Otis Class Reels 2013
Very strong compilation of motion work here from the 2013 class at Otis College of Art and Design that you could easily mistake for the reel of an established studio. Edit by Daniel Zhang.
And here’s the Otis 3D reel…
“Basilisk” by Ami Thompson
Manic energy abounds in this short film from fourth year Sheridan College animation student Ami Thompson. If you’re picking up a strong Studio Ghibli-ish vibe, you’re right – Thompson has interned for both Ghibli and Disney. [Read more]
Stash 98: Another 100 Minutes of Motion Brilliance
Stash 98 delivers over 100 minutes of intense inspiration and insight with brilliant animation and VFX projects from the planet’s top talent including 31 new projects complete with detailed production notes, toolkits and links, plus Behind the Scenes features, exclusive interviews and the newest advanced training course [Read more]
Supinfocom Gets FAT!
After sweeping through the fest circuit, FAT arrives to add sunny animated fun to your freezing February courtesy of Supinfocom Arles grads Gary Fouchy, Yohann Auroux Bernard and Sebastien De Oliveira Bispo with animation help from Bastien Letoile, Lucas Morandi and Danyang Wang and music [Read more]
“OZO” Takes Flight
Martin Brunet and his fellow directors Alex Vial, Leslie Martin and Matthieu Garcia just sent us this animated slice of good-natured fun called OZO produced while studying at Supinfocom using Photoshop, 3ds Max, After Effects and Premiere Pro. Music by Neal Williams, sound design by Julien Bégault. [Read more]
“Le Taxidermiste”
With Supinfocom’s record of producing extraordinary animated films each year, the pressure on the most recent graduates to one-up previous classes must be intense. Directors Paulin Cointot, Dorianne Fibleuil, Antoine Robert and Maud Sertour chose another route with “Le Taxidermiste”, opting for what might be called a melancholy comedy. No extreme chases or trippy dream sequences, [...] [Read more]
Yawen Zheng “The Song for Rain”
Yawen Zheng’s roots as an illustrator lift his gentle and beautifully crafted graduation film into must-see territory. Created during his time at the Communication University of China, the film breaks from many recent student films with leisurely pacing and a 2D style. Yawen Zheng: “The animation tells the story about a gloomy rainy season, a boy who accidentally [...] [Read more]
J’aurai Ta Peau: A Walk on Skin
Possibly not the most comfortable clip for a Monday morning, but the sheer audacity and originality of this animated film directed by Victoria Jardine, Vivien Ebran, Alexis Koch and Nicolas Trotignon while studying at the Valenciennes campus of Supinfocom definitely makes it worth five minutes of your attention. Sound Design: Benoit Duvette, toolkit: Maya, Photoshop, Nuke and Avid. [Read more]
