Looming deadlines

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    The director on Toy Story 3, Lee Unkrich is feeling haunted by this clock on the office wall: 


    Short animated films at Canne 2010

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    In 2010 if you are an animator you might consider looking in to the Canne Film Festival's very own Short Film Corner which will take place from May 12th to May 21st 2010. This is an area that specialises in obviously, short films. It's a chance to talk to international professionals - Directors, producers, distributors, festival programmers, buyers etc. Their website has some great video tributes that are from buyers describing what they are looking for and what they buy and pay for.

    Also for animators nearby, the Creative Talent Network Animation Expo recently proved successul. And what a line up of talent on exhibit as well!
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    Stanley winners 2009

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    Award winners are in bold for each category:

    Illustrator - sponsored by Viscopy 
    Anton Emdin 
    George Haddon 
    Alan Moir 
    Simon Schneider 
    John Tiedemann 

    Graphic Media Artist - sponsored by Newmatilda.com 
    David Allen 
    David Follett 
    Chris Kelly 
    Simon Kneebone 
    Brett Lethbridge 

    Comic Strip Artist - sponsored by The Daily Telegraph 
    Jason Chatfield 
    Gary Clark 
    David Follett 
    Alex Hallatt 
    Allan Salisbury 

    Single Gag Cartoonist - sponsored by The Courier Mail 
    Matt Golding 
    Jon Kudelka
    Reg Lynch 
    Neil Matterson 
    Andrew Weldon 

    Caricaturist - sponsored by The Australian 
    Matt Adams 
    Peter Broelman 
    Judy Nadin 
    David Rowe 
    John Spooner 

    Political/Editorial Cartoonist - sponsored by The Sydney Morning Herald 
    Peter Broelman 
    Rod Emmerson 
    Alan Moir 
    David Pope 
    David Rowe 

    Gold Stanley - Cartoonist Of The Year - sponsored by The Herald Sun 
    Peter Broelman 
    Rod Emmerson 
    Alan Moir 
    David Pope 
    David Rowe 

    Jim Russell Award for contribution to Australian cartooning 
    Norm Hetherington (Mr Squiggle)

    Stanley Awards 2009

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    If you haven't heard already, the annual Stanley Awards for cartooning are on in Darling Harbour (Sydney) this weekend. As a nerd treat, I've setup a twitter feed from some members for you to follow the events:


    And if you are attending and not sure about what and where things are happening, then you can download or view online this vCalendar of the weekend I have made:


    I'll be posting to my twitter account over the weekend so you can follow me from there if you prefer:



    Character Animation Crash Course

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    Eric Goldberg has released his book Character Animation Crash Course which is undoubtedly going to be listed as the next generation's Animation Bible beyond that of Ollie and Frank's effort (which has been the industry standard to date, and it is essential).

    Illusion of Life

    Tom Bancroft

    Eric Goldberg

    Hans Bacher

    Nancy Beiman

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    Dr. Roger Sperry, a world-famous brain scientist, demonstrated that 90 percent of the brain's energy output is used in relating the physical body to gravity, while 10 percent of brain energy output is utilised in thinking, metabolism and healing. The more biomechanically out-of-balance a person is, the less energy he or she has for healing, metabolism and thinking.

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    Show me your dock

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    dock_icons.pngShow my your dock has been featured on many websites, I thought I'd put my dock up for all to see. Here is the list:

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