Abstract: Character Animation aims to generating character videos from still images through driving signals. Currently, diffusion models have become the mainstream in visual generation research, owing ...

Misa Steinmetz explains how she incorporates 3D techniques into her 2D workflow.

Abstract: Automatic content analysis of animation movies can enable an objective understanding of character (actor) representations and their portrayals. It can also help illuminate potential markers ...

Learn the step-by-step process of creating a unique character, from concept and personality to final render, followed by a full speedpaint. #CharacterDesign #ArtTutorial #Speedpaint #DigitalArt ...

Director Julian Glander tells IndieWire about creating during the golden age of Tumblr and pushing the limits of 3D illustration in Blender. Practically at the other end of the spectrum of what’s ...

In a bold step forward for real-time animation and generative media, Stockholm-based startup Motorica has announced a €5 million seed round to accelerate the rollout of its AI-powered animation ...

I created the hijabi mom character in #1 Happy Family USA. How she wears it is part of her personality – so I knew I had to get it right If you’ve seen a hijab on a screen – animated or otherwise – it ...

Uthana has secured $4.3m to "revolutionize" 3D character animation with generative AI. The $4.3 million funding round was led by IA Ventures, with participation from A16Z Speedrun, Acequia Capital, ...

Zilbalodis tells IndieWire about working in Blender to create an emotive, evocative animation style. Focused on a cat, who reluctantly ends up in the same boat as a set of other animals amid a flooded ...