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Sound and vision: the 3D animation of Reggie Perry, Jr

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creates virtual visions of a world inspired by black culture, '90s animation techniques, and 3D movies – one that moves to retro beats he remixes himself. Today, however, the artist is pushing the boundaries in 3D animation and music in ways he never could have imagined back then. "The Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Reggie Perry, Jr.

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Con McHugh: A journey into textured illustration, playful animation, and big ideas

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The UK-based illustrator and animator shares how he developed his unique style, embraced the art of letting go and offers some top advice for emerging artists. Con McHugh has built a reputation for his distinctive analogue-inspired, looping animations characterised by hand-drawn imperfections and a rhythm that feels almost musical.

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'Nothing replicates the rustic, magical energy of stop-motion,' says animator Alistair Nicholls

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We talk to the up-and-coming claymation animator Alistair Nicholls about his hands-on process, the smell of plasticine, 1970s camera lenses and handmade film noir. Based in Norwich, Alistair studied animation, but his stop-motion skills are largely self-taught. No method of creativity is as tactile as claymation.

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Symbols: Ke Ren's chaotic text animation smashes every language barrier

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London-based illustrator and animator Ke Ren has transformed the confusion she felt when moving away from Beijing into a glorious short film that brings letters, numbers, and symbols to life in new ways. I developed the storyboard and then proceeded to animate it frame-by-frame in TVPaint," she adds.

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How one animation company is fighting AI by returning to the roots of motion pictures

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Animation studio Tentacle Media has decided to remind us of the wonderful human touch of creativity with the launch of its first physical product. Tentacle Media , a UK-based animation studio, has launched a handheld animation device called the Mini-Mutoscope. They're also a unique challenge to create animations for.

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How one animation company is fighting AI by returning to the roots of motion pictures

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Animation studio Tentacle Media has decided to remind us of the wonderful human touch of creativity with the launch of its first physical product. Tentacle Media , a UK-based animation studio, has launched a handheld animation device called the Mini-Mutoscope. They're also a unique challenge to create animations for.

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Illustrator Luke McConkey's baller collaboration with Yatta is an animation slam dunk

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Animation studio Yatta has brought Liverpool illustrator Luke McConkey's work to life in Slam Dunk, a new animated short that blends 2D and 3D techniques. We bounced the project back and forth, jumping from 3D animation to 2D cel, eventually landing on an endless loop of slam dunkin' fun." That would be awesome."

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