Animationsinstitut Blog

What’s it like to study at Filmakademie in Ludwigsburg?

We’ll take you on a journey through academy life – with all the bells and whistles.

The student council of Animationsinstitut came up with a special idea during lockdown time. Students and employees were asked to illustrate their situation in home office. The result is a colorful mosaic, as diverse as Animationsinstitut itself.

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The LED Screen Revolution

A technological revolution is currently underway in the film industry affecting set design as well as visual effects. High-resolution LED walls could soon herald a new era of filmmaking. Starting in October, Studio 1 will house a test facility on the Filmakademie campus.

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Studying in Times of Corona

The coronavirus overshadows the summer semester 2020 at Animationsinstitut. Like all universities, the Filmakademie had to shut down. Nevertheless, teaching and project work continues - a challenge for students and those responsible.

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A Comeback for Stop Motion

For quite a while stop motion wasn't the cool kid amongst animation techniques. Now the industry is experiencing a revival - one more reason for Arne Hain to share his enthusiasm for puppet animation at the Stop Motion Lab.