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

Case Studies

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.

From the Founder

How Many Ways Can You 'Faux' a Stop Motion Animation?
Mar 13, 20267 min read

How Many Ways Can You 'Faux' a Stop Motion Animation?

Stop-motion retains a certain magic above other styles. From full CGI to hybrid AI workflows to real-life models, there are many ways to recreate that handmade charm.

Written by James Finlay

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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