Pixelsmith Studios

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Writing on the craft

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

Disney’s Big Hero 6 Animation – Get Caught Up in the Hype!
Animation & VFX

Disney’s Big Hero 6 Animation – Get Caught Up in the Hype!

Disney’s Big Hero 6 is one of the most anticipated animation movies on its way …

May 23, 2014

Feature –  Print Designer and Illustrator Patrick de Nobrega
Graphic Design

Feature – Print Designer and Illustrator Patrick de Nobrega

This month we’re also featuring Patrick de Nobrega who studied Graphic Design and Illustration at CPUT …

May 22, 2014

Animation Competition brought to you by The Foundry
Animation & VFX

Animation Competition brought to you by The Foundry

The Foundry celebrates Cape Town as the World Design Capital We are excited to announce …

May 19, 2014

Tech Talk in Cape Town – 3D and Game Software by Donovan Cook
Game Development

Tech Talk in Cape Town – 3D and Game Software by Donovan Cook

We received a notification of an even happening in Cape Town where Donocan Cook, head …

May 14, 2014

Featured Illustrator – Eric Heyman
Interviews

Featured Illustrator – Eric Heyman

Eric Heyman is our featured Illustrator this month and he’s based in Cardiff , Wales. …

April 23, 2014

Mr Peabody and Sherman Animation
Animation & VFX

Mr Peabody and Sherman Animation

“Mr. Peabody & Sherman” is an upcoming full-length computer-animated film based on characters of the …

April 14, 2014

The Lego Movie Animation Movie – Warner Bros
Animation & VFX

The Lego Movie Animation Movie – Warner Bros

The Lego Movie hit the scenes on February 27th 2014 and I’m really keen to …

April 11, 2014

A Girl Named Elastika – Short Stop Motion by Guillaume Blanchet
Animation & VFX

A Girl Named Elastika – Short Stop Motion by Guillaume Blanchet

A girl named Elastika is a pin/elastik stop motion creation by the talented Guillaume Blanchet. The …

April 9, 2014

Intricacies Of Character Design For Video Games
Game Development

Intricacies Of Character Design For Video Games

When dealing with character design, it’s important to remember that looks aren’t everything. A true …

March 17, 2014

Three Things we Lost When Animation Went Digital
Animation & VFX

Three Things we Lost When Animation Went Digital

Animation, as it is today, has a rich history, in terms of its’ evolution and …

February 27, 2014