last minutes of a gangster

Tony Zhou dissects Chuck Jones

If you grew up watching Looney Tunes, then you know Chuck Jones, one of all-time masters of visual comedy. Normally I would talk about his ingenious framing and timing, but not today. Instead, I’d like to explore the evolution of his sensibilities as an artist. To see the names of the films, press the CC button and select “Movie Titles.” This video also had a wonderful animation consultant: Taylor Ramos (http://taylorkramos.tumblr.com/) For educational purposes only. You can donate to support the channel at Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/everyframeapainting And follow me here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/tonyszhou Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/everyframeapainting Music: Raymond Scott - “Powerhouse," "Minuet in Jazz,” “Twilight in Turkey,” “The Toy Trumpet" Carl Stalling - "Scentimental Romeo," "Guided Muscle,” "Feline Frame-Up,” “Rabbit Seasoning," “Duck! Rabbit, Duck!” Milt Franklyn - “One Froggy Evening,” "Robin Hood Daffy,” “What’s Opera, Doc?" Interview Clips (from Looney Tunes Platinum Collection Vol 1): Chuck Jones Interview: EmmyTVLegends.org (http://bit.ly/1J2ZXuW) Chuck Jones: Extremes & In-Betweens (http://bit.ly/1SpUb7i) A Chuck Jones Tutorial: Tricks of the Cartoon Trade (http://bit.ly/1HxxRG5) It Hopped One Night: A Look at “One Froggy Evening” (http://bit.ly/1RC3plV) Recommended Reading: 9 Rules of the Coyote and the Road Runner (http://bit.ly/1LdfN8d) Chuck Amuck: The Life and Times of an Animated Cartoonist (http://amzn.com/0374526206) The Noble Approach: Maurice Noble and the Zen of Animation Design (http://amzn.com/1452102945)

Klaus

check out this interview with master animator Sergio Pablos and the trailer for "Klaus"

Mockingjay part 2 trailer is here to wet your whistle

Congrats to all the amazing previs artists on the Cavalry Team that helped plan the action scenes in the culmination of this series.  We know the best is yet to be seen!

Art imitating art

Previs gets Film School'd

Close Up with Edgar Wright

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Fun with gravity

Austrian director and visual artist Clemens Wirth is having fun with a fundamental law in this piece called Gravity....

Wirth says he found inspiration both from the film Inception, and a similar project from a few years ago by Feedme Design. 

The Cinematography of "The Incredibles"

Check out Ron's Cinematography article on Flooby Nooby.  Its a brilliant breakdown of composition techniques using The Incredibles.

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First and Final Frames

Jacob Swinney wants to know what can be learned from juxtaposing the first and final frames of movies.  It reveals some very thoughtful choices by the directors.  You can check out a full list of the titles and timestamps on vimeo.