Disney layoffs, 2D animation, and youA very nervous animation student (he didn't say, but I assume he is studying 2D animation) asked me about my opinions on the state of animation these days. What are the companies thinking with laying off all the employees, not doing 2D animation, canceling great TV series, etc.? Are the business people just evil? AND the even bigger question: Is John Lassiter a jerk (or worse) for letting all the 2D animators at Disney go yesterday? MY ANSWER: I have a slightly controversial (for an artist) perspective on businesses and business people. Over all, I like them. At times, I have even been grateful for them. (Steady paychecks should never be taken for granted. Wait till you don't have one one day, then you'll know!) Remember, we live in a world where businesses are expected to make money to stay alive. It's called capitalism. Others call it "business". That means, the animation world isn't any different from any other job/company
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Happy holidays from deviantART!'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through dA,Not a troll was stirring, nor Grinch in his sleigh.Deviations were hung in digital Galleries with care,In hopes that +Favourites soon would be there.The n00bs were nestled all snug in their beds,While visions of Daily Deviations danced in their heads.And Fella in his 'kerchief, and +spyed with his night-light,Had just settled down to log-off for the night,When over in the Forums there arose such a clatter,Fella sprang back online to see what was the matter.To the browser window he flew like a flash,Tore open the tabs and refreshed the cache.When what to his art-loving eyes should appear,But an animated sleigh and eight commissioned reindeer,With a little old driver, so creative and slick,Fella knew in a moment it must be St. Nick.More rapid than broadband, his reindeer were famed,After all his favorite art
Keep Calm And Comic-ConKeep Calm And Comic-ConWed Aug 8, 2012 by $techgnoticThis year was especially important to me personally and was a milestone of sorts onmultiple levels and for deviantART as a whole. Many of the reasons why will become clearover the next few months as announcements are made and new ideas are shared with everyonein the community.As the multi dimensional, pop fueled, color exploded dream like haze that was Comic-Con beginsto fully dim and fade from accurate remembrance, I can’t shake the feeling that this year was s
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