Pixelsmith Studios

The journal

Writing on the craft

Reviews, interviews and practical notes for creatives and the studios who hire them.

Kariba, the story that’s flooding the internet
Animation & VFX

Kariba, the story that’s flooding the internet

The story of Kariba is one of the best things to happen and we had the awesome chance to get an interview with the team behind this wonderful creation.

March 10, 2016

Community Feature – Scott Mclellan 3D Generalist
Interviews

Community Feature – Scott Mclellan 3D Generalist

Our community feature focuses on Scott Mclellan who is a 3D generalist and an aspiring character modeller. Have a look at his great work in this feature.

March 9, 2016

Triggerfish Animation Studios and their work on Stick Man
Animation & VFX

Triggerfish Animation Studios and their work on Stick Man

We interview Mike Buckland about the work done on the charming short film, Stick Man, by Triggerfish Animation Studios. Enjoy the read!

March 8, 2016

Zootopia Fur Technology
Animation & VFX

Zootopia Fur Technology

The Zootopia team recently released a video where they talk about the quirky and really good looking movie as well as their fur technology and how it works.

March 8, 2016

We Interview Veteran Rigger & Animator – Wynand Lens
Interviews

We Interview Veteran Rigger & Animator – Wynand Lens

Veteran local rigger/animator & Head of Skills and Development (Animation SA), Wynand Lens, shares his views on animation,his journey & his rigging tool.

March 3, 2016

Collaborative Short Film –  Poutnik ( A Must See )
Animation & VFX

Collaborative Short Film – Poutnik ( A Must See )

Poutnik is a CG animated short film which focuses on a little creature who winds up in an alien world and goes through a series of events which builds and creates his spunky personality

February 25, 2016

Studio Interview with RealtimeUK
Interviews

Studio Interview with RealtimeUK

We had a blast sharing news about RealtimeUK’s SMITE project, now we want our audience to experience first hand how amazing these guys really are!

February 22, 2016

SMITE: Behind the Scenes Part 3
Animation & VFX

SMITE: Behind the Scenes Part 3

Recently we started sharing updates form the awesome team at RealtimeUK and their latest work – SMITE: To Hell & Back, and we would love to show you part 3 of Behind the Scenes (Lighting & Effects)…

February 18, 2016

Interview With a Modern Dragon
Interviews

Interview With a Modern Dragon

Interview with Lynton Levengood, He’s 30 years old, a husband, concept artist, illustrator and story teller. I am currently Art Director at Sunrise Animation Studios

February 16, 2016

Let’s have ourselves a festival!
Animation & VFX

Let’s have ourselves a festival!

The Cape Town International Animation Festival, previously called Kunjanimation, is happening from the 18th of February until the 21st of February this year.

February 15, 2016