jeudi 5 janvier 2012

How the Internet Democratized Animation: Wael Attili of Jordanian Studio Kharabeesh [Wamda TV]



Wael Attili of Jordanian animation house Kharabeesh discusses the history of animation and how the internet has freed it from the control of traditional media, enhancing artists' abilities to use it as a medium for community expression. 

Attili also discusses how he built Kharabeesh, which means "scribble" in Arabic, to render low-cost cartoons that people could relate to, that could critique society with a dose of humor. He ends with a video on Kharabeesh's story, created by Wamda's production partner, twofour54's Creative Labs.

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Source of the article Wamda

mercredi 4 janvier 2012

Emirati Animator Mohammad Fikree's Haunting Short Film "Girl & It"

Enter an exquisite, haunting world in Emirati animator Mohammad Fikree's short film, "Girl & It." Prior to this screening, Fikree spoke at CoE Animate 11 about his evolution as an animator and the challenges he's faced.




Source Wamda