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Hollywood has always seemed to love films about war. War movies usually reflect true events in some point in time, and usually are serious in nature due to the subject matter. For any great war in history, there seems to have been a movie created about it. But which films regarding the topic of war are the best of all time? The following are some of my favorites. Say what you want about Mel Gibson. Yes, he is crazy and clearly has some issues based on the recent phone recordings that have leaked of his. But that does not take away from the masterpiece that is Braveheart. Based on the legend of William Wallace, this film remains one of my favorites. A film taking place during the age of the Roman empire that certainly makes my list is Gladiator. Russell Crowe stars as Maximus, a fugitive general who is on a crusade for vengeance as he attempts to bring down an evil emperor, played by Joaquin Phoenix. Tackling the subject matter of World War II is one of the greatest films ever made, Sc...

Animation can be used to inform, educate, advertise and express emotions just as live action can by using the same techniques; such as the use of colour, film language and sound. The NSPCC advert by Russell Brooke on television is a good example of how animation can be more effective than live action.  There is no limit to how much a situation or an action can be exaggerated but still remain to be convincing. In the advert if a real child was being thrown around it would be extremely controversial and although it is actually what is going on behind closed doors it would be too much for some people to watch. The animated character is created in a way that portrays the child in a way that will get the message across. This example shows how valuable a tool animation really is, that it is not just a media form to entertain young children. It is also a good vehicle to show that cartoon violence can be used to a positive end. On the other hand cartoon violence can be quite aggressive and...

In toxicology tests non-human primates (NHPs) are selected as most suited to studies of neurology, behavior, reproduction, genetics and xenotransplantation (Wikipedia describes this as 'the transplantation of living cells, tissues or organs from one species to another'). They are also used in Aids tests. They are mainly purpose bred in USA, China and Europe but they are also caught in the wild or even gathered from zoos and circuses. There is great demand for them in laboratories as they are considered as being central to vaccine development and also Deep Brain Stimulation tests. "Animal testing precedes human trials, but if we do not know whether the animal testing is relevant to the problem in humans, it will lose even minimal predictive value... the continued use of broad spectrum multi-strain /multi-species testing vividly shows that researchers do not actually know which laboratory results can be legitimately applied to humans". Hugh LaFollette and Niall Shanks, ...

An animation is defined as a visual change in a scene with respect to time. The visual change in the scene is not only associated with the change in the position of the object, but also with its shape, color, transparency, structure and texture.  An important point about animation is that it usually signifies the hand drawn or artificially drawn sequence of images, which contrasts to the movies where actors' performances with real-world scenes are recorded. In early times, animations were made by hand by drawing every scene one by one on paper and then painted. This method was obviously very troublesome and time-consuming. Nowadays, the use of computer technology has made the animation process progressively simpler and more powerful. The process of drawing images and playing them back at a high speed with the help of computer software in order to create an illusion of movement is referred to as computer animation. The illusion of movement is created by displaying an image on the co...

Since the 1990s, 3D animation has enjoyed an explosion in popularity. Nowadays, major motion pictures around the world use its techniques to create lifelike images that allow the viewer to feel as if they are part of the animated world being depicted on the screen. Despite the advantages and popularity of 3D animation, however, traditional animation in the form of 2D animation and elsewhere is still playing a central role in the world of animation. Since its advent in the early 1900s, it has provided a slew of benefits to animated projects. Following are just a few of the many advantages that 2D animation provides. Efficiency One benefit of 2D animation is the efficiency with which it can be produced. Animation by its very nature is never a simple process. As an art form, it requires a great deal of skill and creativity to produce objects, characters, and worlds that appeal to the target audiences and that accurately convey stories and messages. In addition, the numerous techniques and...

Large glistening eyes, brightly coloured hair, obscure nose and exaggerated facial expression reminds me of only one thing. Can you guess what it is? If your answer is Anime, then BINGO, you just read an otaku's mind! Anime (pronounced: "Ah-nee-may") is a type of animation usually from Japan. They have their own style and it can show that in strange and wonderful ways. Anime also has its own sense of comedy and has a unique way of thinking. It can get really deep and serious, or it can become silliest (like: "Lucky Star", "Kill Me Baby") and craziest (like: "Death Note","Gintama") thing you have ever seen. Most Anime shows are based on popular mangas (Japanese Comics), just putting a little more life into them. Anime often covers more serious topics than typical cartoons. In America, cartoons are considered a form of entertainment meant for children. In Japan, people of all ages (no, not newborn babies!) watch anime. Most shows and ...

Most people have no idea there are so many remarkable benefits to learn animal communication Until they experience it for themselves. Let's go over the basics of how this works first, then you'll discover the first 10 of 27 total unexpected and brilliant reasons to learn to talk to animals yourself. Developing Your Intuition How is animal communication related to growing your intuition? It is a form of energetic, telepathic messaging between your heart and mind and theirs. Animal communication students in The Heart School of Animal Communication are often astonished at how well they can "read an animal's mind and know what they are feeling and thinking"' It is beyond exciting to communicate with our own animals, and with other animals you don't know and have never met. When you learn animal communication yourself, you can do it too! The truth that you are born with the ability to learn animal communication is a truly amazing intuitive superpower! The probl...

2D Animation Software Programs Toon Boom Studio 4 Toon Boom Studio is at the top when it comes to animation software for internet users. It is a practical application made by animators for animators. If you want to create your own original animations then it is a perfect choice. Animationish Developed with the assumption that entertainment programs should not be too complicated to produce effective and funny cartoons, Animationish is an excellent program for learning the basics of animation. Flip Boom Toon Boom producers created this animation program with children in mind. It is a simple program to get a handle on. The control output has been reduced to make it as easy as possible for children to understand. Flash Adobe Flash has been around a while in various different forms. It has the advantage of being simple to use, but lacks some tools that really would benefit designers and animators. This explains the reason Flash fails to get recognition from most of the top animators. A bit ...

Q: What is the American Humane Film & TV Unit? A: American Humane (AH) Film & TV Unit is based in Los Angeles and we monitor the use of animals in media. American Humane is a national organization with headquarters based in Denver, Colorado. I'm one of the Certified Animal Safety Representatives who go on set and monitor the use of animals in film and television. We award the "No Animals Were Harmed® in the Making of this Movie" disclaimer seen at the end of the credits in a movie. Q: How did the American Film & TV Unit start? A: Back in 1926, AH set up a committee to investigate abuses of animals in the movie industry. At that time, horses were the most at-risk animal actors. But, then, as now, animals have no inherent legal rights, so we couldn't mandate the safety of the animal actors. In 1939, for the film "Jesse James," a horse and rider were sent hurling over a 70-foot cliff into a raging river for an action shot. The stuntman was fine, but...