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    What we're learning, thinking about, and sharing as we build the future of animation.

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    Creating a Vegan Activist Film
    Jan 20265 min readCase Study

    Creating a Vegan Activist Film

    How we brought A Modern Fairytale to life: a hand-illustrated animated short film championing animal welfare and plant-based living.

    ITV Euro 2024: Behind the Titles
    Jul 15, 20245 min readCase Study

    ITV Euro 2024: Behind the Titles

    How we designed and animated the broadcast titles for ITV's coverage of Euro 2024, from early concept sketches to final delivery.

    Inchstones: Bringing Nestle's Characters to Life
    Feb 15, 20265 min readCase Study

    Inchstones: Bringing Nestle's Characters to Life

    How we created a charming animated TV advert for Nestle Compleat, bringing lovable characters to life through detailed stop-motion inspired 3D animation.

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    How to Use AI Without Losing the Craft (and How Not To)
    Mar 8, 20268 min read

    How to Use AI Without Losing the Craft (and How Not To)

    Behind the slopalanche, many artists and studios are quietly finding ways to use AI that improve their output while retaining the craft. The real unlock starts with understanding what makes creative work feel like creative work.

    Written by James Finlay

    The Rise (and Fall?) of the Explainer Video
    Mar 10, 20266 min read

    The Rise (and Fall?) of the Explainer Video

    From the primordial feeds of early YouTube to the corporate Memphis bubble and beyond. A personal history of the explainer video, and why branded storytelling never really went away.

    Written by James Finlay

    Will Animation Be Replaced by AI?
    May 20258 min read

    Will Animation Be Replaced by AI?

    The AI revolution is no longer a complete shock for creatives. But will it replace animators? The short answer is no, but it will fundamentally change how animation is created.

    Written by James Finlay

    Posts

    How Long Does Animation Take? A Complete Guide to the Animation Process
    Mar 8, 202618 min read

    How Long Does Animation Take? A Complete Guide to the Animation Process

    A complete breakdown of the animation production timeline. From pre production through to final delivery, understand what goes into producing animated content and where time is truly spent.

    What Affects the Cost of an Animated Video? The 8 Biggest Factors
    Feb 18, 202610 min read

    What Affects the Cost of an Animated Video? The 8 Biggest Factors

    Why does one studio quote £15k while another comes back with £150k? The 8 biggest factors that affect animation pricing, and how to make smarter decisions with your budget.

    How Animation Helps in Education
    Sep 28, 20244 min read

    How Animation Helps in Education

    Visual learning is powerful. Here's how animated content is transforming complex subjects into engaging lessons.

    The Key to Creativity: Breaking Down Barriers in Remote Collaboration
    Jan 11, 20246 min readExternal

    The Key to Creativity: Breaking Down Barriers in Remote Collaboration

    Your team doesn't have to be in the same room to make magic happen. A look at how remote teams are reshaping creative work.

    How Myth Studio Built Itself to Scale on Demand
    Feb 23, 20235 min readExternal

    How Myth Studio Built Itself to Scale on Demand

    Myth Studio successfully navigated the challenges of the pandemic by specialising in animation and motion graphics. A case study on scaling a creative business.

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