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10 FFmpeg Commands Every Animator Should Know

FFmpeg is one of the most powerful media tools used in animation and video production — yet many artists barely scratch the surface of what it can do. Learn 10 essential FFmpeg commands for assembling renders, adding audio, overlaying logos, comparing versions, and optimizing review exports.

By Basile Samel

• 7 minutes ago

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From Static to Alive: The Power of Forward and Inverse Kinematics

Discover the difference between Forward Kinematics (FK) and Inverse Kinematics (IK) in Blender. Learn how animators use these systems to bring 3D rigs to life with realistic motion, balance, and control. Includes hands-on rigging examples for beginners.

By Basile Samel

• 7 days ago

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Getting Started with Blender Scripting for Animation Pipelines

Learn how to automate Blender with Python! Discover how scripting can speed up production, eliminate repetitive work, and let you build custom tools tailored to your animation pipeline.

By Basile Samel

• 14 days ago

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From Blender to Kitsu: How to Create a Custom DCC Bridge

Learn how to build a custom Blender integration for Kitsu using Python. This guide walks you through setting up a local environment, generating previews in Blender, and uploading them to Kitsu automatically—streamlining your DCC pipeline for faster, more reliable production.

By Basile Samel

• 21 days ago

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Understanding Animation File Types: What Every Animator Should Know

From BLEND and FBX to MP4 and EXR, each animation file format serves a distinct role in production. This guide breaks down native, exchange, simulation, and rendering formats—helping you choose the right one for collaboration, rendering, and delivery.

By Gwénaëlle Dupré

• a month ago

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Build in Public: September 2025 Update

Welcome to our latest CGWire and Kitsu update! Over the past three months, we’ve been hard at work, and we’re excited to share all the progress, new features, and improvements we’ve made. Let’s dive in!

By Frank Rousseau

• a month ago

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Western & Eastern Animation: What Sets Them Apart

Western and Eastern animation are shaped by cultural values, visual languages, and storytelling philosophies. This article explores how studio structures, aesthetics, and narratives differ between traditions—and how modern animation increasingly blends the two.

By Gwénaëlle Dupré

• a month ago

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From Idea to Screen: Writing Better Animation Briefs

A strong animation production brief prevents scope creep, wasted effort, and misaligned visions. This guide shows you how to write briefs using the Golden Circle method—covering purpose, tactics, and deliverables—to streamline communication and keep teams aligned from concept to final delivery.

By Gwénaëlle Dupré

• a month ago

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Why Background Characters Matter More Than You Think

Background characters make animated worlds feel alive, adding realism and depth to every scene. Learn how animators use techniques like asset reuse, looping cycles, layering, and procedural generation to create believable crowds without overspending time or budget.

By Gwénaëlle Dupré

• 2 months ago

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