Mayerson on Animation
- An Independent SuccessThe video embedded above has been viewed almost 42 million times. That's a number larger than the population of many countries, including Canada.If you're not aware of it, Simon's Cat has been around for about 5 years and is a series of cartoons like the above by Simon Tofield on YouTube. In addition to his animation, Tofield has authored eig […]
Cartoon Brew
- “Wacky Races” Peugeot Ad by PartizanHere’s an recent car commercial for the Peugeot 208 by Partizan, where the car outperforms the cast of Wacky Races. While it’s kinda fun to see these characters and their outlandish vehicles being translated into live-action, it’s a bit horrifying seeing these real-life versions of the characters getting into this ultra-realistic crashes and fiery explosions […]
NFB Blog
- Welcome to the Uncanny Valley: A sneak peek at Chris Landreth’s new film, Subconscious PasswordThe following is a guest post from Oscar®-winning filmmaker Chris Landreth about his upcoming release, Subconscious Password. *** Subconscious Password, my latest short film, travels to the inner mind of a fellow named Charles Langford, as he struggles to remember the name of his friend at a party. […]
Cold Hard Flash
- Speedrun Spawns Aliens in 60 SecondsThe crew of the Nostromo would have wished their suffering lasted only 60 seconds, but they weren’t so lucky. Aliens has been compressed down to the essentials, and 1A4 Studio picked only the most revealing moments in this Speedrun episode. You may have to watch it a few times to get it all, sorta like ... […]
ToonBoom Resource
- An Ultrabook for AnimationIf you want a portable tablet pc for Toon Boom animation, here is very interesting option: The Samsung Ativ SmartPC Pro 700T. First: This is not designed to replace your desktop PC with a Wacom Cintiq or tablet interface. You will always need the horsepower and precision of a good workstation with a high quality […] […]
Jobs
jobby: Animators, Pixar Canada, Vancouver
About Pixar Canada Pixar Canada is looking for experienced Animators for its Vancouver studio. Pixar Canada is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Pixar Animation Studios, the world leader in animated films. The Vancouver studio produces short-form animation focusing on legacy Pixar characters from films such as Toy Story and Cars. This is a great opportunity to be… »
jobby: Lead Animator, Wild Kratts, Ottawa
Company: WK3 Productions Inc. Series: Wild Kratts Season 3 Location: Ottawa (Kanata), Ontario Job Title: Lead Animator Job Type: Contract Salary Start Date: IMMEDIATE WK3 Productions Inc. is seeking an experienced Lead Animator for the third season of Wild Kratts animated series. The responsibilities include: Providing full character animation including posing, animation and lip sync… »
jobby: VFX Artist for CG Studio, Nerd Corps, Vancouver
May 24, 2013 Department: VFX About the Position: The VFX Artist is an energetic and enthusiastic individual with strong VFX skills and experience in visual effects for broadcast television or feature film production. The VFX Artist excels at creating high calibre dynamic and riveting visual effects while at the same time meeting production deadlines. They… »
jobby: Flash Animation Revisionists, Elliott Animation, Hamilton
May 21, 2013 Elliott Animation is hiring! We are looking for experienced Flash animators to join our team to help out with animation revisions. We are one of Canada’s few Artist owned and managed studio and are dedicated to creatively and technologically empowering our people. Our studio thrives on our innovative, entrepreneurial spirit and respect… »
jobby: Senior and Intermediate Flash Animators, Elliott Animation, Hamilton
May 21, 2013 Elliott Animation is hiring! We are looking for experienced Flash animators to join our team. We are one of Canada’s few Artist owned and managed studio and are dedicated to creatively and technologically empowering our people. Our studio thrives on our innovative, entrepreneurial spirit and respect for talent and ability. We… »
jobby: Storyboard Artist (CG Series), Nerd Corps, Vancouver
May 16, 2013 About the Position: The Storyboard Artist interprets the script into images and sounds that best convey the story and characters presented by the writer while maintaining a quality consistent with the respective series/production plan and coordinate all the images and sounds that make up the show. They manage his/her time effectively and… »
jobby: Storyboard Supervisor, Nerd Corps, Vancouver
May 10, 2013 Department: Storyboard Direction About the position: The Storyboard Supervisor has the overall responsibility to make actualize the vision of the project/show. They interpret the script into images that best convey the story and characters presented by the writer while maintaining a quality consistent with the respective series/production plan. They manage… »
jobby: Storyboard Revision Artist, Nerd Corps, Vancouver
May 10, 2013 Department: Direction About the position: The Storyboard Revisionist makes changes to completed Storyboards upon receiving notes from the director. Responsibilities and duties: Handling storyboard revisions and animatic cut-ins as per needed. May need to storyboard a section of the script based on the director’s notes and storyboard supervisor’s instruction…. »
jobby: Production Coordinator, Nerd Crops, Vancouver
May 10, 2013 Department: Production We are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic individual to join our production team. Responsibilities and duties: Script Breakdown and Distribution Breakdown script and create design and modelling asset list Be the point person for all script and drafts coming from… »
jobby: Senior Animator (CG), Nerd Corps, Vancouver
May 10, 2013 About the position: The Senior Animator has exceptional character animation skills and considerable experience in 3D animation for broadcast television or feature film production. They excel at creating high calibre dramatic and action oriented character animation while at the same time meeting production deadlines. Their name is well-known in the animation… »
jobby: Production Coordinator, Guru Studio, Toronto
Guru Studio’s dedicated team is passionate about bringing inspired character driven stories to screens around the world. Our award winning and internationally renowned Toronto animated entertainment company is looking for a PRODUCTION COORDINATOR who is responsible for supporting the producer with all aspects of a 3D preschool television series co-production. This role reports directly to… »
jobby: 2D Compositing Supervisor, Guru Studio, Toronto
2D COMPOSITING SUPERVISOR Guru Studio’s dedicated creative team is passionate about bringing inspired character driven stories to screens around the world. Come and join our team of 45 2D digital artists now in production on a ground breaking new design driven comedy drama series with an epic storyline! Responsibilities: · Oversee the development of… »
jobby: Key Posers, Slap Happy Cartoons, Vancouver
May 6, 2013 Slap Happy Cartoons is looking for talented key posers to join our Vancouver based studio for our Flash Series “Nerds and Monsters,” beginning mid June 2013. Please write george@slaphappycartoons.com for application… »
jobby: Layout Artists, Arc Productions, Toronto
May 3, 2013 Arc Productions, a Canadian based CG animation and visual effects facility located in downtown Toronto is looking for Layout Artists for a short term contract. With over 250 artists and technical directors and the most up to date resources available, we bring the vision to both major Hollywood studios and independent producers… »
jobby: Maya Animators, Arc Productions, Toronto
May 3, 2013 Arc Productions, a Canadian based CG animation and visual effects facility located in downtown Toronto is looking for Animators for a short term contract. With over 250 artists and technical directors and the most up to date resources available, we bring the vision to both major Hollywood studios and independent producers to… »
jobby: Senior Surfacing Artist, Arc Productions, Toronto
May 2, 2013 Arc Productions, a Canadian based CG animation and visual effects facility located in Toronto, Ontario Canada is looking for Senior Surfacing Artists to join our team. With over 250 artists and technical directors and the most up to date resources available, we bring the vision to both major Hollywood studios and independent… »
jobby: Lead Riggers, Arc Productions, Toronto
May 2, 2013 Arc Productions, a Canadian based CG animation and visual effects facility located in downtown Toronto is looking for Lead Riggers to join the team. With over 250 artists and technical directors and the most up to date resources available, we bring the vision to both major Hollywood studios and independent producers to… »
jobby: Lead Modeler, Arc Productions, Toronto
May 2, 2013 Arc Productions, a Canadian based CG animation and visual effects facility located in downtown Toronto is looking for Lead Modelers to join our team. With over 250 artists and technical directors and the most up to date resources available, we bring the vision to both major Hollywood studios and independent producers to… »
jobby: Effects Artist, Arc Productions, Toronto
May 1, 2013 Arc Productions, a Canadian based CG animation and visual effects facility located in downtown Toronto is looking for Effects Artists to join our team. With over 250 artists and technical directors and the most up to date resources available, we bring the vision to both major Hollywood studios and independent producers to… »
jobby: Designer, Arc Productions, Toronto
May 1, 2013 Arc Productions, a Canadian based CG animation and visual effects facility located in downtown Toronto is looking for Designers to join our team. With over 250 artists and technical directors and the most up to date resources available, we bring the vision to both major Hollywood studios and independent producers to life… »
jobby: Character Technical Director, Arc Productions, Toronto
May 1, 2013 Arc Productions Ltd., a Canadian based CG animation and visual effects facility located in downtown Toronto is looking for Character Technical Directors to join our team. With over 250 artists and technical directors and the most up to date resources available, we bring the vision to both major Hollywood studios and independent… »
jobby: Senior Character FX TD, Arc Productions, Toronto
May 1, 2013 Arc Productions, a Canadian based CG animation and visual effects facility located in downtown Toronto is looking for Senior Character FX Technical Directors to join our team. With over 250 artists and technical directors and the most up to date resources available, we bring the vision to both major Hollywood studios and… »
jobby: CG Supervisor, Arc Productions, Toronto
May 1, 2013 Arc Productions, a Canadian based CG animation and visual effects facility located in downtown Toronto is looking for CG Supervisors to join the team. With over 250 artists and technical directors and the most up to date resources available, we bring the vision to both major Hollywood studios and independent producers to… »
jobby: Production Engineer, Arc Productions, Toronto
May 1, 2013 Arc Productions, a Canadian based CG animation and visual effects facility located in Toronto, Ontario Canada is looking for Production Engineers to join the team. With over 250 artists and technical staff and the most up to date resources available, we bring the vision to both major Hollywood studios and independent producers… »
jobby: Software Developer, Arc Productions, Toronto
April 25, 2013 Arc Productions, a Canadian based CG animation and visual effects facility located in downtown Toronto is looking for Software Developers to join our team. With over 250 artists and technical directors and the most up to date resources available, we bring the vision to both major Hollywood studios and independent producers to… »
jobby: Texture Artist, Nelvana, Toronto
Nelvana Limited A Corus Entertainment Company Texturer/Shader – Contract Position Toronto Nelvana Limited has an exciting opportunity for a Texturer/Shader in our Toronto office. Reporting to the series Art Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in maintaining the established art direction on a 3D series. RESPONSIBILITIES: · … »
jobby: Animators, Wild Kratts, Ottawa
April 22, 2013 WK3 Productions Inc. is seeking Animators for the third season of the Wild Kratts animated series. Responsibilities: · Providing full character animation including posing, animation and lip sync in Toon Boom Harmony · Working closely with the Animation Supervisor on assigned scenes · Incorporating all notes from the Animation Supervisor · … »
jobby: Recruiter, Arc Productions, Toronto
April 18, 2013 Who doesn’t want to be in the film industry? Your love for animation and film coupled with your strong recruiting and administrative experience makes you an ideal candidate for this Recruiter position at Arc Productions located in downtown Toronto. You know that recruiting needs can turn on a dime and you can… »
jobby: Character Designers, Animators, Compositors, Little Tugboat, Toronto
April 16, 2013 Little Tugboat is looking for Character Designers, Animators and Compositors Animators & Compositors Little Tugboat has several openings for FLASH animators and After Effects Artists. An exciting new preschool series is starting production in the coming weeks. The studio is located in Toronto’s Liberty Village. Please submit resumes and links to opportunities@littletugboat.com… »
jobby: Junior Desktop Support, Arc Productions, Toronto
April 15, 2013 Arc Productions, a Canadian based CG animation and visual effects facility located in downtown Toronto is looking for a Junior Desktop Support to join our team. With over 250 artists and technical directors and the most up to date resources available, we bring the vision to both major Hollywood studios and independent… »
jobby: Creative Business Development Coordinator, Arc Productions, Toronto
April 15, 2013 Arc Productions located in downtown Toronto is looking for Creative Business Development Coordinator. We are looking for that indispensable coordinator to be the right-hand person of a high-powered creative Television and Film executive. Keeping the President prepped, communicating with internal and external clients while keeping everything on an ordered path at all… »
jobby: Layout Artist, Arc Productions, Toronto
April 12, 2013 Arc Productions, a Canadian based CG animation and visual effects facility located in downtown Toronto is looking for Layout Artists to join our team. With over 250 artists and technical directors and the most up to date resources available, we bring the vision to both major Hollywood studios and independent producers to… »
jobby: Production Assistant, Arc Productions, Toronto
April 12, 2013 Arc Productions, a Canadian based CG animation and visual effects facility located in downtown Toronto is looking for a Production Assistant to join our team. With over 250 artists and technical directors and the most up to date resources available, we bring the vision to both major Hollywood studios and independent producers… »
jobby: Production Coordinator, Arc Productions, Toronto
April 12, 2013 Arc Productions, a Canadian based CG animation and visual effects facility located in downtown Toronto is looking for a Production Coordinator to join our team. With over 250 artists and technical directors and the most up to date resources available, we bring the vision to both major Hollywood studios and independent producers… »
jobby: 3D Technical Director, Nelvana, Toronto
April 11, 2013 Nelvana Limited has an exciting opportunity for a 3D Lighting Technical Director in our Toronto office. Reporting directly to the Art Director and Technical Supervisor, the successful candidate will be responsible for creating high quality Light rigs required for series production. Responsibilities: Provide and ensure there is consistency in lighting, colour balance… »
jobby: Senior Flash Designer, Elliott Animation, Toronto
April 9, 2013 Elliott Animation is hiring! We are looking for an experienced Flash designer to join our team. We are one of Canada’s few Artist owned and managed studio and are dedicated to creatively and technologically empowering our people. Our talent thrives on our innovative, entrepreneurial spirit and respect for talent and ability. Responsibilities… »