12 Movies That Revolutionized Visual Effects
Special effects have been part and parcel of moviemaking since the days of Thomas Edison and the dawn of cinema. King Kong revolutionized stop motion animation as action filmmaking, The Ten…
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November 20, 2014 | 3D Animation & VFX
November 7, 2014 | 3D Animation & VFX
Are drawing or artistic abilities necessary to attend animation school?
One of the most common questions asked in terms of prerequisites for attending animation school – like the New York Film Academy’s animation school in New York or Los Angeles –…
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October 30, 2014 | Industry Trends
The 7 Must-Watch TED Talks For Anyone Interested In Animation
Animation is one of the most unique artforms in modern media – a unique blend of creative imagination and technical prowess, animating is something that isn’t particularly difficult to pick…
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September 22, 2014 | 3D Animation & VFX
Bring Your Ideas To Life With These Simple Steps For Animating With Clay
Clay animation is a unique way to express your characters and to truly connect with your subjects as you build them. Not only will you learn how to animate your…
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September 9, 2014 | 3D Animation & VFX
Frozen Is Actually Extremely Overrated. Here Are Five Reasons Why…
You’ve heard that song a thousand times. You’ve seen all the merch. If you’ve got kids, you probably know the entire movie word for word. Frozen has become the highest-grossing…
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July 28, 2014 | 3D Animation & VFX
Interview With Mark Reynolds: Do You Have To Be Crazy To Learn Computer Animation?
NYFA: What is your personal background and what made you interested in animation? Mark Reynolds: My Previous Life was one spent dying a little every day in a stiflingly corporate environment and…
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July 25, 2014 | 3D Animation & VFX
Interview With Elize Ohira: How World Travel Prepares You For A Career In Animation (And Other Tips)
NYFA: Can you tell us a bit about yourself, your background, and what first got you interested in animation? Elize Ohira: I have always been more “right-brained.” As a kid I would…
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July 8, 2014 | 3D Animation & VFX
Most Expensive Animated Movies Of All Time
Forget hiring a cast of A-list actors or shooting at a number of exotic locales around the world; if you want to totally blow a movie budget, incorporating dazzling animation…
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June 16, 2014 | 3D Animation & VFX
From Italy To Hollywood: NYFA Animation Graduate Francesco Panzieri Shares How To Become A Visual Effects Artist
In 2008 Francesco Panzieri (website, filmography) finished his studies in Italy with a degree in Audiovisual and Mass Communication Media. Soon after he moved to New York to master 3D and…
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