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12 May 2008

joshua : muto - amazing graffiti animation - nightmares are made of this - i love the process Tags : art
12 May 2008

Andy Baio : MUTO, an animation on public walls - I love watching it replace graffiti as it walks through
12 May 2008
by Cary
New MuchMusic Show: We Want Your Skits!Think you can create funnier television than we can? Well now a new MuchMusic show set to premiere in the near future is giving you the chance to prove it. If you've produced any weird skits that you think are funny and would like all of Canada to see, send the videos to us via Show Me Yours. There ...Read the full post from MuchMusic.com | BlogTags: We v... continues
10 May 2008
by mark kennedy
Taro Gomi's "Doodles"Been busy lately, I have been working on a big project that I want to talk about soon, but I can't just yet. I got my kids this great book called "Doodles" by Taro Gomi (the Japanese artist behind "Everybody Poops") and it's full of big pages that have great drawing projects. It's a huge book - clos...Read the full post from Temple of the Seven Golden CamelsTags: doodles, Taro... continues
2 May 2008
by Treasure of Baghdad
ABC Report Belittles Iraqisâ FeelingsAs I was flipping through the TV channels last night, I saw a 6abc report about Iraq. The report was not about Iraqi people; it was about Iraqi stray dogs. The anchors of the five-minute report called its subject "an extraordinary story." Stray dogs are being flown from Iraq by airplanes to the U.S....Read the full post from Treasure of Baghdad via Blog... continues
1 May 2008

Simon Willison : Core Techniques and Algorithms in Game Programming - Core Techniques and Algorithms in Game Programming. Scarily detailed online book on games programming, including 2D and 3D graphics, AI, multiplayer network code, indoor and outdoor rendering, character animation and much more. UPDATE: Removed the origi
25 Apr 2008

Rod Begbie : Social Networking Wars // Current - I hadn't seen the "Super News" animations before starting working here, but they can be pretty good -- and this one is excellently geeky. Tags : animation currenttv facebook friendster funny myspace socialnetworking supernews!
24 Apr 2008
Sekai Saionji Pillow Case ~ School Days ver 2Sekai Saionji Pillow Case ~ School Days ver 2 Dakimakura are 'hugging pillows' or 'hug pillows' (sometimes referred to as a 'love pillow' or 'Dutch wife', although this may be referring to a more adult-type item) illustrated with anime characters or real-life film stars, and a distinctively otaku it...Read the full post from Recently updated products at... continues
24 Apr 2008
Kotonoha Katsura Pillow Case ~ School Days Ver. 1Kotonoha Katsura Pillow Case ~ School Days Ver. 1 Dakimakura are 'hugging pillows' or 'hug pillows' (sometimes referred to as a 'love pillow' or 'Dutch wife', although this may be referring to a more adult-type item) illustrated with anime characters or real-life film stars, and a distinctively otak...Read the full post from Recently updated product... continues
16 Apr 2008

<p>nelson : Simpsons couch gags - Many simpsons intros spliced together into a 5 minute reel Tags : animation cartoon funny simpsons via:aboutblank
16 Apr 2008
by myrye
Osborn First Grade Play Animotion is a HitAfter studying various animals in school this year, the first graders at the Osborn School presented Animotion, the first grade play, to parents this past Friday, April 11th. Each of the five first grade classes represented a different type of......Read the full post from My RyeTags: Events and Happenings via Blogdigger blog search for "animation school... continues
15 Apr 2008
Brianna Representing For Animals At SchoolRecently peta2 Street Teamer Brianna did a debate presentation about animal rights for her Modern Literature class. She got her materials from peta2 just in time for her presentation, and got a great response from her teacher and the entire class. You know, it also didn't hurt that Brianna and her g...Read the full post from peta2 Daily BlogTags: Street Te... continues
13 Apr 2008
by gretchenrubin
This Saturday: a happiness quotation from Montaigne."Natural inclinations are assisted and reinforced by education, but they are hardly ever altered or overcome.â -- Montaigne This observation has had an enormous influence on me -- both in how I try to follow my First Commandment to Be Gretchen, and also how I think about raising my children. * Alo...Read the full post from The Happiness Proj... continues
12 Apr 2008
by Psycheout
School Days: Anime of PerversionI’m very conflicted about this. First of all, this anime (Japanese animation), like all animes I have seen, is not for children. Let me repeat that: it’s definitely not for children (or kodomo as the perverted Japanese say). It’s probably not even suitable for adults. It is one of ...Read the full post from Blogs 4 BrownbackTags: Anime, School Days... continues
9 Apr 2008
by bookofjoe
Inkjet-Printable Magnetic PaperThat's different. From the website: Inkjet-Printable Magnetic Card Decal Paper Make your own magnetic decals with our inkjet-printable magnetic decal paper. All you have to do is print your image on any inkjet printer. This is a non-adhesive material that uses magnetism to adhere to metal surfaces. ...Read the full post from bookofjoe via Blogdigger blog search fo... continues
26 Mar 2008

adamrg : 'Cheese' Heroin Hooking Young Users in Dallas - "We didn't know what to do with a 9-year-old in opiate withdrawal..." Tags : cheese dallas drugs education schools sideblog
24 Mar 2008

Andy Baio : Paul Robertson releases new film, Kings of Power 4 Billion % - like Pirate Baby's Cabana Battle Street Fight, an epic hand-drawn animation in the style of 16-bit brawlers Ethan Marcotte : Paul Robertsonâs âKings of Power 4 Billion %â - From the sick, brilliant mind that brought us Pirate Baby's Cabana Battle Street Fight. ∞ deusx : probertson: Kings of Powe
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23 Mar 2008

factoryjoe : I, Cringely . The Pulpit . War of the Worlds | PBS - The Human Side of Moore's Law Saved By: Chris Messina | View Details | Give Thanks Tags: technology, education adamrg : I, Cringely: War of the Worlds - They really are ready to jettison institutions. Like Clay Shirkey said: here comes everyone. The model for our schools is stuck in the 19th century, with new t
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19 Mar 2008

wearehugh : New Futurama Movie in June | Animation Magazine - good news, everyone! Tags : culture futurama
19 Mar 2008

deusx : Javan Ivey - My Paper Mind - "An experimental animation exploring the "Stratastencil" technique that I've devised" Tags : animation nifty papercraft
12 Oct 2007
by Kelly Richardson
Animation School Review Columnist Animation Theater and Electronic Theater presentations. A prestigious forum for computer graphics research. Panels of industry experts discussing a wide variety of topics in animation and visual arts. This is your career launch pad. Welcome, animation students, to SIGGRAPH (Special Interest Group for Computer Graphics), the annual ‘... continues
2 Oct 2007
by Kelly Richardson
Animation School Review Columnist Original video animation, or OVA for short, is a Japanese import art technique that features mind-blowing visual sequences and deep plot lines. In fact, OVA will beat most movie animation titles in several critical artistic categories, hands-down. Original video animation came onto the scene in the late 1970s as the experiment of a group of ... continues
25 Sep 2007
by Kelly Richardson
Animation School Review Columnist Microsoft PowerPoint has upgraded for the upcoming year. Not only does it have the same intuitive processes that have made the program an industry favorite, but it’s also added a generous helping of animation options to keep your audiences spellbound. Just when you thought that PowerPoint animations couldn’t get any more realisti... continues
18 Sep 2007
by Kelly Richardson
Animation School Review Columnist Disciples of stick figure drawing, your software title is here. Pivot Stickfigure Animator is a free, downloadable software program that will help you turn your paper characters into living animations using your Windows-based PC. Unless you’re a full-fledged professional designer with your own software and equipment, there hasn’t... continues
11 Sep 2007
by Kelly Richardson
Animation School Review Columnist A computer animation career that serves and protects? It’s not as much of a stretch as you might think. Many technical professionals in federal, state, and local law enforcement use animation class lessons to keep the world safe for democracy. Much of the legal process requires reconstructing a crime scene for investigators and jury me... continues
4 Sep 2007
by Kelly Richardson
Animation School Review Columnist Guinness, Rush Hour 3, and the Hungarian government recently received a jolt from a group of talented technical artists. These projects underscore the dynamic applications of digital design courses in every aspect of global culture. Every digital designer aspires to create a work that has a lasting impact on the industry. And while that mill... continues
28 Aug 2007
When you sit down to author a game or create aweb site, you have two basic software choices: Flash and Shockwave. Both provide comprehensive tools to do the job, but which one is right for your project? Here’s a side-by-side comparison of these two animation giants. Flash Web Animation Flash and Shockwave are perhaps the most well known web animation software tools on the market. They both... continues
21 Aug 2007
by Kelly Richardson
Animation School Review Columnist When TV viewers start discussing computer animation, The Simpsons invariably come up. But as you’ll soon discover, one of the brains behind the show’s success began with almost no animation knowledge whatsoever. Here’s his story. With sitcom writing credits such as Everybody Loves Raymond, The Pitts, and Complete Savage... continues
14 Aug 2007
by Kelly Richardson
Animation School Review Columnist Many students earn an animation degree and then stumble wide-eyed into the industry. They want to create and they want their projects to be seen. Here are the three best ways to get your animation work out to the masses, and maybe land yourself a job. An animation degree represents years of hard work, studying, and stress. But unfortunately,... continues
7 Aug 2007
by Kelly Richardson
Animation School Review Columnist Nothing brings more life and character to a great animation feature than a celebrity voiceover. Animation voiceovers not only entertain audiences, but also sell products and services. Here’s the scoop on celebrity voice actors in the studio. The influence a voice has over the message is absolutely immeasurable—not just on the ani... continues