Quick Hits: 3D Motion Graphics
London-based Lukas Vojir is the 3D Motion Graphics artist behind these mesmerizing creations, done for clients such as Apple, Nike, VELCRO and (below) the London Symphony Orchestra.
Oscar goes to Canadian animators
“Bao,” a Canadian production by Pixar, has won the 2019 Oscar for short animated film, continuing a heritage first established by animation pioneers at the National Film Board.
Rolling Animals
These short films are like particularly bent New Yorker cartoons. Just a little silliness to get you laughing on a Monday morning.
27/150: George Dunning – Animator
Toronto-born animator George Dunning (1920-1979) is best known for his role as director of The Beatles’ Yellow Submarine but he had a significant impact in Canada, especially at the National Film Board. In Britain, he’s regarded as the father of British commercial animation.
SXSW Win: The Animated Book Trailer
Two young Canadians have scored an upset win at the South by Southwest Film Awards for a visually arresting short film using VFX and 3D animation as the trailer for a new book.
Sketchbook: Just Backgrounds
These background only sketches are from Bruno Laurent, a French artist who works primarily in animation. His eye for detail is exquisite.
