The History of Animation: A Journey through Europe, Japan, and the United States Animation, as an art form and medium of communication, has developed differently in various parts of the world. Here, we explore the beginning of European, Japanese, and American animation, following a chronological structure and tracing influences, innovations, and stylistic differences. 1900–1930: The Origins United States Japan…
How and why did your journey into animation begin? Interestingly, I don’t come from a traditional animation or art background. My professional roots are actually in the management and business world. But I’ve always had a strong affinity for visual aesthetics—art, design, cool and emotionally engaging visuals. When generative AI tools became more accessible, I…
How and why did your journey into animation begin? I have always liked animation, but never expected to make animated films. A friend got me involved in “Film Racing” and I was immediately drawn to wanting to do something remarkable. What I noticed was that newish, even seasoned filmmakers in film races struggled a lot…
I’m currently working on two animated projects. The first short is called “Gregor’s Dream”, and it’s about a night counselor and what happened to him one day. Or rather one night. Peter Lorre Gregor It’s a project I’m developing in stop motion for which I made the puppets and I’m finishing the sets. I…
How and why did your journey into animation begin? My journey into animation began with a group in Portland, OR about a decade ago called Monsieur Soeur who competes in timed film festivals where a short film must be made in 48-72 hours, sometimes 100 hours. This team did all stop motion for these, making…
