Chats and Forums

» AWN Discussion Forums
   Hosted by Animation World Network for fans and professionals alike to discuss anything and everything having to do with animation.

   
   http://forums.awn.com/

» Animation Cafe
   A place to talk about classical animation, 3D animation, stop motion, life drawing, layout and storyboarding in terms of problems, critique or suggestions.

   
   http://groups.msn.com/animationcafe/

» Animation Journal E-Group
   Free e-mail list "for individuals who are conducting scholarly research in the areas of animation history and theory".

   
   http://groups.yahoo.com/group/animationjournal/

» Animation Nation
   In-depth essays on the animation industry. Also includes message board and archives.

   
   http://www.animationnation.com/

» Voices in Animation
   Discussion continuum hosted by Animation Artist Magazine: Anime, Films, 3D, Video Games, "How To" as well as a general animation forum.

   
   http://www.animationartist.com/cgi-bin/UBB/Ultimate.cgi