ranked as the 3rd best-seller manga from Japan, having sold 3.4 million copies. Volume 45 ranked 5th with 1.1 million copies sold, while volume 46 ranked 9th, having sold 864,708 copies and volume 44 at 40th place. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:16:44 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Public-Response-and-Critical-Reception-of-Naruto&id=3240599 http://ezinearticles.com/?Public-Response-and-Critical-Reception-of-Naruto&id=3240599 As this is the restart of the series, reconnecting with the characters is of great importance. If you are among those people who are still watching the original series, try not to read this review. When the story begins, Sasuke along with Orochimaru and Naruto has been undergoing training for the two and half years. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:14:30 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Naruto-Shippuden-Story-Arc-One-Review&id=3240489 http://ezinearticles.com/?Naruto-Shippuden-Story-Arc-One-Review&id=3240489 The most important of the unrevealed secrets in the Naruto series is related to the father of Naruto. The identity of his father is not yet revealed. There are many people believing that Yondaime, the Fourth Hokage is Naruto's father. The striking resemblance between the two is stated as the reason for this belief. The fact that Naruto is an orphan and the forth Hokage died in his combat with Kyuubi all made this worth believing. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:13:17 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Rumors-Related-to-the-Identity-of-Narutos-Father&id=3240480 http://ezinearticles.com/?Rumors-Related-to-the-Identity-of-Narutos-Father&id=3240480 It is always amazing to know how much individuals will get riled up over the love of Naruto's life. Indeed, the love of Naruto's life is the subject of numerous debates as well as flame wars on the web. Either way, we cannot deny the truth that the whole "romance" aspect of this anime makes it more and more interesting. And, as Naruto plays the main role he has to end up with some body, right? Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:09:24 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Who-is-Narutos-Girl?&id=3240460 http://ezinearticles.com/?Who-is-Narutos-Girl?&id=3240460 Naruto series have been great in terms of portraying the relationships between the characters. Especially the love life of the central character is portrayed with many complicacies. The person with which Naruto will end up is a great topic of discussion in the internet. The two major characters in the series with whom, Naruto has a chance of ending up with are Sakura and Hinata. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:08:17 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Who-Will-End-Up-With-Naruto?&id=3240448 http://ezinearticles.com/?Who-Will-End-Up-With-Naruto?&id=3240448 Since the word "animate" alludes to the concept of life, to give life to, to breathe, soul, spirit, the illusion of life now we have to question whether it is "real". If animation pertains to the movement or actions that evoke emotion to the viewer, are we not giving the animation object its own artificial intelligence or soul. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:34:45 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Have-Artificial-Intelligence-and-Animation-Become-One?&id=3226579 http://ezinearticles.com/?Have-Artificial-Intelligence-and-Animation-Become-One?&id=3226579 Since the word "animate" alludes to the concept of life, to give life to, to breathe, soul, spirit, the illusion of life now we have to question whether it is "real". If animation pertains to the movement or actions that evoke emotion to the viewer, are we not giving the animation object its own artificial intelligence or soul. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:21:03 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Have-Artificial-Intelligence-and-Animation-Become-One?&id=3226579 http://ezinearticles.com/?Have-Artificial-Intelligence-and-Animation-Become-One?&id=3226579 When I was first drawn to After Effects, one of the most powerful attractions was, the Effects! The idea of creating your own movies, animations with a message, having colorful explosive tools at your disposal is certainly exciting. However, lIke many of life's softer lessons, blending modes offer a subtle and perceptual magic that let you 'sneak behind the scenes' and speak to your audience in subliminal ways. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:40:33 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?After-Effects-Tutorial-Blending-Modes&id=3203810 http://ezinearticles.com/?After-Effects-Tutorial-Blending-Modes&id=3203810 Naruto Shippuden is a famous anime series which is airing on the TV channels of Tokyo (Japan). This show started on 15th February, 2007 and grabbed the attention of many audiences across the world. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:47:20 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Episodes-of-the-Naruto-Shippuden&id=3209061 http://ezinearticles.com/?Episodes-of-the-Naruto-Shippuden&id=3209061 There seems to be a lot of confusion as to what animation really is. It may to have a lot to do with history and the unclear terminology associated with different types of media. Let's just start with the basic definition of the word. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:15:14 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-is-Animation?&id=3219454 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-is-Animation?&id=3219454 The hackers, sploggers, spammers, and now the splotchers are all part of the new digital age. So, you've probably heard of the Captcha Codes, those are the questions they ask prior to posting a comment on blog, Internet forum, or a news article that you wish to comment on. Well, it appears that all the artificial intelligent software programmers have figured a way to beat those systems. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:12:45 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?And-You-Thought-Animated-Ink-Blots-Were-For-Kids-Think-Again&id=3224213 http://ezinearticles.com/?And-You-Thought-Animated-Ink-Blots-Were-For-Kids-Think-Again&id=3224213 After Effects is loaded with powerful features, impressive presets, and sexy special effects but when you begin to create your composition, you need a management tool to keep everything organized. Welcome to After Effects Layers! Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:57:05 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?After-Effects-Layers-Lets-Get-Organized!&id=3189553 http://ezinearticles.com/?After-Effects-Layers-Lets-Get-Organized!&id=3189553 As my favorite animation instructor (who was a creative director in the Disney Studio) had said, "You cannot save a film with special effects!" He and I had many discussions around the subject of the use of special effects within a film and the circumstances in which a special effect furthered or dragged the advancement of a storyline within a film. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:05:52 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Animation-Disciplines-Animators-Versus-Special-Effects-Artists&id=3198919 http://ezinearticles.com/?Animation-Disciplines-Animators-Versus-Special-Effects-Artists&id=3198919 As my favorite animation instructor (who was a creative director in the Disney Studio) had said, "You cannot save a film with special effects!" He and I had many discussions around the subject of the use of special effects within a film and the circumstances in which a special effect furthered or dragged the advancement of a storyline within a film. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:03:57 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Animation-Disciplines-Animators-Versus-Special-Effects-Artists&id=3198919 http://ezinearticles.com/?Animation-Disciplines-Animators-Versus-Special-Effects-Artists&id=3198919 If you ever want to put your animation into competition or the animation distribution markets, depending on the length of the segment, you should fulfill certain parameters. Here are some guidelines for you to consider. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:49:50 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Animation-Length-When-is-a-Short-a-Short?&id=3198313 http://ezinearticles.com/?Animation-Length-When-is-a-Short-a-Short?&id=3198313 We know Japan as a country of a rising sun, as a land where people live in picturesque landscapes in a fairy tale environments. Both high technology and legends are tightly associated with this eastern island-based territory. To add some flavor to definition of this faraway nation, let us quote Roland Barthes who called it the Empire of Signs. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:07:08 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Japan-The-Empire-of-Signs&id=3192629 http://ezinearticles.com/?Japan-The-Empire-of-Signs&id=3192629 One of the most popular effects in all our media is the animation of your business branded logo. We see this everywhere from television advertisements to the bold opening of a movie as the production company names blazes onto the screen tumbling from the sky. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:19:37 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?After-Effects-Logo-Animation-Part-1&id=3124748 http://ezinearticles.com/?After-Effects-Logo-Animation-Part-1&id=3124748 Alongside the basics of animation that are easy implement in After Effects, 'assistants' are provided to help you with the next stage of your animation development. This is a great time to learn about and begin implementing layers too. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:53:41 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?After-Effects-Animation-Tutorial-Assistants-and-Layers&id=3162984 http://ezinearticles.com/?After-Effects-Animation-Tutorial-Assistants-and-Layers&id=3162984 In 2007, Disney announced plans of releasing another 2D animation movie with the particularity of introducing its first Black princess to follow the long tradition of Snow white, Cinderella, etc. Unfortunately, as soon as the first pictures and plot was introduced, controversy emerged; this also follows the long tradition of everything first black, first black president, first black Pope, first black James Bond, first black supermodel, first black billionaire, etc. Controversy always follows. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:18:49 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Opinion-on-Disneys-The-Princess-and-the-Frog&id=3170297 http://ezinearticles.com/?Opinion-on-Disneys-The-Princess-and-the-Frog&id=3170297 Once you have introduced yourself to the stopwatch feature in After Effects, you are ready to begin learning about some of the other related features and 'assistants' that are built into this application. The stopwatch is fundamental to everything. Every setting you animate will be set using that attribute's stop watch, creating keyframes along the timeline. Our first tutorials have been about position because this may be the most basic of all attributes to animate. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:25:10 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?After-Effects-Animation-Tutorial-Motion-Sketch&id=3162993 http://ezinearticles.com/?After-Effects-Animation-Tutorial-Motion-Sketch&id=3162993 One of the best things about After Effects is while you can create very complex animations, it is used for some of the most famous Hollywood character animations we know, you can also create very simple, useful and usable animations on your very first day. Learning any new tool or technique, it is always helpful to establish the 'fundamentals', the basic tools that form the building blocks for this tool and in After Effects or any timeline based animation tool, the basics are stopwatches and layers. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:51:27 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?After-Effects-Animation-Lets-Get-Started&id=3161825 http://ezinearticles.com/?After-Effects-Animation-Lets-Get-Started&id=3161825 The Naruto manga series is the creation of Masashi Kishimoto, a former apprentice of Akira Toriyama, the creator of Dragonball Z. Similar to Dragonball, Naruto is full of striking characters and thrilling fight scenes. In 1999, Naruto made its debut in Shonen Jump, the most popular shonen manga magazine in Japan. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:43:05 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Naruto-Manga-Series-Profile-and-Storyline&id=3157291 http://ezinearticles.com/?Naruto-Manga-Series-Profile-and-Storyline&id=3157291 It's one thing to be at home watching the latest animated film or playing the newest version of a video game or surfing the net to find a You Tube flick. It's a completely different thing to get the chance to go to an animation festival or market. Usually when you go to such a venue you will see what the rest of the world will see sometimes as much as two years in advance and usually on a big screen in a big theatre, using the most up to date viewing technology. I call it the "WOW" experience. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:27:22 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Animation-Markets-and-Festivals-Why-Go-to-Them?&id=3172633 http://ezinearticles.com/?Animation-Markets-and-Festivals-Why-Go-to-Them?&id=3172633 In part 1 of Logo Animation we introduced the animator function built into After Effects text. This function presents several animation options including position, lighting, and special effects such as text along a path. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:44:48 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?After-Effects-Logo-Animation-Part-2-Text-on-a-Path&id=3132497 http://ezinearticles.com/?After-Effects-Logo-Animation-Part-2-Text-on-a-Path&id=3132497 'Things' happening with their own will and momentum is probably at the heart of animation. Those little things just start moving and seem to have a life and plan of their own. The 'stroke' effect is perfect for having your special message appear, appearing gradually with the mood and theme of your composition. A great way to use After Effects text animation add mood to your message. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:22:01 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?After-Effects-Text-Animation&id=3123283 http://ezinearticles.com/?After-Effects-Text-Animation&id=3123283 This meeting is a tremendous test of Kenshin's character. Although Kenshin holds his own very well he gives up his principles just for the chance to win. That being said, this is an amazing battle showing Saitos skills with his sword, punches, and kicks; and Kenshins astute analysis of Saitos most powerful technique. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:57:21 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Rurouni-Kenshin-Deathmatch-With-the-Wolf-From-the-Past&id=2827169 http://ezinearticles.com/?Rurouni-Kenshin-Deathmatch-With-the-Wolf-From-the-Past&id=2827169 Rurouni Kenshin is an animated story that combines passion, intelligence, respect, and fantastical combat situations. This anime is based off a manga which in my opinion has a better storyline. Nonetheless with the combination of anime movies and the first two arcs of the anime, it is fantastic. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:57:08 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Rurouni-Kenshin&id=2808728 http://ezinearticles.com/?Rurouni-Kenshin&id=2808728 The term doujinshi is coined up by two words, doujin and shi, the former meaning people who share common interests, and shi meaning magazine. The term was originally applied to manga fanzines, hobby magazines and amateur comic books. It is an interesting fact that usually most popular subculture is cooked up by someone who seeks profit only, and then is fed to a hungry young crowd of fans. This is not always the case in Japan, though. The art is for the art's sake is what comic market followers are craving for. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:20:42 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Doujinshi-As-Unprecedented-Visual-Subculture&id=3150371 http://ezinearticles.com/?Doujinshi-As-Unprecedented-Visual-Subculture&id=3150371 With the continuing demand for Mickey Mouse toys,cartoons and a whole range of Mickey related paraphernalia, it's always good to take a look back at how this phenomenon actually started. Today, we're going to take a look at one of the earliest cartoons, Steamboat Willie. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:18:26 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Mickey-Mouse-Toys-A-Brief-History-of-Mickey-Mouse&id=3098815 http://ezinearticles.com/?Mickey-Mouse-Toys-A-Brief-History-of-Mickey-Mouse&id=3098815 With the continuing demand for Mickey Mouse toys,cartoons and a whole range of Mickey related paraphernalia, it's always good to take a look back at how this phenomenon actually started. Today, we're going to take a look at one of the earliest cartoons, Steamboat Willie. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:18:30 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Mickey-Mouse-Toys-A-Brief-History-of-Mickey-Mouse&id=3098815 http://ezinearticles.com/?Mickey-Mouse-Toys-A-Brief-History-of-Mickey-Mouse&id=3098815 The film My Neighbor Totoro was written and directed by Hayao Miyazkai. Originally released as part of a double feature alongside 'Grave Of The Fireflies' in 1988, it managed to win the Animage Grand Prix Prize for the same year. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:59:19 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?My-Neighbor-Totoro&id=3084311 http://ezinearticles.com/?My-Neighbor-Totoro&id=3084311 Animation is a process of bringing sketched characters to life with a means of computer technology. A designer requires imagination, creativity as well as problem solving skills. It is a sophisticated technique to create moving pictures. The computer technology animation has brought a revolution in the world of graphics. It has improved the graphics to produce and improve complex as well as unique visual content. Advanced and modified animation has brought innovative solutions for the graphic designers. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 08:14:31 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Basic-Knowledge-of-Animation&id=3074113 http://ezinearticles.com/?Basic-Knowledge-of-Animation&id=3074113 Each and every year video games get more robust, the software gets better, and the games get more intense and appear to be more real. This trend will continue, along with the artificially intelligent software that runs the games. All this coupled with the new hardware that will be involved will surely change the future of video games. Sun, 18 Oct 2009 18:02:25 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Future-of-Animation-and-Video-Games-Will-Blow-You-Away&id=3100484 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Future-of-Animation-and-Video-Games-Will-Blow-You-Away&id=3100484 Anime stories traditionally expose and question the lines of progress, commerce, loyalty, honor and culture all within the graphic nature of animation. Anime style is beautiful to watch. It has a sense of poetry, it has a rhythm. Anime is not afraid to be art. You don't even need to have the speakers on to appreciate the story, the motion and graphic splendor. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:12:40 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Animation-Style-The-Attraction-of-Anime&id=3080476 http://ezinearticles.com/?Animation-Style-The-Attraction-of-Anime&id=3080476 This article is about the bad guys in the Pokemon animation. The bad guys are Jessie and James from Team Rocket. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:02:44 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Team-Rocket-Jessie-and-James&id=3016153 http://ezinearticles.com/?Team-Rocket-Jessie-and-James&id=3016153 We sure hear a lot of complaints about how hard it is to break into the 3-D animation business and Hollywood. Many in the US are complaining that most of the jobs are now going to India, and whereas, it is true that the Indian animation entertainment sector and electronic arts industry is growing by leaps and bounds, we must also realize that there are many more animation films every year than there ever have been in the past. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:04:24 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Animation-Jobs-3D-Animation-to-Improve-Your-Factory,-Warehouse,-and-Supply-Chain-Flows&id=3064878 http://ezinearticles.com/?Animation-Jobs-3D-Animation-to-Improve-Your-Factory,-Warehouse,-and-Supply-Chain-Flows&id=3064878 Creative Minds need many things, psychological researchers, scientists, and even neurologists tell us that the human brain needs sleep to stay at its creative peak. Ask any true creative genius and they'll tell you the same thing, and in my day, I've met more than a few, even been accused of being one myself, and yes, I agree with this wisdom. Not long ago, a very wise electronic arts instructor told me that "the top creative minds need play time to stay at the top of their game! Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:58:36 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Creative-Minds-Need-Play-Time-Too,-The-Electronic-Arts-Instructor-Said&id=3061000 http://ezinearticles.com/?Creative-Minds-Need-Play-Time-Too,-The-Electronic-Arts-Instructor-Said&id=3061000 This meeting is a tremendous test of Kenshin's character. Although Kenshin holds his own very well he gives up his principles just for the chance to win. That being said, this is an amazing battle showing Saitos skills with his sword, punches, and kicks; and Kenshins astute analysis of Saitos most powerful technique. Fri, 09 Oct 2009 09:56:58 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Rurouni-Kenshin-Deathmatch-With-the-Wolf-From-the-Past&id=2827169 http://ezinearticles.com/?Rurouni-Kenshin-Deathmatch-With-the-Wolf-From-the-Past&id=2827169 Japanese anime is becoming a worldwide phenomenon with Japan continuously and rapidly producing quality anime and the rest of the world welcoming their arrival. One such anime that will be covered in this article is Naruto. Thu, 08 Oct 2009 08:58:06 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Introduction-to-Naruto&id=3040141 http://ezinearticles.com/?Introduction-to-Naruto&id=3040141 There are some very special people out there who are not only willing to handle the stresses of academia, but fiercely value and nurture the next generation of animators and visual artists. When you are looking for an animation school, ask the previous students about their instructors and look for the following descriptive qualities of the staff. Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:34:22 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Qualities-of-a-Really-Good-Animation-Instructor&id=3035135 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Qualities-of-a-Really-Good-Animation-Instructor&id=3035135 If you're interested in getting into the movie special effects industry, an animation career could be one of the best options. As you already know, computers have become indispensable in filmmaking these days. Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:32:28 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Animation-Career&id=3028277 http://ezinearticles.com/?Animation-Career&id=3028277 In recent days, it is not unusual to see Indian children chatting about mythological stories of Indian culture like Ramayana, Mahabharata and the legendary characters such as Lord Hanuman, Lord Ganesha, Lord Krishna and many more. This re-introduction to the Indian culture can be attributed to the enthralling animated movies that have summarized the good old Indian epics for our young generation. Fri, 02 Oct 2009 21:23:09 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Career-Opportunities-in-Animation-and-Multimedia&id=2989155 http://ezinearticles.com/?Career-Opportunities-in-Animation-and-Multimedia&id=2989155 In Japan Anime simply means cartoons of any kind, but in the West it refers to stylized animation that comes from Japan and other countries. Anime's following has increased exponentially around the world, and people of all ages, genders, and creeds can be counted among its fans. Fri, 02 Oct 2009 08:32:42 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Rising-Popularity-of-Anime&id=2994930 http://ezinearticles.com/?Rising-Popularity-of-Anime&id=2994930 There's nothing quite as magical as being able to juxtapose images, scenes, people of your choice into the composition you are creating. It is the key, pardon me, of creativity. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 09:30:10 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?After-Effects-Keying-is-the-Key&id=2598560 http://ezinearticles.com/?After-Effects-Keying-is-the-Key&id=2598560 I'm going to discuss what I like about each series and compare them. What I really enjoy about the original Naruto was the friendships. The relationships between Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 06:53:58 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Naruto-Vs-Naruto-Shippuden&id=2020460 http://ezinearticles.com/?Naruto-Vs-Naruto-Shippuden&id=2020460 A classic and oft re-run series, TriGun is a mostly light hearted Anime series combining old west and sci-fi themes. Set on a desert world, where towns are scattered around rare oasis, and terra-forming machines that barely work. I think the one thing that probably sets TriGun apart from the rest of it's kin, is the main character Vash. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 06:53:35 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Review-of-the-Series-TriGun&id=2021099 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Review-of-the-Series-TriGun&id=2021099 A short series of only 6 episodes, and shown on late night TV a few times, this in one you might have heard of. Maybe you even tried to watch i8t, but had a hard time following the zany, madcap action. Don't feel bad, it took me more than a couple of views to catch what was going on. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 06:53:25 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Review-of-the-Fooly-Cooly-Series-(FLCL,-Furi-Curi)&id=2021241 http://ezinearticles.com/?Review-of-the-Fooly-Cooly-Series-(FLCL,-Furi-Curi)&id=2021241 Since this is essentially a restart of the series they needed to reconnect us to the characters. I don't want to give too much away if you are still watching the original series, but at this point Sasuke is with Orochimaru and Naruto has gone off to train for two and a half years. The series starts with Naruto's return and his reconnection to his friends (and vicariously us). Thu, 01 Oct 2009 06:53:05 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Review-of-Naruto-Shippuden-Story-Arc-One&id=2023597 http://ezinearticles.com/?Review-of-Naruto-Shippuden-Story-Arc-One&id=2023597 Lots of people consider anime to be the realm of geeks. After all, it's just cartoons right? I say that's ignorance. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 06:52:37 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-Anime-is-Just-As-Good&id=2020399 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-Anime-is-Just-As-Good&id=2020399 A review of the Horror/Action Anime Series Hellsing. A must for Vampire and Zombie Lovers. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 06:50:11 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Review-of-the-Anime-Series-Hellsing&id=2030923 http://ezinearticles.com/?Review-of-the-Anime-Series-Hellsing&id=2030923 It's an argument that's been around since Kung Fu movies and Anime started to become popular. Subtitles or Voice over Dubbing, which is better? Some people don't care, and others will get quite heated over the issue. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 06:49:57 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Anime-Subtitles-Vs-Dubbing&id=2029907 http://ezinearticles.com/?Anime-Subtitles-Vs-Dubbing&id=2029907 At the end of the first story arc information is revealed that sends Naruto and Sakura off on another mission almost immediately. Kakashi is in the infirmary after the mission (again), so Lady Tsunade assigns a new leader for the mission and reluctantly a replacement for sasuke chosen by the village elders. Thus we are introduced to Sai and Captain Yamato. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 06:49:50 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Review-of-Naruto-Shippuden-Story-Arc-Two&id=2026019 http://ezinearticles.com/?Review-of-Naruto-Shippuden-Story-Arc-Two&id=2026019 With the acclaimed Up finishing its international release circuit, focus is turning ever more toward Pixar's next theatrical release, Toy Story 3. As details of the plot trickle out bit by bit, there are, as is always the case, naysayers who delight in predicting the demise of the Pixar box office smash streak. T Mon, 28 Sep 2009 19:07:35 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Toy-Story-3-Should-We-Worry?&id=2935953 http://ezinearticles.com/?Toy-Story-3-Should-We-Worry?&id=2935953 It's hard to trim beautiful scenes - when you capture a little nature and it needs that extra moment. It is a real challenge to blend scenes that let you speak through them. Blending and transitions are among the most useful tools for both. Let's see. Sat, 26 Sep 2009 15:33:08 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?After-Effects-Overlay-and-Transitions-And-Some-Surprises&id=2464587 http://ezinearticles.com/?After-Effects-Overlay-and-Transitions-And-Some-Surprises&id=2464587 People love beautiful stories with love between beautiful characters. If these heroes are faced by danger and complications, you have a story that sells. And when characters are not black-and-white, not flat villains and good guys, when they are endowed with both advantageous and not-so-good qualities, you have a plot that could bring you a name in the literary world. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:39:41 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Japanese-Naruto-and-Indian-Krishna-What-They-Have-in-Common&id=2914780 http://ezinearticles.com/?Japanese-Naruto-and-Indian-Krishna-What-They-Have-in-Common&id=2914780 The very first comic book was born in the United States and is often said to have been officially launched by 'Famous Funnies' in 1934. What followed was mass production of a wide assortment of comic books that eventually led comic book historians to categorize them according to their birthday. They are either part of the Golden Age, Silver Age, Bronze Age, or Modern Age. Wed, 23 Sep 2009 21:16:47 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Comic-Book-Art-and-Popular-Culture&id=2946714 http://ezinearticles.com/?Comic-Book-Art-and-Popular-Culture&id=2946714 In recent times animation, especially 3D animation, has become a vogue. Lots of students aspire to be a 3D artist. But rest assured it is not a cake walk. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 22:04:48 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Want-to-Know-About-3D-Animations?-Here-is-All-For-You&id=2879581 http://ezinearticles.com/?Want-to-Know-About-3D-Animations?-Here-is-All-For-You&id=2879581 The animation world is really struggling as of late. A recent sign of times, A.D Vision who brought you famous titles like: Appleseed, Elfen Lied, and etc. have recently announced their closing the doors. That's right, due to unfortunate sells in multiple titles they have been forced to close down their doors for good, including other problems, which has lead other companies to pick up multiple titles like mentioned above. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:43:35 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Problem-With-the-Animation-Industry&id=2899613 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Problem-With-the-Animation-Industry&id=2899613 Episode 2 of the Naruto anime series starts off with Naruto taking a bizarre photo for his ninja registration. Clueless as to what is expected of him in the photo, the photo is later rejected by the Hokage. Despite the Naruto oriented beginning, this episode mainly focuses on Naruto meeting Konohamaru, the grandson of the Third Hokage. Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:12:07 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Naruto-Episode-Guide-Naruto-2&id=2875562 http://ezinearticles.com/?Naruto-Episode-Guide-Naruto-2&id=2875562 Naruto Shippuuden episode 125 starts with the ending clip of episode 124. Deidara detonates himself and in attempt to kill Sasuke. The blast is designed to wipe out everything in a very large radius and can be seen from a long distance. Naruto's team watches the explosion in wonder, while Sasuke's team watches in dismay, realizing that the explosion was close to their rendezvous point. Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:11:42 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Naruto-Episode-Guide-Naruto-Shippuuden-125&id=2875572 http://ezinearticles.com/?Naruto-Episode-Guide-Naruto-Shippuuden-125&id=2875572 In this episode we're introduced to the majority of the characters that will make up the base for the Naruto anime and manga series. We're also briefly introduced to the relationships that they share. For example, it becomes obvious early on that Sakura and Ino are rivals. It also becomes obvious that Naruto has a crush on Sakura, Sakura has a crush on Sasuke, and Hinata has a crush on Naruto. Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:11:29 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Naruto-Episode-Guide-Naruto-3&id=2875577 http://ezinearticles.com/?Naruto-Episode-Guide-Naruto-3&id=2875577 So many people ask me what I think about the latest animated film. Did I like the work? Did I like the script? What did I think about the characters? Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:41:49 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Animation-Appreciating-and-Acting-on-the-Creative-Process&id=2863326 http://ezinearticles.com/?Animation-Appreciating-and-Acting-on-the-Creative-Process&id=2863326 What is 3D architectural rendering? The 3D sculpture visualization profession provides a trinity dimensional scope of any objective. Tue, 08 Sep 2009 13:54:54 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-Use-3D-Architectural-Interpretation-Services?&id=2811204 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-Use-3D-Architectural-Interpretation-Services?&id=2811204 Animation is gaining outstanding popularity in recent years. It not only attracts children, but also teenagers and elderly people as well. There are so many people who have started to watch animated movies. This is primarily due to the fact that animation movies portray humans as an imaginary character with a visually pleasing clarity. Tue, 08 Sep 2009 09:39:58 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Buy-Anime-DVDs&id=2884636 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Buy-Anime-DVDs&id=2884636 Rurouni Kenshin is an animated story that combines passion, intelligence, respect, and fantastical combat situations. This anime is based off a manga which in my opinion has a better storyline. Nonetheless with the combination of anime movies and the first two arcs of the anime, it is fantastic. Thu, 03 Sep 2009 21:39:22 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Rurouni-Kenshin&id=2808728 http://ezinearticles.com/?Rurouni-Kenshin&id=2808728 Last night I watched the animated Disney film, Peter Pan. I watched it to see the costumes, but I ended up learning things from the characters and their costumes that surprised me. I love the wide range of personality options the Peter Pan costumes include. For one day, you can shed your inhibitions and fly, be feisty and jealous, stand up for what you believe in, stay forever young, be scheming and hurtful, or be loyal and caring. You can either be more of who you really are, try out your opposite, or be a character you'd like to be more like. Thu, 03 Sep 2009 19:38:34 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Peter-Pan-Costume-Lessons-From-the-Peter-Pan-Costumes-and-Characters&id=2787494 http://ezinearticles.com/?Peter-Pan-Costume-Lessons-From-the-Peter-Pan-Costumes-and-Characters&id=2787494 When you want your expression to produce a sweeping arc, when you want your expression to imitate gravity, when you want your expression to portray a meteor streaming through the sky, the tool of choice is transcendental Mathematics because this set includes everything from cones to parabolas, to ellipses and hyperbolas. In our everyday life this encompasses simple things like acceleration (a bird taking flight), tossing a rock into a pond (gravity), or more precisely in our design work, the sweeping motion of a camera or a light. Thu, 03 Sep 2009 13:32:26 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Create-Sweeping-Arcs-and-Gravity-in-After-Effects-Reveal-Your-Transcendental-Math-Oh-Master&id=2733137 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Create-Sweeping-Arcs-and-Gravity-in-After-Effects-Reveal-Your-Transcendental-Math-Oh-Master&id=2733137 What is it about Robin that appeals to fans? And, why did Batman the series need such a supporting character? Thu, 03 Sep 2009 08:35:56 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Robin,-The-Boy-Wonder,-and-His-Success&id=2787478 http://ezinearticles.com/?Robin,-The-Boy-Wonder,-and-His-Success&id=2787478 When choosing things to entertain children, what parents would usually do is provide them with cartoon movies and toys. This are probably two of the best entertainers for children, however, today's cartoons are often times equipped with violent scenes which of course are not appropriate for children. And worst, some classifications of cartoon movies such as Japanese anime are made to contain malicious acts by the characters. Tue, 01 Sep 2009 22:52:51 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Care-Bears-and-Our-Children&id=2844936 http://ezinearticles.com/?Care-Bears-and-Our-Children&id=2844936 What is IK or FK? How do I use bones and weight painting? Learn the underlying principles of adding a rig to your 3D model to give your character a healthy foundation for his life! Sat, 29 Aug 2009 14:00:38 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Introduction-to-Character-Rigging-How-to-Prepare-Your-3D-Models-For-Animation!&id=2745330 http://ezinearticles.com/?Introduction-to-Character-Rigging-How-to-Prepare-Your-3D-Models-For-Animation!&id=2745330 Everyone has favorite animation character during childhood. We can see many kinds animation character in the movies and television. The leaders of animation movie industry are Disney and Warner Brothers. Disney, as a large movie industry, has Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Mickey Mouse, Pluto, and many other famous classic and modern animation characters in their movies, while Warner Brothers has some heroic characters from Marvel Comics such as Superman, Spiderman, Captain America, Iron Man. Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:24:40 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Hello-Kitty-From-the-Beginning&id=2694243 http://ezinearticles.com/?Hello-Kitty-From-the-Beginning&id=2694243 With a gross earning of over $460,000,000 worldwide, the 2006 animated film Cars by Pixar was 2006's highest animated grossing film in the US, loosing only to Ice age: The Meltdown on the global scale. This revenue does not include income from the disney cars toys industry. Fri, 28 Aug 2009 07:33:44 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Making-of-Pixars-Cars-and-Disney-Cars-Toys&id=2751050 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Making-of-Pixars-Cars-and-Disney-Cars-Toys&id=2751050 The Naruto headband, or forehead protector as it's more properly called, has many different functions. Though it is supposed to be used to protect the forehead during battle, the prime focus of the protector seems to be to show allegiance or past allegiance to certain villages in the Naruto anime. Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:32:26 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Naruto-Headband&id=2719571 http://ezinearticles.com/?Naruto-Headband&id=2719571 The Naruto headband, or forehead protector as it's more properly called, has many different functions. Though it is supposed to be used to protect the forehead during battle, the prime focus of the protector seems to be to show allegiance or past allegiance to certain villages in the Naruto anime. Mon, 17 Aug 2009 15:16:42 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Naruto-Headband&id=2719571 http://ezinearticles.com/?Naruto-Headband&id=2719571 Do you love watching anime? Enough to create anime websites? Anime is a very popular, a form of Japanese animation. Anime, of course, is the most popular in Japan and makes American Anime fans fewer to find in your local area. A lot of American Anime fans are forced to converse about their favorite Anime shows on the internet with people on message boards with similar interests. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:39:57 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Create-an-Anime-Website&id=2753132 http://ezinearticles.com/?Create-an-Anime-Website&id=2753132 Did you know that the CIA and also the Russian KGB teaches their spies to put rocks in their shoes to cause them to slightly limp. Do you know why they do this? You see, when someone is limping your mind is watching their body as it limps along and that takes quite a bit of visual bandwidth in the human mind. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:27:38 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Animation-Challenges-of-Drawing-People-Walking-With-a-Limp&id=2750010 http://ezinearticles.com/?Animation-Challenges-of-Drawing-People-Walking-With-a-Limp&id=2750010 Some of the simplest things in animation turn out to be some of the easiest things to screw up for a new animator. Take drawing scenery for instance, you'd think drawing a straight road to a point, on a perspective would be easy. And yes, that part is. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:24:18 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Animation-Challenge-of-Drawing-Telephone-Poles-in-Perspective&id=2750143 http://ezinearticles.com/?Animation-Challenge-of-Drawing-Telephone-Poles-in-Perspective&id=2750143 Drawing people is something that every animator better know how to do and not just stick figures either. Animators must be able to draw people doing all kinds of things such as riding a bike, playing a sport, driving a car, or even walking or jogging. In fact, nearly every animation that has people in it will have the characters walking. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:54:34 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Animation-Challenges-in-Drawing-People-Walking-Sequence-Sketching&id=2750119 http://ezinearticles.com/?Animation-Challenges-in-Drawing-People-Walking-Sequence-Sketching&id=2750119 If you are going to be an animator sooner or later you going to have to draw things happening in space. This means people inside of spaceships, and the spaceships themselves. Now then, let's consider how to draw a rocket ship that is blasting off. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:53:15 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Animation-Challenge-of-Space-Drawing-Rockets-During-Propulsion-Phase&id=2750092 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Animation-Challenge-of-Space-Drawing-Rockets-During-Propulsion-Phase&id=2750092 Animators are often asked to animate things that are involved in human conflicts and wars. Sometimes the animations are being done for a company that is a defense contractor that is trying to put forth a concept to get funded. Thus, they need to make videos and have animation ready to show their new weapons as if it is in the battle space. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:52:43 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Animation-Challenges-of-Drawing-Army-Tanks-Considered&id=2750051 http://ezinearticles.com/?Animation-Challenges-of-Drawing-Army-Tanks-Considered&id=2750051 What separates a weak 3D Model from a truly great one? Learn more about the principles behind a masterfully created 3D character. Thu, 13 Aug 2009 09:41:35 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Professional-3D-Character-Modeling-Explained-For-Beginners&id=2703528 http://ezinearticles.com/?Professional-3D-Character-Modeling-Explained-For-Beginners&id=2703528 Even a beginning animator will be asked to draw a person swinging a baseball bat, a tennis racket, a martial arts fighting stick, or a baton. So how might we go about this? And how do we get the next motion of the object from a still drawing? Thu, 13 Aug 2009 07:23:01 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Animation-Challenges-With-Swinging-Base-Ball-Bats-and-Rackets-Sketch-Ups&id=2749984 http://ezinearticles.com/?Animation-Challenges-With-Swinging-Base-Ball-Bats-and-Rackets-Sketch-Ups&id=2749984 If an animator is to truly get good at their trade they need to have a bit of knowledge behind them and understand the theories and techniques that are necessary to produce the 3-D, 4D, and 5D graphics special effects that all this modern technology is capable of. Today, in the United States we are outsourcing much of our animation creation to India, so those in the United States that hope to compete must be the best of the best. Not only must they know the nuts and bolts of the industry, and a good bit about 3-D modeling ... Thu, 13 Aug 2009 07:19:33 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?3D-Graphics-Animation-Essential-Knowledge-For-the-Animator-of-Today&id=2749651 http://ezinearticles.com/?3D-Graphics-Animation-Essential-Knowledge-For-the-Animator-of-Today&id=2749651 One of the best ways to learn animation is to work under a really solid mentor, as an apprentice in a studio that has both actual artwork, and work-ups, as well as computer design capabilities with the latest software for animation. If you can't find a mentor to help you in this way or you can get a job in the studio until you learn more, then perhaps you might want to kill two birds with one stone. Let me explain. Thu, 13 Aug 2009 07:19:28 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Animators-Must-Have-the-Background-Knowledge-to-Compete-in-Their-Careers&id=2749623 http://ezinearticles.com/?Animators-Must-Have-the-Background-Knowledge-to-Compete-in-Their-Careers&id=2749623 Copyright 2009 EzineArticles.com - All Rights Reserved.