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Books & Sleeves

Books & Sleeves – a new set of animated covers – based on the question: How would these great book graphics and record covers from the past look like when set in motion? Animation: Henning M. Lederer /// led-r-r.net/ Music: … Continue reading

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How Chinese characters evolved | The Origin of Chinese characters | EXPLORE MODE

Chinese characters are beautifully designed and have an air of wisdom to them. But there’s more to Chinese characters than aesthetics — they’re a reflection of 3,000 years of cultural evolution. In this Explore Mode, we dive into the history … Continue reading

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Who Are The San Bushmen? | The World’s Oldest People

Who are the San Bushmen of the Kalahari Desert? A people that lived in the same way for about 100,000 years up until very recently. These San Bushmen give us a glimpse into the world of our ancestors, the world … Continue reading

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70 Short Body Facts to Make You Feel Special

Did you know you can actually dissolve razor blades or power a light-bulb using your brain? Have you ever heard that no matter how often you take a shower and change clothes, every inch of your skin has about 32 … Continue reading

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Nests of Gold – a short documentary

A visual journey following one of the world’s most expensive foods. From its creation in the remote island caves of the Philippines, to its transformation into the legendary Cantonese dish of “Bird’s Nest Soup” at a 3 Michelin Star restaurant, … Continue reading

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How Does Animation Work?

An overview of how animation is made with traditional, 2D-rigged, stop-motion, and CG techniques. A cartoon by Tyler Pacana. Music: Hub World – Yotam Perel Produced at Sheridan College [2020].

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Akima

Natural textures, breathtaking landscapes and strong, realistic characters create the world of the Inupiaqs, in a compelling visual journey that prompts reflection. — Creative Direction: Ilenia Notarangelo Illustration Lead: Arianna Cristiano Animation Lead: Laurentiu Lunic Character Design: Sofia Buti Animation: … Continue reading

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How the Monkey King escaped the underworld – Shunan Teng

Meet Sun Wukong, the Monkey King, and follow his journey to the Realm of the Dead and his fierce battle to escape the underworld. — The Monkey King, a legendary troublemaker hatched from stone and schooled in divine magic, had … Continue reading

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Annecy International Animation Film Festival Moves 2020 Edition Online — Deadline

The annual Annecy International Animation Film Festival, originally scheduled for June 15-20, has cancelled its 2020 edition given the current coronavirus pandemic. The event, which takes place each summer in the south east of France, will instead operate an online … Continue reading

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BLOOMS: Strobe Animated Sculptures Invented by John Edmark

Blooms are 3-D printed sculptures designed to animate when spun under a strobe light. Unlike a 3D zoetrope, which animates a sequence of small changes to objects, a bloom animates as a single self-contained sculpture. The bloom’s animation effect is … Continue reading

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