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I found the best open-source 2D animation software, so I can finally ditch After Effects

Discover Synfig, a powerful open-source 2D animation tool that offers a compelling alternative to Adobe After Effects with its vector tweening, bone structure animation, and flexibility.
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‘Sometimes, The Most Authentic Result Comes From Doing It The Traditional Way’: Luca Cioci’s Practical Magic In ‘Metrophusis’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Discover how Luca Cioci mixed stop-motion, light painting, and practical effects to turn a mundane gas station visit into a hypnotic visual short.
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I tried the internet's strangest motion graphics tools so you don't have to

Explore unconventional motion graphics tools like Visions of Chaos, Ebsynth, Fractorium, and Mosh for creating unique visuals and effects.
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2026 Sony Future Filmmaker Awards calls for submissions

Submissions must be between 2 and 5 minutes in length, can be of any genre, and shot on any device. The winner will be ...
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‘I’ve Seen That Kind Of Thing Before’: Why Eddie Alcazar Chose Clay Over Pixels For His ‘Bullet Time’ Video Game Segments (EXCLUSIVE)

Director Eddie Alcazar dives into clay animation and ’90s chaos with 'Bullet Time,' calling it a “fresh new way” to blend ...

Columbus is building a diverse animation industry, but there is still work to be done

With two universities within Columbus producing high-quality animators, there is a push to figure out how to keep students working in Ohio.