Graphics/Animation Newsgroups
comp.graphics.misc - general image generation, modelling
comp.graphics.algorithms - algorithms for graphics
comp.graphics.animation - you're looking at the FAQ right now!
comp.graphics.visualization - scientific / data visualization
comp.graphics.apps.wavefront - CG software from Wavefront
comp.graphics.apps.alias - CG software from Alias Research
comp.graphics.apps.lightwave - CG software from NewTek
comp.graphics.apps.softimage - CG software from Softimage
comp.graphics.apps.photoshop - Adobe Photoshop
comp.graphics.packages.3dstudio - CG package from AutoDesk
comp.graphics.rendering.raytracing - Raytracing software (POV, etc)
comp.graphics.rendering.renderman - rendering via Renderman
comp.graphics.rendering.misc
comp.os.ms-windows.* / comp.windows.* / comp.multimedia - sound and text and vision
alt.3d - SIRDS, holograms, etc. 3d perception.
alt.movies.visual-effects - SFX for film and TV
alt.graphics.pixutils - picture manipulation, conversion
rec.arts.animation - discussion of traditional animation
rec.arts.disney.animation - discussion of Disney's animation
rec.arts.anime* - discussion of Japanese animation
alt.animation.warner-bros - Chuck Jones and mates
rec.video.{desktop,production} - video, desktop video
sci.image.processing - sophisticated image manipulation
sci.virtual-worlds* - anything about VR
comp.compression - compression issues (JPEG, MPEG, etc)
alt.ascii-art.animation - yes, vt100 animation
alt.binaries.pictures.* - posts of pictures, anims, utils, etc
fj.rec.animation - discussion of anime (in japanese)