White males talking diversity

When the Hollywood Reporter recently organized a round table on "Avoiding Ethnic Stereotypes and How to "Break the Mold" of Princesses", it caused a bit of controversy as all the panelists were white males.

Elle magazine nicely countered this by adding the voices of female animators: "We Asked 4 Female Animators About Diversity and Women in the Industry?"

Senior Show Latonia Y. Davis

Latonia Davis is taking part in the final December Senior Show in the Ice House Gallery. Be sure to check out the exhibition. Photos from last nights opening can be found on Flickr

The Pixar Story

For those of you, like me, who loves animation I present you a trailer of the TRUE story of Pixar and how it became a successful company. The film is called "The Pixar Story," which tells the story of how John Lasseter began his career in animation. Unfortunately, I could not find a full video of the film, however, if you are interested in a career in animation watch the film and learn, not only Pixar but how 3D animation was born. 

Which Docter?

Here is your Monday morning wake up call. Fair warning: the lyrics contain expletives. Not any I have not heard in class but still, in the old days the would get a "Parental Advisory" sticker.

It won a award or nine. Floris Kaayk, the animator, you may remember, also created The Origin of Creatures.