Mixing 2d animation with live action has been a popular approach for movies and series over the years. It has the advantage of combining visual realism with stylized elements, and this mix makes the ...

In April, Reallusion will release Cartoon Animator 4, the next iteration of their easy to learn, professional, 2d animation studio software, CrazyTalk Animator. Cartoon Animator (formerly CrazyTalk ...

More advanced animators will quickly run out of features that are contained within Pencil2D. It may be basic but it will ...

We all watched cartoons or anime as kids, and while most people grew out of it as they got older, many of us held onto that childlike fascination and were inspired to pursue careers in animation.

One of the better ways to engage with an audience is by producing short animations to illustrate your message. But animation software is typically hard to use. And they’re usually expensive too. Which ...

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 ...

It’s been a long time coming, but Pixar has finally embraced 2D in a feature with the cartoon characters Bloofy and Pouchy from “Inside Out 2” (in theaters June 14). They’re the scene-stealing dog and ...

In 2025 and beyond, 2D animation continues to thrive not just as an art form, but as a powerful tool for storytelling, marketing, education, and beyond. Its blend of emotional resonance, stylistic ...