Wondering how to create character designs that are ready for animation? I spent two decades doing just at Disney, and in this article I'll share my tricks for making lively characters that jump off ...

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Artificial intelligence is increasingly penetrating various creative fields, becoming a powerful tool for artists, directors, and designers. It opens up new paths for creating unique video character ...

I was excited when I heard about (spooky ghost game) Gone Home mostly because I knew it had Heavens to Betsy in the soundtrack somewhere and I love riot grrrl bands. There's something special about ...

The 95th Academy Awards are just around the corner, and voting for this year’s Oscars kicks off today. To really put ourselves in the mood for the animated feature race, we spoke with several of the ...

Creating one interesting character is hard enough — but when it comes to writing a whole novel or series of books, you have to create dozens of them. How can you keep your supporting cast from seeming ...

In storytelling, a captivating villain can elevate a narrative from good to unforgettable. These characters haunt our thoughts long after the story ends. But what separates a run-of-the-mill bad guy ...

From sitcoms and guest appearances on television to the mega-blockbuster Jurassic World, Lauren Lapkus’s acclaim is growing. A mainstay in the comedy podcast world, she created some of the most ...

the practitioners of the fine arts of visual effects and CGI have always had a Holy Grail: the creation of digital characters who seem so real that audiences will be fooled into believing they’re ...

A number of years ago I took myself to a small town in Switzerland outside Zurich where Carl Jung founded his training institute for Analytical Psychology. I was exploring the notion of becoming a ...