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The 2024 Cartoon Animator "Animation At Work" Contest has come to a close after two months of exciting competition. With the participation of dozens of amazing animators, Cartoon Animator has proved once again that it is the tool of choice among different skill levels and project missions.

The "Animation At Work" contest was a runaway success that comprised of 138 submissions, with more creativity and skill in a single contest than we have ever witnessed. The entries include commercials, artworks, and YouTube videos made exclusively with Cartoon Animator. A huge thanks goes out to all the participants who rocked this event! Join us and check out the winners for Business & Commercial, Comics & Art, Education, Best Use of CTA5, Best Live Performance, Best Use of XPPen & Best Vertical Shorts categories.

Business & Commercial
Comics & Art
Education
Special Awards
Honorable Mentions

First PRIZE

Stephen Townsend | United Kingdom
Ambrosi Air Drone Delivery Commercial
WIP

Software Used

Cartoon Animator, After Effects, Adobe Illustrator, Krita, (SketchUp)


Judge's Comments

An exceptionally well-paced advertisement for a drone delivery service that clearly conveys the business and its offerings. Townsend’s work-in-progress video was both informative and meticulously presented, providing a comprehensive look at the entire creation process—from storyboard development to the integration of Illustrator and SketchUp. The use of path animation to illustrate the transportation network was particularly impactful, leaving a lasting impression on the judges.

Winner Prizes:

  • Cash Prize: USD 1,000
  • 50,000 Bonus Points
  • Sponsor Prize: Artist Pro 19 (Gen 2) 4K (Value USD $899.99)

SECOND PRIZE

Riyad Rahman | Bangladesh
2D Explainer Video for Car Insurance
WIP

Software Used

Cartoon Animator, After Effects, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premiere


Judge's Comments

Riyad’s animation is highly polished, with well-balanced visuals and a refined color palette that makes it both captivating and rewatchable. Despite its dynamic pacing, the video delivers a clear and effective message, showcasing the product and highlighting the details in what our judges regard as a very professional explainer video for car insurance.

Winner Prizes:

  • Cash Prize: USD 750
  • 25,000 Bonus Points
  • Sponsor Prize: Deco Pro LW (Value USD $169.99)

THIRD PRIZE

Pascal Teunissen / joekie.Fun | Netherlands
fictive commercial Pilgrim Travelmug
WIP

Software Used

Cartoon Animator, After Effects, Affinity Designer, Movavi


Judge's Comments

Pascal's character animations and styles have a unique charm. Through his signature animation style, he brings a fresh look and expands on the visual language made possible with Cartoon Animator. By integrating After Effects, he demonstrates that Cartoon Animator is not only capable of creating stunning animations but also works seamlessly with various software to produce even more dynamic scenes.

Winner Prizes:

  • Cash Prize: USD 250
  • 25,000 Bonus Points
  • Sponsor Prize: Deco Pro MW (Value USD $139.99)