Animation Magazine February 2018

Welcome to the February 2018 issue of Animation Magazine, the leading trade publication for the business, technology and art of animation and VFX.

This digital edition is available as an instant PDF download. It delivers in-depth reporting on the year’s most anticipated animated films, award-season contenders, and the studios and artists shaping the industry.

Book Overview

Animation Magazine, February 2018, Volume 32 Issue 2, brings you 52 pages of industry news, feature interviews, production spotlights, tech reviews, and Academy Awards coverage. Highlights include a behind-the-scenes look at Aardman’s stop-motion feature Early Man, an interview with Studio Ponoc director Hiromasa Yonebayashi about Mary and the Witch’s Flower, and production reports on Star Wars: The Last Jedi and Paddington 2. The issue also covers the Annie Awards, the Oscar animated short and visual effects shortlists, and the indie feature Birdboy: The Forgotten Children.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• Prehistoric Plasticine Perfection: the story behind director Nick Park and Aardman Animations’ Early Man.
• Studio Ponoc’s First Magical Journey: Hiromasa Yonebayashi on the making of Mary and the Witch’s Flower.
• How to Make an Indie Angsty Critters Movie: Alberto Vázquez and Pedro Rivero discuss Birdboy: The Forgotten Children.
• Conjuring New Jedi Tricks: The Third Floor’s visual effects work on Star Wars: The Last Jedi.
• Return of a Beloved Furry Friend: Framestore’s work on Paddington 2.
• Oscar Coverage: the top 10 animated shorts and final 10 VFX contenders for the 90th Academy Awards.
• State of the Art: how game engines are shaping television, plus Adobe Creative Cloud tech reviews.

Why This Book Matters

Animation Magazine has documented the animation and visual effects industry for years. This February 2018 issue captures a significant moment in the entertainment landscape, from Disney’s acquisition of 21st Century Fox assets to the growing use of game engines in TV production. For animators, producers, students, and fans, it offers a detailed snapshot of the creative and business forces shaping animated storytelling.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download, so there is no physical shipping. Access is available immediately after purchase. The PDF works with Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, smartphones, and most PDF reading applications.

FAQ

How do I receive the magazine? After your purchase is confirmed, you will receive an instant download link. No physical item is shipped.

Is this a physical magazine? No, this is the digital PDF edition of Animation Magazine February 2018.

Which devices can I use? The PDF is compatible with Kindle apps, tablets, desktop and mobile devices, and common reading applications.

Download this February 2018 issue of Animation Magazine and explore the stories, crafts, and technologies that defined animation and VFX at the start of 2018.