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The days of set up and move, set up and move, set up and move... or drawing pictures one at a time and flipping the papers are long gone.

With state of the art animation creating confusion between reality and fantasy in movies and video games as well as Web sites, the tricks and techniques are getting more complex, more difficult to master but easier to use for great shorts or indie productions.

Check out the latest along with forums, downloads, tips, tricks and how tos for your use or viewing pleasure. Your guide to the best sites for animation industry info and career resources, equipment, software reviews and more.

Animation World Network - A top site for feature articles, news, organizations, forums, jobs, career information and more.

Animation Meat - Pithy notes, model sheets and advice from professional animators, recommended reading list, links.

Animation Nation - Hugely popular message boards, rants and raves on the present state of the industry, links to software, hardware, equipment and supplies.

StopMotionAnimation.com - Busy forums on studio skills, set building and puppet making, along with pro animator discussions, news, comprehensive resource library, and links to stop-motion sites, animation studios, production artists and newsgroups.

Digital Animators - News, software and hardware reviews, feature articles, forums and feature tutorials along with an extensive directory to the industry including trade shows, associations, image/design, animation, CAD/CAM/CAE and more.

Disney Careers - The official site, and mecca for job seekers around the world; offering Q&A, resume tips and database of positions available.

Pixar Jobs - Current Openings - Another industry leader with recent openings for animation professionals and info on how to apply, submission requirements, contact info.

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