An excellent film essay by Jacob T. Swinney. What can we learn by examining only the first and final shot of a film? This video plays the opening and closing shots of 55 films side-by-side. Some of the opening shots …
Category: Insight
Buster Keaton: Symmetry of Laughter
A great compilation of clips by Vince Di Meglio that prove flat compositions and symmetry are best suited for comedy. Vince writes, “After watching twenty-nine Buster Keaton films, I was struck by his use of symmetry and center framing. This …
Movement & Form – Kickstarter
Late last year Samantha Youssef announced her upcoming drawing syllabus, The Youssef Drawing Syllabus – Movement & Form. This morning she launched her aforementioned Kickstarter, and it’s already off to a stellar start. Stop by and show your support to …
Rough Animator for Android
Animator Erin Humiston shows us how to animate on the go with Rough Animator for Android.
Toon Talks Podcast with Eric Goldberg
To anyone who has met Eric, I’m sure you’ll agree that he embodies everything we love about the characters and craft of animation – he really is a ‘living cartoon character’! What a wonderful honour and pleasure to have him …
Sharlto Copley – Chappie Interview
An actor giving credit where credit’s due, imagine that? 😉

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