By searching for 'latest animation technology', I have stumbled upon the d3d website. It seems to be a mixture of blog / forum and has a variety of categories. It promotes (to an extent) online degrees in the industry as well as 3D technology, but also has a lot of up to date development articles.
The articles which took my interest included the discussion of 3D TV technology being adopted by computer games, a discussion on careers in anatomical animation and one entitled 'Basic skills required in 3D graphics and animation work?' This last one essentially was a check list of what makes for a good animator, and what this industry involves. Examples include:
"the ability to have to detail and creativity in building design and character focus."
http://www.d3d.info/2009/07/28/basic-skills-required-in-3d-graphics-and-animation-work/#more-41 (2009)
It is an interesting source of information, but in the case of 3D Animation, it perhaps is not so relevant. What is interesting about this website however, is that even though it is aimed at the entertainment industry, almost every article featured either hints at animation, or includes it in some way. I feel that this shows just how important and established and vast animation technology has become. From film, interactivity, to games and the medical practice, animation can be used for entertainment, engagement as well as being a benefit to science and as a study aid.
D3d web link - http://www.d3d.info/category/animation/
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