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An Exploration of Animation
Opinion, Animation David Hixon 4/24/23 Opinion, Animation David Hixon 4/24/23

An Exploration of Animation

Lots of sites give their opinions on the different types of Animation out there, but I don’t always agree with them. Here’s my take on the different types of Animation that exist today.

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What Is The Future Of Post-Production in Atlanta?
Film Industry, Opinion David Hixon 4/10/23 Film Industry, Opinion David Hixon 4/10/23

What Is The Future Of Post-Production in Atlanta?

With the new Lionsgate studio set to open in Atlanta by the end of the year, film production in the area is increasing more than ever. But will post-production be able to take advantage of this too?

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Easier Typed than Done
AI, Lesson, Opinion David Hixon 4/3/23 AI, Lesson, Opinion David Hixon 4/3/23

Easier Typed than Done

AI is so easy a caveman could do it, right? But is it really? Here’s a brief look at what it takes to actually put intention into using AI as an art tool.

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Me, Myself, and AI
AI, Opinion, Film Industry David Hixon 3/27/23 AI, Opinion, Film Industry David Hixon 3/27/23

Me, Myself, and AI

What are the ethical and legal quandaries surrounding AI art-generator? And how do we navigate them?

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Wait… There IS an Animate Button!?
AI David Hixon 3/20/23 AI David Hixon 3/20/23

Wait… There IS an Animate Button!?

AI Art generation has made leaps and bounds in the last few months, let alone years. Is this the end of the creative field!?

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Where Does Virtual Reality Really Belong In Video Production?
Film Production, Virtual Reality David Hixon 3/13/23 Film Production, Virtual Reality David Hixon 3/13/23

Where Does Virtual Reality Really Belong In Video Production?

VR is already in film and television production, and it’s here to stay. So where does it really fit in?

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The Jack of All Apps - or - How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The Switch To Blender
Opinion, Blender, Animation, Film Production, 3D David Hixon 3/6/23 Opinion, Blender, Animation, Film Production, 3D David Hixon 3/6/23

The Jack of All Apps - or - How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The Switch To Blender

A Jack of all trades but a master of none is oftentimes better than a master of one.

Can Blender live up to the hype?

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Top 10 Non-Disney Animated Films
Animation, Films, Opinion David Hixon 1/30/19 Animation, Films, Opinion David Hixon 1/30/19

Top 10 Non-Disney Animated Films

Animation and Disney go hand-in-hand, but they’re not the only player in the game. Check out this list of 10 animated, non-Disney films you should watch.

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There Is No Animate Button
Animation, Film Production, Opinion David Hixon 10/1/18 Animation, Film Production, Opinion David Hixon 10/1/18

There Is No Animate Button

Remember, graphics and animation take time. See why requesting they’re added in at the last minute isn’t always going to happen. Let me help you plan ahead.

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Your Kids Are Watching Better TV Than You Are
Opinion, Animation David Hixon 8/6/18 Opinion, Animation David Hixon 8/6/18

Your Kids Are Watching Better TV Than You Are

Your kids’ television show choices are way better than yours ever were. Here’s what they should be watching and why.

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Going Deep – Art Techniques Used To Show Depth
Art, Animation, 3D, Lesson David Hixon 5/1/18 Art, Animation, 3D, Lesson David Hixon 5/1/18

Going Deep – Art Techniques Used To Show Depth

Get the inside scoop on how animators, like me, create a sense of depth in their 3D animations.

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Coco Vs The Book Of Life
Films, Animation, Opinion David Hixon 3/2/18 Films, Animation, Opinion David Hixon 3/2/18

Coco Vs The Book Of Life

Where do you stand on the debate between Coco and The Book of Life? Do you have to pick a side when two similar movies come out?

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The Curious Case Of Kevin Spacey
Opinion, Film Industry David Hixon 12/19/17 Opinion, Film Industry David Hixon 12/19/17

The Curious Case Of Kevin Spacey

His behavior was rightfully condemned, but his apology was rejected too. Do you agree with our assessment of the curious case of Kevin Spacey?

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After Effects Tutorial: Dynamic 3D Outlines
Lesson, 3D, After Effects, Tutorial David Hixon 12/1/17 Lesson, 3D, After Effects, Tutorial David Hixon 12/1/17

After Effects Tutorial: Dynamic 3D Outlines

Want to add the outline of a 3D object into a composition in After Effects, but without seeing the object? This simple tutorial will show you how!

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Everything You Know About Color Is (Probably) Wrong
Lesson, Color Theory, Art David Hixon 8/19/17 Lesson, Color Theory, Art David Hixon 8/19/17

Everything You Know About Color Is (Probably) Wrong

What you know about color probably only applies to painting on paper. If you’re talking video, there's a good chance you may not have a clue.

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Make The Most Of Mood Lighting
Lesson, Film Production, Art, Films, Lighting David Hixon 7/10/17 Lesson, Film Production, Art, Films, Lighting David Hixon 7/10/17

Make The Most Of Mood Lighting

Need to set a certain mood in a scene you’re filming for a video project? Lighting is essential to getting the scene just right.

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The Where And When Of Lighting
Lesson, Art, Lighting David Hixon 6/6/17 Lesson, Art, Lighting David Hixon 6/6/17

The Where And When Of Lighting

Don’t discount how vital lighting is to make your video pop. This article gives away tips and tricks for lighting for both live-action and animation.

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Why Light?
Lesson, Lighting, Color Theory David Hixon 3/26/17 Lesson, Lighting, Color Theory David Hixon 3/26/17

Why Light?

In video production, everyone knows lighting a live-action scene is essential, but people forget to do the same in animation. I’ve got tips for digital lighting in 2D and 3D.

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Should Animated Features Have Their Own Academy Award Category?
Lesson, Lighting, Color Theory, Films, Animation, 3D, 2D, Opinion David Hixon 2/6/17 Lesson, Lighting, Color Theory, Films, Animation, 3D, 2D, Opinion David Hixon 2/6/17

Should Animated Features Have Their Own Academy Award Category?

Buckle up, we're talking Oscars. Do animated films need their own category? If they didn't, would they be going toe-to-toe with live-action best-picture nominees?

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Motion Tracking In More Ways Than One
Lesson, VFX David Hixon 1/11/17 Lesson, VFX David Hixon 1/11/17

Motion Tracking In More Ways Than One

Improve your skills as a video production professional. We're talking motion tracking, how to choose software and best practices for using motion tracking in video content.

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