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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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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. As well as playing with interesting themes, Symbols is a joy to watch. Ke Ren has always been moving and relocating.

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How illustrator Noel Yu turned her web comics into animations using Cartoon Animator 5

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Want to transform your illustrations into cartoons without needing to learn complex animation software? As Hong Kong artist Noel Yu recently discovered, Cartoon Animator 5 from Reallusion makes it easy as pie. Yu's journey into 2D animation started from humble beginnings as a complete novice.

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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. But we have lots of ideas for themes we could do in the future."

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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. But we have lots of ideas for themes we could do in the future."

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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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UAL student Shihui Li highlights animal extinction through sugar-spun folk art

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When themes of social justice are built into the curriculum, they become embedded into the wider picture, helping us to both imagine and realise more just, sustainable futures. To spotlight the issue of biodiversity loss, Shihui crafted caramel figures of extinct animals using traditional Chinese sugar painting.

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