Animator Yoo Lee shines in stop motion
After 20 years in the fashion industry, Lee began making DIY stop motion music videos to entertain her young daughter. Now Lee is a standout film student.
USC film students shake off Zoom fatigue by animating themselves
Classmates in the USC School of Cinematic Arts’ animation division collaborate to make visual magic on the commonly used video meeting platform.
How Animators Bring Their Doodles to Life
Some of the most compelling animated stories on screen start as scribbles in a notebook.
Despite positive trends, women remain underrepresented in animation
A new USC Annenberg study examines the ecosystem of the animation industry and finds pluses and minuses for women in the field.
Cinematic Arts alums bring cutting-edge animation to SXSW
The film ‘Ricerca’ presents a unique viewing experience: No two people will see it the same way.
USC Pioneers Live Action Visual Effects
Animators seamlessly meld their work with live action, transporting movie audiences to new worlds.
USC Science Film Competition unites scientists and artists
Annual contest urges students to connect with pop culture, leading to stronger communication of science in film.
Want virtual reality? Here’s your go-to team
Three alums offer a studio with a reputation for creating some of the most transcendent virtual experiences in their emerging market.
Can cartoons win young minds and fight terrorism?
“It only takes an average man to radicalize and recruit vulnerable young people, and it only takes an average man to offer a different, peaceful narrative.”
Blended media artists merge their talents
Mike Patterson, Candace Reckinger and Jodie Gates bring dance and animation together.
East Asian expert shares cultural insights
The USC professor delivers a lecture as a prelude to the upcoming launch of DreamWorks’ Shanghai studio.
Can a computer craft compelling stories?
“This research is trying to solve a fundamental problem in human computer interaction,” ICT’s Andrew Gordon said.
Professor provides an animated history lesson in new book, class
The digital revolution in animation is over, according to author, animator and USC Professor Tom Sito.
Monkey King to become China’s Mickey Mouse?
International filmmakers and developers interested in partnering with China on business ventures, such as constructing theme parks or filming movies, are advised to have a deep understanding of the Chinese culture, panelists said during a recent “UCLA-USC Media and Culture in Contemporary China” conference.