With such an amazing roster of 2019 animated films, it’s hard to determine the best animation movies of this year making an impact.
Sequels to smash hits like The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part, Frozen 2, and Toy Story 4, all came out in 2019. There were also anticipated exciting original animated films, such as Spies in Disguise and Sonic the Hedgehog. The industry has also been putting out some exciting content such as Reign of the Supermen.
Here is a list of some of the animation movies that made an impact in 2019. How to Train Your Dragon can be ranked as the number one animation that made an impact, an original by DreamWorks who also happened to produce abominable, but wasn’t abominable adorable, and impressive.
Dream Works have been known since their first-ever release of Antz in 1984 and have continued blessing us with amazing films such as Penguins of Madagascar. 2019 was a good year for DreamWorks, delivering other Certified Fresh animations such as The Hidden World.
Other movies that hit the theatres this year were the anticipated Frozen 2, Lion King 2 not forgetting Alladin, star wars, Dumbo, Rise of Skywalkers, and Penguins all by Disney! Disney almost never disappoints, creating digital animals so authentic they’d be confused if it were real. It would be argued that no studio has more of an envious 2019 movie slate than Disney with beloved animated classics.
At least half of Disney’s movies out this year have hit everywhere and the studio is making millions out of them. Walt Disney animated studios continue to be not only kids’ favorite animation studios but adults’ as well.
I wouldn’t forget to mention Toy Story 4, Kitbull, and Smash and Grab on the list as some of the animated movies by Pixar that made an impact. Toy Story, for example, has been in the theatres since the 1980s and is still the top animated film of all time. Pixar is also about to deliver another animation next year soul which we all can’t wait for.
The Children’s Online Privacy Policy Act is here to remind content creators that the COPPA imposes certain requirements on operators of websites or online services directed to children under 13 years of age, and on operators of other websites or online services that have actual knowledge that they are collecting personal information online from a child under 13 years of age. Enacted October 21, 1998.
What happened between YouTube and the US FTC (Federal Trade Commission)?
In April 2018, 20 child advocacy groups complained to the FTC that YouTube was violating children’s privacy laws. FTC filed a civil complaint against YouTube alleging that YouTube violated the 2013 amendment and YouTube owed it $42,530 per violation of this amendment and YouTube should be forever barred from marketing to children who are under the age of 13 years old. YouTube settled this civil complaint in 2019 forever changing the platform and creator and viewers’ experience on the platform as a part of the settlement YouTube agreed to pay a $170 Million fine and to stop providing kids content on the platform and a lot of other changes to the YouTube platform.
COPPA happened Now what?
Important Update for All Creators: Complying with COPPA
From January 1st, 2020, YouTube is enquiring all creators, regardless of their location and their target audience, to designate whether the videos they are making are for kids. Managed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the COPPA Act specifies that, sites must require parental consent for the collection or use of any personal information of young website users. What must be included in a privacy policy, including the requirement that the policy itself be posted anywhere data is collected. When and how to seek verifiable consent from a parent or guardian. What responsibilities does the operator of a website legally hold with regard to children’s privacy and safety online, including restrictions on the types and methods of marketing targeting those under 13. The video platform is no longer allowed to show children-targeted ads. Creators of kid-friendly content will very likely notice a drop in revenue
COPPA was passed to address the rapid growth of online marketing techniques in the 1990s that were targeting children. Although COPPA does not specifically define how parental consent should be gained, the (FTC) has established guidelines to help Web site operators ensure compliance with the Act. The FTC has stipulated that parents may delete certain information but may not otherwise alter it. As of January first of 2020, thousands of YouTube channels will probably be gone. YouTube creators who fail to mark their content as for kids or not could be fined up to $7500 per violation and risk their channel being terminated. Chaos could occur as creators will be in a position of not knowing how to categorize their videos and YouTube will categorize them in this case.
YouTube creators are going to lose some privileges such as, they not being able to upload their stories on YouTube, their viewers not getting notifications when they hit that notification tab, and cannot save videos to watch later. Personalized ads will not appear on YouTube. Generally, as kids content creators, you might not be able to create content.
Frozen the movie is an all-time favorite for a lot of people, following through Elsa’s powerful story in search of queer identity. It was almost obvious that Frozen 2 would look better than the original film and the sequel didn’t disappoint pushing boundaries in Frozen 1 even further.
Team of Five
The original film was absolutely stunning but it gets better in the sequel with even more stunning water bodies, ice sculptures, and the major transformation that Elsa goes through giving us the opportunity to experience her powers in a more intense way. In Frozen 1 we saw more of Anna’s adventure story along with Kristoff, Olaf, and Skev which was hilarious and sweet and now we get to have a five some with Elsa included which makes the storyline even more interesting.
Supporting Characters and Backgrounds
The sequel goes deeper into Elsa and Anna’s background in new ways and brings out heavier themes in the narrative, and stronger consequences making it stronger generally than the original one. With old supporting casts such as Hans and the people of Weastletown, the film has introduced new characters such as Lieutenant Matthias who are just as iconic as the main characters but really don’t make any meaningful difference in the film except just helping to move the plot forward.
Elsa and Anna’s Strong Relations
Every character has a new wardrobe in the new movie but Elsa comes out as a whole new person. She goes ahead and does the unthinkable, letting her hair down and her outfits are just on point. However, it’s like some people never learn and some things never change. Elsa is still stubborn as ever and would rather take on all of her challenges by herself instead of asking her friends to help and sends Anna away, again. Although Anna eventually saves her sister, we’d have expected Elsa to know better than to send her selfless sister away.
Olaf
Olaf, on the other hand, is really doing the most at being hilarious in the second film like he always does. He is funny and heartwarming with great comedic relief as usual and this time his song is actually great!
Soundtrack and Kristoff Song
The movie’s soundtrack has always been great and gives the audience a great way to connect with the act. New songs have been featured and the old famous “Let it go” let go. However, the overall soundtrack in the sequel is amazing, everyone gets to shine, Kristoff finally has his own song and it’s everything you could dream of.
Conclusion
For a movie friend like Frozen, the audience expects to relate more with it every time it’s released leaving you craving for more. Frozen 2 didn’t exactly leave it at that as it has what would be termed as a quick ending. Things move so fast in the last few minutes which makes sense because it’s a kids’ movie and has to wrap up quickly but still, in my opinion, they’d have made more of the movie like in Frozen 1 in the last few moments making the narrative look less cheap.
Despite the “realistic” innovation in design, which brought the rise of 3D animation, in recent times a much more traditional technique has become fashionable again: 2D animation. You just have to look at the billboard movies made through this process, not to mention series, ads, and video clips.
We define the projection and filming system in two dimensions as 2D cinematography. It is what, in the same way, we know as a conventional film which has 2 dimensions (height and width), is not filmed in a special format, and is also projected on a normal screen, which makes us see a flatter image.
2D animation consists of creating cartoons in two dimensions but giving them life, movement, and personality. The bases for this type of animation are the drawings made by hand. Therefore, one of the basic conditions to learn this technique is to have good knowledge as a cartoonist.
To understand a little what it means, we must know that dimensions define the space in which an object can exist. Imagine a very fine line that has only one dimension, for example, this is the length. If you add a second width dimension, you have a 2D or two-dimensional space. This can be done through many tools or software that allow you to draw characters and scenarios and, then, grant them the power of “acting”, in other words, giving them soul and character to make them act on the scene.
A 2D graph has two axes, usually called X and Y. Most of the drawings, photographs, paintings, and books of image format are two-dimensional. In this sense, 2D animations are smooth, although you can create the feeling of depth in some of the elements that use light and shadow, but only through the use of these resources and not by executing modeling techniques.
Classic animated films like “The Lion King, “Cinderella” and “Pinocchio” are examples of cinematography with 2D animation. Actually, the standard movies are 2D, what happens is that there is a deep impression since they are registered in the real world, but the image appears flat on the screen.
‘Punyakoti’ is a simple moving allegory: a hungry tiger comes across a cow called Punyakoti and decides to make her his feast for the day. Punyakoti convinces the hungry tiger that she will surely return to sacrifice herself as his grand feast, once she fed her young calf waiting at home for her. Being trustworthy, she returns to be the tiger’s meal –It seems like this story took us again to the classic stories we heard in our school days the Panchatantra stories. This story is derived from a popular Kannada folk song called Govina Haadu (The Cow’s Song), which is actually based on an episode in the Mahabharata (from the section of the Shanti Parva or “Chapter of Peace”).
PUNYAKOTI: Name of a Holy Cow
As per Indian Astrology, the meaning of this name Punyakoti is a person with an abundance of Confidence and Power. Here the astrological factor seems true through the success of the World’s First Ever Animation Film in Sanskrit by Mr. RAVI SHANKAR with a feather on its crown: National Award for the best animated film at the ANN Awards.
Let us hear what Punyakoti is and how it happens, directly from the creator—our beloved Mr. Ravi Shankar.
1. You are now famous as a National Award Winner for the best-animated film Punyakoti at the ANN awards. We would like to know about you personally, Can you share something about your personal and professional life?
Professional: I started my career as a copywriter and a scriptwriter. I worked for a publication company in their Multimedia department. However, after my MBA in HR, I shifted my career to process reengineering in HR and Marketing. I am an introvert. My creativity is inspiration-driven. I get inspiration rarely so my output is very low.
Personal: I live with my wife and two children in Bangalore.
2. What is meant by Punyakoti: how did you end up in such a name for your film?
Punyakoti is the name of the cow in a folksong in Karnataka. I drew inspiration from the folksong. So I picked it up from there.
3. As per my knowledge, you are an American banking professional, holding on to your hectic work cycle where did you get the spark of doing such a project and how did you manage the time?
The spark came during a bus ride to the office. Managing time was very difficult. I had to sacrifice many things in my personal life to make this happen. But I have a big whiteboard in my room, where I write down all my tasks and manage them one by one.
4. What were the hurdles you passed through from the start to the end of the project?
The biggest hurdle was finding the right talent who was trustworthy. As I worked with freelancers, many took advantage and never delivered. Many did not have the discipline to deliver on time. I had a lot of delays. I had to make hundreds of phone calls to get things done. Funding was an issue. I did not have a producer or an investor. So I struggled a lot on that front.
5. In spite of a lot many languages we use commonly for our communication purposes like English Hindi etc. you opted for Sanskrit. We all know that Sanskrit is a less spoken language, Is there any personal reason behind the selection what’s the thought process behind such a decision?
There was a Sanskrit teacher who told me there were no popular contemporary works in Sanskrit. So I thought it would be a good idea to make it in Sanskrit. Also, I thought if I made a movie in Sanskrit, no one would bother me and I would have no competition.
6. How did you do the scripting and voiceover of this project?
The original script was written in English. We then conceived the dialogues in Malayalam as it was close to Sanskrit. We then translated it into Sanskrit through Samskrita Bharati. Then we approach a Sanskrit scholar (SR Leela) who has done Sanskrit play to help her members deliver the dialogues.
7. You are coming from an entirely different field, what are the challenges you faced?
As I did not know animation, there was no one to guide me. I have done explainer video scripts. So I thought it would be that easy. I took advice from a lot of people and learned about the tools that are used. After two years I could edit the raw files and even draw to convey my ideas. Then it became easy.
8. Some funny moments you had during this journey?
Many people thought I was mad and wanted to just take the money from me. Behind my back, they will say that this movie will never get completed as I don’t know anything about the process. They will say it is easy to cheat Ravi. Now when I look back, it looks funny.
9. In a normal sense animated videos basically aimed at children, and most of the viewers will be our little champs. In such a scenario what made you do such a project? What was the inspiration behind doing such a complicated project?
There are many layers to the story. Some will appeal to children. Some will appeal to a grown-up audience. This is how stories are written all over the world.
10. Did you have any intuition about your project, that this is gonna hit the award screen?
I had an intuition that it was unique. but when the editor the musicians and the sound engineer saw the movie, they predicted that it could win awards as the story was very well told.
11. What is your opinion about the Indian Animation Industry? As per your experience is there anything we need to change in our current working strategy? Is the Indian Industry getting its recognition in the World Animation Industry?
It is a fledgling industry. It will take a few years for us to have the resources to compete globally. Good talent exists in pockets. We have world-class tools that are the same anywhere in the world. But time and money are also essential to make world-class animations. Making a good animation project has many parts including marketing. All of them have to come together. The live-action movie industry has matured over the years and all components are coming together very well. The same will happen in animation in a few years. But a few of us have to risk it.
12. Future plans: Any new inspirational project in your mastermind?
I have three scripts in the works. The next movie will be announced in November 2019
13. What are some of the tips and tricks you have to give to budding talents?
Don’t give up. Don’t stop learning. Don’t aim for perfection. Keep the company of good people. I wanted to complete this project in 2015, but it took three years more. I had fear and I became frustrated. But my friends and family helped me to cope. There are 100s of things we could have done better in Punyakoti. So there will always be another opportunity. So keep moving.
14. Lessons you learned from this?
There are hundreds of lessons. Some I have listed in the answer above.
15. As an award winner, what is your current feeling?
I feel lucky. I am a messenger through whom good work happens and not because of me.
16. A description of your team?
Anoop Sreedharan (Animatics), Ajesh (Storyboard), Prasad (Character), Shajeer (Painting), Shibu M(Layout), Deepak Divate (Animation) Krishna (Animation) were the core team. Girish AV (Creative Head) was the leader. He sacrificed a lot to make this movie happen. Without him, we would not have completed this project. All these team members were there from the beginning to the end. There were others who worked on certain portions of the movie. The good part of the team was they were directing me than I was directing them. I only shared the vision for each scene and the rest of it is their expertise.
17. Comparison between Ravi Shankar before Punyakoti and after a self-analysis?
I took the risk and I had a small success. If not for this project, I would never have met 100s of people in the daily course of my life. I am thankful to god.
Formerly, character-based animation videos were used just for entertainment by the movie industry, but these days they have become so popular that almost all industries use them for branding, marketing, and promotion. These videos are made in an animation studio and use animated characters to pass messages or information to the audience. So why have these 2D animation videos gotten so popular? Well, we are going to give you 3 reasons why almost everyone loves character-based animation videos.
1) Storytelling
Adding a character to your animation video makes it more interesting. People love stories and they would want to know the story behind your character. That is why animation companies model the characters in their videos to have both problems and needs; just like every other human in real life. The more people can relate to the characters in an animation video, the more they will want to watch it.
2) Captures The Kid In Us
So many people spent most of their childhood watching character-based animation videos, also known as cartoons. Back then, they enjoyed it so much that it became a habit.
Now that they are adults, when they come across a 2D animation video with fun characters, they can’t resist watching it because it reminds them of their childhood.
3) Cost And Freedom In Creativity
Character-based animation videos are cost-effective and give room for more creativity. Unlike in real videos, you don’t need a very big budget to bring an idea to life. To create a character-based animation video, all you just need to do is find an animation company, tell them of your idea and everything will be created in an animation studio, at an affordable cost.
Also, character-based animation gives room for more creativity. There are some ideas that are difficult to implement in real videos, but you can do a lot with 2D animation videos.
Finally, you have now seen why character-based animation videos are popular. It is quite obvious that people relate more to animation videos these days. Therefore, it is advisable to use animation videos for marketing your brand and products. You can get professional character-based animation videos from Prayan Animation Studio. We are the best 2D animation studio in India because we have an experienced team that has handled thousands of projects and we deliver quality animation videos at an affordable price.
The animation industry is growing tremendously in the International space and India. This is attributed to the increasing demand for animation projects across the world. Due to easy access to technology, animation is now available to the masses and it has become one of the fastest-growing industries in the globe. India is fast becoming an influential hub for outsourcing animation production services. In addition, it is also developing a lucrative domestic market for viewers at a very high rate.
Animation companies in India have significantly benefited from global animation giants such as Sony, Warner Brothers, Imax, and Disney since they are outsourcing their special effects and animation characters to Indian firms. The ever-increasing demand for outsourcing across the world has led to the establishment of many animation companies in India. These companies are setting up hubs in major cities such as Chennai, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Trivandrum, Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, and Bangalore.
India is attractive as an animation hub because of high-quality software engineers, good studios, low costs, a large pool of creative talent, and the presence of an English-speaking workforce. Many multinational companies and production studios are continuously exploiting the low-cost production that India offers. Animation companies in India are also creating skilled manpower through the provision of various training programs. This means that the Indian animation industry will continue growing in line with the international bloom being experienced today.
The rapid growth of the animation industry in India and internationally is attributed to the development of new animation software and technologies. The market growth is influenced by multi-industrial applications, the thriving entertainment industry, the availability of animation merchandise, and favorable government regulations. Additionally, the availability of cheaper internet connectivity and low-cost hardware has also resulted in the production of free software downloads.
The Indian animation industry is also blooming owing to the presence of good studios. India is considered to be the second-largest entertainment industry just after Hollywood. Most animation studios in the country offer a large supply of high-quality and low-cost software engineers. Indian animation companies have established high-tech studios that are equipped with the necessary cutting-edge software and hardware to handle different overseas projects.
Both the global and Indian animation industry has experienced tremendous growth over the last few years and this is not stopping any time soon. India is emerging to be a preferred outsourcing destination for many Western animation companies and it is developing and showcasing its own potential and capabilities. This sector has tremendous potential owing to the availability of talented and affordable expertise and the emergence of different industry-related companies and organizations.
Animation experts are everywhere and their work involves the creation of special effects, animations, and other types of visual images using electronic tools like computers for creations and products. They do commercials, special effects, motion graphics, medical explanations, online advertisements, and reconstructing crime scenes for forensic purposes. They can also design animated graphics for websites, create virtual tours for model homes and building architecture, and produce military practice simulations. However, an animation career is not for everyone. Therefore, in such a competitive and specialized field, you need to be confident that you have all it takes to succeed in this career before you invest your energy and time in pursuing it.
Innate abilities
Animation is not an easy career and not everyone can succeed in it. It is a long and tedious process for many people than what is generally perceived. People need to know that animation is a blend of both science and art. Therefore, for you to thrive in this career path, you need to have an artistic eye and you should also enjoy breaking down things to determine how they work. This means that you need to determine the innate qualities that will enable you to pursue this animation career. By knowing your expertise and skills well in advance, you will avoid wasting your effort and time if animation is not the right fit for you.
Be extremely observant
Successful animators have an observant eye and they have the drive to continually enhance the way they observe space and form. When it comes to animation, the traditional techniques in the education process are very important. Successful animators must have an unmatched understanding of forms in 3D space irrespective of whether they will be transferring that digitally or manually. If one is not extremely observant in their work, one may not produce the best results and may end up feeling inadequate or less creative.
Creativity and patience
Animators need to be extremely creative given the dynamic nature of the world today. In addition, they should have the patience to handle their projects well and produce the best results. A lot of planning is needed for every project and this will determine whether your animations will be cringe-worthy or pleasing to your audience.
Bringing dynamic images to life is quite exciting for many people. However, a career in animation is not a walk in the park as many people presume. Animators usually work for long hours and this includes weekends and nights because they must adhere to strict project deadlines. However, if you are passionate about animation and you are determined to succeed, then you should not be discouraged by the fast-paced and high-pressure environment.
Back in 2019, we took a look at what the future of 2D animation might hold. Now, as Prayan Animation celebrates its 13th anniversary, we are revisiting that topic, but with a new perspective. 13 years into our journey, we have gained invaluable insights into the evolving landscape of 2D animation. We are not just looking back; we are also peering into the future, leveraging our experience to predict the trends and technologies that will shape 2D animation in the next 13 years
The 2D/3D Convergence: New Dimensions of Storytelling
We anticipate a seamless integration of 2D and 3D. Hybrid workflows will become standard, with animators effortlessly blending hand-drawn techniques with sophisticated 3D environments. Take, for example, the “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,” which masterfully combined 2D hand-drawn techniques with 3D CGI, a trend that has seen a 30% increase in adoption by animation studios in the last two years, according to industry reports. Tools like Blender’s Grease Pencil are becoming integral, allowing for expressive 2D effects within 3D scenes. “This convergence is revolutionizing our creative process,” says veteran animator, Ken Perkins, “allowing for a level of visual storytelling we couldn’t achieve before.
AI-Driven Animation: The Rise of Intelligent Tools
Artificial intelligence will revolutionize 2D animation in the coming decade. We predict the development of AI-powered tools that automate repetitive tasks, such as in-betweening and character rigging. According to a recent study by Animation Tech Insights, AI could reduce animation production time by up to 40%. AI will also play a role in generating unique animation styles and creating dynamic character interactions. Imagine software that can analyze an animator’s style and generate new animations based on their preferences.
Interactive 2D: Immersive Experiences and Gamification
2D animation will become increasingly interactive, blurring the lines between passive viewing and active participation. We foresee the rise of interactive animated narratives, where viewers can influence the story’s outcome. Gamification will also play a significant role, with 2D animation being used to create engaging and educational experiences in various fields. For example, interactive 2D learning apps have shown a 25% increase in user engagement compared to traditional learning methods.
2D in the Metaverse & Extended Reality (XR): Building Immersive Worlds
As the metaverse expands, and Extended Reality (XR) technologies mature, 2D animation will play a crucial role in creating immersive virtual environments. Imagine 2D characters and objects seamlessly integrated into 3D virtual worlds, adding a unique artistic flair. 2D animation will be used to create interactive interfaces and experiences within the metaverse, and within AR and VR experiences. According to a report by Virtual Reality Today, 2D assets are expected to make up 20% of the metaverse‘s visual content by 2030. The integration of 2D animation within AR and VR will allow for unique user experiences, and open new avenues for storytelling.
Accessible Animation: Global Impact and Collaboration
Over the next 13 years, we will see 2D animation become even more accessible and impactful. The democratization of 2D, driven by cloud-based animation software and readily available online resources, will empower aspiring animators globally. This accessibility will naturally lead to increased global collaboration, with artists from diverse backgrounds working together on projects. Simultaneously, 2D animation will play an increasingly vital role in social impact storytelling. Animators will leverage their skills to raise awareness about social and environmental issues, promoting empathy and inspiring action through animated documentaries and educational content that tackles complex topics in an engaging and accessible way.
Prayan Animation: 13 Years of Innovation, Looking Forward
As we celebrate our 13th anniversary, Prayan Animation is committed to staying at the forefront of 2D animation innovation. We are excited to explore the possibilities that the next 13 years hold, and we are dedicated to helping our clients bring their visions to life with advanced 2D animation.
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