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What does a layout artist do in animation? Their role is to "collaborate with the director in staging the business clearly and interestingly," said Disney artist Ken O'Connor, who created this handy checklist of the various layout elements that he had to consider for each shot.

⭐Animation Job of the Week ⭐ Starting immediately, 2D FX animators needed for "Space Jam: A New Legacy." Full-time or freelance. Knowledge of Toon Boom Harmony a big plus. To apply... (cont)

⭐Animation Job of the Week ⭐ @DisneyAnimation just put out a call for CG animators to work on its upcoming feature "Encanto." Apply here: jobs.disneycareers.com/job/burbank/an…

For the animation students out there: One artist influences another, that's how it is and here are a few samples of Milt Kahl being influenced by Ronal Searle and Milt Kahl influencing the design in Klaus, in this case the hands. Also, Don Bluth influenced by Kahl.

Students and ppl looking to get "into" storyboarding! This xmas you guys might feel deflated, so here's my summery of how I levelled up my skillset (for cheap!) 📚✏️

What Does A Gameplay Animator Do — And How To Get A Job Doing Gameplay Animation Watch the video essay by @rveenewman: cartoonbrew.com/educational/wh…

How To Pitch Virtually During A Pandemic: Creators And Producers Share Tips The teams behind three projects pitched at Annecy’s MIFA market tell us what was gained — and lost — in the shift to virtual pitching. cartoonbrew.com/how-to/how-to-…

Secrets Of A Creative Marriage: 10 Animation And Filmmaking Tips From Disney Directors Ron Clements And John Musker cartoonbrew.com/educational/se…

VIDEO ESSAY: Analyzing The Bold Compositions And Dynamic Body Acting Of ‘Akira’ cartoonbrew.com/video-essay/an…

This Youtube Channel by @EricCalderon Teaches How To Navigate The Business Side Of The Animation Industry cartoonbrew.com/educational/yo…

The Dos And Don’ts Of Storyboarding: 10 Tips From Cartoon Network Artists cartoonbrew.com/educational/th…

Animation industry artists are tired of pay secrecy and are sharing their salaries on social media.

Here is an excellent how-to for anyone interested in understanding the job of a production designer and all the things they have to consider when designing an animated feature. cartoonbrew.com/how-to/how-to-…

Staying healthy is one of the keys to a long career in animation. So be sure to take care of yourself physically and mentally!

Oscar-Winning DOP Roger Deakins Talks About What He Has Learned From Working In Animation cartoonbrew.com/educational/os…

Words of wisdom for the class of 2020.

Directing your first show is hard — but there are ways to relieve the stress. Here's some tips and tricks from three showrunners who recently completed their first seasons. cartoonbrew.com/how-to/10-tips…

How do you develop the story for an animated short? Five filmmakers explain their process. cartoonbrew.com/interviews/osc…

31 Tips On How To Be A Better Artist And Animator From A ‘Klaus’ Animator cartoonbrew.com/educational/31…