Monthly Archives: January 2013

30 Comments

News: A Cheaper Cintiq alternative

  By

Yiynova-tablet-monitor

One of the things prevalent in today’s animation industry is the ramant digital takeover. It’s everywhere and only a short-sighted artist can dodge it. Pencils, paper and erasers have given way to digital screens and styli. Many in our industry do not like it and yet, we really have no choice but to either embrace it or get out of the way for those who do. If you read this site’s posts with any regularity, one thing stands out more than the rest; in the fact that while many of us artists work on money making juggernauts of humor and fun, not many of us make a lot of money doing it. Most artists are not rich and shelling out over two grand for a piece of equipment is not easy.

Well, I came across a post by an talented artist named Luc Latulippe who brought my attention to an new device called the Yiynova MSP19U Tablet Monitor

This in turn was from another Tumblr site of another talented artist named Ray Frenden who bought one and reviews it. Apparently he loves it even tohugh it does not have the extra buttons on the Cintiq. Whatever, for around $500 bucks it’s a steal and you really can’t beat it.

Ray has an Amazon store set up where you can buy the Yiynova but it seems to be out of stock now. I’m sure that’s because his site has gotten 35,000+ hits since he posted. It’ll come back. If you buy one let us know!

http://www.yiynova.com/en/proddetails.php?proid=1&clsid=1&fid=1

4 Comments

News: Nickelodeon Shorts Program

  By

Nick-shorts-program

 

Nickelodeon is doing another shorts program! A number of great shows have come out of ther shorts programs; Fairly Odd Parents, Fanboy and Chum Chum and Adventure Time to name a few.

According to the site:

Animated shorts must be: comedic, character driven, and have kid appeal. We look for ideas that feature an original, funny lead character – with about 2 or 3 characters in total. Be prepared to show either through designs, thumbnail storyboards or script, how funny and unique your characters are.

You can read more about the Nickelodeon Shorts program at the link below.

http://signup.viacom.com/NickShortsPitches/NickShortsPitchSubmission.aspx

One Comment

Syed Waqar Alam

  By
What is your name and your current occupation?

My name is Syed Waqar Alam. I’m doing the best job in the world, Animation!

What are some of the crazier jobs you had before getting into animation?

None. My first job is animation.

What are some of your favorite projects you’re proud to have been a part of?

I’ve worked on the upcoming hollywood movie “Mega Spider”, It was so much fun to animate 8 legged, freakishly big spider. Recently, I’m working on an Abu Dhabi cartoon TV series “The Adventures of Mansour”.

Where are you from and how did you get into the animation business?

I’m from Pakistan. My childhood is full of Chuck Jones cartoons and Disney movies. I’m a big fan of Pixar movies! Once, I saw the making of Aladdin, Glen Keane flipping his Continue reading
No comments

Jobs: Tigerstorm seeks Animator/ Animation Team

  By

From the Mandy.com site:

TigerstormWe are looking to hire/collaborate with an animator or animation team for our upcoming animated feature film, Icky an American Dog Story. We have a great cast and concept/story and need a solid animation team to work with.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2364816/

All interested people or parties should send us examples of their work and credentials (CV).

DO NOT APPLY UNLESS YOU HAVE APPROPRIATE EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS. You should have a few shorts and/or feature film experience.

We are offering upfront payment/deferred and some ownership in the project.

Thank you!
Apply to: Barry Kneller

You can find out more here: http://mandy.com/1/jobs3.cfm?v=51304246

No comments

Jobs: Cycles Animator-REDWOOD CITY

  By

dreamworks logo

DreamWorks is looking for someone to be: “Responsible for creating loop-able motion segments for secondary characters.”

This from their job site.

You can find more out here.

http://careers.dreamworksanimation.com/jobs_detail.php?id=13074&location=&semester=

As usual, we are not affiliated with DreamWorks in any way, can not get you the job,  and know nothing more about this job that you can find out by reading the ad yourself. We only offer this as a service to our many readers since working in Animation is a job-to-job sort of business. Good luck!