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'''Alan Becker''' (born May 18, 1989) is an American [[Web animation|online animator]], [[YouTuber]] and artist, best known for creating the ''[[Animator vs. Animation]]'' [[web series]] and the [[Spin-off (media)|spin-off]] ''Animation vs.'' franchise, in particular the [[web series]] ''Animation vs. Minecraft Shorts.'' | '''Alan Becker''' (born May 18, 1989) is an American [[Web animation|online animator]], [[YouTuber]] and artist that speaks both [[English language|English]] and [[Tagalog language|Tagalog]]<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sfixQBSQ7o |title=@alanbecker speaks Tagalog 🇵🇭 (Filipino) |date=2022-01-11 |last=Puting Pinoy of ExAmmon Studios |access-date=2024-12-23 |via=YouTube}}</ref>, best known for creating the ''[[Animator vs. Animation]]'' [[web series]] and the [[Spin-off (media)|spin-off]] ''Animation vs.'' franchise, in particular the [[web series]] ''Animation vs. Minecraft Shorts.'' | ||
== Early life and education == | == Early life and education == | ||
Becker was born in [[Dublin, Ohio]]. He graduated from [[Dublin Scioto High School|Scioto High School]] in 2007, and attended [[Columbus College of Art and Design]], graduating in 2013.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/local/dublin-villager/2013/07/23/becker-shooting-for-4th-animator/23264665007/|title=Becker shooting for 4th 'Animator vs. Animation' installment|first=Jennifer | Becker was born in [[Dublin, Ohio]]. He graduated from [[Dublin Scioto High School|Scioto High School]] in 2007, and attended [[Columbus College of Art and Design]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=animation_magazine |date=2010-10-19 |title=Animated People: Alan Becker |url=https://www.animationmagazine.net/2010/10/animated-people-alan-becker/ |access-date=2024-12-14 |language=en-US}}</ref> graduating in 2013.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/local/dublin-villager/2013/07/23/becker-shooting-for-4th-animator/23264665007/|title=Becker shooting for 4th 'Animator vs. Animation' installment|first=Jennifer | ||
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On June 3, 2006, at the age of 17, Becker posted the hit animation ''Animator vs. Animation'' on Newgrounds, where it quickly went viral and led to it being re-uploaded on various media websites.<ref name=":0" /> Shortly after, an unnamed company offered him $75 for "exclusive rights" to "Animator vs Animation", but he decided against it, heeding the advice of Steven Lerner, owner of [[Albino Blacksheep]].<ref name="auto1" /> Later, he discovered that his animation had been uploaded to the notorious entertainment website [[eBaum's World]] without permission. After Steven Lerner used this as evidence in a legal battle against eBaum's World, Becker accepted a $250 payment for use of the animation. However, following a change of heart, he claimed to have returned the money and had the animation removed.<ref name="auto1" /> On July 24, 2006, Alan Becker started publishing his work on YouTube. | On June 3, 2006, at the age of 17, Becker posted the hit animation ''Animator vs. Animation'' on Newgrounds, where it quickly went viral and led to it being re-uploaded on various media websites.<ref name=":0" /> Shortly after, an unnamed company offered him $75 for "exclusive rights" to "Animator vs Animation", but he decided against it, heeding the advice of Steven Lerner, owner of [[Albino Blacksheep]].<ref name="auto1" /> Later, he discovered that his animation had been uploaded to the notorious entertainment website [[eBaum's World]] without permission. After Steven Lerner used this as evidence in a legal battle against eBaum's World, Becker accepted a $250 payment for use of the animation. However, following a change of heart, he claimed to have returned the money and had the animation removed.<ref name="auto1" /> On July 24, 2006, Alan Becker started publishing his work on YouTube. | ||
Atom Films persuaded and funded Becker to create a sequel after the success of his first animation, and so he created ''Animator vs. Animation 2''. In 2007, then 14-year-old Charles Yeh offered to create an [[online game]] based on the animation, and after looking at his impressive work, Becker agreed to collaborate with him.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.alanbecker.net/animator-vs-animation-game/|title=Animator vs. Animation Game|date=November 20, 2018|website=ALAN BECKER|language=en-US|access-date=February 27, 2019|archive-date=February 27, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190227122453/https://www.alanbecker.net/animator-vs-animation-game/|url-status=dead}}</ref> | In June 2007, Atom Films paid Alan Becker more than $10,000 dollars to Alan Becker to be able to post it into Atom Films’ website.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news |last=Schechner |first=Sam |date=2007-06-22 |title=The Joy of Sticks |url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB118246879823244172 |access-date=2024-12-28 |work=Wall Street Journal |language=en-US |issn=0099-9660}}</ref> Atom Films persuaded and funded Becker to create a sequel after the success of his first animation, and so he created ''Animator vs. Animation 2''. According to [[the Wall Street Journal]] Street Journal, Alan Becker’s ''Animation vs. Animator 2'' has won a Webby Award.<ref name=":1" /> In 2007, then 14-year-old Charles Yeh offered to create an [[online game]] based on the animation, and after looking at his impressive work, Becker agreed to collaborate with him.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.alanbecker.net/animator-vs-animation-game/|title=Animator vs. Animation Game|date=November 20, 2018|website=ALAN BECKER|language=en-US|access-date=February 27, 2019|archive-date=February 27, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190227122453/https://www.alanbecker.net/animator-vs-animation-game/|url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
Becker continued releasing animations, animation tutorials, and further spin-offs of the ''Animator vs. Animation'' series.<ref name=":0" /> Becker announced a [[Kickstarter]] for a [[card game]] based on his animations, which was released in May 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/insanitygames/animator-vs-animation-the-official-card-game/description|title=Animator vs Animation, The Official Card Game|website=Kickstarter|language=en-US|access-date=February 21, 2018}}</ref> | Becker continued releasing animations, animation tutorials, and further spin-offs of the ''Animator vs. Animation'' series.<ref name=":0" /> Becker announced a [[Kickstarter]] for a [[card game]] based on his animations, which was released in May 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/insanitygames/animator-vs-animation-the-official-card-game/description|title=Animator vs Animation, The Official Card Game|website=Kickstarter|language=en-US|access-date=February 21, 2018}}</ref> | ||
On June 24th, 2023, Alan Becker released an animation called “Animation vs. Math”. Oxford University mathematician Dr. Tom Crawford has created an analysis video of the animation.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lang |first=Jamie |date=2023-08-07 |title=The Math Checks Out In Alan Becker's Viral Short 'Animation Vs. Math' |url=https://www.cartoonbrew.com/cartoon-brew-pick/alan-becker-animation-vs-math-short-231255.html |access-date=2024-12-07 |website=Cartoon Brew |language=en-US}}</ref> As of December 6, 2024, the animation has over 76 million views.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Alan Becker |url=https://www.youtube.com/@alanbecker/search?app=desktop&query=Math |access-date=2024-12-07 |website=YouTube |language=en}}</ref> Afterwards, on June 29th, 2024, Alan Becker released “Animation vs Geometry”. Crawford has also created an reaction video of “Animation vs Geometry”.<ref>{{Cite web |last=tomrocksmaths |date=2024-07-05 |title=Oxford University Mathematician REACTS to “Animation vs. Geometry” |url=https://tomrocksmaths.com/2024/07/05/oxford-university-mathematician-reacts-to-animation-vs-geometry/ |access-date=2024-12-27 |website=TOM ROCKS MATHS |language=en}}</ref> As of December 26, the animation has over 15 million views. | |||
In December 2023, his YouTube channel reached 27.5 million subscribers and gained a total of about 6 billion video views. | In December 2023, his YouTube channel reached 27.5 million subscribers and gained a total of about 6 billion video views. | ||
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| rowspan=" | | rowspan="4" align="center" | 2018 || ''Animator vs. Animation'' Season 2 (ep. 5–8) || Started out as a miniseries called ''Animator vs. Animation Shorts'' before being compiled into one entry in 2020. | ||
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| ''Animation vs. League of Legends'' || | | ''Animation vs. League of Legends'' || | ||
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|The Flashback - ''Animator vs. Animation'' ''7'' | |||
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| ''Blue's New Superpower'' || Is a fundraiser for the organization [[Team Trees]] | | ''Blue's New Superpower'' || Is a fundraiser for the organization [[Team Trees]] | ||
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| rowspan=" | | rowspan="3" align="center" | 2020 || ''Animation vs. Minecraft Shorts'' Season 2 (ep. 15–19) || | ||
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| ''Animation vs. Minecraft Shorts'' Season 3 (ep. 20–30) || | | ''Animation vs. Minecraft Shorts'' Season 3 (ep. 20–30) || | ||
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|The Showdown - ''Animator vs. Animation'' ''8'' | |||
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| rowspan="2" align="center" | 2021 || ''Animation vs. Arcade Games'' || | | rowspan="2" align="center" | 2021 || ''Animation vs. Arcade Games'' || | ||
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| ''Animation vs. Trash'' || | | ''Animation vs. Trash'' || A fundraiser for the organization [[Team Seas]]. | ||
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| align="center" | 2022 || ''Actual Shorts'' || The only animations on Alan's channel that are posted as [[YouTube Shorts]], as opposed to full-length videos. | | align="center" | 2022 || ''Actual Shorts'' || The only animations on Alan's channel that are posted as [[YouTube Shorts]], as opposed to full-length videos. | ||
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| rowspan=" | | rowspan="6" align="center" | 2023 || ''Animator vs. Animation'' Season 3 || | ||
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| ''Animation vs. Minecraft Shorts'' Season 4 || | | ''Animation vs. Minecraft Shorts'' Season 4 || | ||
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|Wanted - ''Animation vs. Animation 9'' | |||
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| ''Animation vs. Math'' || | | ''Animation vs. Math'' || | ||
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| ''Animation vs. Physics'' || | | ''Animation vs. Physics'' || | ||
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| rowspan=" | |The Box - ''Animator vs. Animation 10'' | ||
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| rowspan="3" align="center" | 2024 || ''Animation vs. Geometry'' || | |||
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| ''Influencer Arc'' || The only series where a stick figure has its own YouTube channel. | | ''Influencer Arc'' || The only series where a stick figure has its own YouTube channel. | ||
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|Victim ''- Animator vs. Animation 11'' | |||
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Template:Short description Template:For Template:Multiple issues Template:Use mdy dates Template:Infobox YouTube personality Alan Becker (born May 18, 1989) is an American online animator, YouTuber and artist that speaks both English and Tagalog[1], best known for creating the Animator vs. Animation web series and the spin-off Animation vs. franchise, in particular the web series Animation vs. Minecraft Shorts.
Early life and education
Becker was born in Dublin, Ohio. He graduated from Scioto High School in 2007, and attended Columbus College of Art and Design,[2] graduating in 2013.[3]
When he was growing up, Becker's family owned one computer that was shared between him and his siblings. It was through this computer that he began experimenting with pixel art, beginning in 2001. Two of Becker's favorite animated short films were the 1953 Looney Tunes short Duck Amuck and the 1959 adaptation of Harold and the Purple Crayon, both of which contained animated characters using their surroundings to draw things out, which would become major inspirations for his later works.[4] Eventually becoming homeschooled in 2005, Becker received his first laptop, an Acer TravelMate, which he used to begin animating using Macromedia Flash (later Adobe Flash Professional and currently Adobe Animate). His first official animation, titled Pink Army, was posted on Newgrounds in 2006. Becker posted his YouTube channel the 24th of July that same year.
Career
On June 3, 2006, at the age of 17, Becker posted the hit animation Animator vs. Animation on Newgrounds, where it quickly went viral and led to it being re-uploaded on various media websites.[3] Shortly after, an unnamed company offered him $75 for "exclusive rights" to "Animator vs Animation", but he decided against it, heeding the advice of Steven Lerner, owner of Albino Blacksheep.[4] Later, he discovered that his animation had been uploaded to the notorious entertainment website eBaum's World without permission. After Steven Lerner used this as evidence in a legal battle against eBaum's World, Becker accepted a $250 payment for use of the animation. However, following a change of heart, he claimed to have returned the money and had the animation removed.[4] On July 24, 2006, Alan Becker started publishing his work on YouTube.
In June 2007, Atom Films paid Alan Becker more than $10,000 dollars to Alan Becker to be able to post it into Atom Films’ website.[5] Atom Films persuaded and funded Becker to create a sequel after the success of his first animation, and so he created Animator vs. Animation 2. According to the Wall Street Journal Street Journal, Alan Becker’s Animation vs. Animator 2 has won a Webby Award.[5] In 2007, then 14-year-old Charles Yeh offered to create an online game based on the animation, and after looking at his impressive work, Becker agreed to collaborate with him.[6]
Becker continued releasing animations, animation tutorials, and further spin-offs of the Animator vs. Animation series.[3] Becker announced a Kickstarter for a card game based on his animations, which was released in May 2018.[7]
On June 24th, 2023, Alan Becker released an animation called “Animation vs. Math”. Oxford University mathematician Dr. Tom Crawford has created an analysis video of the animation.[8] As of December 6, 2024, the animation has over 76 million views.[9] Afterwards, on June 29th, 2024, Alan Becker released “Animation vs Geometry”. Crawford has also created an reaction video of “Animation vs Geometry”.[10] As of December 26, the animation has over 15 million views.
In December 2023, his YouTube channel reached 27.5 million subscribers and gained a total of about 6 billion video views.
Awards
In 2007, Animator vs. Animation 2 won a "People's Choice" Webby Award.[3][11][12]
Filmography
| Year | Video | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Pink Army | Alan Becker's first published animation to Newgrounds. |
| Animator vs. Animation | ||
| 2007 | Animator vs. Animation 2 | Won a "People's Choice" Webby Award |
| 2011 | Animator vs. Animation 3 | |
| 2014 | Animator vs. Animation 4 | |
| 2015 | Animation vs. Minecraft (original) | |
| 2017 | Animation vs. YouTube | |
| Animation vs. Minecraft Shorts Season 1 (ep. 1–14) | ||
| 2018 | Animator vs. Animation Season 2 (ep. 5–8) | Started out as a miniseries called Animator vs. Animation Shorts before being compiled into one entry in 2020. |
| The Virus - Animator vs. Animation V | ||
| The Chosen One's Return - Animator vs. Animation 6 | ||
| Animation vs. League of Legends | ||
| 2019 | The Flashback - Animator vs. Animation 7 | |
| Animation vs. Pokémon | ||
| Blue's New Superpower | Is a fundraiser for the organization Team Trees | |
| Animation vs. Super Mario Bros | ||
| 2020 | Animation vs. Minecraft Shorts Season 2 (ep. 15–19) | |
| Animation vs. Minecraft Shorts Season 3 (ep. 20–30) | ||
| The Showdown - Animator vs. Animation 8 | ||
| 2021 | Animation vs. Arcade Games | |
| Animation vs. Trash | A fundraiser for the organization Team Seas. | |
| 2022 | Actual Shorts | The only animations on Alan's channel that are posted as YouTube Shorts, as opposed to full-length videos. |
| 2023 | Animator vs. Animation Season 3 | |
| Animation vs. Minecraft Shorts Season 4 | ||
| Wanted - Animation vs. Animation 9 | ||
| Animation vs. Math | ||
| Animation vs. Physics | ||
| The Box - Animator vs. Animation 10 | ||
| 2024 | Animation vs. Geometry | |
| Influencer Arc | The only series where a stick figure has its own YouTube channel. | |
| Victim - Animator vs. Animation 11 |
References
External links
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