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[BKgen®]

When you say 2-D films on the horizon, do mean like good ones (animation wise) or something along the lines of The Emperor's New Groove?

Good ones. 2d features are making a comeback in America.

Nobody "passed the torch" to Japan... but ever since Toy Story, American 2d animation died because American audiences became fixated with 3d... and at that time, that's where the money was at... so sadly, other studios started flocking to 3d and firing all their 2d animators. Now that the whole 3d "fad" has died down (nobody really says "WOW" any more, because 3d films are more abundant) you're going see a surge in people making 2d feature films in the future. I graduate next spring and I plan on being part of it.

[Ran]

Good ones. 2d features are making a comeback in America.

Nobody "passed the torch" to Japan... but ever since Toy Story, American 2d animation died because American audiences became fixated with 3d... and at that time, that's where the money was at... so sadly, other studios started flocking to 3d and firing all their 2d animators. Now that the whole 3d "fad" has died down (nobody really says "WOW" any more, because 3d films are more abundant) you're going see a surge in people making 2d feature films in the future. I graduate next spring and I plan on being part of it.

I dunno man, do you really think there is still a market for them? Not to sound elitist, but the Japanese pretty much have the 2-D market wrapped up for the most part. Hell, even Cartoon Network is becoming more and more anime based in terms of their shows. Of course that's because their conforming to the demands of the public, but still.

I also wasn't aware you were taking animation classes. That good sh*t man. What you are planning on doing?

[BKgen®]

I dunno man, do you really think there is still a market for them? Not to sound elitist, but the Japanese pretty much have the 2-D market wrapped up for the most part. Hell, even Cartoon Network is becoming more and more anime based in terms of their shows. Of course that's because their conforming to the demands of the public, but still.

I also wasn't aware you were taking animation classes. That good sh*t man. What you are planning on doing?

I know it's hard to believe, but trust me... you will see more 2d features in the near future from American studios.

and yes... i'm getting my BFA in media arts & animation. Backgrounds are my forte, but i'll also be including some 2d animation work in my portfolio... hand drawn 2d is where my heart's at. But i've also done a lot in flash. I'm not sure though... I'll put my portfolio out there and go where it takes me.

[Ran]

I know it's hard to believe, but trust me... you will see more 2d features in the near future from American studios.

Well, here's hoping for some quality releases.

i'm getting my BFA in media arts & animation. Backgrounds are my forte, but i'll also be including some 2d animation work in my portfolio... hand drawn 2d is where my heart's at. But i've also done a lot in flash. I'm not sure though... I'll put my portfolio out there and go where it takes me.

That's f*cking awesome man. I had no idea! I want to direct personally, but I don't have the history or credentials to do anything of the sort. There's nothing quite like seeing something you've dreamed about come to life. Hell, just editing videos and having them come out the way I envision invokes an emotional response in me. Pretty sure it's just a dream though.

Sorry, I got side-tracked. Best of luck to you man! I'll look for you in the credits.