Cartoon Brew
- TALKBACK: The Regular ShowThe first episode of the fifteen-minute series The Regular show premiered yesterday on the Cartoon Network. It can be seen below. Thoughts and opinions by those who have seen it are welcome. […]
Mayerson on Animation
- The Provenance of a Painting(Click to enlarge)Leon Schlesinger was the producer and owner of the Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies that were released through Warner Bros. While his studio had cartoon stars like Porky Pig and Daffy Duck, Bugs Bunny surpassed both of them to become a major hit with audiences. As a result, Schlesinger had this painting made and hung in his office.The artis […]
Cold Hard Flash
- Sexy Animation Too Hot For YouTubeHarry Partridge created this new teaser for Starbarians, a Flash-animated project he’s been cooking, and uploaded it to his popular YouTube channel. While there’s no nudity in the short, YouTube nixed the video for being “too sexually provacative.” Luckily Newgrounds welcomed the short with open arms, and it’s already nearing 200,000 views. [NSFW […]
Drawn
- Animated Mouk!Marc Boutavant’s amazing Around the World with Mouk (previously) has been made into a pilot. The video is not embeddable, so I took the above screenshots. See the full pilot here. (via our friend Claire) Posted by David Huyck on Drawn! The Illustration and Cartooning Blog | Permalink | 4 comments Tags: Animation, Marc Boutavant, mouk, pilot […]
ToonBoom Resource
- Tutorial: More Drawing Tools by Toon BoomToon Boom has just released a new tutorial pack for Animate et Animate Pro, titled More Drawing Tools. Check them out! […]
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jobby:3D Generalist, 3dsMax Animator/Rigger, 3D Modeler, Compositor, Digital Matte Painter,VFX Artist, Klokwerks Digital, Toronto
September 3, 2010 3D Generalist / VFX Wanted: Klokwerks Digital Inc. is looking for an experienced 3D Generalist / VFX artist available for contractual work. The applicant should posses experience in modeling, texturing, animation, lighting, rendering, vfx, camera projection, 3D tracking and compositing. FumeFX, Krakatoa and RealFlow experience is an asset. VRay experience is an… »
jobby: Studio Technician, ECUAD, Vancouver
August 26, 2010 Studio Technician 3, Animation Temporary Part-Time (60%) One Year Term Position (ASAP to May 2011) Hours to be Determined (may include evening and weekend hours) Pay Grade I ($2,335 to $2,500 per month) Applications are invited for a Studio Technician to provide technical support to the delivery of curriculum and assist students… »
jobby: Ottawa scene
I’ve been struggling for a week with this. I want to write a simple post about the job market in Ottawa, with specific emphasis on some unique opportunities. Maybe I’m being overly cautious, but here’s the thing: I don’t want to shill. About two weeks back, I noticed a bump in job posts here on… »
jobby: Staff Director, Mercury Filmworks, Ottawa
July 28, 2010 Staff Director Type: Full-Time Employee. Permanent. Salary: $83,200-104,000. Medical/Dental benefits. 3 weeks vacation. Start Date: Immediately. Work schedule is flexible. Out of province directors are welcome. Company Info: Mercury Filmworks is one of Canada’s most prolific independent studios and widely recognized as a leader in the 2D animation production industry for its… »
jobby: 2D Digital Animator, Mercury Filmworks, Ottawa
July 28, 2010 2D Digital Animator Type: Full-Time Employee Salary: Varies. Pay is by approved frame. Medical/Dental benefits available. Start Date: Immediately. Work schedule is flexible. Out of province animators are welcome. Company Info: Mercury Filmworks is one of Canada’s most prolific independent studios and widely recognized as a leader in the 2D animation production… »
jobby: Animator/Illustrator, CrowdWave Games, Ottawa
August 11, 2010 CrowdWave is the world’s first mass-participation motion-controlled game platform. Our clients are some of the biggest teams in pro sports and we’re looking to add top talents in the field of animation and design to our creative roster. With 20+ thousand fans controlling your game every night, you’d better go big or… »
jobby: Motion Graphics Designer, CrowdWave Games, Ottawa
August 11, 2010 CrowdWave is the world’s first mass-participation motion-controlled game platform. Our clients are some of the biggest teams in pro sports and we’re looking to add top talents in the field of animation and design to our creative roster. With 20+ thousand fans controlling your game every night, you’d better go big or… »
jobby: Lighter, Imarion Inc, Toronto
August 17, 2010 Summary: You will work with small team leading the lighting aspects for use in a television series. Primary Responsibilities: – Collaborate with the Animation Director to understand desired look as it relates to lighting for the production. – Tracking lighting continuity within sequences. – Watch for render errors/ missing composite elements. Skills… »
jobby: Flash Animator, Disney Online Canada, Kelowna, BC
August 11, 2010 COMPANY OVERVIEW Disney Interactive Media Group (DIMG) is a segment of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) responsible for the creation and delivery of Disney branded interactive entertainment and informational content across multiple platforms including online, mobile and video game consoles around the globe. DIMG core businesses include Disney Interactive Studios, which… »
jobby: Linux/Unix/Windows System Administrator, Imax Inc, Toronto
August 11, 2010 SUMMARY IMAX Corporation is seeking a Linux/Unix/Window System Administration to assist the Digital System Administrator in providing technical support to high-profile film projects. This is a full-time contract position for a period of approximately 4 months. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES Install or reinstall Linux (Fedora or CentOS experience preferred)/Unix/Window OS on a multi-server distributed… »
jobby: Programmer, Imax Inc, Toronto
August 11, 2010 SUMMARY IMAX Corporation is seeking a Computer Programmer with proficiency in Python, C, C++ and Perl in addition to strong scripting skills (bash, borne, csh, etc.) to produce and maintain software solutions and tools tools to support to high-profile film projects. This is a full-time contract position for a period of two… »
Jobby: Storyboard Revision Artist, guru studio, Toronto
August 11, 2010 Guru studio, the award winning and internationally renowned animation facility in Toronto is looking for a Storyboard Revision Artists to join our team for an upcoming 3D video game inspired series show for teens. Requirements/Skills: Strong layout and design skills. Solid knowledge of story, including language, acting and craft. Must be highly… »
jobby: Leica Editor, guru studios, Toronto
August 11, 2010 Guru studio, the award winning and internationally renowned animation facility in Toronto is looking for a Leica Editor to join our team for an upcoming 3D video game inspired series show for teens. Requirements/Skills: Carry out assigned aspects of animation series editing activities. Compile and maintain continuity and integrity issues list; multiple… »
jobby: 3D modeler/animator, Imarion, Toronto
August 9, 2010 3D Modeler/ Animator Summary: You will work with small team modeling and animating aspects for use in a television series. Primary Responsibilities: -Collaborate with the 3D Supervisor to meet the needs of the production. -Model elements in high polygon and low polygon resolutions. -Animate assigned shots. -Handle technical aspects such as pipeline… »
jobby, Rigger, guru studio, Toronto
August 9, 2010 Guru studio, the award winning and internationally renowned animation facility in Toronto is looking for Riggers, for a new children’s series. Summary: Alongside design and animation departments you will work with a small team to rig and model 3D characters, sets and props for use in a television series. You possess a… »
jobby: 3D Generalist, Imarion Inc, Toronto
August 5, 2010 Summary: You will work with small team completing fully animated and completed shots for use in a television series. Primary Responsibilities: -Collaborate with the Animation Supervisor to meet the needs of the production. -Strong skills in all aspects of animation including modeling, texturing, lighting, rigging, layout, compositing and rendering. -Watch for render… »
jobby: Production Accountant, IMAX, Toronto
August 3, 2010 JOB TITLE: Production Accountant – contract REPORTS TO: Magnitude COO LOCATION: Toronto CONTRACT: Minimum 6 months PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Duties include but are not limited to: accounts payable and accounts receivable; petty cash; journals; account books to Trial Balance; bank reconciliations; payroll accounting; cost… »
jobby: Compositor, IMAX, Toronto
August 3, 2010 JOB TITLE: Compositor (Mid-Senior levels) LOCATION: Toronto, Ontario (Canada) START DATE: August 23, 2010 SUMMARY IMAX is looking for a number of talented digital artists (compositors) to work on an exciting full 2D to 3D conversion of a live-action Hollywood feature! This is a 2-3 month contract position located… »
jobby: Lighting Artists, guru studio, Toronto
July 23, 2010 Guru studio, the award winning and internationally renowned animation facility in Toronto is looking for a Lighting Artists (GPU Based) to join our team for an upcoming 3D video game inspired series show for teens. Mach Studio Pro is a unique GPU Lighting Production tool. It allows people to work in a… »
jobby: 3dsmax Generalist/VFX Artist, 3dsmax Rigger, 3dsmax Animator, 3dsmax Modeler, Hatch Studios, Toronto
July 16, 2010 3dsmax Generalist / VFX Wanted: Hatch Studios Ltd. is looking for an experienced 3dsmax generalist / VFX artist available for contractual work. The applicant should posses experience in most aspects of 3D computer graphics including modeling, rigging, texturing, animation, lighting, rendering, vfx, camera projection, 3D tracking and compositing. FumeFX & Krakatoa experience… »
jobby: compositors, IMAX, Toronto
July 16, 2010 JOB TITLE: Compositor (Mid-Senior levels) LOCATION: Toronto, Ontario (Canada) START DATE: Approx. late July/ August 2, 2010 SUMMARY IMAX is looking for a number of talented digital artists (compositors) to work on an exciting full… »
jobby: Stereo CG Supervisor, IMAX, Toronto
July 16, 2010 JOB TITLE: 3D Stereoscopic CG Supervisor START DATE: Late July 2010 SUMMARY IMAX is looking for a Stereoscopic CG Supervisor to work on an exciting full 2D to 3D conversion of a live-action Hollywood feature! This is a two to three month contract position located in trendy downtown Toronto. We offer a… »
jobby: Character Animator, Sony Imageworks Canada, Vancouver
July 7, 2010 Character Animator – SONY IMAGEWORKS CANADA Sony Imageworks Canada is hiring Character Animators to work on our Vancouver-based productions. Current roles start between now and September. For immediate consideration and review, send your CV and digital link of work to CANrecruit@imageworks.com. You: Possess a strong understanding of the principles of animation Knowledge… »
jobby: Riggers, guru studio, Toronto
July 7, 2010 Guru studio, the award winning and internationally renowned animation facility in Toronto is looking for Riggers, for an upcoming video game inspired show geared towards teenagers. Requirements/Skills: – Must be able to model and rig low poly humanoids and props for use in the TV series. – Complete assigned rigging tasks in… »
jobby: Production Coordinator, guru studio, Toronto
July 7, 2010 Guru Studio, the award winning and internationally renowned animation house in Toronto, seeks a Production/Asset Coordinator for a new video game inspired series geared to teens. The ideal candidate must be extremely organized and have the ability to maintain a positive attitude even under the most stressful situations. This will be a… »
jobby: multiple positions, Guru Studio, Toronto
June 30, 2010 2D Designers The ideal candidates will be versatile concept designers and will develop characters, props, and environments for an upcoming video game inspired show geared towards teenagers. Requirements/Skills: Strong sense of color theory and an eye for composition are a must. Open to direction and input from a quick and versatile team…. »
jobby: Art Coordinator, Ganz Interactive, Toronto
June 30, 2010 GANZ INTERACTIVE We have an exciting permanent opportunity for an Art Coordinator to join our highly successful and growing Interactive Group. Our high end flash games and animated characters have made Webkinz.com and Webkinzjr.com the fastest growing children’s entertainment site on the internet. Be part of our dynamic Ganz Interactive Group and… »
jobby: NEEDED IMMEDIATELY, 3D Modeling Supervisor, VFS, Vancouver
June 29, 2010 Apply by tomorrow! Job Scope VFS is currently accepting applications for a two- or three-month contract position of Modeling Supervisor in our 3D Animation and Visual Effects Department. Reporting to the Head of 3D Animation and Visual Effects, the Modeling Supervisor is responsible for delivering curriculum effectively and providing feedback to students…. »
jobby: Flash Animators, Elliott Animation, Hamilton ON
June 29, 2010 Flash Animators Wanted Elliott Animation is looking for Flash Animators to work out of our Hamilton studio on a new animated series. You must have experience working on Flash animated productions, drawing skills are an asset. Must be an Ontario resident and a Canadian citizen that paid taxes in Ontario for the… »
jobby: Development Executive, Apartment 11 Productions, Toronto or Montreal
June 28, 2010 Apartment 11 Productions is seeking a Development Executive to increase production in both the Kids and Adult Programming genres. The Development Executive for Apartment 11 Productions will be responsible for cultivating existing projects and for in-house development, while also seeking out and evaluating pitches and properties for development and production. He/she will… »
jobby: Layout Artist, Environment/Sets Modeling Artist, Shading TD, Pixar Canada, Vancouver
June 28, 2010 About Pixar Canada Pixar Canada is looking for a Layout Artist for its new studio in Vancouver. Pixar Canada is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Pixar Animation Studios, the world leader in animated films. The Vancouver studio will produce short-form animation focusing on legacy Pixar characters from films such as Toy Story and… »
jobby: Technical Animator, Halifax
Technical Animator Location: Halifax Manager: Art Director Job Description: As a technical animator, you will be in charge of improving the animation processes and create rigs conforming to the technical guidelines of the selected engines and platforms. You will also be in charge of supporting the animation and modeling team on the technical side and… »
jobby: Illustrator/Animator, Fuel Industries, Ottawa
June 21, 2010 New generations want a fresh approach to entertainment. We know that kids are online—and we see it as an opportunity to help blur the lines between “digital content” and “Saturday morning cartoon.” Beginning with vibrant characters and storylines that rival major studios, Fuel Entertainment’s properties are created with today’s emerging audiences in… »
jobby: Storyboard Artists, Ex Machina 7 Productions, Toronto
June 16, 2010 EX MACHINA 7 PRODUCTIONS, a small production company located in Toronto, CANADA, is looking for 3-4 freelance storyboard artists to work on a short project in July. We are primarily looking for storyboard artists, but comic book artists with a strong sense of staging and storytelling are welcome to apply. We are… »
jobby: Pixar Canada, Lighting TDs, Visual Effects TDs, Linux Render Farm Administrator, Vancouver
June 15th, 2010 Lighting TDs About Pixar Canada Pixar Canada is looking for several Lighting TDs for its new studio in Vancouver. Pixar Canada is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Pixar Animation Studios, the world leader in animated films. The Vancouver studio will produce short-form animation focusing on legacy Pixar characters from films such as Toy… »
jobby: Senior Maya 3D Lighting Artist, Toonbox Entertainment, Toronto
ToonBox Entertainment is looking for an intermediate to Senior Maya 3D LIGHTING ARTIST with TV or feature film experience for a short term project development project. The prospect for future feature work is also available once the short term project is complete. Start date would be immediate. ToonBox Entertainment is located at 33 Niagara street,… »
