Pixelsmith Studios

The journal

Writing on the craft

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

The Evolution of The Simpson’s Art: Part One
Animation & VFX

The Evolution of The Simpson’s Art: Part One

There hasn’t been a show that marked a hit worldwide as The Simpsons. They have …

January 16, 2013

Short Sci-Fi Animation sends 22 Year old Animator to Hollywood
Animation & VFX

Short Sci-Fi Animation sends 22 Year old Animator to Hollywood

A 22 year old? Yes no lies! Kaleb Lechowski grabbed the attention of Scott Glassgold …

January 15, 2013

Graphic Designers – Stop doing work for free
Graphic Design

Graphic Designers – Stop doing work for free

A very insightful video from Graphic Designer Tips about graphic designers who do work for free. Stephen Looney …

January 15, 2013

Shireen Louw – Wedding Photographer – Honorable Mention Jan 2013
Interviews

Shireen Louw – Wedding Photographer – Honorable Mention Jan 2013

Wedding photographers are dime a dozen, but some photographers put in the extra hours,effort and …

January 10, 2013

The Hobbit Unexpected journey – Dwarves Cheat sheet
Graphic Design

The Hobbit Unexpected journey – Dwarves Cheat sheet

For those who haven’t seen The Hobbit yet I would highly recommend you do! It stays true …

December 20, 2012

Team Fortress 2 – Meet The Team Character Animations
Animation & VFX

Team Fortress 2 – Meet The Team Character Animations

Our next game cinematic focuses on Valve’s Meet the Team animation which looks pretty amazing if you …

December 10, 2012

How To Get Started As A Freelance Designer
Graphic Design

How To Get Started As A Freelance Designer

Today I’d like to talk about three things that apply to starting a freelance business. …

November 29, 2012

Genetika: Gene Book 1 – Darion D’Anjou’s Kickstarter project
Graphic Design

Genetika: Gene Book 1 – Darion D’Anjou’s Kickstarter project

So we tend to browse around on Kickstarter to see where we can help and …

November 29, 2012

Truly inspirational video about your life and if money we’re no object
Animation & VFX

Truly inspirational video about your life and if money we’re no object

A truly inspirational video about following your dreams and living your life according to what …

November 26, 2012

Monsterbox Animation and Making Of
Animation & VFX

Monsterbox Animation and Making Of

The Monsterbox short was created by four students Ludovic Gavillet, Derya Kocaurlu, Lucas Hudson & Colin John-Saunier from Bellecour Ecoles d’Art Animation

November 20, 2012