Computer Animation Arts

"A Portrait of Tex Avery" "Frederick Bean "Tex" Avery (February 26, 1908 – August 26, 1980) was an American animator and director, known for producing and directing animated cartoons during the golden age of American animation. His most significant work was for the Warner Bros. and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studios, where he was crucial in the creation and evolution of famous animated characters such as Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Elmer Fudd, Droopy, Screwy Squirrel, George and Junior, and Chilly Willy." - Wikipedia

"Wish List" by Directed and animated by Andrew Griffin with illustrations by Scott Garrett, Wish List is funny, quirky and a bit dark in places.

"The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore" by William Joyce & Brandon Oldenburg “Mr. Morris Lessmore" was awarded the Oscar® for Best Animated Short Film in the 84th Academy Awards® in 2012. Inspired in equal measures, by Hurricane Katrina, Buster Keaton, The Wizard of Oz, and a love for books, "Morris Lessmore" is a story of people who devote their lives to books and books who return the favor. The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore is a poignant, humorous allegory about the curative powers of story. Using a variety of techniques (miniatures, computer animation, 2D animation), award-winning author/illustrator William Joyce and Co-director Brandon Oldenburg present a hybrid style of animation that harkens back to silent films and M-G-M Technicolor musicals. The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore is old-fashioned and cutting edge at the same time.

Peter Ellenshaw - Matte Painter and VFX Pioneer (Documentary) by VFX Geek Peter Ellensaw started work at Walt Disney Studios beginning with their first completely live action feature film, Treasure Island (1950). He went on to work on 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954) and Mary Poppins (1964), for which he won an Academy Award. He retired after his work on The Black Hole (1979), but contributed matte paintings for Dick Tracy (1990). His son Harrison is also an Academy Award-winning effects designer. After Peter Ellenshaw retired from the film business, he dedicated his life to his passion for painting. Numerous works were created, of both Disney and non-Disney themed subjects, which have been highly collected. He was named a Disney Legend in 1993.

"Space Stallions" by Graduates from the Animation Workshop, Denmark "As darkness is covering the multiverse, far away in the galaxy of the wild stallion, a spark of hope is born. Guided by the light of Mother Mustang, the Space Stallions must defeat the Demon of darkness, Destructo." Created in 2012 as a graduation film by students at the Animation Workshop, Denmark, Space Stallions is a beautifully observed parody of 1980s animation as exemplified by He-Man and She-Ra (see below).

"A collection of funny (very) short films made by Birdbox Studios for the BBC" "Pub Dog" "Carwash" "Olives" "Mower" "Plane"

"How South Park Mastered The Art of Doing Things the Wrong Way" by Nerdstalgic The best South Park episodes are still just as funny and relevant as they were the day they were made. Cartman, Kyle, Kenny and Stan have given television some of its most memorable moments. Yet its the absurdity of what goes into South Park that has kept the show interesting for so long. This is a look at how South Park has survived for over 20 years! Two things, one, a great look at the behind the scenes stuff is the doc 6 days to air, and two, most of the content here does not pertained to the fully serialized seasons. "The Making of South Park: 6 Days to Air" **WARNING CONTAINS ADULT CONTENT** A documentary filmed in 2011 showing the infamous 6 day turnaround for a South Park episode. On day one nothing exists. no script, sound, or animation. However, by day six a fully animated film is delivered to the network for air. Love or hate South Par...

"Mother" by Frabrice Le Nezet Designed and Directed by Fabrice Le Nezet Character Animation: Benjamin Mousquet Sound: Raphael Azel Martinez