It's easy to take classic animation for granted, especially these days when far more complicated images seem to appear like magic with the click of a button. But thanks to Reddit user jamieleto, these spliced rotoscoped images let us catch a glimpse at just how dedicated early Disney animators were to crafting a perfect product. Read More >>
Featured comment by j.k.nixon:
"Best example of this was the recording session for the Jungle Book's "I Wanna Be Like You". Louis Prima will alwys be King Louie to me.
http://www...." More »
Do you remember all your childhood fears? You know, like all those nightmares you had about being chased, being naked and getting killed by monsters. You stopped being scared of them because you grew up and you replaced old fears with new digital nightmares. Like being trolled and accidentally sending sexts and the Internet being down. Grown up life can be scary with technology! Read More >>
Think of every awesome video you've ever seen on YouTube, and multiply that by a billion. Then, and only then, will you be able to comprehend the amazingness that is the Mechawhales. A couple of short, cel-shaded CG cartoons starring a gigantic sperm whale that's not only able to navigate dry land, but also wage war thanks to a mechanical suit it wears. Read More >>
Featured comment by Disregard Constabulary:
"he's the opposite, he thinks it's stupid that humans are made to be less than whales
or are you being sarcastic?
forget it" More »
Here's something that'll brighten you up just in time for the end of the week: Calvin and Hobbes being spliced into real life photographs. I don't know how many times I wished these guys existed in real life when I was young. Hell, I think I still do. Read More >>
Because Disney, who owns Pixar, now owns Lucasfilms and because they got J.J. Abrams to direct Star Wars even though he's already directed Star Trek, it's not out of this world to imagine a Star Trek animated series by Pixar (as incestuous and sacrilegious as that may be). Canadian artist Phil Postma wondered the same and animated the cast of Star Trek: The Original Series. Is it weird that I want to watch this? Read More >>
When your computer freezes, clicking the mouse button furiously is definitely what solves the problem. Amazing, really, that repeating a single, simple, mechanical operation can rectify complex software problems so easily. You most have healing hands. [Mr Lovenstein] Read More >>
Featured comment by e_g83:
"I've learnt from watching colleagues that tutting and audibly sighing at your screen whilst clicking the crap out of your mouse achieves... Nothing." More »
Featured comment by Trolly:
"Agreed, I'm only 20 and I hugely value being able to hear someone's voice or see them (video calling), I simply can't get on with just textual communi..." More »
If you struggle to accurately draw a map of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, here's a tip. Imagine it's a Japanese cartoon girl with a big hat, floppy dress and angel wings, then draw that instead. That's how the Japanese see us. Read More >>
Winsor McCay's Little Nemo was an iconic comic strip in the US, first drawn in 1905. Today's Google Doodle celebrates the cartoon in an animated strip which sees Little Nemo embark on an adventure through Google-Land. Read More >>
Dan Piraro, the creator of Bizarro Comics, pretty much nails it on the head when it comes to choosing a name for your dog or cat these days. Because you're not just naming your companion, you're also choosing a security question or even a password that you hope will thwart would-be hackers. So maybe R0v3r, 5p0t, or even Old Y3773r might be better alternatives. [Bizarro Blog via Laughing Squid] Read More >>
There is an app for just about anything and everything these days. Even back in 2009, a cartoonist for the New Yorker knew what was up. Roz Chast drew "myPhone"—the cartoon marked the iPhone's first appearance in the magazine—for an issue that ran July 27, 2009. Read More >>
If the cheap cartoon-themed watch you've been wearing since high school is drawing disapproving stares at the office, this collaboration between Dr. Romanelli and Bamford Watch Department provides a stylish alternative that still embraces just a touch of whimsy. Read More >>
Featured comment by SivadUk:
"More people than you'd imagine.
However, the Bamford and Sons shop caters to a certain client and if you are worried about the £21,000 then you d..." More »
George Lucas tried to improve the original Star Wars trilogy with CG enhancements, but little did he know those beloved films could be even more awesome by re-casting the leads with our favourite cartoon characters. The Powerpuff Girls' Bubbles as Darth Vader? Yes, please. Read More >>
You know what Batman sounds like. Same for Sponge Bob, Bugs Bunny, Bender, and a zillion other characters in cartoons, games and movies. These are the people who make them come to life, in the new documentaryI Know That Voice. Read More >>
Featured comment by Ritchay:
"I mean even when they put on the voice. Maybe if i close my eyes it would help.
And yeh haha i know what you mean, guess he's got it easy out of al..." More »
One of the first things I learned when I was a little kid was to draw most of the Warner Bros' cartoons characters created by Chuck Jones. I wish I could have seen these videos by the master himself, because drawing cartoons is hard, despite how easy it looks. Read More >>
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