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Our journal is where you can find blog posts, behind-the-scenes content, and creative experiments. Take a dip in the Duck Pond to explore all this and more.

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My Parent Neal

Our Creative Director, Katie, sat down with Hannah Saidiner to talk about her film My Parent, Neal which was recently featured in The New Yorker. They discuss the film, creating through the pandemic and making parents proud.

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Duke & Duck's 2023 ADDY Awards
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Duke & Duck Triumphs at the ADDY Awards

Two projects win big in their categories, proving that high quality animated content has an important role to play in today's creative environment.

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Rotoscoping & The Academy Awards

With awards season underway, this weekend we focus our attention on the 95th Academy Awards. Richard Linklater’s Apollo 10 ½ would have been an easy fit in the Best Animated Feature category; however, controversy surrounding technique used to create the film almost stopped it from qualifying at all.

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10 Tips for Writing Effective Explainer Scripts

Scripts for movies, plays, and visual media are very different from other kinds of writing. They’re designed from the beginning with a performance in mind. Explainer scripts are even more specialized, so our team has put together this guide on how to write compelling scripts for animated explainer videos. 

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What’s Going on with the IG Algorithm?

If you’ve been confused by what’s showing up on your Instagram feed lately, you’re certainly not alone! Let’s take a look at the most recent algorithmic changes, and what the future could hold for the app.

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Why You Should Advertise on Twitch

Let’s press play on this topic! Now’s the time to choose your own advertising adventure. An ADventure, if you will. Check out some ways you can attract more eyes to your brand using Twitch!

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Women in Animation

Women have made a significant impact in the animation industry, and it’s important to celebrate their work.

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Behind the scenes

Pixar’s Burrow

Before joining Duke & Duck, Senior Producer Mike Capbarat worked at Pixar for 12 years and produced the Oscar-nominated short Burrow. He offers a behind-the-scenes look at his work on Burrow and the valuable lessons he learned from making the short.

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How to Get Your First Job in Animation/Motion Graphics

Beginning a career in animation and motion graphics can seem daunting, but it is also incredibly exciting. If you are interested in joining the industry but aren’t sure how to land your first job, this article is for you. 

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