Animation

  • LIVESTREAM RECAP

    AI in the Writer’s Room: Brilliant Assistant or Creative Crutch? There is always one question or the other in almost all conversations about AI in the creative space and I bet you also have questions. Whether it’s about creative boundaries or ethical considerations, the questions and conversations are heating up. […]

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  • Where I get my inspiration from in animation

    Yes, this entry is basically going to be hagiographic. But hagiography for art and artists is allowed right? If you love them? I don’t care what you think, it’s happening. I ‘ve been thinking, for the last few days, about the work that inspires me the most. And granted most […]

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  • EVERY SCRIPT DESERVES A SECOND (OR TENTH) DRAFT

    Writing multiple drafts is essential to ending up with a great shooting draft. One of the best qualities a good writer should possess is open-mindedness. A good writer shouldn’t hold on too tight to their ideas. Instead, they should be willing to give a thought to ideas and opinions that […]

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  • ANIMATION RENAISSANCE

    This is a complicated topic to get into as it requires large amounts of conjecture and speculation but I will persist nonetheless blanketed by the assumed grace of the reader. So, introduction and disclaimers out of the way, I have a question: are we experiencing another animation renaissance? Many of […]

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  • WRITING FOR ANIMATION

    The question of whether writing an animation script differs from writing live-action script come up quite often, and the answer is simple. It differs. Even though not in structure, there are some aspects of writing that demand more attention in animation script writing and that’s because animation is a more […]

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  • How To Think Through Ideas

    One major challenge every writer (or person who has attempted to write, or any creative for that matter) has faced is thinking through an idea. You have the beginning and oftentimes you have the ending; you know where you need to get to, but you just don’t know how. The […]

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  • THE LIVESTREAM RECAP

    BREAKING INTO THE ANIMATION INDUSTRY:  AI’S ROLE IN ANIMATION AND THE RISE OF AFRICAN STORYTELLING It is no longer news that the animation industry is changing at a rapid pace than ever. The industry is at a pivotal point because of AI’s potential to bring about radical changes in innovation […]

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  • Adult Animation Doesn’t have to be Funny

    I want to be clear from the get-go. I have no problem with funny adult animation. The Simpsons, American Dad, and Bojack Horseman number amongst my very favourite shows. However, there is something very limiting about the way in which when people hear “adult animation” their minds immediately go to […]

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  • BALANCING CREATIVITY WITH LIFE: HOW OUR ANIMATION TEAM MAINTAINS WORK-LIFE BALANCE

    Have you heard that “all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy”? Have you also heard that “if you want to make it in life you have to give up your sleep”? I bet you have. Now, which of these two is your mantra? Whether or not you […]

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  • BREAKING INTO THE ANIMATION INDUSTRY

    BREAKING INTO THE ANIMATION INDUSTRY

    The animation industry is progressing rapidly and Africa has emerged as a global powerhouse in the industry. Join us for an exclusive livestream discussion where top industry experts unveil the secrets to breaking into animation, leveraging AI and bringing African stories to life. What to expect: Date: 28th MarchTime: 5pmLive […]

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