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Sami Sadek @skullgrin140.bsky.social · 8d

The art of physically drawing the film poster is something that takes a lot of careful precision, understanding of templates & how to make it be something you'd want to hang on your wall.

Drew Struzan accomplished that and created something that stands next to fine art.

Matinee Mode @matineemode.bsky.social · 8d

Take a few minutes to appreciate Drew Struzan creating the original artwork for THE PHANTOM MENACE. Truly a master at work.

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Animation Obsessive @ani-obsessive.bsky.social · 22d

From: Patlabor 2 (1993), dir. Mamoru Oshii, Production I.G

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Character Design References @characterdesign.bsky.social · Sep 15

Art of Thundercats (1985) → buff.ly/eUviLEJ

#animation #conceptart #modelsheet #characterdesign #visdev

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Animation Obsessive @ani-obsessive.bsky.social · Sep 1

2D animation is booming in theaters. In China, the film Nobody is outgrossing many of Hollywood's recent CG films—on a $10< million budget.

It's only one example. As 2D films rise, Hollywood's decision to kill them off looks shortsighted. We explore:
animationobsessive.substack.com/p/the-hand-d...

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Helen McCarthy @helenmccarthy51.bsky.social · Sep 12

Totally knocked out by the latest newsletter from @ani-obsessive.bsky.social highlighting animation director and #anime scholar Tim Eldred's work on the first #anime fanzine, Fantoche, edited by Takashi Namiki, released in 1975, inspired by France's Phantasmagorie. animationobsessive.substack.com

Animation Obsessive | Animation Obsessive Staff | Substack

Exploring the best in animation from all around the world — part investigation, part treasure hunt. Click to read Animation Obsessive, by Animation Obsessive Staff, a Substack publication with tens of...

animationobsessive.substack.com

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Animation Obsessive @ani-obsessive.bsky.social · Sep 10

From: Christopher Crumpet (1953), dir. Bobe Cannon, UPA

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Animation Obsessive @ani-obsessive.bsky.social · Jun 15

This month, a team endorsed by Guillermo del Toro released Mexico's first stop-motion feature. It's 2 hours of pure imagination.

The film is called I Am Frankelda, and we've taken a deep look into how it came to be: animationobsessive.substack.com/p/the-film-a...

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ketchupbeard.bsky.social @ketchupbeard.bsky.social · Aug 22

Ohhh I need to hear it/see it! I'll bring the Neil Fallon impression *fluffs beard*

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Animation Action Hour Podcast! @animactionpod.bsky.social · Aug 15

NEW EPISODE KLAXON!!
Join @xhardcoregamerx.bsky.social, @dancrewanimate.bsky.social and @ketchupbeard.bsky.social as we review (and get weirdly horny about) @dreamworks.com ‘Bad Guys 2’!
Available right now via your podcast app of choice, or the link in the top comment!
Please share!

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Animation Obsessive @ani-obsessive.bsky.social · Aug 4

How Hayao Miyazaki storyboarded the car chase in The Castle of Cagliostro (1979), dir. Hayao Miyazaki, Tokyo Movie Shinsha

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We're just normal men @wejustinnocentmen.bsky.social · Aug 4

We’re just innocent men

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Animation Action Hour Podcast! @animactionpod.bsky.social · Jul 18

NEW EPISODE!
Join @xhardcoregamerx.bsky.social, @dancrewanimate.bsky.social and @ketchupbeard.bsky.social as we review amazing Australian stop-motion ‘Memoir of a Snail’!
It’s available RIGHT NOW wherever you find your podcasts, or via the Spotify link in the first comment!
Please like and share!!

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ketchupbeard.bsky.social @ketchupbeard.bsky.social · Jul 14

AND I'D DO IT AGAIN TOO!

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ketchupbeard.bsky.social @ketchupbeard.bsky.social · Jul 14

Was it a prawn sandwich? ...

I'll get my coat.

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ketchupbeard.bsky.social @ketchupbeard.bsky.social · Jul 14

You've genuinely made me chuckle. It's true, though, there's few films that have made me that irate.

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ketchupbeard.bsky.social @ketchupbeard.bsky.social · Jul 14

There's a lot of Geoff Senior in those dinos. Brilliant work mate.

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Gr4y @gr4ywith4.bsky.social · Jul 12

False knight!! #hollowknight

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ketchupbeard.bsky.social @ketchupbeard.bsky.social · Jul 3

#animationsoftware - go get some awesomeness!

Animation Action Hour Podcast! @animactionpod.bsky.social · Jul 3

Holy cow!
Humble are currently running an incredible bundle featuring the full version of Moho 13 and 3 asset packs! Pay what you like, starting at $18! Cheap and for charity!

Thanks to friend of the show @hardluckhotel.bsky.social for making us aware of this!

www.humblebundle.com/software/pro...

Pro Animation Bundle

Pay what you want for the Moho Pro 12.5 Bundle—take your skills from novice to pro in no time and help support No Kid Hungry with your purchase.

www.humblebundle.com

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Animation Action Hour Podcast! @animactionpod.bsky.social · Jul 3

Holy cow!
Humble are currently running an incredible bundle featuring the full version of Moho 13 and 3 asset packs! Pay what you like, starting at $18! Cheap and for charity!

Thanks to friend of the show @hardluckhotel.bsky.social for making us aware of this!

www.humblebundle.com/software/pro...

Pro Animation Bundle

Pay what you want for the Moho Pro 12.5 Bundle—take your skills from novice to pro in no time and help support No Kid Hungry with your purchase.

www.humblebundle.com

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Animation Action Hour Podcast! @animactionpod.bsky.social · Jun 22

It’s late, but IT’S HERE!
Episode 60 of the podcast!
Join @xhardcoregamerx.bsky.social, @dancrewanimate.bsky.social and @ketchupbeard.bsky.social as we induct ‘A Goofy Movie’ into our Hall of Fame!
It’s available RIGHT NOW wherever you get your podcasts, or via the link in the comments!
ENJOY!

The theatrical poster for Disney’s A Goofy Movie

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ZombiWorkshop (Lucan Monks) @zombiworkshop.bsky.social · Jun 9

Okay, The Transformers The Movie didn't really have a Speccy game, but if it did - how's this for a loading screen? :) #pixelart (Based on the UK poster artwork!)

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Animation Action Hour Podcast! @animactionpod.bsky.social · May 30

NEW EPISODE!
Join @xhardcoregamerx.bsky.social, @dancrewanimate.bsky.social and @ketchupbeard.bsky.social as we review #Disney classics (plural) #Moana and #Moana2!
It’s a fun one!
It’s available RIGHT NOW wherever you get your podcasts, or via the link in the comments!

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Animation Obsessive @ani-obsessive.bsky.social · May 17

Walk and run pencil tests for The Secret of Kells (2009), dir. Tomm Moore and Nora Twomey, Cartoon Saloon

Animation by Fabian Erlinghäuser and Barry Reynolds

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Jorge R. Gutierrez @mexopolis.bsky.social · May 4

May the 4th be with You, mang.

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ketchupbeard.bsky.social @ketchupbeard.bsky.social · May 3

Next time* dinner is on us! Silly typo...