Ever wondered what it would be like to step into your favorite cartoon? You’re in luck. 2D cafés are popping up all around the globe to help you simulate the experience. Stunning black-and-white 2D ...

Last year, French software company Praxinos announced the beginning of a beta-test program for Odyssey, an ambitious 2d animation program powered by Unreal Engine. After five years of development, ...

Cartoonist and animator Garry Pye produced a full 2d animated film in two weeks using Cartoon Animator (CTA) and leveraging its tools to craft professional-level animation. Join Pye as he shares his ...

From hand-drawn cel animation to lifelike 3D modeling, today’s creators have more animation styles and tools at their fingertips than ever before. Whether you’re using mobile apps like FlipaClip or ...

Animation has come a long way since the days of Walt Disney. Not very long ago, creating high-quality animation would have required massive studio spaces, large teams, and loads of money. And while ...

As the nominees for the animated feature Oscar were unveiled this year, one thing was clear: 2D and 2D-influenced animated films are dominating awards season. Among this year’s nominees, “The Boy and ...

Color in 2D animation is more than decoration—it’s a storytelling powerhouse. From setting mood to guiding the viewer’s eye, thoughtful palettes and scripts bring depth and cohesion to animated worlds ...

I woke up today embracing two things. First, as an adult, I am going to spend my Saturday morning watching cartoons in bed, with a bowl of Fruity Pebbles, next to my partner. The other thing: the ...

Streaming April 27 on Disney+, the doc series about the art of hand-drawn animation arrives as the studio returns to traditional 2D. “Sketchbook,” Disney’s six-part documentary series devoted to the ...

Director Mark Dindal and DNEG tell IndieWire about capturing the 2D aesthetic of the concept art while still offering a fresh look at Garfield's origin story. The legendary orange tabby gets a ...