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Tutorials
Computer Animation Tutorials
Here you will find step-by-step guidelines on how to create simple computer animations. These tutorials are broken down into 2D and 3D animation, and range in levels from Beginner through Intermediate and Advanced

Screen Magic
Computer Animation Screen Magic
Sometimes watching a movie can feel like stepping into another world, where the impossible is possible and the unreal looks only too real. With the advent of computer animation, movie special effects are becoming more and more believable, and more and more spectacular; let's take a look at just how the professional animation teams behind the magic create the visuals that bedazzle us all.

Video Games
Computer Animation for Video Games
Computer animation is computer animation, right? Whether it's used for web production, movies, or video games, it's all the same techniques applied over and over again....right? In truth, you'd be surprised, especially in the area of video game animation. This genre is highly specialized and requires infinitely more levels of intricate planning, application programming, and a very specific set of modeling techniques. Let's take a look at how animation applies to video games, and its differences from the other genres.

Animation Tips
Computer Animation Tips
Computer animation isn't just about diving into the software and getting right to work; there are many little external tricks to make the process easier, less expensive, and more enjoyable. These articles provide helpful information on just where to look, and a few tricky little shortcuts that I've discovered over the years.

Software Reviews
Computer Animation Software Reviews
It's not always easy to choose one software package over another. From user-friendliness to functionality, price to package features and extras, there are quite a few influencing factors in the decision of just which computer animation software to try out. This listing offers this Guide's opinion as to how various software packages stack up against each other, and rates them on a scale of one to five.

Industry News
What's New in the Animation Industry
From the latest movies to the newest software and innovative techniques, read up on what's going on in the industry here.

Industry profiles
Profiles of Major Names in the Animation Industry
Many companies around the world are known for being pioneers in the industry of computer animation, and for the outstanding results that they produce. Pixar. Dreamworks. Disney. Warner Bros. Square-Enix. Eidos Interactive. Sony. Nintendo. The list goes on, and spans a range of productions that have left their mark on the animation industry for their innovative use of techniques both new and old. These profiles gives a brief overview of the names behind those productions.

History Animation
The History of Computer Animation
Somewhere along the way, something happened to give art that crucial kick that gave life to still images: motion. Animation. The art of animation, both hand-drawn and computer-animated, has a long and rich history spanning nearly a century of experimentation and innovation.

Education Resources
Education Resources for Computer Animation
Computer animation can be more than just an enjoyable hobby; with an education in the field, it can become a long and rewarding career with endless possibilities and applications. Here's a look at a few things to think about when choosing your course of study, and a list of just a few of the animation programs offered at schools around the United States.

Career Guide
Computer Animation Career Guides and Resources
Thinking about turning your interest in animation into a career? Here are a few tips on the first steps to take, and links to the employment sites of some of the biggest players in the industry.

Other Industries
Computer Animation in Other Industries
It seems that for the most part, when you think of computer animation, you think of flashy, photo-realistic or cartoonish productions for web games, movies, and video games. In truth, animation is used in a variety of industries away from the big screen or consoles; some are related through the entertainment industry, such as in prime-time television or music videos, while others are so far-fetched that they might surprise you. But computer animation is a very practical tool with useful applications in a variety of fields, depending on the specialty. Let's take a look at just a few of the fields where you can apply those skills.

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Computer Animation Reference Materials