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3D Animation
An education in 3d animation could offer you a world of opportunity and job security as the two main industries, which use 3d animation, are both expanding according to the Bureau of Labor1.

A Lesson from Mickey in Animation Jobs
Alright you wannabe animators - you've just stumbled onto a great new resource called "Lessons from Mickey."

Aardman, Creator of Wallace & Gromit, Named Best Animation Web Site
The company that is credited with the animation of Wallace & Gromit is also getting attention for its creative and immersive Web site.

Motion Capture in Film Production - Acting or Animation?
Motion capture is a technique that was first developed in the 1970s, but reached its greatest heights in the late 1990s.

Animation and Production Techniques Distinguish Tim Burton's "Corpse Bride"
Tim Burton has released another stop-motion animated film in his signature style of goth, horror, and uncommon fancy.

Animation Degrees
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in the motion picture and video industries is expected to grow 31 percent between 2002 and 2012.

How Do You Look for an Animation Job? With Relentless Pursuit
You've finished your animation program and are ready to establish a career.

Animation Superhero!
The world of animation has come a long, long way since the jerky world of Mickey Mouse.

Be Like Dreamworks and Pixar Animators
In Madagascar, DreamWorks Studio's latest computer animated film, animals from New York's Central Park Zoo escape the city and make their way to wild and exotic Madagascar.

Create Your Own Magic with a Career in Animation
If you possess incredible imagination, creativity, and a love for the motion picture industry, a career in animation could be the one for you.

Comprehensive Voiceover Animation Training
While it is true that the voiceover industry has historically been comprised of approximately 90% males, today that figure has changed to incorporate more than 30% females.

Reputable vs. Crash-course Animation Training
There are many crash-course animation programs today that claim to provide the "right" animation training in three short weeks.

Five Questions before a 3D Animation Career
The world of gaming technology, together with new applications such as mobile telephony have opened up many opportunities for graduates of 3D animation schools.

How to Land an Animation Job
Landing an exciting animation job means obtaining proper animation training today.

Lessons from Mickey - Animation Schools
you've just stumbled onto a great new resource called "Lessons from Mickey."

How Do You Look for an Animation Job? With Relentless Pursuit
You've finished your animation program and are ready to establish a career.

Your Animation Portfolio - A Major Product of Your Animation Education
Making your animation portfolio is probably the most important part of getting your first - or next - animation job.

Miyazaki and Ghibli Studios - Leaders in Quality Animation Productions
One of the most important animation production studios, Studio Ghibli, is based in Koganei-shi, Japan.

Pixar Animation Studios' New Film Races Ahead
What is one of the most esteemed animation studios in America working on?

Aren't Sure if You Should Pursue A Future in Animation? Take This Quiz!
You think you want to attend animation school, but you're still not entirely sure.

Resources for Animation Jobs in Entertainment
Launch your Hollywood-based animation job search by first getting familiar with some of the most important organizations and resources of entertainment business information for artists, actors, writers, and other creative professionals.

What is an Animation Career?
Animation continues to be a mystical concept to prospective students and employers alike.

What Job Opportunities Exist on a Commercial Animation Production?
Careers that are commonly found in animation studios include director, producer, production assistant, and, of course, artist.

Animation Programs that Prepare Students to Work on Films
Learn what formal animation training might best prepare you for an exciting career as a movie animator.

Chuck Jones, Animator Extraordinaire
Thinking about embarking on an animation career? Get inspired by animator Chuck Jones, the creator of Bugs Bunny.

Animation Portfolio - Because a Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words
Talent and creativity are big factors when it comes to landing an animation job. However, a quality animation portfolio is probably the most important factor. Find out why.

Animation Series Goes Nature Bound
If your kids love Dora The Explorer, just wait till they view an exciting new animation series called Go, Diego, Go!

Lessons from Mickey: Cartoon Animation Careers
Mickey Mouse was the character in one of the first animated shorts films, or cartoons, and now he has become a symbol of how far animation has come since the early 1900s.

Just Lost Your Animation Job? Get Back On Track Fast
If you've lost your animation job due to a layoff or downsizing, don't fret. Getting back on track can be easier and less stressful than you might think. Read on to find out how.

Breaking Into The Game Industry
Looking for a great way to put your art skills to use? Look no further than the game industry.

History of Animation
From the early years of silent film animation to today's computer graphic versions, explore the history of animation.

Copyright Facts
As an animation artist you do much more than create art; you actually sell copyrights. Find out how copyrights really work.

Internships May be Key to Landing Animation Jobs
Get the dish on internships and learn how to find one that will build on your animation training.