Types of 3D Animation and 3D Animation Techniques

by Tina Lee | Jun 5, 2019 | Uncategorized

3D animation allowed animators to build worlds that are impossible to film, taking viewers to places they've never been before. This animation technique just keeps getting better and it continues to break new grounds, blurring the line between what’s real and what's...

Is The Lion King Movie Live-Action or Animated? Jon Favreau Says “Neither”

by Tina Lee | Jun 3, 2019 | Animated/VFX Films

Is it live action or animated? The Lion King remake is no ordinary movie, the characters are talking animals and filming it required hi-tech solutions

Read Up! 10 of The Best VFX Learning Books We Recommend

by Tina Lee | Jun 1, 2019 | Tips & Techniques

Being a digital artist means the learning never stops. Here are the best VFX books that will expand your skill set as a digital artist!

What TDU Online Course is the Right One for You?

by Tina Lee | May 27, 2019 | Tips & Techniques

TDU offers a bevy of animation and VFX courses. Which one is the right for you? Sign up for the right class by reading this guide.

Development Hell: Animated Films that Took Forever to Make

by Tina Lee | May 22, 2019 | Animated/VFX Films

making a movie is a massive undertaking and delays are inevitable. But these movies were best known for spending years in development hell.

Behind the Scenes: Understanding the VFX Pipeline

by Tina Lee | May 20, 2019 | Tips & Techniques

Filmmaking is a big job with different departments working together as one. A VFX pipeline helps simplify and organize an otherwise complex work process

How to Break Into the CG Animation Industry

by Tina Lee | May 17, 2019 | Tips & Techniques

It can be quite overwhelming, getting a start in the CG industry especially since the industry itself offers diverse fields. Although having talent and creativity are important, what does it take to make it in this business? How do you build an impressive portfolio?...

How CG Animators Nailed Detective Pikachu’s Design and Won Over Fans

by Tina Lee | May 13, 2019 | Animated/VFX Films

Creating film adaptations of iconic cartoon figures is hard but the VFX team behind Detective Pikachu are earning raves for the film’s stunning CG Effects