William Fischer is an author at Collider. Born and raised in Nebraska, he latched onto moviemaking at a young age and has been chasing it ever since. William holds a BFA in film from the University of ...

From 2D sprites to 3D models and textures for AAA titles, these are the tools for game art used by the pros.

With “Wish,” Disney Animation celebrates its 100th anniversary by merging the 2D legacy of watercolor background paintings (dating back to “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”) with cutting-edge CG. The ...

2D animation, a deeply historical art form, has been greatly transformed by the evolution of modern technology. The process of crafting 2D animation can be intricate, but the right software can turn ...

Since the acquisition of Pixar, Disney has been at a crossroads. One path leads to the past, its storied tradition of classic 2d cell animation, the hand-drawn style of its most cherished and beloved ...

Animation has come a long way since the days of Walt Disney. Not very long ago, creating high-quality animation would have required massive studio spaces, large teams, and loads of money. And while ...

Director Mark Dindal and DNEG tell IndieWire about capturing the 2D aesthetic of the concept art while still offering a fresh look at Garfield's origin story. The legendary orange tabby gets a ...

2D animation is rapidly becoming a required skill set for filmmakers and artists. Many diverse industries—such as business, the entertainment industry, and the legal and medical industries—look to 2D ...