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
- “This Actually Happens A Lot” by Tom LawCalArts student Tom Law has an idiosyncratic sense of design and movement, which comes through clearly in his graduation short This Actually Happens A Lot. The short attempts to find a visual solution for representing a character’s social anxiety and insecurity, which Law achieves by tweaking the rules of gravity. We featured Tom’s self-portrait timelapse pi […]
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
- Pretty Little Things Employed In Workplace Harassment ShortThea Glad used Flash and After Effects to produce her second year final project at Kingston University. It’s titled Pretty Little Things, and its a comment on workplace sexual harassment. No dialog, only slaps, stares and poor behavior. […]
ToonBoom Resource
- Forty Seconds in Two Weeks with Animate Pro 2, now at Acme Punched!Learn how my partner and I made it from concept to published video in just two weeks using Animate Pro 2. This four-part series on my blog Acme Punched! details how we took the client’s ambitious concept and found a way to make an appealing ecard for their company, all in time for Christmas! A […]
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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: Senior Editor (CG Series), Nerd Corps, Vancouver
May 16, 2013 Department: Post About the position: The Senior Editor works full-time, Monday through Friday, under the supervision of Nerd Corps Post Production Supervisor. They are experts with using Avid. Responsibilities and duties: Works with Avid editing techniques Works closely with Series Director and Episode Directors Works in… »
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… »
jobby: Senior Flash Animator, Elliott Animation, Toronto
April 9, 2013 Elliott Animation is hiring! We are looking for an experienced Flash animator 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. We… »
jobby: Layout Artist (flash), Elliott Animation, Toronto
April 3, 2013 Elliott Animation is hiring! We are looking for someone with layout experience 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… »