Autodesk's new Flow Studio AI update offers 'automated rigging'.

Abstract: The advancement in the field of AIGC has significantly enhanced the level of automation in interactive animation design and has the potential to disrupt the entire industry model. In the ...

While Hollywood tries to figure out what to do with animation, the medium’s independent scene is apparently thriving on YouTube. A recent report from the company’s Trends and Culture team dug into the ...

Blender is shaping modern creative pipelines as 3D animation software becomes faster and more specialized. In 2026, many tools deliver stronger viewport performance optimization, handling massive ...

When YouTube releases a trends report, it inevitably makes an argument about itself, and it will feel like PR. The company’s 2026 Animation Trends report is no exception, although it touches on trends ...

Maddy Buxton, Culture & Trends manager at YouTube, discusses how creators and digital animation on the platform are global, fan-driven, popular among young adults, and driving innovation and ...

Do you ever think about hand-drawn animation? Like really, really think about it? And the absolutely massive amount of artwork that goes into even making a single short walk cycle? StudioMDHR ...

The latest Animation Trends Report, "Animation’s New Wave: How independent, online animators are reshaping the entertainment industry," is officially live! We’re diving into how indie creators are ...

This online short course is designed to provide a step-by-step guide to animation and the Procreate Dreams app for anyone interested in creating animations. Learn the basics of creating animations ...

Hank Green has worn a lot of hats. He’s one half of Vlogbrothers, with his brother, John. He’s written some novels. He’s hosted Crash Course and SciShow, and started VidCon. The list honestly goes on ...

The open-source 3D software Blender is now available for download for Windows, macOS, and Linux, as well as source code. The new version comes with full support for the Vulkan graphics interface, can ...

On Feb. 4, 2026, Complexly, the company that produces Crash Course, announced it had relaunched as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit the previous month. Over its nearly 15-year history, the Crash Course YouTube ...