The National Film Board of Canada has created a free iPad app that allows users to discover the work and life of animation pioneer Norman McLaren and find out how their artistic skills compare to his, using his creative tools and techniques to make and share new works of their own. McLaren’s Workshop features features 51 films by McLaren, 11 short documentaries, an illustrated biography and an exclusive essay by Don McWilliams.NFB's iPad app also lets you create animated films in McLaren's style.Related StoriesWhy iOS is the future of Apple (and how we got here)