Animation Industry Podcast: Recent Episodes
Animation Industry Podcast
Welcome to AIP, the Animation Industry Podcast!
Here you'll find interviews from today's top leadaers in the animation industry on topics like:
the best way to pitch a show how to successfully market your work online what kind of skills will get your dream job and more!
Who's running this podcast?
My name is Terry, and I'm a stop motion animator. I'm soaking up as much knowledge about the animation industry as I can, and sharing what I learn along the way.
For more information about this podcast, visit https://terryibele.com/animation-industry-podcast/
This chat features Pedro Medeiros, a Pixel Artist, and indie video game Art Director known for such titles as Celeste, Towerfall, as well as the unreleased Earthblade, and Neverway. In their chat, Medeiros shares how he got into pixel art through video game development in Brazil (when there wasn’t any game industry there yet), as well as his process of developing a game’s art style from scratch.Tune in to Ibele and Medeiros to hear:What to do to become a professional pixel artistHow much coding knowledge you actually need to become a video game art directorAt what stage a video game starts to look for an art directorSocial Links:Check out Medeiros’ website: https://saint11.org/*Follow Medeiros on Twitter: https://twitter.com/saint11
This chat features Ole Tillmann, a German indie video game Art Director at Slow Bros Studio. He worked on the game Harold Halibut, which has become known for its super unique style. Everything in the game - the characters, backgrounds, assets, etc. - were all meticulously hand-crafted in a stop motion style, then 3D scanned and composited and animated in CG. In their chat, Tillmann shares how he came up with and executed the style, as well as the video game’s ten-year development history.Tune in to Ibele and Tillmann to hear:What Tillmann did that led to Harold Halibut to getting fundedHow Tillmann kept motivation on a ten-year project (with no end in sight)How big of a team is needed to develop an indie video gameSocial Links:Check out Harold Halibut on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/924750/Harold_Halibut/Check out Tillman’s website: https://mousemou.se/Follow Tillmann on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mousemou.se/
This chat features Rand Fishkin, Creative Director and CEO of Snackbar Studio, a new video game studio working on its first title. Fishkin, who is better known for founding the SEO software company Moz, and the consumer intelligence company SparkToro, shares why he made the jump from the world of business into video games. Fishkin also covers the extensive research he did to figure out exactly what type of game to make, and how he put together a winning team.Tune in to Ibele and Fishkin to hear:How Fishkin is funding Snackbar studio (and for how much)How Fishkin’s research led him to set the game in 1960’s ItalyWhat three criteria Fishkin thinks will lead to any video game’s successSocial Links:Check out Snackbar Studio’s website: https://snackbarstudio.com/Follow Rand on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@randderuiterFollow Geraldine DeRuiter on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@theeverywhereist
Support this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theAIPThis podcast features Ben Osroosh, a stop motion artist originally from Iran, now living and working in LA. Osroosh has become known in recent years for his mastery and construction of stop motion rigging devices and now, after nearly 2 years of development, he has launched his own Motion Control Kit. His simple device brings many game-changing outcomes as it can be connected to any rig or winder and synced with Dragonframe software to automate different types of stop motion movements. Tune in to Ibele and Osroosh to hear:Why Osroosh moved from Iran to the USThe unexpected way Osroosh stumbled into stop motionThe complete capabilities of his Motion Control KitSocial Links:Follow Osroosh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ben_osroosh/Subscribe to Osroosh on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mocotoolboxCheck out Osroosh’s website: https://www.benosroosh.com
Support this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theAIPThis podcast features Alec, the creator of the bouncy, orange, meme cats featured in Catino World on social media. In the chat, Alec shares how he came up with the concept after being fired from his job during the 2021 pandemic lockdown. Since then, Catino World has grown to nearly 100 million views across all social platforms, enabling Alec to fully support himself as a full-time artist.Tune in to Ibele and Alec to hear:The number one thing Alec sells that gives him a stable income.What Alec does to make sure his posts always go viralWhich social media has been the most profitable for himSocial Links:Check out the Catino World website: https://catinoworld.com/Follow Catino World on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catinoworldSubscribe to Catino World on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@catinoworld
This chat features budding stop motion animator Emmy Robinson, who gained over 100,000 Instagram followers for her bedroom-made stop motion animations in only eight short months. She shares how she played to Instagram’s algorithm to get attention for her work, and then how she capitalized on the niche she discovered.Tune in to Ibele and Robinson to hear:How much money Robinson has made from her Instagram followingWhat made Robinson quit school to pursue social media full timeHow her minimal-effort animation style led to big successSocial Links:Follow Robinson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emenro.emmy/*Check out Robinson’s website: https://emenro.com/
Support this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theAIPThis chat features indie game developers James Carbutt and Will Todd. The English duo are best known for their free-to-play 2019 title The Good Time Garden, but they’ve been hard at work at another game called Thank Goodness You’re Here - set to release this year. In their chat, Carbutt and Todd discuss quitting their jobs to pursue full-time development, pitching their project, getting funding, and what it takes to run a small studio with no experience.Tune into Ibele, Carbutt, and Todd to hear:The turning point that led Carbutt and Todd to quit their jobs to pursue indie game devWhat to include in an indie game pitch to get picked upTwo unexpected challenges when developing your own gameSocial Links:Wishlist on Thank Goodness You’re Here on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2366980/Thank_Goodness_Youre_Here/Follow Coal Supper on Twitter: https://twitter.com/coalsupperFollow Carbutt on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james.carbutt/
Support this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theAIPThis chat features the co-founders of Exit 73 Studios - Chris Burns, and Bob Fox. Over the years they’ve done many projects for TV, commercials, websites, video games, and more, but currently their in-production game called #Blud, set to release this year. In their chat, Burns and Fox share how they began their indie game dev journey (without any prior gaming experience), found a producer, and their strategic decision to share all their work in process on social media.Tune in to Ibele, Burns, and Fox to hear:How big a team is needed to produce something of #Blud’s caliberHow difficult it is to enter the gaming industry without any prior experience Why #Blud looks like a TV show rather than a typical game (and what advantage that has)Social Links:Follow Exit 73 Studios on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exit73studios/Check out Exit 73 Studios on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/exit73studiosWishlist #Blud on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1921480/BLUD/
1 free 3-month license of Toon Boom Harmony Premium: https://forms.gle/WKDzQEUdQPFav8vJ9This chat is with Oscar-nominated Australian stop motion animator Lachlan Pendragon. Pendragon is best known for his stop motion film, An Ostrich Told Me the World Is Fake and I Think I Believe It, which went on to receive international recognition last year and ended up making the shortlist of Oscar nominated films. In their chat, Pendragon shares what the journey to the Oscars was like, as well as what it took to make his film.Tune in to Ibele and Pendragon to hear:How Pendragon funded the filmWhat the stop motion industry is like in AustraliaHow becoming Oscar-nominated changes your career~[SPONSORED MESSAGE]~This episode is sponsored by Toon Boom Animation.For over 30 years, Toon Boom Animation has led the global market in preproduction and 2D animation software, serving clients in 140+ countries, who are doing another give-away of their software to one of my listeners - this time a 3-month license of Harmony Premium - a value of over $500! To enter the draw, simply fill out your name and email in the form in the description of this podcast.Toon Boom’s Harmony is used by the largest gaming and animation studios around the world. It is an all-in-one, end- to-end 2D animation software that allows animators to create cut-out and paperless animation in every style. You can start your free trial by visiting www.toonboom.com or enter this draw for a free 3-month license of Harmony Premium: https://forms.gle/WKDzQEUdQPFav8vJ9~Social Links:Check out Pendragon’s website: https://lachlanpendragon.com/Check out Pendragon's Nouns Short here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFAKu0Tspew&ab_channel=NounsFest Follow Pendragon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lachlanpendragon/*Here's a link to apply to the next round of Nouns shorts: https://nounsfest.tv/apply/
Support this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theAIPThis chat features Lee Griffin, a 25 year old data analyst who started learning Blender as a hobby. Since then he’s developed a unique style of animation - a modern twist on old Nintendo 64 graphics - that has gone viral on social media. In the last six months, his short animations have gained him over 60 thousand followers on Instagram, 40 thousand on TikTok, and millions of views between the two platforms. In their chat, Griffin shares how he developed his style, why it’s so attractive for social media, and where he plans to take it.Tune in to Ibele and Griffin to hear:How Griffin self-produces everythingWhat Griffin did to grow from zero to 60,000 instagram followers in 12 weeksThe secret motivation behind Griffin’s workSocial Links:Check out Griffin’s website: https://litlee.me/Follow Griffin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/its_lit_lee/Follow Griffin on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lit_leee*Subscribe to Griffin on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdMSWAlSzdiKLnILJsQnWWg
This chat features director, story artist, writer, and animator Keith Pakiz, who moved from Cleveland to Los Angeles in pursuit of animation. Since then he’s worked on many shows like Costume Quest, Tiny Toons Looniversity, ThunderCats Roar, and Aquaman: King of Atlantis. In their chat, Pakiz shares how he moved up to animation director and gives tips for others to follow a similar path.Tune in to Ibele and Pakiz to hear:Why you shouldn’t apply to online animation jobs (and what to do instead)How career stability changes once you become a directorThe pros and cons of developing a personal animation style~[SPONSORED MESSAGE]~This video is sponsored by Mt. Mograph - learn more about their software at mtmo.co/.For over 10 years Mt. Mograph has powered up animators and motion designers with industry leading plugins and software.Mt. Mograph offers an unrivaled Lifetime License that will leave you speechless — with constant updates and next-generation tools to improve your workflow. Like, Boombox their all-in-one sound design toolkit; of over 14,000 commercial-grade sound effects, Wander their ultimate media collection engine, or the legendary Motion-4 known as “the most helpful Extension for motion designers in Adobe After Effects” a tour de' force of tools and controls for professional animators, brands, studios and creators since 2013.Use special code “AIP” at Checkout for 20% off your Lifetime License.~~Social Links:Check out Pakiz’s website: https://keithpakiz.com/Follow Pakiz on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/k_pakiz/?hl=enFollow Pakiz on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mooncountyanm
This chat features animator and story artist Austin Pettit who shares his journey of moving to LA in search of animated TV work. However, once in LA, he ended up getting most of his work from YouTubers like Game Grumps, NOXP, Cas van de Pol, and GingerPale. In his chat, Pettit sheds light into how the YouTuber animation industry works and how others can find work there too.Tune in to Ibele and Pettit to hear:The best way to connect with YouTubers who hire animatorsHow stable a YouTube animation career is vs televisionThe unique working environment YouTube animation creates that television studios can’t often match~[SPONSORED MESSAGE]~This video is sponsored by Mt. Mograph - learn more about their software at https://mtmo.co/.For over 10 years Mt. Mograph has powered up animators and motion designers with industry leading plugins and software.Mt. Mograph offers an unrivaled Lifetime License that will leave you speechless — with constant updates and next-generation tools to improve your workflow. Like, Boombox their all-in-one sound design toolkit; of over 14,000 commercial-grade sound effects, Wander their ultimate media collection engine, or the legendary Motion-4 known as “the most helpful Extension for motion designers in Adobe After Effects” a tour de' force of tools and controls for professional animators, brands, studios and creators since 2013.Use special code “AIP” at Checkout for 20% off your Lifetime License. ~~Social Links:Follow Pettit on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/austinpettit/*Check out Pettit’s website: https://www.austinpettitart.com/
Get AIP Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirts/animation-industry-podcastThis chat features Rachel Larsen, a stop motion animator, director, and writer who’s worked on many stop motion productions including Coraline, Anomalisa, Tumble Leaf, and Kiri and Lou. Larsen is most famous for creating the Tiny Chef, who has millions of followers across social media, as well as a preschool show on Nickelodeon. In their chat, Rachel shares her journey from renting a shed in New Zealand, to partnering with celebrity Kristen Bell, and finally landing a deal with Nickelodeon.Tune in to Ibele and Larsen to hear:Why The Tiny Chef evolved to be such a successful characterThe ins and outs of producing a show as a first time showrunnerHow to create authentic animated charactersSocial Links:Follow Tiny Chef on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetinychefshow*Follow Larsen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelklarsen
ENTER TO WIN: 1 free 3-month license of Toon Boom Storyboard Pro: https://forms.gle/ZPpjsVC1W6yD3ebQ7This chat features Oscar nominated director Andrew Chesworth who is known for his work in 2D and 3D animation. His most recent short, The Brave Locomotive has received over seven million views on YouTube. In this chat Chesworth shares how he got into animation, the environment that allowed him to hone his skills, how he managed his short film, and what’s next for him.Tune into Ibele and Chesworth to hear:A complete budget breakdown of The Brave LocomotiveHow Chesworth accomplished his dream of working at DisneyHow Chesworth came to work on the Oscar nominated film One Small Step~[SPONSORED MESSAGE]~This episode is sponsored by Toon Boom Animation, who for over 30 years has led the global market in preproduction and 2D animation software, serving clients in 140+ countries. Toon Boom's Storyboard Pro is one of the leading storyboarding software used by professional story artists, directors, and other creatives around the world. It combines drawing, scripting, camera controls, animatic creation, sound, and other tools. You can start your free trial by visiting https://www.toonboom.com or enter this draw for a free 3-month license of Storyboard Pro: https://forms.gle/ZPpjsVC1W6yD3ebQ7~~Social Links:Follow Chesworth on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrew_chesworthFollow Chesworth on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@achesworthWatch The Brave Locomotive on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8mScKWj3kQ&ab_channel=AndrewChesworth
Buy AIP merch: https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/56620609-animation-industry-podcastThis episode features Alistair Nicholls, a claymation animator from the UK who runs Smile at the Moon Studios. In their chat Nicholls shares going from living in a house boat after school, to landing enough creative work to be able to open a studio and work with clients like Nickelodeon, Felix the 1st, and Far Caspian.Tune in to Ibele and Nicholls to hear:Nicholls' strategy to always be working on creative projectsHow Nicholls (unintentionally) grew his Instagram to 60,000 followersHow Nicholls became represented by an agencySocial Links:Check out Nicholls’ website: https://www.smileatthemoonstudios.com/*Follow Nicholls on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smileatthemoon_/
Support this podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/theAIPThis episode features the dynamic duo behind Yonk - a 3D animation studio based in the Netherlands, which uses VR sculpting software to achieve their squishy, melty, creepy, clay-like style. The duo is made up of Niels van der Donk and Victoria Young who dive into how much hard work it took to land brands like Amazon, Nike, Spotify, and Bloomberg.Tune in to Ibele, van der Donk, and Young to hear:The advantages of using virtual reality sculpting software over other types of CG sculpting softwaresThe steps the team took to finally go full-time with their studioWhat the animation industry is like in the NetherlandsSocial Links:Check out Yonk’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yonk.online/*Check out Yonk’s website: https://www.yonk.online/
Support this podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/theAIPThis chat features Danny Robashkin, owner and creative director at MAKE, an animation studio in Minnesota. Robashkin shares how he started MAKE from scratch in 2004 right out of school and got his first clients. Since then he’s worked with XBOX, Dunkin’ Donuts, Adidas, McDonalds, and many other brands. Robashkin also shares the new path MAKE has been on with creating its own original micro short series for social media.Tune in to Ibele and Robashkin to hear:What advantage enabled Robashkin to get big-name clients as a brand new studioHow MAKE has been able to excel at commercial projects while also creating original content in-houseHow artists can get involved with MAKESocial Links:Check out MAKE’s website: https://makevisual.com/Follow MAKE on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makegallery/Watch MAKE Originals on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@makeoriginals*Follow MAKE Originals on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makeoriginalseries/
This chat features renowned stop motion animator Dale Hayward, co-owner of See Creature Animation Studio in Montreal, Canada. His credits include the feature film The Little Prince, the NFB short Bone Mother, as well as a number of commercial spots for Nike, Honda, Tim Hortons, and Hot Wheels. Hayward shares his recent experience directing the New Zealand claymation kid’s show Kiri and Lou as well as his thoughts on the idea of achieving perfectionism in animation.Tune in to Ibele and Hayward to hear:Why Kiri and Lou is one of the few claymation shows in the world Common misconceptions around how to achieve actual perfectionism in animationFive steps to drastically improve your animation performance~[SPONSORED MESSAGE]~This episode is sponsored by HUE. Makers of colorful, Plug & Play cameras for learning, work and play.Originally designed for teachers, HUE cameras can also be used for creative activities such as capturing hand-drawn pencil tests and shooting behind-the-scenes footage, time-lapse videos and stop motion animation.The cameras have flexible, posable necks, manual focus controls and they are compatible with Dragonframe, OBS, Twitch, Zoom and many other camera apps.Visit huehd.com to learn more and follow @HUEcameras on social media for news, fun and giveaways.Get 10% off any Hue product from www.huehd.com with code: 10TERRYAIP~~Social Links:Follow Hayward on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dale_seecreature/Follow See Creature on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seecreature_anim/Check out Hayward’s website: https://www.seecreature.ca/*Add Hayward on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/see-creature-animation/
Support this podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/theAIPThis chat features Victoria Mateo, a Certified Money Coach who caters specifically to creative professionals. With a background in film and finance, she shares her story of how she merged the two worlds to start her own practice this last year. In their chat Mateo covers some of the misconceptions artists have about finances and the four steps you can take to set yourself up for a better financial future.Tune in to Ibele and Mateo to hear:One thing you can do right now to reframe your current financial situationHow to figure out your value as an artist and charge appropriatelyHelpful tips on how to increase your financial literacySocial Links:Sign up or take the Money Type Quiz at www.TheMAP.ca by Nov 24th and get up to 50% discount on your first package.Check out Victoria’s website: https://www.themap.ca/Follow Victoria on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moneyawarenesspathway/Follow Money Awareness Path on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/moneyawarenesspathway/
Support this podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/theAIPThis chat features Will Anderson, a BAFTA-winning filmmaker and animator from Scotland. Anderson is best known for his super unique directing and animating style. Over the years his clients have included the BBC, MTV, [adult swim], WarnerBros. Discovery, and more. In this chat, Anderson shares the journey he took to become an independent animator, and the opportunities that exist for animators with a unique style.Tune in to Ibele and Anderson to hear:The type of rare rigging Anderson has become known forWhat it was like self-producing a feature documentaryTips on how to rethink your social media portfolioSocial Links:Check out Anderson’s website: https://wanderson.xyz/*Follow Anderson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/willandersonjr/
This chat features Hannah Daigle - creator of the massively popular web series, Satina. Daigle got the idea for Satina back in animation school and used Twitter to vet how popular it might be. From there she teamed up with a group of fellow creatives to form studio Scumhouse, and the rest is history.Tune in to Ibele and Daigle to hear:The best sources of income for a web series (and which to avoid)How Daigle used her YouTube experience to get hired for TVEverything it takes to fully produce a web series - who, what, where, why, and how~[SPONSORED MESSAGE]~This episode is sponsored by CalArts Extended Studies, who are taking students for their Portfolio Development Workshops right now.These workshops help students (aged 14+) build their college application portfolios and are developed with the same artistic flavor and integrity as the curricular courses at CalArts. They are taught by faculty, alumnx, and industry professionals, offered three times a year, and are online to be flexible with your schedule.Get 10% your Portfolio Development Workshop with code: AIP (25 codes left!)Simply go to https://ext.calarts.edu/ to sign up, and also make sure you get on their mailing list for deadlines.~~Social Links:Check out Satina on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hannahdaigle8846Follow Daigle on Twitter: https://twitter.com/heydaigle Follow Daigle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hannahdaigleart/
Support this podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/theAIPThis chat features Ed Hooks, a professional actor from New York with nearly three decades worth of experience. The reason he’s coming on this podcast is he switched from acting into teaching acting for animation in 1996 - when DreamWorks asked him to develop a unique approach to training their animators for their first feature film - Antz. Since then Hooks has trained animators in over 35 countries and created the essential acting guidebook called Acting for Animators.Tune in to Ibele and Hooks to hear:Seven master tips to improve your character performanceWhy you need to be stingy with your acting emotionsThe simple guidelines that all acting theory boils down toSocial Links:Get 30% off Hooks’ book with code AFA30: https://www.routledge.com/Acting-for-Animators/Hooks/p/book/9781032266473?gclidCheck out Hooks’ website: https://edhooks.com/
Support this podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/theAIPThis chat features Jim Capobianco, known best for storyboarding on movies like The Lion King, Finding Nemo, and Up, as well as his writing credits on Ratatouille, and The Inventor. This chat focuses mainly on The Inventor, which Capobianco wrote, and directed from a 2D short film into a stop motion feature - over the course of 14 years. He also shares how hard it was to pitch, what it took to get it funded, and the full experience of what it was like producing the feature in such a short amount of time.Tune in to Ibele and Capobianco to hear:How Capobianco managed to get over ten million in fundingWhy Capobianco decided to produce the film in stop motion when he had no experience in itWhat sacrifices Capobianco had to make while filming The Inventor~[SPONSORED MESSAGE]~This episode is sponsored by HUE. Makers of colorful, Plug & Play cameras for learning, work and play.Originally designed for teachers, HUE cameras can also be used for creative activities such as capturing hand-drawn pencil tests and shooting behind-the-scenes footage, time-lapse videos and stop motion animation.The cameras have flexible, posable necks, manual focus controls and they are compatible with Dragonframe, OBS, Twitch, Zoom and many other camera apps.Visit huehd.com to learn more and follow @HUEcameras on social media for news, fun and giveaways.Get 10% off any Hue product from www.huehd.com with code: 10TERRYAIP~~Social Links:Check out Capobianco’s website: https://www.jimcapobianco.com/bio-capobiancoCheck out the film’s website: https://www.theinventorfilm.com/Watch the trailer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7k95b1s6XoE&ab_channel=BlueFoxEntertainment*Check out Aerial Contrivance for more resources: https://www.aerialcontrivance.com/
Support this podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/theAIPThis chat features Mindy Johnson, an award-winning author, historian, filmmaker, and educator. She is known for her books Ink & Paint, and Pencils, Pens, and Brushes and she is part of the upcoming documentary called Pencils Vs Pixels, which covers the history of Disney’s transition from hand-drawn animation into CG and the artists that helped make it happen. Tune in to Ibele and Johnson to hear:The newly discovered first woman in animationWhat compelled Johnson to pursue a career in animation historyHighlights of the upcoming documentaryPencils Vs Pixels will be available to purchase on digital platforms (Google Play, Apple, etc.) starting November 7th.Social Links:Check out Johnson’s website: https://www.mindyjohnsoncreative.com/*Check out Pencils Vs Pixel’s website: https://strikebackstudios.com/PENCILS-VS-PIXELS/
Support this podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/theAIPThis chat features Ben Treat, known on social media as Frantic Frames. This is actually Treat’s second chat on the Animation Industry Podcast - the first being in 2019 when he was still in highschool, trying to figure out what to do with his career. Back then he had about 13,000 followers - whereas today he has nearly two million and makes his entire living from social media.Tune in to Ibele and Treat to hear:How Treat lands big brand clientsWhat Treat did to grow millions of followers in just four yearsWhich social platforms have the highest payoff~[SPONSORED MESSAGE]~This episode is sponsored by HUE. Makers of colorful, Plug & Play cameras for learning, work and play.Originally designed for teachers, HUE cameras can also be used for creative activities such as capturing hand-drawn pencil tests and shooting behind-the-scenes footage, time-lapse videos and stop motion animation.The cameras have flexible, posable necks, manual focus controls and they are compatible with Dragonframe, OBS, Twitch, Zoom and many other camera apps.Visit huehd.com to learn more and follow @HUEcameras on social media for news, fun and giveaways.Get 10% off any Hue product from www.huehd.com with code: 10TERRYAIP~~Social Links:Follow Treat on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/franticframes/Follow Treat on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@franticframesFollow Treat on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@franticframes
Support this podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/theAIPThis chat features Keika Lee, founder of Greyscale Animation, known for its viral short Odd Dog, and upcoming Oren’s Way. In their chat Lee shares how she went from the production side of things at studios like Electronic Arts and DreamWorks to founding her own animation studio, funding her own films, and building her own team of animators.Tune in to Ibele and Lee to hear:Why Odd Dog went viral on YouTubeLee’s secret to a successful KickstarterHow Lee connected with animators to hire for short term projectsSocial Links:Visit greyscale animation’s website: https://www.greyscaleanimation.com/*Follow greyscale animation on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greyscaleanimation*Follow greyscale animation on Twitter: https://twitter.com/greyscaleanim
Support this podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/theAIPThis chat features Damien James Webb, a super talented and very cool Miniature Artist and Modelmaker who’s currently working at Little Canada in downtown Toronto. Damien got his start building sets for theater and then kept scaling down smaller and smaller until he was building tiny sets for miniature projects. In their chat Webb will share how he got into miniature model making, what opportunities exist for miniature artists, what tools you need to get started, and everything in between.Tune in to Ibele and Webb to hear:How to make connections in the miniature industryWhat Webb charges for custom commissionsHow Webb gained a social following for his original miniature work.~[SPONSORED MESSAGE]~This episode is sponsored by HUE. Makers of colorful, Plug & Play cameras for learning, work and play.Originally designed for teachers, HUE cameras can also be used for creative activities such as capturing hand-drawn pencil tests and shooting behind-the-scenes footage, time-lapse videos and stop motion animation.The cameras have flexible, posable necks, manual focus controls and they are compatible with Dragonframe, OBS, Twitch, Zoom and many other camera apps.Visit huehd.com to learn more and follow @HUEcameras on social media for news, fun and giveaways.Get 10% off any Hue product from www.huehd.com with code: 10TERRYAIP~~Social Links:Check out Webb’s website: https://www.damienjameswebb.com/*Follow Webb on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/damienjameswebb/?hl=en
Support this podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/theAIPThis chat features animator, writer, story editor, and set designer Caroline Foley whose most recent projects have included story editing for the YouTube series Toca Life Stories and Blippi Wonders. She also worked on Bojack Horseman, and Rick and Morty, and she’s started her own animation studio called Tiny Lion Animation. Besides all this, Caroline shares her journey of pitching and getting Apple to produce an original short she co-created called Toasty Tales. She’s also going to dive into what contract negotiations are like, how to get executives to vibe with your idea, and what it’s actually like creating a show once a studio is backing you.Tune in to Ibele and Foley to hear:How Foley created the viral No Naked short back in 2010Five ways to polish your pitchHow Foley gets studio connections to pitch toSocial Links:Check out Foley’s studio - Tiny Lion Animation - on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tinylionanimation/Check out Foley’s website: https://www.carolinefoleyanimation.com/Follow Foley on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TuffWaffles*Follow Foley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tuff_waffles/?hl=en
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This chat features Nathan Pyle, creator of the massively followed Strange Planet webcomic on Instagram which features blue aliens having very matter-of-fact conversations. He shares his journey from zero to six million followers and turning the webcomic into t-shirts, plushies, a book, and even a TV series for Apple TV+.
Tune in to Ibele and Pyle to hear: How Pyle teamed up with Dan Harmon to produce the Strange Planet TV show Which monetization routes are best for internet artists *The number one thing that will grow your following online
Social Links: Follow Strange Planet on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanwpylestrangeplanet/ Watch Strange Planet on Apple TV+: https://www.apple.com/tv-pr/originals/strange-planet/
Support this podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/theAIPThis chat is with Senior Art Manager at Firaxis Games Kaye Vassey and her journey coming out as trans in the gaming industry. She also shares how she switched from TV and Feature Film animation into CG Gaming, gives an overview of the skill level needed for technical artists, and dives into the short film she’s currently producing.Tune in to Ibele and Vassey to hear:How she moved from animation into technical animationHow she built the team that created Fortnite How she’s funding her self-produced short filmSocial Links:Follow Vassey on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaye.draws.stuff/
Support this podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/theAIP
This chat features 2D Animator Jon Densk who’s currently working on a new short film called Axolodyssey. He shares how he mentored under Tom Bancroft on Cuphead, which led to him working on Space Jam, then ultimately founding Studio Fresco with his friends. He also shares the ins and outs of producing a short film and using Kickstarter to fund it.
Tune in to Ibele and Densk to hear: The eye-opening industry experience that changed how Jon views animation What Densk is doing to improve his character performance *How Densk has been building a social media following for his short film
Social Links: Support Axolodyssey on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/studio-fresco/axolodyssey Follow Densk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jondensk/?hl=en-gb Follow Densk on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DenskJon *Check out Densk’s website: https://jldensk.myportfolio.com/
Support this podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/theAIP
This chat features Tomas Barrenechea, a CG animator from Argentina who is known online for nothing to do with CG animation - instead he’s known for a fun claymation character named Tomba, a red blob with two eyes and a mouth. Over the past three years, Tomas has learned to animate in stop motion, built a small studio in his home, and gained a growing online following for Tomba’s short antics.
Tune in to Ibele and Barrenechea to hear: How to create and sell stop motion animations as NFTs Where Barrenechea plans on taking the concept of Tomba *The stop motion skills that translate into CG animation and vice versa.
Social Links: Follow Tomba on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomba.animation/ Follow Tomba on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tomba.animation *Follow Tomba on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TombaAnimation
Support this podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/theAIP
This chat features the duo who run the stop motion studio called Mystery Meat Media - Ri Crawford and David Lauer. Over the years they’ve produced projects like Nickelodeon's Toymation Nation, The Moon’s Milk, and the stop motion sequence from I’m a Virgo. In their chat they share how they independently got into stop motion, met at Phil Tippet’s studio, formed their own studio, and managed to get a steady stream of stop motion work pouring in.
Tune in to Ibele, Crawford, and Lauer to hear: The two types of clients who want stop motion work How they trusted each other enough to start a studio together *The secret behind getting consistent clients
Social Links: Follow Crawford on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/henricrawford/?hl=en\ Check out Crawford’s work on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/ricrawford Follow Lauer on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darbid_lauer/?hl=en Check out Mystery Meat Media’s website: https://www.mysterymeatmedia.com/ *Follow Mystery Meat Media on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mysterymeatmedia/?hl=en
Support this podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/theAIP
This chat features Blake Derksen, an LA-based stop motion animator who’s worked on titles like Alien Xmas, Crossing Swords, and Robot Chicken. He is going to share the process behind his independent short film called The Other Space, which is in production right now. Derksen’s film is inspired by his own journey through cancer treatment with the goal of helping other young cancer patients face their situations with courage.
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This episode is sponsored by HUE. Makers of colorful, Plug & Play cameras for learning, work and play.
Originally designed for teachers, HUE cameras can also be used for creative activities such as capturing hand-drawn pencil tests and shooting behind-the-scenes footage, time-lapse videos and stop motion animation.
The cameras have flexible, posable necks, manual focus controls and they are compatible with Dragonframe, OBS, Twitch, Zoom and many other camera apps.
Visit huehd.com to learn more and follow @HUEcameras on social media for news, fun and giveaways.
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Tune in to Ibele and Derksen to hear: How you can support Derksen’s film right now How Derksen gathered his production team *What it takes to entirely self-produce a stop motion short film
Social Links: Support The Other Space on Kickstarter: http://www.pointblake.com/ https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1270813105/the-other-space?ref=a02cx3 Check out Derksen’s website: http://www.pointblake.com/ *Follow Derksen on Instagram: http://instagram.com/pointblakevideos
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This chat features independent stop motion felt animator Andrea Love, who shares her journey to gaining over two million followers on Instagram, turning her love for felt into a career. She dives into all the ins and outs of running her own animation business and working with brands like Candy Crush, Hulu, and Laika.
Tune in to Ibele and Love to hear; Love’s top tips to leveraging social media How Love pushed through the lulls to find her success *Where Love’s felt career is taking her next
~[SPONSORED MESSAGE]~
This episode is sponsored by HUE. Makers of colorful, Plug & Play cameras for learning, work and play.
Originally designed for teachers, HUE cameras can also be used for creative activities such as capturing hand-drawn pencil tests and shooting behind-the-scenes footage, time-lapse videos and stop motion animation.
The cameras have flexible, posable necks, manual focus controls and they are compatible with Dragonframe, OBS, Twitch, Zoom and many other camera apps.
Visit huehd.com to learn more and follow @HUEcameras on social media for news, fun and giveaways.
Get 10% off any Hue product from www.huehd.com with code: 10TERRYAIP
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Social Links: Follow Love on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreaanimates/?hl=en Follow Love on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@andrea.animates Follow Love on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@andreageorgialove Check out Love’s website: http://www.andreaanimates.com/ *Take Love’s new course on Domestika: https://www.domestika.org/en/courses/4900-stop-motion-animation-with-needle-felting/andreaanimates
Support this podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/theAIP
This chat features Carina Schulze, co-founder of Los Angeles and São Paulo based studio Chatrone. She shares what it took to build Chatrone from scratch and work with Guillermo del Toro and Joge Gutierrez to produce The Book of Life as well as other projects like Ba Da Bean and O Menino Maluquinho. She also shares what the animation market is like in Latin America and how to get back in touch with your passion when you’re going through a rough patch.
Tune in to Ibele and Schulze to hear: How to get your start as a producer What’s involved in selling an animated TV show pitch *Expert networking tips
Social Links: *Check out Chatrone’s website: https://www.chatrone.com/
Support this podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/theAIP
This chat is with NYC stop motion animator Catya Plate and how she produced her 19-minute, award-winning film Las Nogas. She also shares her journey from Spain to Germany to the US in pursuit of an art career and how wanting her gallery pieces to come to life led her on the path to animation.
Tune in to Ibele and Plate to hear: The biggest challenge when self-producing a stop motion film full time Where Plate finds motivation to continue her artistic career when things aren’t going as planned. *What a Clothespin Freak is and how it’s the star of her latest film
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This episode is sponsored by HUE. Makers of colorful, Plug & Play cameras for learning, work and play.
Originally designed for teachers, HUE cameras can also be used for creative activities such as capturing hand-drawn pencil tests and shooting behind-the-scenes footage, time-lapse videos and stop motion animation.
The cameras have flexible, posable necks, manual focus controls and they are compatible with Dragonframe, OBS, Twitch, Zoom and many other camera apps.
Visit huehd.com to learn more and follow @HUEcameras on social media for news, fun and giveaways.
Get 10% off any Hue product from www.huehd.com with code: 10TERRYAIP
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Social Links: Follow Plate on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/catyaplate Find Plate on IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4033264/ Add Plate on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catya-plate-8157a164/ Check out Plate’s website: http://www.catyaplate.com/ *Follow Plate on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catyaplate/
Support this podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/theAIP
This chat features stop motion animator Maraike Krämer who shares her path from quitting business school in Germany to getting picked up by Aardman to work on Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget in just a few short years. This is a very interesting listen for any stop motion beginners who are looking for ways to increase their skillset and get noticed by industry professionals.
Tune in to Ibele and Krämer to hear: What anyone in any situation can do to pursue their dream career How to fast-track your stop motion skills as a beginner *Why Aadrman hired Krämer after she completed their academy course
~[SPONSORED MESSAGE]~
This episode is sponsored by HUE. Makers of colorful, Plug & Play cameras for learning, work and play.
Originally designed for teachers, HUE cameras can also be used for creative activities such as capturing hand-drawn pencil tests and shooting behind-the-scenes footage, time-lapse videos and stop motion animation.
The cameras have flexible, posable necks, manual focus controls and they are compatible with Dragonframe, OBS, Twitch, Zoom and many other camera apps.
Visit huehd.com to learn more and follow @HUEcameras on social media for news, fun and giveaways.
Get 10% off any Hue product from www.huehd.com with code: 10TERRYAIP ~~
Social Links: *Follow Krämer on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maraike.kraemer/
Support this podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/theAIP
This chat features Jason Agar, owner of Pomelo Studio in Toronto. He shares how he went from the advertising world into animation, plus how he’s switching up the traditional studio business model by creating a team of decentralized artists.
Tune in to Ibele and Agar to hear: Why Agar scrapped client reviewed storyboard cycles and what he’s switched to instead How decentralized studio teams can pay artists more *The competitive advantage decentralized teams hold over traditional studios
Social Links: *Check out Pomelo’s website: https://www.pomelo.studio/
Community Highlight: *Check out Steven's Open Toonz animation: https://www.reddit.com/r/OpenToonz/comments/14a0uxy/inside_the_nest/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
Support this podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/theAIP
This chat features animator, director, producer, and founder of Brooklyn-based Augenblick Studios - Aaron Augenblick. He shares his journey from producing mainly adult-oriented animation like Superjail! and Teenage Euthenasia to switching into educational kids content with his new show City Island. He also shares the four year process it took to turn City Island from a lofty idea into a fully-realized show (that PBS picked up).
Tune in to Ibele and Augenblick to hear: Augenblick’s secret sauce to the perfect pitch package The various stages of treatment a pitch needs to go through before it airs *All the influences that went into making City Island super unique
Social Links: Check out Augenblick’s website: https://www.augenblickstudios.com/ Watch City Island on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa8HWWMcQEGSwR13-uvbe4elBypWX2q5o *Check out City Island on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityislandpbs/
Support this podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/theAIP
This chat features Spencer Moreland, an independent animator, filmmaker, freelance storyboard artist, and the director of programming for TAAFI. Over the years Moreland has worked on projects like Loud House, Pinky Malinky, Miss Persona, DC Superheroes, and a number of independent films. He shares how he pursued, worked his way up, then quit studio life to pursue a freelance career, and how that changed everything for him.
Tune in to Ibele and Moreland to hear: The first step in switching from studio life to full-time freelance Moreland’s number one piece of advice for tackling a new animation skill *The best pitching advice you’ve ever heard
Social Links: Follow Moreland on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spenmore/?hl=en Check out Moreland’s short film “Lastkinders” on YouTube: https://youtu.be/k2MMRwy4GHc *Follow Moreland on Twitter: https://twitter.com/spenmore?lang=en
Community Highlight *Check out Aron Steinke’s work: https://www.mrwolfsclass.com/
Support this podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/theAIP
This chat features Colin Giles, the Head of the School for Animation & VFX at Vancouver Film School. Over his career Giles has worked on many animation projects as an animator, timer, and an animation lead including Sausage Party, Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends, and Ren and Stimpy ‘Adult Party Cartoon’. Now at Vancouver Film School, Giles shares where the industry is heading and what the school is doing to stay current to today’s animation students.
Tune in to Ibele and Giles to hear: The ins and outs of student life at VFS The big investment VFS just made in their animation studio *How students have changed over the last 10 years
Social Links: *Follow Giles on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cartooncolin/?hl=en
Support this podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/theAIPThis chat features veteran stop motion animator, Brett Long. During his career, he’s worked on quite a few shows including M.O.D.O.K., Robot Chicken, Crossing Swords, Rick & Steve the Happiest Gay Couple in All the World, and most recently, Shape Island. In their talk, Long shares how he transitioned from Canada to the USA in pursuit of a stop motion career and everything he’s learned along the way.Tune in to Ibele and Long to hear:How Long got a visa to work in the USALong’s number one tip for excelling at stop motion animationHow much school helped (or didn’t help) with Long’s stop motion career~[SPONSORED MESSAGE]~This episode is sponsored by HUE. Makers of colorful, Plug & Play cameras for learning, work and play.Originally designed for teachers, HUE cameras can also be used for creative activities such as capturing hand-drawn pencil tests and shooting behind-the-scenes footage, time-lapse videos and stop motion animation.The cameras have flexible, posable necks, manual focus controls and they are compatible with Dragonframe, OBS, Twitch, Zoom and many other camera apps.Visit huehd.com to learn more and follow @HUEcameras on social media for news, fun and giveaways.Get 10% off any Hue product from www.huehd.com with code: 10TERRYAIP~~Social Links:Check out Long’s website: https://www.vrstopmotion.com/Check out Long’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alphabrette/Community Highlight:Check out Aalasteir’s royalty free music: https://aalasteir.newgrounds.com/audio/ *Check out Aalasteir’s podcast: https://offthewallshow.newgrounds.com/
Support this podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/theAIPThis chat features Adam Fuchs, an Animation Director at Adult Swim & Cartoon Network, who shares how his love for animating indie music videos led to developing an animation app called PX12. If you’re wondering what it takes to develop your own app, Fuchs dives into how he found and teamed up with a developer, the type of investment it took to build, and what he’s learned about marketing it on the App Store.Tune in to Ibele and Fuchs to hear:Two animation tips Fuchs learned from Richard Williams himselfWhat makes PX12 different from other animation appsHow to get indie music video clients for your animationsSocial Links:Check out PX12’s website: https://pxtwelve.com/Watch PX12 tutorials on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@px1279Follow PX12 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/px12app/Check out Fuchs’ website: https://www.lilfuchs.com/Follow Fuchs on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lilfuchs/
Support this podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/theAIPGet a 25% discount from www.chicagoreviewpress.com using the code DISNEY25.This chat features a special guest who gives a little bit of a history lesson behind Disney’s unionization. He is a New York-based writer, artist, and current animation history professor at the Rhode Island School of Design. His name is Jake Friedman and he’s lately added published novelist to his resume with his book, The Disney Revolt: The Great Labor War of Animation's Golden Age. In the chat he shares how he ended up befriending Art Babbitt's late wife who gave him access to the animator’s personal files, diary, original animations, court cases, and everything else he had kept.Tune in to Ibele and Friedman to hear:Why an old professor inspired him to write The Disney RevoltExclusive tidbits from the NLRB vs. Disney court caseWhy Babbitt decided to quit Disney after forcing them to rehire himSocial Links:Check out the Book’s website: https://www.thedisneyrevolt.com/*Check out Jake Friedman’s website: https://www.jakesfriedman.com/
This chat features 2D animator, Tina Nawrocki, who shares how she’s helping keep hand-drawn animation alive with her short film in production, Syrenka: Legend of the Warsaw Mermaid. This is actually the second time Nawrocki has been on this podcast, first appearing in episode 27 where she shared how she became one of the original animators on the Cuphead video game. Now she’s back to share some behind-the-scenes of her production and the wonderful team of women she’s built to work on it.Tune in to Ibele and Nawrocki to hear:Nawrocki’s entire process of creating a hand-drawn film from scratchWhat finally made Nawrocki ready to create her own work after 16 years in the industry.How a simple call from Nawrocki’s mother landed her the vocalist of her dreamsSocial Links:Support Syrenka on Indiegogo: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/syrenka-legend-of-the-warsaw-mermaid#/Follow Syrenka on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SyrenkaFilmFollow Tina on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tinanawrockiart/Follow Tina on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NawrockiTinaFollow Felicity Morland on Twitter: https://twitter.com/felicitymorlandListen to Laboratorium Pieśni - Oj ty rzeko: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4hCW1QK1xg&ab_channel=LaboratoriumpiesniListen to Sylwia Zelek: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgz03mZoyGE&ab_channel=Mi%C4%99dzynarodowyFestiwalPiosenki%E2%80%93AnnaGerman
Support this podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/theAIPThis chat is with Matt Haworth, an Art Director and Background Supervisor at Mukpuddy, an animation studio based in Auckland New Zealand. In our chat he’s going to share how difficult it was to build an animation career in New Zealand when there weren't any steady long-term gigs going around. He’s also going to dive into what it was like helping build MukPuddy from a super tight-knit team into a growing studio of over 50 – and what kind of projects led to that growth.Tune in to Ibele and Haworth to hear:The animation day-job Haworth invented for himself when there wasn’t any workThe crazy coincidence that led to Mukpuddy optioning an exclusive IP from IrelandHow many of Haworth’s graduating class still work in animation in New ZealandSocial Links:Check out Mukpuddy’s YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/user/mukpuddy
Support this podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/theAIPThis chat features Vancouver-based 2D Animation Director, Anik Rosenblum. Over the years Rosenblum has won many awards for his commercial work with brands like General Motors, Tim Hortons, Pfizer, and more. In their chat, Rosenblum shares his journey from Lithuania to Israel and finally Vancouver in pursuit of an artistic career.Tune in to Ibele and Rosenblum to hear: How Rosenblum founded his own animation studioRosenblum’s number one piece of advice for clients looking for commercial animationWhat 10 years’ experience working on TV shows taught Rosenblum before starting his studioSocial Links:Check out Dancing Line Productions’ website: https://dancinglineproductions.com/*Follow Dancing Line Productions on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dancinglineproductions/?hl=en
Support this podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/theAIPThis chat features Italian Creative Director, and Animator, Margherita Premuroso, who’s worked in nearly every animation medium - CG, stop motion, 2D, rotoscope, hand-drawn, and more. She shares how she started her own animation studio in Italy before becoming a creative director for Elastic in the United States. Her work has included the title sequence for Amend, animation for NARAKA: BLADE POINT, as well as a number of short films including Ecce, and Four. She also dives into the kind of lifestyle it takes to be a freelance animator in Italy working for companies in the United States while also producing her own work.Tune in to Ibele and Premuroso to hear:How Premuroso entered the US industry without knowing a word of EnglishWhat the animation industry is like in ItalyHow Premuroso has made so many animated personal projectsSocial Links:Check out Premuroso’s website: https://www.margheritapremuroso.com/*Follow Premuroso on Instagram: instagram.com/margherita_premuroso/?hl=en
This chat features the creator of strata cut stop motion animation, David Daniels, who shares everything you ever wanted to know about the art form. Daniels is also a director, filmmaker, and the co-founder of Portland-based Bent Image Lab studio. Over the years Daniels has made strata cut animations for clients like Pee-wee’s Playhouse, Sesame Street, and MTV. Tune in to Ibele and Daniels to hear:How to make your own strata cut animationsWho’s willing to pay for strata cut animationsHow strata cut will live on as a unique animation form into the future.~[SPONSORED MESSAGE]~This episode is sponsored by HUE. Makers of colorful, Plug & Play cameras for learning, work and play.Originally designed for teachers, HUE cameras can also be used for creative activities such as capturing hand-drawn pencil tests and shooting behind-the-scenes footage, time-lapse videos and stop motion animation.The cameras have flexible, posable necks, manual focus controls and they are compatible with Dragonframe, OBS, Twitch, Zoom and many other camera apps.Visit huehd.com to learn more and follow @HUEcameras on social media for news, fun and giveaways.Get 10% off any Hue product from www.huehd.com with code: 10TERRYAIP~~Social Links:Follow Daniels on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strata_cut/Check out the Strata Cut website: https://stratacut.com/Watch a 3-minute visualization of different strata cuts: https://youtu.be/qc50PahbFFM
Support this podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/theAIPThis chat features Cameron Slayden, the CEO at Microverse Studios, a mechanism of action (MOA) animation producer, and Clinical Assistant Professor at UIC. What makes this chat interesting is that Slayden is in the field of medical and scientific animation - a very niche field that you need a degree in scientific illustration for. In their chat, Slayden shares how he got into this field, started his own company, and even how he’s using AI tools to help create visuals for microscopic function animations.Tune in to Ibele and Slayden to hear:How to gain animation work in the scientific fieldWhy companies actually seek to pay top dollar for scientific animationHow competitive the marketplace is for scientific animation studiosSocial Links:Check out the Microverse website: www.microversestudios.com*Connect with Microverse on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/microverse-studios/
This chat features freelance stop motion artist, sculptor, and educator, Annie Wong who goes by the online persona of Headexplodie. She shares how she’s developed her unique style which brands absolutely love - that’s why she’s been able to work with clients like Vans, Giphy, and Adult Swim. She was also a contestant on the HBO reality show Craftopia.Tune in to Ibele and Wong to hear:The activity Wong does during downtimes that gets her future workHow teaching animation changed her career goalsWhat it’s like running your own art business~[SPONSORED MESSAGE]~This episode is sponsored by HUE. Makers of colorful, Plug & Play cameras for learning, work and play.Originally designed for teachers, HUE cameras can also be used for creative activities such as capturing hand-drawn pencil tests and shooting behind-the-scenes footage, time-lapse videos and stop motion animation.The cameras have flexible, posable necks, manual focus controls and they are compatible with Dragonframe, OBS, Twitch, Zoom and many other camera apps.Visit huehd.com to learn more and follow @HUEcameras on social media for news, fun and giveaways.Get 10% off any Hue product from www.huehd.com with code: 10TERRYAIP~~Social Links:Check out Wong’s website: https://www.headexplodie.co/*Follow Wong on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/headexplodie/
Support this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theAIPCheck out Luhan Wang’s art on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lu.gnaw/?hl=enListen to Willum Maindo’s music on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5W27B2CplHnE9lXLdLJNnGThis chat features Toronto-based stop motion and 2D animator Terry Ibele. Ibele is actually the creator of this podcast and for episode 200, he brings on his good friend Sheldon Koufman to interview him about everything he’s been up to since quitting animation school during the pandemic.Tune in to Ibele and Koufman to hear:How Ibele’s managed a steady stream of animation work since quitting schoolIbele’s philosophy on why stop motion will outlast AIThe impact of running a podcast can make on your careerSocial Links:Follow Ibele on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terryibele/Check out Ibele’s website and more podcast episodes: https://terryibele.com/animation-industry-podcast/
Support this podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/theAIPThis chat is featuring Canadian Director Andy Coyle, who is best known for his work on the Annie award-winning Netflix series, Hilda. Besides this, he’s also released his own YouTube series called, “Don’t Walk Home Alone After Dark,” received nearly 200 thousand views right after he uploaded it. He’s going to share how he’s been able to create the series completely in his spare time and how it’s gained so much success so fast.Tune in to Ibele and Coyle to hear:What Coyle did to land the director role of HildaCoyle’s plans for the DWHAAD seriesCoyle’s best advice for those looking to climb the ladder in their animation careerSocial Links:Watch DWHAAD on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DWHAAD/about*Follow Coyle on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kindofandycoyle
Support this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theAIPThis chat features Harry Chaskin who’s made a career as a freelance stop motion artist. He’s worked on Netflix’s Buddy Thunderstruck, HBO Max’s Santa Inc, as well as projects for FX and Warner. Recently, Chaskin directed, produced, and animated his 15-minute original stop motion/live action mix film Steel Cut Oats. He reveals how the film was funded through Kickstarter as well as what it took to get some big-name actors involved.Tune in to Ibele and Chaskin to hear:Chaskin’s tips to get continuous stop motion client workWhat Chaskin does during dry periods of work that lead to more workChaskin’s plan to become a directorSocial Links:Check out Chaskin’s website: http://www.harrychaskin.com/Follow Chaskin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hchaskin/?hl=enWatch Steel Cut Oats on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/792768877
Support this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theAIPThis chat features Asli Bulut, a Development Production Manager at Industrial Brothers in Toronto. She shares more of the fancy business side of animation as well as the ins and outs of what she does as a development production manager. She also has an extremely interesting career journey coming from Turkey to pursue animation development in Canada.Tune in to Ibele and Bulut to hear:What trends development execs are looking for in pitches right nowThe chance babysitting job that led to Bulut’s animation development careerWhat a development production manager doesSocial Links:Reach out to Bulut on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asli-bulut-975ba17b/?originalSubdomain=caSupport earthquake relief in Turkey:Red Cross Canada: https://donate.redcross.ca/page/121799/donate/1?locale=en-CAAHBAP: is a grassroots nonprofit, with collaborative work with AFAD: https://lnkd.in/ghBiY_jnKIZILAY: is the Red Crescent in Turkey. https://lnkd.in/gHcZ9tXj
Support this podcast on Patreon: [COMING SOON]This chat features Pattama Homrod, a mixed media artist from Thailand who specializes in stop motion and 2D animation. She is known for her extremely cute films Little Miss Dungjai, Autumn Was Here and Heads Up!. In this chat she shares her journey of getting into animation in Thailand, including what opportunities exist there for animators, as well as how she’s branched off to follow a freelance career. Tune in to Ibele and Homrod to hear:What type of school Homrod went to in Thailand to get into animationWhat the industry is like in ThailandWhat skills allowed Homrod to follow a freelance pathSocial Links:Follow Homrod on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pattamahomrod/?hl=enCheck out Homrod on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi0_-rxBhW-lR5gcuRnZzEwFollow Homrod on Twitter: https://twitter.com/pattamahomrod
This chat is with Mac Whiting who is the Supervising Animation Director at Warner Bros. Animation. Over his career he’s worked on projects like Harley Quinn, The SpongeBob Movie, Teen Titans Go Vs. Teen Titans, and most recently the Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special. In our chat he shares his journey from pursuing a fine arts degree to getting his first job as a storyboard revisionist and working his way up to director. Tune in to Ibele and Whiting to hear:What Whiting did to win the Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special animation sequence.The three things Whiting did to move up in his careerHow Whiting lands coveted freelance roles while working full-timeSocial Links:Visit Whiting’s website: https://macwhiting.net/home.htmlFollow Whiting on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/macartwork/?hl=enCheck out Whiting’s IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4127891/*Connect with Whiting on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mac-whiting-7b54725/
This chat features German art book publisher Spirodn Giannakis. Giannakis has been working in print media since 2006, but started his own book publishing business in 2017. Since then he’s published nearly two dozen art books featuring prominent illustrators like Yesper Eising, Alex Konstad, and Abigail Larson. He is also the chief editor af CGMA’s magazine ‘NEXUS’ and a creative consultant for events like Playgrounds and Promised Land.Tune in to Ibele and Giannakis to hear:How to make your work stand outWays to market your art more effectivelyThe ins and outs of art book publishingSocial Links:Check out Giannakis’ latest work: https://linktr.ee/spiridude*Check out Giannakis’ website: https://www.artbook-news.com
This chat is with Merve Çaydere, who is a Turkish animation director, designer, and model maker specializing in stop-motion animation. She is currently a Set Designer at Laika Studios, and she recently worked on Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio as well. In their chat, Çaydere shares her journey from Turkey to the United States in pursuit of stop motion set building and all the ups and downs that happened in between. Tune in to Ibele and Çaydere to hear:How Çaydere moved from Turkey to the USWhat exactly a stop motion set builder doesWhat to do to get hired as a set designerSocial Links:Follow Çaydere on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/merve.caydere/*Check out Çaydere ‘s website: https://www.mervecaydere.com/
This chat is with Cut the Mustard Animation Studio Director Liam Gilbey. Gilbey was featured as a guest on episode 67 of this podcast back in the spring of 2020, when he had just graduated university and was starting Cut the Mustard with a group of friends. Fast forward to today, Gilbey gives an update on how far the studio has come and where it’s going.Tune in to Ibele and Gilbey to hear:The struggles of finding your footing with a new studioHow to find consistent work that will keep you afloatThe unique advantage of having multiple owners of the studioSocial Links:Check out Cut the Mustard’s website: https://www.cutthemustardanimation.com/about
This chat features Dutch multidisciplinary artist and filmmaker, Robert-Jonathan Koeyers, who shares the ins and outs of creating his recent 2D animated film, “It’s Nice in Here.” Koyeres studied animation at Rotterdam and this is his first film out of school which premiered at Cannes and has since been Oscar shortlisted.Tune in to Ibele and Koeyers to hear:How Koeyers received funding to hire a full animation teamThe secret behind Koeyer’s super-captivating storytellingWhat the animation industry is like in the NetherlandsSocial Links:Follow the film on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/niceinhere/*Follow Koeyers on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rjkoeyers/
This chat is with a 2D animator from Portugal named Laura Gonçalves. She is known for animated films like Drop by Drop, Three Weeks in December, and her most recent, The Garbage Man. She shares how she worked with the BAP Animation Studio collective to produce her film.Tune in to Ibele and Gonçalves to hear:How Gonçalves received funding for her film in PortugalWhat options you have pursuing animation as a career in PortugalGonçalves’ complete process to produce her super unique style and storySocial Links:Watch The Garbage Man here: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/screening-room/the-power-of-family-memory-in-the-garbage-man*Follow Gonçalves on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/la_lauragoncalves/
This chat features German stop motion animator Eliott Deshusses, who shares what the stop motion industry is like in Germany and how he got into it. Deshusses studied at Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg and has an incredible reel of really fascinating and unique stop motion projects that have included work with some big brands like Audi, Miracle Whip, Universal, and Yamaha.Tune in to Ibele and Deshusses to hear:What opportunities exist for stop motion animators in GermanyHow Deshusses got a repBehind the scenes of Deshusses’ grad film~[SPONSORED MESSAGE]~This episode is sponsored by HUE. Makers of colorful, Plug & Play cameras for learning, work and play.Originally designed for teachers, HUE cameras can also be used for creative activities such as capturing hand-drawn pencil tests and shooting behind-the-scenes footage, time-lapse videos and stop motion animation.The cameras have flexible, posable necks, manual focus controls and they are compatible with Dragonframe, OBS, Twitch, Zoom and many other camera apps.Visit huehd.com to learn more and follow @HUEcameras on social media for news, fun and giveaways.Get 10% off any Hue product from www.huehd.com with code: 10TERRYAIP~~~Social Links:Check out Deshusses’ website: http://www.eliottdeshusses.com/*Follow Deshusses on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eliott.deshusses/?hl=en
This chat features legendary Disney Animator, Chris Bailey, who’s animated on The Little Mermaid, The Rescuers Down Under, The Lion King, and more. Most recently Bailey directed The Great Wolf Pack: A Call to Adventure, Great Wolf Lodge’s first animated feature film - bringing about an interesting discussion around branded animated films.Tune in to Ibele and Bailey to hear:Bailey’s number one tip to master hand-drawn animationHow to go from animator to directorBehind-the-scenes of directing The Great Wolf PackSocial Links:Check out Bailey’s website: https://damagedfilms.comConnect with Bailey on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Maj.Damage/Watch the trailer to The Great Wolf Pack: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9P1w2RluWE&ab_channel=TheGreatWolfPack
This chat features Filmmaker, Faculty of Sheridan College’s Animation Program, and Author of the go-to-book on stop motion filmmaking, Chris Walsh. Walsh shares how he used the pandemic's lockdown to set up a home stop motion studio and produce an 8-minute film about a skeleton assassin looking to mend a broken heart.Tune in to Ibele and Walsh to hear:The cost to build a home stop motion studio from scratchThe most challenging part about self-producing a short filmThe number one thing Walsh has learned about storytelling from his years as a professor at Sheridan College~[SPONSORED MESSAGE]~This episode is sponsored by HUE. Makers of colorful, Plug & Play cameras for learning, work and play.Originally designed for teachers, HUE cameras can also be used for creative activities such as capturing hand-drawn pencil tests and shooting behind-the-scenes footage, time-lapse videos and stop motion animation.The cameras have flexible, posable necks, manual focus controls and they are compatible with Dragonframe, OBS, Twitch, Zoom and many other camera apps.Visit huehd.com to learn more and follow @HUEcameras on social media for news, fun and giveaways.Get 10% off any Hue product from www.huehd.com with code: 10TERRYAIP~~~Social Links:Check out Walsh’s website: https://www.chriswalshanimation.com/*Watch Orchid on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmIX6RMozpU&t=2s&ab_channel=ChrisWalsh
This chat features two seasoned stop motion animators - Malcolm Lamont and Jeff Riley. Together, Lamont and Riley have worked on nearly every major stop motion feature film including Corpse Bride, Coraline, Box Trolls, Kubo, and most recently, Wendell & Wild where they both served as Animation Supervisors. In this chat they share how they worked their way into feature stop motion as well as all the behind-the-scenes of how Wendell & Wild came together.
Tune in to Ibele, Lamont, and Riley to hear: How to get into feature stop motion animation 3 skills you need to be competitive in feature film animation *How long from start to finish Wendell & Wild took to produce.
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This episode is sponsored by HUE. Makers of colorful, Plug & Play cameras for learning, work and play.
Originally designed for teachers, HUE cameras can also be used for creative activities such as capturing hand-drawn pencil tests and shooting behind-the-scenes footage, time-lapse videos and stop motion animation.
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Social Links: Follow Lamont on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/malcolmlamonster/?hl=en Follow Riley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rileymation/
This chat features Future House Animation Studio’s Director and Animation Supervisor Ryan Bird and Founder Adam Sidwell. In our chat they’re going to share how they’ve been building client projects within the metaverse like virtual concerts, sales meetings, and games, and how they started working in VR in the first place.
Tune in to Ibele, Bird, and Sidwell to hear: How Future House sells clients on Metaverse projects What software you need to build within the Metaverse *What sort of animation opportunities the Metaverse offers
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Social Links: Follow Future House on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/futurehousestudiosllc/?hl=en Check out Future House on Twitter: https://twitter.com/futurehousestu1 Go to Future House’s website: https://www.futurehousestudios.com/about Add Ryan Bird on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-bird-1870b84/ Add Adam Sidwell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-sidwell-b903091/ Check out Adam’s Storywriting: https://storiesofthefuture.substack.com/
This chat is with animation editor Stephanie Earley, who’s worked on The Awesomes, Bob’s Burgers, and Central Park. She shares how she got her start as an assistant editor and worked her way up to lead, as well as the ins and outs of the job, including what software studios use, how she makes cuts, and how editors are hired for animation.
Tune in to Ibele and Earley to hear: How much social media plays into becoming a professional animation editor The differences between editing different genres of animation *What to do to become an in-demand animation editor
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Social Links: Follow Earley on Twitter: https://twitter.com/cheerok Follow Earley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheerok/ *Connect with Earley on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheerok
This chat features Moroccan concept artist, Yassmine Kairouch, who shares the struggles of pursuing an artistic career in Morocco, and how she began picking up clients for her concept art while studying architecture full time.
Tune in to Ibele and Kairouch to hear: How Kairouch picked up her first clients as an unheard-of artist Kairouch’s plan to dive full-time into concept art as a freelancer *The surprising benefits an architecture degree gives you when it comes to concept art
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Social Links: Follow Kairouch on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s0nzai/ Follow Kairouch on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sunzai4?lang=en
This chat is with Planetary Science Video Producer and Animator, James Tralie, who shares how he took a u-turn from geophysics into animation. Throughout his career he’s also worked with clients like Facebook, Taco Bell, MIT, Marshmello, and Fiji Water - and on top of this he also runs a YouTube channel teaching Blender.
Tune in to Ibele and Tralie to hear: How Tralie broke into the industry with a degree in geophysics What Tralie has done to grow his Instagram to 145K followers *What being a NASA animator is like
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This episode is sponsored by Domestika, a leader in online creative teaching since 2002. Domestika offers over 2,000 courses on a variety of topics like After Effects, Instagram Brand Strategy, Watercolour Illustration, Time Management for Creatives, and of course, every type of animation you can imagine. For a list of all of their courses, visit https://www.domestika.org/
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Social Links: Check out Tralie’s website: https://www.jamestralie.com/ Follow Tralie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_films/ Follow Tralie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jamestralie Watch Tralie’s Blender Tutorials on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JamesTralieFilms/videos
This chat features CEO of Brain Zoo Studios - a studio he founded in LA 27 years ago - Mo Davoudian. During his time at Brain Zoo, Davoudian has worked with clients like Marvel, Guardians of the Galaxy, Call of Duty, and Lego. In this chat he shares what it takes to keep an animation studio ahead of the game after all this time.
Tune in to Ibele and Davoudian to hear: Davoudian’s formula for a successful animation studio How Brain Zoo evolved during the pandemic *How Brain Zoo continuously lands big brand clients
Social Links: *Check out Brain Zoo Studios’ website: https://www.brainzoostudios.com/
This chat features David Kaye, voice actor extraordinaire. Throughout his career he’s worked on TV shows and movies like Transformers, He-Man, Ben 10, Ducktales, Up, Scooby Doo, and Eternals, plus video games like Assassin's Creed, Ratchet and Clank, Call of Duty, and Kingdom Hearts. In this chat he shares how he got his start in voice acting, transitioned into animated films, TV shows and video games, and how anyone else with a knack for making voices can do the same.
Tune into Ibele and Kaye to hear: Five simple tips to improve your voice acting How many auditions Kaye does in a week to land just one client *How stable of a career voice acting is for those just starting out.
Social Links: Check out Kaye’s website: https://www.davidkaye.com/ Follow Kaye on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DKayeVO/ *Follow Kaye on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DKayeVO
This chat features Justin Rasch, a stop motion and CG animator. Over the years Rasch has worked on stop motion productions like Paranorman and Kubo and the Two Strings, and CG productions like Blizzard’s Overwatch and World of Warcraft shorts. In this chat, Rasch shares how he got his start, worked his way up in the animation world, and now how he’s making a name for himself on social media.
Tune in to Ibele and Rasch to hear: What compels Rasch’s perfectionist mindset in everything he does The real career benefits of having a lot of social media followers *How rushing a shot taught Rasch a lesson he brought forward his entire career
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This episode is sponsored by HUE. Makers of colorful, Plug & Play cameras for learning, work and play.
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Social Links: Follow Rasch on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justinrasch_ani?lang=en Follow Rasch on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justinrasch_official?lang=en Follow Rasch on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justin_rasch_official/?hl=en Follow Rasch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JustinRaschAnimation/videos
This chat features self-taught Turkish stop motion animator Özgürcan Özdamar.
A note about this chat is that Özgürcan Özdamar only speaks Turkish and Terry Ibele only speaks English, so Merve Çaydere, a set designer at Laika, has volunteered to translate back and forth in the interview.
In the chat Özdamar shares how he got his start working on commercials, then branched off to publish his own work on YouTube - receiving more than four billion views for his funny stop motion videos for kids.
Tune in to Özdamar, Çaydere, and Ibele to hear: How Özdamar has animated over 6,000 minutes of stop motion animation How much money Özdamar was making from YouTube on a monthly basis *The next big project Özdamar is working on.
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This episode is sponsored by HUE. Makers of colorful, Plug & Play cameras for learning, work and play.
Originally designed for teachers, HUE cameras can also be used for creative activities such as capturing hand-drawn pencil tests and shooting behind-the-scenes footage, time-lapse videos and stop motion animation.
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Social Links: Follow Özdamar on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch5Iq92LrYG/ Follow Çaydere on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/merve.caydere/
This chat features storyboard revisionist Dorsa Bidhendi who Terry Ibele met back in 2018 in Sheridan College’s animation program. Bidhendi recently graduated this spring and in this chat she shares how she got her first storyboard revisionist contract fresh out of school.
Tune in to Ibele and Bidhendi to hear: The interesting way Bidhendi got her portfolio to stand out to recruiters What exactly a storyboard revisionist does *The advantage having a previous fine arts degree gave Bidhendi in animation school
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The stop motion event of the year is back in person this September - Festival Stop Motion Montreal returns to the big screen at Concordia University’s JA De Seve Theater from September 16-18. 75 of the top short films in stop motion cinema were selected to compete this year across 10 different screening programs for the coveted ball-and-socket trophy awards. There’s going to be special guest conferences, exhibitions, meet the filmmakers, networking opportunities, and more to check out.
VIP passes are on sale now; visit www.stopmotionmontreal.com/ for more info.
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Social Links: Follow Bidhendi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dorsabidhendi/ Check out Bidhendi’s website: https://www.dorsabidhendi.com/
This chat features Ryan Summers, a veteran motion designer who was just tapped as Senior Creative Director at the creative studio Spillt. Over his career, Summers has worked on projects for Warner Bros, Starbucks, Pokémon, and Google and in this chat he’s going to share how to put together a portfolio to get hired in motion design.
Tune in to Ibele and Summers to hear: The four phases of animation How Summers got his start *Summer’s best advice to quick starting a career in motion design today
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The stop motion event of the year is back in person this September - Festival Stop Motion Montreal returns to the big screen at Concordia University’s JA De Seve Theater from September 16-18. 75 of the top short films in stop motion cinema were selected to compete this year across 10 different screening programs for the coveted ball-and-socket trophy awards. There’s going to be special guest conferences, exhibitions, meet the filmmakers, networking opportunities, and more to check out.
VIP passes are on sale now; visit https://www.stopmotionmontreal.com/ for more info.
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Social Links: Follow Summers on Twitter: https://twitter.com/oddernod Book a mentorship chat with Summers: https://calendly.com/oddernod Watch Summer’s reel: https://www.spillt.com/project/ryan-summers-reel Follow Summers on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oddernod/?hl=en
This chat features Eugene Fong, who Terry Ibele met through a pitching workshop at the Toronto Animated Image Society. What’s interesting about this chat is that Fong is not himself an animator, or even in the animation industry. Instead he does global supply chain as his day job, but he’s currently researching everything he can to make the jump into animation - something Ibele did just a few years ago. So, in this chat you’ll hear them talk about the risks of switching careers later in life, their plans on how to do it, and the shotgun approach Fong is currently undertaking.This is a super interesting chat if you yourself are thinking of switching careers into animation.
Tune in to Ibele and Fong to hear: The unique “shotgun” approach Fong is taking to enter the industry The definition of success Fong is pursuing with animation *How to align your personal and career goals
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This episode is brought to you by Arcane, the acclaimed Netflix animated TV series that is for your consideration in 2 Emmy Award nominated categories: outstanding animated program and outstanding sound editing for a comedy or drama series and animation. Arcane is produced by Riot Games in partnership with Fortiche Production, and is the winner of 9 Annie Awards, the most of any TV series or film this year.
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Social Links: Follow Fong on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eugeneeatsthat Check out Fong’s books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/Star-Delivery-Eugene-F/dp/B092C4HBB8/ref=sr_1_12?qid=1660170032&refinements=p_27%3AEugene+F&s=books&sr=1-12&text=Eugene+F/
This chat is with Marcos Meson, one of the original founders of the 2D animation app FlipaClip. Meson shares how he started FlipaClip along with his brothers as a side project and grew it into the app that is used by millions today. He also shares what it was like building the team from scratch, how he’s created a very involved international animation community, and their plans for the future of the app.
Tune in to Ibele and Meson to hear: How schools are using FlipaClip Why social media influencers are turning to 2D *Why FlipaClip is the entry app for so many 2D animators
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This episode is brought to you by Arcane, the acclaimed Netflix animated TV series that is for your consideration in 2 Emmy Award nominated categories: outstanding animated program and outstanding sound editing for a comedy or drama series and animation. Arcane is produced by Riot Games in partnership with Fortiche Production, and is the winner of 9 Annie Awards, the most of any TV series or film this year.
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Social Links: *Follow FlipaClip on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flipaclip/?hl=en
This chat features Brent Forrest who has worked as a special effects animator, storyboard artist, director, and is currently a Technical Director at Marza Animation Planet Inc. in Japan. Forrest shares how he created the concept for his short film Samurai Golf Frog, pitched it to Marza, and then worked with them to get funding and produce the full short.
Samurai Golf Frog will premiere at SIGGRAPH on August 8th in Vancouver and at The Virtual Electronic Theater (For those who can't be there in person) on August 9th. The public release will be September 15th launching simultaneously on CgBros, CgMeetup and the Marza Youtube Channel.
Please note: Marza doesn’t take unsolicited pitches
Tune in to Ibele and Brent to hear: The marketing plan Marza is executing to sell Samurai Golf Frog into a series Forrest’s move from Canada to Japan and what it’s like working for a major studio there *The unique way Marza and Forrest received funding for Samurai Golf Frog
Social Links: Learn more about Samurai Frog Golf: https://marza.com/SFG Send your questions to SFG [@] marza.com Get tickets for the Virtual Electronic Theater! : https://register.rcsreg.com/r2/sigg2022/ga/top.html Check out David Bull and the Mokuhankan print shop https://mokuhankan.com/ Check out SGF’s composer, David Arcus: https://davidarcus.com
This chat features the Nice Shorts animation podcast cohosts Fu Yang and Johnny Knittle. Besides interviewing animators on their short film process, Fu Yang is an award-winning stop motion and 2D animator and Johnny Knittle is a music composer who focuses his talents on concert hall works and animated short films. In their chat, Yang and Knittle share the behind-the-scenes of running an animation podcast as well as their ins and outs of their careers.
Tune in to Yang, Knittle and Ibele to hear: How they started their first episode Yang’s plan to teach stop motion animation to kids *How Yang and Knittle met
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This episode is sponsored by HUE. Makers of colorful, Plug & Play cameras for learning, work and play.
Originally designed for teachers, HUE cameras can also be used for creative activities such as capturing hand-drawn pencil tests and shooting behind-the-scenes footage, time-lapse videos and stop motion animation.
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Social Links: Follow Knittle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnnyrk/ Check out Knittle’s website: https://johnnyrk.com/ Follow Knittle on Twitter: https://twitter.com/johnnyrk Check out Yang’s website: https://fuyang.wixsite.com/fuyang/about *Follow Yang on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cuckoostuff/
This chat features Eric Larson, a freelance illustration and motion graphics designer who shares how he went from a professional ballet dancer into animation. He also shares how he’s modeled his career after Joey Korenman’s The Freelance Manifesto: A Field Guide for the Modern Motion Designer, which helped fasttrack him to where he is today.
Tune in to Ibele and Larson to hear: Which course Larson took to learn motion graphics How Larson prices out his work *The number one way Larson sets himself up so opportunities knock at his door
Social Links: Check out Larson’s website: https://www.ericlarson.design/ Follow Larson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eric.animates/
This chat features Mike Caron, a seasoned Nickelodeon Director and Producer known for his work on Game Shakers, Henry Danger, and most recently, Fairly OddParents: Fairly Odder. Caron shares how he worked his way up from an actor on The Young and the Restless to Directing some of Nickelodeon’s biggest shows. He also shares the unique pipeline they created for the live-action/animation mix on Fairly Odder, as well as the technique they developed to get the actors interacting with the animated characters in the most dynamic way possible.
Tune in to Ibele and Caron to hear: How to reinvent yourself at any time in the entertainment industry The mentality Caron adopted that pushed him further to success *The live-action/animation storyboarding process on Fairly Odder
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Social Links: Follow Caron on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikecaron_la/?hl=en Follow Caron on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mikecaron_la?lang=en *Follow Caron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikecaron_la?lang=en
This chat features Dutch hand-drawn animator Lava Hijzelaar. Currently she is a student at the renowned Gobelins in Paris and in this chat she’s going to share how she got accepted as an international student and was able to completely skip first year. Plus Hijzelaar will explain why she began to prefer pencil and paper to digital animation and the benefits that come with that.
Tune in to Ibele and Hijzelaar to hear: 3 skills pencil and paper animation teaches you that digital does not Hijzelaar’s entire animation process from start to finish *The conference she attended that changed her life (and got her accepted into Gobelins)
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This episode is sponsored by HUE. Makers of colorful, Plug & Play cameras for learning, work and play.
Originally designed for teachers, HUE cameras can also be used for creative activities such as capturing hand-drawn pencil tests and shooting behind-the-scenes footage, time-lapse videos and stop motion animation.
The cameras have flexible, posable necks, manual focus controls and they are compatible with Dragonframe, OBS, Twitch, Zoom and many other camera apps.
Visit huehd.com to learn more and follow @HUEcameras on social media for news, fun and giveaways.
For a limited time only, search for the HUE HD Pro camera on Amazon.com for 10% off with code 10TERRYAIP. Valid until July 19, 2022.
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Social Links: *Follow Hizjelaar on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lava_art/
This chat features four stop motion animators, Stephen Belford, Anna Harestad, Heather Little, and Tawny Therrien, who were part of the 11-person team who created Cantastoria, an award-winning stop motion film produced at Sheridan College during the pandemic. Together, they share the challenges of producing a stop motion film remotely, as well as some of the unique solutions they came up with to complete the film.
Tune in to Ibele, Belford, Harestad, Little, and Therrien to hear: Why the group chose to create a stop motion film in a predominantly 2D animation school How they used story to make a remote pipeline work more cohesively *Tips on making a stop motion studio space in your bedroom
~[SPONSORED MESSAGE]~
This episode is sponsored by HUE. Makers of colorful, Plug & Play cameras for learning, work and play.
Originally designed for teachers, HUE cameras can also be used for creative activities such as capturing hand-drawn pencil tests and shooting behind-the-scenes footage, time-lapse videos and stop motion animation.
The cameras have flexible, posable necks, manual focus controls and they are compatible with Dragonframe, OBS, Twitch, Zoom and many other camera apps.
Visit huehd.com to learn more and follow @HUEcameras on social media for news, fun and giveaways.
For a limited time only, search for the HUE HD Pro camera on Amazon.com for 10% off with code 10TERRYAIP. Valid until July 19, 2022.
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Social Links: Watch Cantastoria on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ciLJ5m7ZPaE Follow Belford on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephen_belford/ Follow Belford on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Every_Human Follow Harestad on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mushumcap/ Follow Harestad on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnnaHarestad Follow Little on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healitoon/ Follow Little on Twitter: https://twitter.com/healitoon Follow Therrien on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tawnynt/ *Follow Therrien on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tawnyntart
This chat features Chris Rodgers, who is a stop motion animator living and building a studio in South Korea. Over the years Rodgers has worked on projects for Frederator, The Lego Movie, and Big 5, a South Korean children’s program.
Tune in to Ibele and Rodgers to hear: What opportunity made Rodgers pack up his bags in the USA and pursue stop motion in South Korea What the South Korean stop motion industry is like *How Rodgers stays connected to US-based projects overseas
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This episode is sponsored by HUE. Makers of colorful, Plug & Play cameras for learning, work and play.
Originally designed for teachers, HUE cameras can also be used for creative activities such as capturing hand-drawn pencil tests and shooting behind-the-scenes footage, time-lapse videos and stop motion animation.
The cameras have flexible, posable necks, manual focus controls and they are compatible with Dragonframe, OBS, Twitch, Zoom and many other camera apps.
Visit huehd.com to learn more and follow @HUEcameras on social media for news, fun and giveaways.
For a limited time only, search for the HUE HD Pro camera on Amazon.com for 10% off with code 10TERRYAIP. Valid until July 19, 2022.
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Social Links: Follow Rodgers on Instagram: *https://www.instagram.com/rockpaperscissorspuppets/
This chat is with 2D animator and storyboard artist Grahaeme Cowie, who is most recently known for his short film, “Everything is Going to Be Okay.” Cowie’s skills have been sought after by animation powerhouses like WildBrain and Titmouse and in this chat he shares how he worked his way up to animation supervisor, then threw that all away to start over from scratch as a storyboard artist.
Tune in to Ibele and Cowie to hear: How to completely self fund your own film (and get noticed for it!) The single most important thing to focus on as a new storyboard artist *The mentality you need to reinvent yourself
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This episode is sponsored by your neighborhood cat.
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Social Links: Check out Cowie’s website: https://www.grahaemecowie.com/ Follow Cowie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grahaeme/
This chat is with Karen and Bill Drastal, the co-founders behind the Chubby Beagle animation studio. Karen and Bill are both seasoned animators, having worked in 2D, production, storyboarding, and directing with companies like Google, Bento Box, and Warner Brothers. In this chat they also share how they came to work on the first ever drag queen superhero feature film, Maxxie LaWow.
Tune in to Ibele and the Drastals to hear: Where Maxxie LaWow got its funding from What it took to start their own studio *How each of them go their break in the industry
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This episode is sponsored by Snowlands, a brand new full-color graphic novel series for animal fantasy fans, featuring snow leopards and arctic wolves on a wild adventure through a snow-covered mountain range. Shifty lynxes, secret monkey tribes, singing Pallas cats and a cult of sheep are just a few of what the heroes of Snowlands run into on their journey. This is a perfect book for Readers who love Erin Hunter's Warriors or Tui T. Sutherland's Wings of Fire series.
This premium hardcover book is only $19.99, and since it was created by Morr Meroz, the guy behind the animation training website Bloop Animation, you can now get $25 credit to any Bloop Animation course when you buy the book. So if you thought about getting any of their courses, get this book first and get your $25 credit. It’s kinda like getting the book for free.
To get this deal go to www.bloopanimation.com/terry
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Social Links: Check out Chubby Beagle’s website: https://www.chubbybeagle.com/ Check out Chubby Beagle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chubby_beagle/ Check out the Maxxie LaWow Indiegogo: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/maxxie-lawow-drag-super-shero-animated-film#/ Follow Maxxie LaWow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maxxielawow/?hl=en
This chat features Luis Ribeiro, who is currently a Partner and Executive Producer at LOBO, the creative design, 2D, 3D, and stop motion animation studio based out of São Paulo and New York. Over the years Ribeiro has worked with brands like Coca-Cola, Disney, and 7Up and in this chat he shares his journey from Brazil to the USA and how he prioritized risky career moves to become the producer he is today.
Tune in to Ibele and Ribeiro to hear: The surprising skill that will have opportunities knocking at your door How to get into animation producing and work your way up the ranks *How to keep your studio ahead of the game and wow clients
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This episode is sponsored by Snowlands, a brand new full-color graphic novel series for animal fantasy fans, featuring snow leopards and arctic wolves on a wild adventure through a snow-covered mountain range. Shifty lynxes, secret monkey tribes, singing Pallas cats and a cult of sheep are just a few of what the heroes of Snowlands run into on their journey. This is a perfect book for Readers who love Erin Hunter's Warriors or Tui T. Sutherland's Wings of Fire series.
This premium hardcover book is only $19.99, and since it was created by Morr Meroz, the guy behind the animation training website Bloop Animation, you can now get $25 credit to any Bloop Animation course when you buy the book. So if you thought about getting any of their courses, get this book first and get your $25 credit. It’s kinda like getting the book for free.
To get this deal go to www.bloopanimation.com/terry
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Social Links: Check out LOBO’s website: https://lobo.cx/
This episode features Karen Disher, who was the first female Director and Story Artist at Blue Sky Studios where she worked on Robots, Ice Age: Dawn on the Dinosaurs, and Ferdinand. Currently she is the Creative Director in Development at Spire where she’s working on their new feature film. In this chat she’s going to share how she got her start, what she’s learned about story and where to find the confidence to build your own path.
Tune in to Ibele and Disher to hear: The chance way Disher got to design the characters in Daria The skill that will send new opportunities your way *How to actively work your way up the corporate-animation-ladder
~[SPONSORED MESSAGE]~
This episode is sponsored by Snowlands, a brand new full-color graphic novel series for animal fantasy fans, featuring snow leopards and arctic wolves on a wild adventure through a snow-covered mountain range. Shifty lynxes, secret monkey tribes, singing Pallas cats and a cult of sheep are just a few of what the heroes of Snowlands run into on their journey. This is a perfect book for Readers who love Erin Hunter's Warriors or Tui T. Sutherland's Wings of Fire series.
This premium hardcover book is only $19.99, and since it was created by Morr Meroz, the guy behind the animation training website Bloop Animation, you can now get $25 credit to any Bloop Animation course when you buy the book. So if you thought about getting any of their courses, get this book first and get your $25 credit. It’s kinda like getting the book for free.
To get this deal go to www.bloopanimation.com/terry
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Social Links: *Check out Spire Studio’s work: https://www.spirestudios.com/
This episode features stop motion animator Jace Wertz, who quit his job in retail to pursue his dreams of becoming a professional filmmaker. Since then he’s set up a complete studio in his home and has gone on to become a stop motion animator, cg animator, editor, director, audio wizard, and more. In fact, he was recently featured in a WEDU Arts Plus documentary and his work on the Chompin’ Stompin’ music video was nominated for a webby this year.
Tune in to Ibele and Wertz to hear: The change in mindset that opened the doors of opportunity for Wertz The exact equipment needed to create a home stop motion studio *How it took 3 years to make the Chompin’ Stompin’ music video
~[SPONSORED MESSAGE]~
This episode is sponsored by Snowlands, a brand new full-color graphic novel series for animal fantasy fans, featuring snow leopards and arctic wolves on a wild adventure through a snow-covered mountain range. Shifty lynxes, secret monkey tribes, singing Pallas cats and a cult of sheep are just a few of what the heroes of Snowlands run into on their journey. This is a perfect book for Readers who love Erin Hunter's Warriors or Tui T. Sutherland's Wings of Fire series.
This premium hardcover book is only $19.99, and since it was created by Morr Meroz, the guy behind the animation training website Bloop Animation, you can now get $25 credit to any Bloop Animation course when you buy the book. So if you thought about getting any of their courses, get this book first and get your $25 credit. It’s kinda like getting the book for free.
To get this deal go to https://www.bloopanimation.com/terry
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Social Links: Check out Wertz on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/space_jacer/ Follow Wertz on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/jacewertz *Follow Wertz on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/watch/JaceWertzProductions/
This episode features London-based 2D animator Jeremy Nixon of Instagram and TikTok Fame. Over the years Jeremy has worked with brands like Amazon Prime, Dell, and Modern Wolf to create animated loops, music videos, and game trailers. In this chat Nixon shares his climb to social media fame and his strategy to make it as an independent animator.
Tune in to Ibele and Nixon to hear: Nixon’s social media strategy How Nixon gets gigs with big clients *Nixon’s tips for using TV paint for 2D animation
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This episode is sponsored by TV Paint.
Created in 1991 by Hervé Adam, TV Paint was developed to create digital 2D animations as closely as possible to hand-drawn animation and to make it accessible to everyone.
Now used by artists, animation schools, and major film studios all over the world, including Cartoon Saloon who used it to create their feature film Wolfwalkers, TV Paint has many powerful tools that can imitate real-life painting and drawing techniques like gouache, watercolor, pencil, and more.
So, if you'd like to try TV Paint for yourself, head on over to TVPaint.com to begin your free trial now.
www.tvpaint.com/v2/content/article/home/
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Social Links: Check out Nixon’s website: https://nixonanimation.com/home Follow Nixon on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nixonanimation *Follow Nixon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nixonanimation/
This episode features independent stop motion animator D.M. Galloway, who animates action figures for a living. Over the years he’s worked with brands like TMNT, Iron Man, Halo, and Captain America, and in this chat he’s going to share where it all began.
Tune in to Ibele and Galloway to hear: How Galloway grew a following of over 100K subscribers on YouTube from scratch How Galloway manages to make brand deals *What goes into to creating action figure stop motion animation
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This episode is sponsored by Cloud Stop Motion who've created possibly the easiest way to start animating from your phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop in seconds. Simply go to www.cloudstopmotion.com and click "start animating". Their software works in any modern browser and your files are instantly saved to the cloud. The best part is that they are completely free to use up to 500mb of storage, which is actually quite a lot. They're especially useful if you're teaching a class since you can create an organization account which comes with 2GB of free storage as standard, and allows the creation of unlimited student groups and profiles, all of whose projects and work you can view for yourself from your admin account. Go to www.cloudstopmotion.com to see how easy it is to get started now.
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Social Links: Follow Galloway on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DGDXAnimation Check out Galloway’s website: https://www.dmgalloway.com/ *Follow Galloway on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dgdxofficial/
This episode features Spanish illustrator and 2D/stop motion animator Alba Medinyà, who in 2018 decided to leave Spain and pursue an animation career in Canada. In this chat, she details the entire process from leaving Europe, finding stop motion animation work in Canada, and then her ultimate decision to move back to Spain in 2021.
Tune in to Ibele and Medinyà to hear: What the visa process is like from Europe to Canada How she connected with studios when she didn’t know anyone (or even the language) *The ups and downs of pursuing your dream in a foreign country
~[Sponsored Message]~
This episode is sponsored by Cloud Stop Motion who've created possibly the easiest way to start animating from your phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop in seconds. Simply go to www.cloudstopmotion.com and click "start animating". Their software works in any modern browser and your files are instantly saved to the cloud. The best part is that they are completely free to use up to 500mb of storage, which is actually quite a lot. They're especially useful if you're teaching a class since you can create an organization account which comes with 2GB of free storage as standard, and allows the creation of unlimited student groups and profiles, all of whose projects and work you can view for yourself from your admin account. Go to www.cloudstopmotion.com to see how easy it is to get started now.
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Social Links: *Follow Medinyà on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/albamediba/?hl=en
This episode features artist and animator (and Danny Phantom fan art enthusiast) Christian Haynes. In this chat, Haynes shares his journey to get his own original series, Zack in Time, off the ground.
Tune in to Ibele and Haynes to hear: How Haynes assembled a team to work on Zack in Time Hayne’s thoughts on animation school vs learning on your own *How to get the right type of feedback to improve your art
~[Sponsored Message]~
This episode is sponsored by Cloud Stop Motion who've created possibly the easiest way to start animating from your phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop in seconds. Simply go to www.cloudstopmotion.com and click "start animating". Their software works in any modern browser and your files are instantly saved to the cloud. The best part is that they are completely free to use up to 500mb of storage, which is actually quite a lot. They're especially useful if you're teaching a class since you can create an organization account which comes with 2GB of free storage as standard, and allows the creation of unlimited student groups and profiles, all of whose projects and work you can view for yourself from your admin account. Go to www.cloudstopmotion.com to see how easy it is to get started now.
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Social Links: Check out the Zack in Time trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fi444UA-_U0 Follow Haynes of Twitter: https://twitter.com/christiandionh *Follow Haynes on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christiandionhaynes/
This episode features Toronto and New York based stop motion animator and filmmaker Chelsea Lee. In the past Lee has worked with brands like Bank of America, Hennessy, and Pinterest, and also productions like Ultra City Smiths, and Benny’s Mini World. In this chat Lee shares her journey from professional dancer into the art of animation.
Tune in to Ibele and Lee to hear: Her biggest tips to impress new clients How to show confidence when something goes wrong (and you don’t know what you’re doing) *What it was like being pregnant and animating on a stop motion television show
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This episode is sponsored by HUE, makers of colorful, affordable USB cameras and animation software for creative teaching, work and play.
Available from huehd.com and Amazon, the new HUE HD Pro camera features 1080p image and video resolution, a built-in microphone and LED lights.
HUE’s funky, flexible, Plug & Play cameras are easy-to-use and they are compatible with any apps that recognize USB cameras including Discord, Dragonframe, OBS, Twitch, Google Meet, Zoom and many more.
Visit www.huehd.com for more information and follow @HUEcameras on Instagram or Twitter for news, freebies and giveaways!
~ Social Links: Check out Lee’s website: http://www.chelsearobinlee.com/ Follow Benny’s Mini World on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bennysminiworld/
This episode features animator, artist, and director, Laurie Rowan, who is renowned for his quirky, loopy, and cute 3D animation style. Over the years clients like Google, the BBC, MTV, and others have commissioned custom pieces from Rowan. He’s also racked up numerous accolades including a Children’s Bafta win, a Lovie Award, and the super-coveted Vimeo Staff Pick. In this chat Rowan shares how he left his job to pursue is own animation style, which went viral on social media, launching his independent career.
You'll also learn: How to brand yourself as an independent artist to get noticed by big brands What gave Rowan the courage to break away from mainstream animation and do his own thing *The post that made Rowan go viral (and how you can recreate it)
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This episode is sponsored by Cloud Stop Motion who've created possibly the easiest way to start animating from your phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop in seconds. Simply go to www.cloudstopmotion.com and click "start animating". Their software works in any modern browser and your files are instantly saved to the cloud. The best part is that they are completely free to use up to 500mb of storage, which is actually quite a lot. They're especially useful if you're teaching a class since you can create an organization account which comes with 2GB of free storage as standard, and allows the creation of unlimited student groups and profiles, all of whose projects and work you can view for yourself from your admin account. Go to www.cloudstopmotion.com to see how easy it is to get started now.
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Social Links: Check out Rowan’s website: https://www.laurierowan.com/ Follow Rowan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurierowan
This chat features puppet, set, and prop fabricator, stop motion animator, and super cool cosplay artist, Meaghan Hettler. In their chat, Hettler shares how she trained as a puppet fabricator, how she got her first paid gig, and how she continues to pursue her dream career of making crafts for a living.
Tune in to Ibele and Hettler to hear: What made Hettler switch gears from animator to fabricator Where to learn how to use all the complex materials needed for puppet fabrication *How to overcome the biggest challenge anyone wanting to get into fabrication faces
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This episode is sponsored by HUE, makers of colorful, affordable USB cameras and animation software for creative teaching, work and play.
Available from huehd.com and Amazon, the new HUE HD Pro camera features 1080p image and video resolution, a built-in microphone and LED lights.
HUE’s funky, flexible, Plug & Play cameras are easy-to-use and they are compatible with any apps that recognize USB cameras including Discord, Dragonframe, OBS, Twitch, Google Meet, Zoom and many more.
Visit www.huehd.com for more information and follow @HUEcameras on Instagram or Twitter for news, freebies and giveaways!
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Social Links: *Check out Meaghan’s website: https://meaghanhettler.com/
This episode features animator, writer, producer, development executive and currently the Chief Content Officer at Ottawa-based Mercury Filmworks, Heath Kenny. His current role at Mercury sees him managing the development team and heads up their content strategy, but in the past he’s worked on projects like Robot Boy, the Gorillaz music videos, and Noddy Toyland Detective. In our chat he’s going to share his journey from New Zealand to Canada as well as exactly how to make the leap from maker to manager.
You’ll also learn: 3 helpful questions you can ask yourself if you feel stuck in your career What Heath did to get into the industry at a time when there wasn’t much of an industry *How Heath evaluates pivotal decisions to choose the best path career-wise
~[Sponsored Message]~
This episode is sponsored by Cloud Stop Motion who've created possibly the easiest way to start animating from your phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop in seconds. Simply go to www.cloudstopmotion.com and click "start animating". Their software works in any modern browser and your files are instantly saved to the cloud. The best part is that they are completely free to use up to 500mb of storage, which is actually quite a lot. They're especially useful if you're teaching a class since you can create an organization account which comes with 2GB of free storage as standard, and allows the creation of unlimited student groups and profiles, all of whose projects and work you can view for yourself from your admin account. Go to www.cloudstopmotion.com to see how easy it is to get started now.
~ Check out Heath's plastic cup hotel animation: https://youtu.be/ZaV0rWxnPtQ
Check out the Hello Stop Mo Podcast: https://animationwildcard.com/hellostopmo
This episode features Moroccan self-taught 3D animator, Ayoub Moulakhnif who teaches at AnimSchool and works as a character animator at Axis Studios. In their chat Moulakhnif shares what the animation industry is like in Morocco, including what opportunities exist, how to find determination to pursue your dreams even when they seem impossible, and how he ended up going from student to teacher at AnimSchool (plus everything you wanted to know about that program).
You'll also learn: How to train as an animator in Morocco 3 tips to increase your artistic self-discipline *What Moulakhnif did to get ahead of his class and become a teacher himself
Social Links: Follow Moulakhnif on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AyoubMoulakhnif Connect with Moulaknif on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayoubmoulakhnif
Enter to win 1 of 2 CLIP STUDIO PAINT EX licenses here: https://forms.gle/3HRUZaKNChjw58vv7
Check out Clip Studio Paint here: https://www.clipstudio.net/en?utm_source=web&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=terryibelle_podcast&utm_id=220301
This chat features Jordan Beck, the Head of Development for Hero4Hire Creative, a commercial and TV development animation studio. In our chat Jordan is going to share how he went from working at an Infantry Museum to fully producing and distributing the multiple award-winning independent feature film Sgt. Stubby, including how he helped raise $25 million towards the show’s budget. He’s also going to share everything you ever wanted to know about how film distribution works in North America and what an everyday person can do to maximize their chance of success getting their film into traditional cinemas.
You'll also learn: What kind of ideas make studios enter development The number one skill needed to get into a development role *How much it costs to get a film distributed in cinemas
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This episode is sponsored by Clip Studio Paint, which is the artists’ app for tablets, computers and smartphones, perfectly suited for drawing and painting, and to create a wide range of content. With a wealth of unique features, it helps to create anything from illustrations over manga to concept art and animation. Whether professional or hobbyist, Clip Studio Paint's natural drawing feel, along with its comic, manga and webtoon features, is loved by artists from around the world.
Visit Clip Studio Paint to learn more:
https://www.clipstudio.net/en?utm_source=web&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=terryibelle_podcast&utm_id=220301
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Clip Studio Paint is giving away two licenses of their software to start creating your own illustrations, comics, or whatever kind of art you enjoy! Two winners will be chosen at random and win one CLIP STUDIO PAINT EX license each, valid for 12 months and compatible with Windows, macOS, iOS, Android and Chromebooks, worth over $200 US!
To enter, simply fill out your name and email in the form I’ve included in the description of this podcast. I’ll announce the winners in 2 weeks time, so stay tuned for that.
Enter the contest here: https://forms.gle/3HRUZaKNChjw58vv7
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Social Links: Follow Hero4Hire on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hero4hirecreative/ Follow Hero4Hire on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hero4hirecreative/ Follow Hero4Hire on Twitter: https://twitter.com/h4hcreative Follow Jordan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_magnifico/
Enter to win 1 of 2 CLIP STUDIO PAINT EX licenses here: https://forms.gle/3HRUZaKNChjw58vv7
Check out Clip Studio Paint here: https://www.clipstudio.net/en?utm_source=web&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=terryibelle_podcast&utm_id=220301
This episode features Derek Gerber, who is the Senior Vice President of Explainy, which makes animated explainer videos for sales, marketing, and training purposes. Before diving into the world of corporate animation videos, Gerber’s previous experience lies in robotic process and intelligent automation, but he started his career down the hall from Cartoon Network, which perhaps had an influence on him switching gears to help run an animation company.
You'll also learn: The three pillars of running a success animation studio How to get really really good at video search engine optimization *The loophole way to get hired at Explainify
~[Sponsored Message]~
This episode is sponsored by Clip Studio Paint, which is the artists’ app for tablets, computers and smartphones, perfectly suited for drawing and painting, and to create a wide range of content. With a wealth of unique features, it helps to create anything from illustrations over manga to concept art and animation. Whether professional or hobbyist, Clip Studio Paint's natural drawing feel, along with its comic, manga and webtoon features, is loved by artists from around the world.
Visit Clip Studio Paint to learn more:
https://www.clipstudio.net/en?utm_source=web&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=terryibelle_podcast&utm_id=220301
~[Contest]~
Clip Studio Paint is giving away two licenses of their software to start creating your own illustrations, comics, or whatever kind of art you enjoy! Two winners will be chosen at random and win one CLIP STUDIO PAINT EX license each, valid for 12 months and compatible with Windows, macOS, iOS, Android and Chromebooks, worth over $200 US!
To enter, simply fill out your name and email in the form I’ve included in the description of this podcast. I’ll announce the winners in 2 weeks time, so stay tuned for that.
Enter the contest here: https://forms.gle/3HRUZaKNChjw58vv7 ~
Social Links: Follow Derek on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derekgerber/ Follow Derek on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gerbzman38 Follow Explainify on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/explainify/ Check out Explainify’s website: https://explainify.com/
This episode features UK stop motion animator and producer, James Kerr, who dropped out of university to start his own stop motion animation studio called Kerrupt Animation. Twenty years later, Kerrupt Animation is still going strong, having worked with clients like Paw Patrol, Teletubbies, Polly Pocket, and more. James' story is one of perseverance, incredible luck, and a dash of misfortune along the way.
You'll also learn: How to get your first clients as a new animation studio The product-market fit that has kept Kerrupt successful *What the day-to-day operations of a small-team-run studio is like
~[Sponsored Message]~
This episode is sponsored by HUE, makers of colorful, affordable USB cameras and animation software for creative teaching, work and play.
Available from huehd.com and Amazon, the new HUE HD Pro camera features 1080p image and video resolution, a built-in microphone and LED lights.
HUE’s funky, flexible, Plug & Play cameras are easy-to-use and they are compatible with any apps that recognize USB cameras including Discord, Dragonframe, OBS, Twitch, Google Meet, Zoom and many more.
Visit www.huehd.com for more information and follow @HUEcameras on Instagram or Twitter for news, freebies and giveaways!
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Social Links: Check out Kerrupt’s website: https://www.kerruptanimation.co.uk/ Follow Kerrupt on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kerruptstopmo/
This episode features Vince Commisso, founder of 9 Story Media Group, Canada’s #1 producer and distributor of children’s content. In their chat, Commisso shares his journey from leaving Nelvana to produce his first show, Peep in the Big Wide World. Since then he has employed a unique strategy to help 9 Story grow to over 1,100 employees today, producing shows like Ada Twist, Scientist, Blue’s Clues and You!, and Ridley Jones.
Tune in to Ibele and Commisso to hear: What it takes to really be a successful producer The basic business model any production company can employ *Commisso’s predictions for kid’s media trends in 2022
Social Links: *Check out 9 Story Media Group’s website: https://9story.com/
This episode is with Memphis, Tennessee artist Twight, an aspiring animator who shares his “eureka moment” that propelled him to pursue a career in animation. In this chat he covers what he’s doing to pick up the necessary skills in animation, storyboarding, script writing, and character design on his own, as well as his process to create an independently animated television show.
Tune in to Ibele and Twight to hear: 3 key ways Twight is picking up animation skills while working full time The biggest obstacles independent artists face entering the industry *Twight’s strategy to start his own studio
Social links: Follow Twight on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/twightpeaks/ Check out Twight’s website: https://studioneodawn.com/
This episode features 2D Character Animator, Rachel Gitlevich who also headed up the unionization of Titmouse New York. In this chat Gitlevich shares the history of unionizing animation and how it came to be at Titmouse as well as resources and information for others interested in unionizing their animation workplace. Besides all this, Gitlevich has over ten years experience in character animation working on projects for Netflix, Disney, Cartoon Network, YouTube, and of course Titmouse.
Tune in to Ibele and Gitlevich to hear: Ten questions to ask your coworkers to gauge their interest in unionizing Exactly what it means to unionize an animation studio (the pros and cons) *The two (out of three) skills animators need to master in order to get ahead in their careers
Social Links: Check out Rachel’s work on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/gitlevichr Read: Drawing the Line: The Untold Story of the Animation Unions from Bosko to Bart Simpson, by Tom Sito Link to the Animation Guild: https://animationguild.org/ Check out Amaze.org: https://amaze.org/
This episode features Toronto animator Ali Kellner who does a little bit of everything in the industry. She’s a storyboard artist, writer, animator, director, and show creator. In this chat Ali focuses on how she turned her original show idea, Melrose Middle School, into a multiple festival competition winning pitch.
You'll also learn: The five crucial elements that make your show pitch a success The ins and outs of option agreements *The secret sauce to writing a compelling character for TV animation
Social Links: Check out Ali's website: https://www.alikellner.com/ Follow Ali on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ali.kellner/
This episode features Adam Rosenberg who is a filmmaker, director, editor, and animator living in Colorado. He’s directed and animated on dozens of music videos, commercials, and short films, in fact his work has screened at nearly 100 festivals worldwide. His current project, Alphabetical Athleticalz just might be the most ambitious pixilation there is and in our chat he’s going to share all the behind-the-scenes on how it’s coming together.
Tune in to Ibele and Rosenberg to hear: Five surprising tips to take your pixelation to the next level Where Rosenberg has gotten funding to make his short films *Rosenberg’s best advice to make your short films stand out
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This episode is sponsored by HUE, makers of colorful, affordable USB cameras and animation software for creative teaching, work and play.
Available from huehd.com and Amazon, the new HUE HD Pro camera features 1080p image and video resolution, a built-in microphone and LED lights.
HUE’s funky, flexible, Plug & Play cameras are easy-to-use and they are compatible with any apps that recognize USB cameras including Discord, Dragonframe, OBS, Twitch, Google Meet, Zoom and many more.
Visit www.huehd.com for more information and follow @HUEcameras on Instagram or Twitter for news, freebies and giveaways!
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Social Links: Follow Rosenberg on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr.adam.rosenberg/ Check out Rosenberg’s website: https://www.mradamrosenberg.com/
This episode features animation Executive Producer Alex Plapinger. Recently Plapinger produced a series of shorts for FXX’s Cake including Swan Boy, The Beings, and The Dream. In the past Plapinger has worked on a number of projects for both television and short film including Water Bear, Desert Island, All Star Party, Plankton, and Piggy. In this chat Plapinger is going to share the ins and outs of how to become an executive producer for animation.
You'll also learn How to get so good at your job that your phone will start ringing on its own What 99% of your role as a producer ends up being (and how to excel at it) *The most important budgeting decisions you’ll have to make
Social Links: Visit Plapinger’s website: https://nicetry.co/ Follow Plapinger on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicetry_co/ *Watch Cake on FXX: https://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/cake
This episode features Stop Motion Animator William Allinson and how he’s built his career in Toronto. Allison has animated on projects like New Math, Dad Fight, Canadian Tire spots, and Ultra City Smiths.
You'll also learn: How Bill has survived as an independent animator in Toronto What Bill has learned about self-promo to pick up new gigs *Bill's plans to create and sell a stop motion web series
Follow Bill on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wallymation/
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This episode is sponsored by HUE, makers of colorful, affordable USB cameras and animation software for creative teaching, work and play.
Available from huehd.com and Amazon, the new HUE HD Pro camera features 1080p image and video resolution, a built-in microphone and LED lights.
HUE’s funky, flexible, Plug & Play cameras are easy-to-use and they are compatible with any apps that recognize USB cameras including Discord, Dragonframe, OBS, Twitch, Google Meet, Zoom and many more.
Visit www.huehd.com for more information and follow @HUEcameras on Instagram or Twitter for news, freebies and giveaways!
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This episode features Toronto stop motion animator Isaac King who shares how he established himself in Toronto and has been able to produce multiple award winning short films.
You’ll also learn: Isaac’s formula for festival success The unique (and new??) type of animation Isaac is pursuing an MFA in *How to apply to government art grants in Canada
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This episode is sponsored by HUE, makers of colorful, affordable USB cameras and animation software for creative teaching, work and play.
Available from huehd.com and Amazon, the new HUE HD Pro camera features 1080p image and video resolution, a built-in microphone and LED lights.
HUE’s funky, flexible, Plug & Play cameras are easy-to-use and they are compatible with any apps that recognize USB cameras including Discord, Dragonframe, OBS, Twitch, Google Meet, Zoom and many more.
Visit www.huehd.com for more information and follow @HUEcameras on Instagram or Twitter for news, freebies and giveaways!
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Social Links: Check out Isaac’s website: http://www.isaacking.net Follow Isaac on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isaaaacking
This chat features comic artist, writer, actor, producer, and comedian, Branson Reese who shares how he turned his comic Swanboy into an animated series for FXX’s Cake.
You’ll also learn: How to self publish and put yourself out there Branson’s top tips when pitching to industry producers *The role social media has played into his success as an artist
Social Links: Check out Swanboy on Cake: https://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/cake/extras/swan-boy Follow Branson on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bransonreese *Follow Branson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bransonofgod/
This episode features Reza Farazmand, creator of the popular webcomic Poorly Drawn Lines. In this chat Reza shares how he was able to pitch and produce Poorly Drawn Lines into an animated series as part of FXX’s Cake.
You’ll also learn: How Reza is able to sustain himself entirely from his webcomic The secret formula to creating a relatable, lasting comic that everyone loves *How Reza translated comic panels into animated personalities
Social Links: Check out Poorly Drawn Lines on FXX: https://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/cake/extras/poorly-drawn-lines Follow Reza on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poorlydrawnlines/ *Follow Reza on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PDLComics
This episode features CG Animator Brian Kouhi, who shares how he’s worked on projects like Maya and the Three, Abby Hatcher, and Paw Patrol. Besides this, he also runs a popular YouTube tutorial channel called 3D Animation Hub, and he’s launching a Blender learning platform called TOAnimate.ca.
You’ll also learn: How to manage your finances as an animator Brian’s number one piece of advice for those looking to get into CG animation *What it’s taken to launch an animation learning platform from scratch
Find Brian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/3danimationhub/ Brian’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzgO2Qam1jgbEb1MoSGcY_w *Check out Brain’s Blender Learning Platform: https://www.toanimate.ca/
This episode features award-winning multi-instrumentalist composer, arranger and songwriter, Kevin Smithers, who composed the score for the upcoming HBO, Mexican stop motion animation television series Frankelda. Besides Frankelda, Kevin has also worked on Mira, Royal Detective, Victor and Valentina, and Monster Island.
You'll also learn: How Kevin got into composing and songwriting for animation Which connections led to working on Frankelda *The ins and outs of a career in animation music
Social Links: Check out Kevin's website: https://www.kevinsmithers.com/ Follow Kevin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinsmithersmusic/?hl=en
This episode features the dynamic editing duo, Lawrence Gan and Ernesto Matamoros-Cox who recently finished up work on the Netflix animated series Arcane. Gan previously edited on Space Jam 2, and has worked on numerous projects for Warner Bros, Paramount, and Disney. Matamoros-Cox has worked on DreamWorks’ TV series Dragons: Defends of Berk, the Netflix special Alien X-Mas, and is a two-time Annie-nominee.
Tune in to Ibele, Gan, and Matamoros-Cox to hear: How to break into editing for animation What skills to focus on to be in-demand *How to keep a steady stream of projects flowing your way
Social Links: Follow Matamoros-Cox on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nettobetrippin/ Follow Gan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawrence-gan-4560377/ *Follow Gan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lawalaw?lang=en
This episode features Brazilian Stop Motion Animator Samu Mariani who shares what the stop motion industry is like in Brazil and how he ended up working on the award-winning feature film Bob Spit - We Do Not Like People.
Tune in to Ibele and Mariani to hear: Which animation festivals to stay connected with in South America How to become a professional stop motion animator in Brazil *How to connect with other animators in South America
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This episode is sponsored by HUE, makers of colorful, affordable USB cameras and animation software for creative teaching, work and play.
Available from huehd.com and Amazon, the new HUE HD Pro camera features 1080p image and video resolution, a built-in microphone and LED lights.
HUE’s funky, flexible, Plug & Play cameras are easy-to-use and they are compatible with any apps that recognize USB cameras including Discord, Dragonframe, OBS, Twitch, Google Meet, Zoom and many more.
Visit www.huehd.com for more information and follow @HUEcameras on Instagram or Twitter for news, freebies and giveaways!
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Social Links: Follow Mariani on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samubim/?hl=en Check out Mariani’s website: http://samulab.com/
This chat features Kyla Atlas, a Toronto-based stop motion animator who is also the co-founder of See You On the Moon animation studio. Atlas shares her journey into stop motion, what it’s like running her own business, and how she got to work on Ultra City Smiths at the new Stoopid Buddy Stoodios in Toronto. And as a bonus, Nicole Honderich, my former Stoopid Buddy Studio coworker is also joining me to interview Kyla.
You'll also learn: How Atlas picks up animation gigs How demanding running an independent studio can be *Why Atlas put her business on hold to work at Stoopid Buddy Stoodios
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This episode is sponsored by HUE, makers of colorful, affordable USB cameras and animation software for creative teaching, work and play.
Available from huehd.com and Amazon, the new HUE HD Pro camera features 1080p image and video resolution, a built-in microphone and LED lights.
HUE’s funky, flexible, Plug & Play cameras are easy-to-use and they are compatible with any apps that recognize USB cameras including Discord, Dragonframe, OBS, Twitch, Google Meet, Zoom and many more.
Visit www.huehd.com for more information and follow @HUEcameras on Instagram or Twitter for news, freebies and giveaways!
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Social Links: Follow Kyla on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seeyouonthemoon/ Check out Kyla’s website: https://www.seeyouonthemoon.ca/
This chat is with Netflix Story Artist Austin Faber, who shares his journey from making comics in community college to ending up at Disney and then Netflix.
You’ll also learn: What it was like being a black student in a predominately white animation school The unusual method that pushed Austin to excel in storyboarding. *How Austin got hired at Netflix
Follow Austin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roxinrox/ Follow Austin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/roxinrox?lang=en
This episode features Aaron Augenblick, animator, producer, director, and founder of Brooklyn-based Augenblick Studios who shares how he founded his studio and built up his client base.
You’ll also learn: How Aaron keeps the studio fresh after 22 years of business The unique post-pandemic culture Aaron is building at his studio How Aaron picked up Teenage Euthanasia
Social Links: Check out Augenblick Studios: https://www.augenblickstudios.com/ Watch Teenage Euthenasia: https://www.adultswim.com/videos/teenage-euthanasia Follow Teenage Euthenasia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teenageeuthanasia/ Watch Swan Boy: https://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/cake/extras/swan-boy Check out the Swan Boy comic: https://swanboy.com/
This chat features stop motion animator Cristal Buemi who shares her journey into creating her career in Toronto. Throughout her career, she’s worked on projects like Below Her Mouth, Party for One, Ultra City Smiths, and Gaea.
You’ll also learn: How Cristal made the right connections to work on Ultra City Smiths 5 top tips to avoid injuries on the job *Everything you wanted to know about working with TAIS
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This episode is sponsored by HUE, makers of colorful, affordable USB cameras and animation software for creative teaching, work and play.
Available from huehd.com and Amazon, the new HUE HD Pro camera features 1080p image and video resolution, a built-in microphone and LED lights.
HUE’s funky, flexible, Plug & Play cameras are easy-to-use and they are compatible with any apps that recognize USB cameras including Discord, Dragonframe, OBS, Twitch, Google Meet, Zoom and many more.
Visit www.huehd.com for more information and follow @HUEcameras on Instagram or Twitter for news, freebies and giveaways!
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Follow Cristal on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cristalclear_/ Check out Cristal’s website: https://www.cristalbuemi.com/
This episode features Director/Producer Ryan Crego who created the Netflix 2D animated feature film Arlo the Alligator Boy. In this chat Ryan shares his journey from story artist at Dreamworks to getting to create his own film at Netflix.
You’ll also learn: 3 great tips to avoid burnout in animation Ryan’s underlying motivation that leads him to new and amazing opportunities *Ryan’s version of success that drives him to create amazing stories
Follow Ryan on Instagram: *https://www.instagram.com/creegsmamation/
This episode features stop motion animator Laura Tofarides, who is known for her work on Isle of Dogs, Early Man, Love Death + Robots, Robin Robin, and Kiri & Lou. In this chat, Laura shares how she went from a Runner on Chuck Steel and everything she did in between to become a super stellar, full-time stop motion animator.
You’ll also learn: What you need to showcase in your work to work on feature films The number one reason to specialize in an area of stop motion *How to actively further your career in stop motion and become in demand
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This episode is sponsored by HUE, makers of colorful, affordable USB cameras and animation software for creative teaching, work and play.
Available from huehd.com and Amazon, the new HUE HD Pro camera features 1080p image and video resolution, a built-in microphone and LED lights.
HUE’s funky, flexible, Plug & Play cameras are easy-to-use and they are compatible with any apps that recognize USB cameras including Discord, Dragonframe, OBS, Twitch, Google Meet, Zoom and many more.
Visit www.huehd.com for more information and follow @HUEcameras on Instagram or Twitter for news, freebies and giveaways!
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Follow Laura on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauratofarides/ Check out Laura’s website and reel: https://www.lauratofarides.co.uk/
This chat features Stop Motion Animator Lindsay Berkebile. Lindsay’s ten-year career has spanned commercials, televisions, and more recently feature film as she is now animating on Henry Selick’s Wendell and Wild.
Tune in to Ibele and Berkebile to hear: How Berkebile got her start in stop motion The number one thing Berkebile did to move from TV to feature film animation *The show Berkebile is currently pitching
Social Links: *Follow Berkebile on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/10secondday/?hl=en
This chat features Greg Franklin, Co-Founder and Creative Director at Six Point Harness Studios. Throughout his 20-year career in animation, Franklin has worked on many award-winning projects including the Oscar-winning Hair Love, Guava Island, and Cosmos with Neil Degrasse Tyson. In this chat, he shares what it was like founding a studio and keeping it running for nearly two decades.
You'll also learn: How Franklin turned a professional wrestling career into animation The mindset that’s kept his business going for 20 years *The crazy backstory to how Tig Notaro’s Drawn got animated
Social Links: Follow Franklin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/greg_franklin?lang=en Check out the trailer to Tig Notaro: Drawn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDC_ze4IQXQ *Check out Six Point Harness Studios: https://www.sixpointharness.com/
This chat features senior character animator Justin Weg who shares his journey into CG character animation. Justin has worked on films like Rio, Spies in Disguise, The Peanut’s Movie, and Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs. He is also a teacher at Animschool, teaching class 5 on character performance, and on the side he is a stop motion hobbyist.
You'll also learn: What it was like working at Blue Sky during the closure What Justin did to get his first job in CG animation *The number one thing he tells his students to work on
Social Links: Follow Justin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JustinWeg Follow Justin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jweg/ *Check out https://tvtropes.org/
This episode features Story Arist Keith Baxter and Music Composer Greg Sims. Keith has worked as a director, songwriter, character designer, 2D and 3D animator, and story artist on previous projects like Flushed Away and The Croods. Greg has worked in television on Oprah and Dr. Oz as well as animated film like The Lion of Judah. In this chat they share the unique way they created the boards for Tom and Jerry in New York.
You'll also learn: How Keith made the switch from music school into animation How Greg made his break from television music into animated film *The two biggest skills that have made them invaluable to work with
Find Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregsimsmusic/ Check out Greg’s website here: http://gregsimsmusic.com/ Find Keith on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-baxter-04223631/ Watch Keith’s Cheesemonger here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-ZF2TRthfI *Check out Keith’s YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC01T3K5h0QJthJYh2uTJ8Pg
This episode features Create Director of Spire Studios, Ted Mathot. Mathot spent over 20 years as a story artist at Pixar working on some of their biggest films like The Incredibles, Cars, Ratatouille, and Wall-E. In this chat, he shares everything he’s learned to make compelling stories audiences eat up.
You’ll also learn: The book Mathot read that helped him move from Story Artist to Supervisor The number one piece of feedback Mathot gives Story Artists *The secret formula to a boarding a compelling scene
Look up Ted on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ted-m-898a26169/ Read Quiet, The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B004J4WNL2/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 *Read Leaders Eat Last: https://www.amazon.ca/Leaders-Eat-Last-Together-Others/dp/B084D3XK1Z/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=leaders+eat+last&qid=1629238323&s=digital-text&sr=1-1
This episode features Marty Cooper, a feature storyboard artist turned social media animator. Over the years Marty has created pieces for Wendys, Nike, Will Smith, Rick and Morty, and even the Biden 2020 Campaign. In this chat he shares his journey from full-time studio work, to building up his career as a freelance animator through social media.
You’ll also learn: How Marty originally went viral with his animation on YouTube The pros and cons of being your own boss *His strategy for finding success in his career through social media
Social Links: Find Marty on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkNqSFUZ4XXuiJ8JWpFPs1w Follow Marty on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hombre_mcsteez/
This episode features animator and Ataboy Studios owner, Vikkal Parikh. Originally Parikh pursued a career as an architect in India, but realized working in the animation industry would be much more fulfilling. So, in the early 2000s he decided to make the switch and applied to SCAD. In this chat, Parikh shares the challenges of making the journey from India to the US as well as starting his own studio in New York.
You'll also learn: How to win commercial projects without compromising on budget The secret formula to selling an ad *Where the future of animation advertising is heading
Follow Ataboy Studios on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ataboystudios/
This episode features veteran Disney animator and current Creative Director of Story and Animation at Spire Animation Studios, Michael Surrey. In this chat, Surrey shares how he got his big break at Disney in the 90s, how he worked his way up the animation ranks, and what he learned about pursuing a lasting and fulfilling career in animation without burnout.
You'll also learn: How to make yourself invaluable when you’re just starting out The mindset you need to get into to make a character perform naturally *His best advice for those looking to have a long career in animation
Add Michael on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-surrey-6525a234/ Follow Michael on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michael.surrey/?hl=en
This episode features Egyptian stop motion animator dina Amin, who reveals how quitting her job and deconstructing appliances led to a full time career in stop motion.
You’ll also learn: How to make it as a stop motion animator in Egypt What you need to give up to truly follow something you love *What dina does to get new client work
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This episode is sponsored by HUE Animation Studio, which is a stop-motion starter kit that introduces beginner animators, aged 7 - 13, to claymation, lip-synching, rotoscoping, cut-out animation and more!
The kit contains: The flexible and posable HUE HD camera with a built-in microphone… Their easy-to-use animation software with onion skinning, time lapse, and chroma key tools… The HUE Book of Animation containing step-by-step instructions to create 20 exciting stop-motion videos… And digital resources such as free sound effects, storyboard templates, printable backgrounds and activity sheets.
So, if you’d like to start creating stop motion videos, but don’t know how to start - HUE Animation Studio is perfect for you.
Head over to www.huehd.com/
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Social Links: Check out dina’s SkillShare course: https://www.skillshare.com/classes/Stop-Motion-for-Beginners-Create-Expert-Animations-in-Dragonframe/1564937960?via=search-layout-grid Check out dina’s website: https://www.dinaaamin.com/ Check out dina’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/dinaaamin Follow dina on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dina.a.amin/
This episode features Shawn Krause, the Creative Director of Animation and Story at Spire Studios. Krause brings with him more than two decades of experience working as an animator and animation supervisor at Pixar, which he shares in this chat.
You'll also learn: Why Pixar hired him only one year into CalArts The number one piece of advice Krause gives to animation newbies *What it was like working at Pixar before the Toy Story days
This episode features writer, director, and VFX/Animation Production Manager Wahid Ibn Reza. Originally from Bangladesh, Reza became an accomplished actor before deciding to give up everything to pursue a film career in Vancouver, Canada. In this chat, Reza shares the impact that decision had and the unheard-of risks he took that led to big career payoffs.
Tune in to Ibele and Reza to hear: How to become top-of-mind for new production roles The must-needed skills to develop for a successful production management role *How to get into exclusive meetings with higher-ups
Social Links Watch Reza’s spot on Conan: https://vimeo.com/39140173 Watch The Paranoid Cat: https://vimeo.com/188103427 Watch the Surviving 71 Teaser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jx3-pRmMdo Check out Wahid’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNUI-1QPKrb9J2hqcrsU4Sg Watch the toothpaste commercial that made Wahid famous in Bangladesh: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDz5cl_Uopk Find Wahid on Directors.ca: https://www.directors.ca/directors/wahid-ibn-reza
This episode features Co-founder and Director of Toronto-based Head Gear Animation. Since its inception in 1997, Head Gear has worked with world-class clients like Nestlé, Ikea, Kellogg's, and Sesame Workshop, and has garnered a long list of awards for their work in stop motion, 2D, live-action, and puppetry. In this chat, Angel shares how he quickly went from animator, to director, to starting his own studio, and all the ups and downs that has brought over the last two decades.
You’ll also learn: How to start your own professional studio on a dime The secret sauce to staying in business (successfully) in the long term *The number one way to sell a new client on stop motion
Social Links: Visit Head Gear’s website: https://www.headgearanimation.com Check out Head Gear on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/head_gear_animation/
Watch the teaser for Kara here: https://vimeo.com/563435693
This chat features Turkish/American/German stop motion film, commercial, and music video director, Sinem Sakaoglu. She shares what it was like moving from Turkey to the US and finally Germany in pursuit of a creatively fulfilling animation career.
You’ll also learn: The unique funding structure in Europe which allows directors to produce feature films Sinem’s path from businesswoman to stop motion director *How to consistently land work when you’re competing with every other country in Europe for projects
Watch the teaser for Kara here: https://vimeo.com/563435693 Check out Sinem’s website: https://www.sinemsaka.com/ *Follow Sinem on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sinem_sakaoglu/
This episode features stop motion animator Max Winston (of I Live in the Woods fame) who shares his journey into running his own independent stop motion studio, RatBat studios.
He also shares:
How he landed clients like Cartoon Network Three tricks that have improved his animation performance *What it took to emotionally leave his steady job and go independent
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This episode is sponsored by HUE Animation Studio, which is a stop-motion starter kit that introduces beginner animators, aged 7 - 13, to claymation, lip-synching, rotoscoping, cut-out animation and more!
The kit contains: The flexible and posable HUE HD camera with a built-in microphone… Their easy-to-use animation software with onion skinning, time lapse, and chroma key tools… The HUE Book of Animation containing step-by-step instructions to create 20 exciting stop-motion videos… And digital resources such as free sound effects, storyboard templates, printable backgrounds and activity sheets.
So, if you’d like to start creating stop motion videos, but don’t know how to start - HUE Animation Studio is perfect for you.
Head over to www.huehd.com/
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Follow Max on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madmaxwinston/ Check out Max’s website: https://www.ratbatstudios.com/about-us
This chat features Mikey Heller, Head Writer for Cartoon Network’s We Bare Bears and the spin-off series, We Baby Bears. In this chat he shares how publishing webcomics landed him his first writing role, and a behind-the-scenes look into the writing room at Cartoon Network.
You’ll also learn: How to make your writing stand out What to do to bump your application to the top of a writing position *Three ways animators and writers can better work together
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This episode is sponsored by HUE Animation Studio, which is a stop-motion starter kit that introduces beginner animators, aged 7 - 13, to claymation, lip-synching, rotoscoping, cut-out animation and more!
The kit contains: The flexible and posable HUE HD camera with a built-in microphone… Their easy-to-use animation software with onion skinning, time lapse, and chroma key tools… The HUE Book of Animation containing step-by-step instructions to create 20 exciting stop-motion videos… And digital resources such as free sound effects, storyboard templates, printable backgrounds and activity sheets.
So, if you’d like to start creating stop motion videos, but don’t know how to start - HUE Animation Studio is perfect for you.
Head over to www.huehd.com/
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Follow Mikey’s webcomic on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoyorobot/ Check out Mikey’s website: https://mikeyheller.bigcartel.com/ *Tweet at Mikey on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yoyorobot
This episode features Musa Brooker, a Stop Motion Animator turned Creative Director. In this chat Musa shares his journey from animator to lead, supervisor, director, and his most recent role as Creative Director for Six Point Harness, the Academy Award Winning studio that produced Hair Love.
You’ll also learn: How to make the jump from animator to director in your career What studios look for when hiring a Creative Director *The types of skills you can develop that will help you advance in your animation career
Social links: Follow Brooker on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moosaybrooker/ Check out Brooker’s Website: Platypuspictureworks.com Catch up with Six Point Harness’ latest work: https://www.sixpointharness.com/
This episode features Co-Founder and CEO of SyncSketch, Bernhard Haux. Bernhard is also a multi-talented animator who has worked with several big-name companies such as Pixar, Oculus, and Facebook. In this chat, Bernhard shares how and why he created SyncSketch and where the platform is heading.
You’ll also learn: How Bernhard ended up working at Pixar (for 8 years) The biggest hurdle in animation that SyncSketch solves *How Bernhard created SyncSketch from scratch
Check out SyncSketch: https://syncsketch.com/
This chat features Ottawa Animator Joel MacKenzie who shares his philosophy on how to manifest your dream animation career. Joel’s career has spanned writing, directing, pitching, and character design for clients like Cartoon Network, Sesame Workshop, HBO, and the CBC, as well as creating his own pilots, Spaceman and Robotron, The Myth of Robo Wonderkid, and Tuff Pom.
You’ll also learn: What to do if you’re working at a job that you like, but it’s not exactly what you want? What it’s like to go through development for a pitch *How to make a career out of being your own artist
Check out Joel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joeltron2000/ Visit Joel’s website: https://joel-mackenzie.com/
This episode features Eric Power, an independent stop motion animator who specializes in construction paper animation. Over his 20-year career he’s worked on music videos, brand spots, and even feature films. In this chat, he shares exactly how he’s made a career out of this medium.
You’ll also learn: How Eric gets clients How long it takes Eric to create a fully animated feature film (single-handedly) *Eric’s entire process from ideation to completion
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This episode is sponsored by HUE Animation Studio, which is a stop-motion starter kit that introduces beginner animators, aged 7 - 13, to claymation, lip-synching, rotoscoping, cut-out animation and more!
The kit contains: The flexible and posable HUE HD camera with a built-in microphone… Their easy-to-use animation software with onion skinning, time lapse, and chroma key tools… The HUE Book of Animation containing step-by-step instructions to create 20 exciting stop-motion videos… And digital resources such as free sound effects, storyboard templates, printable backgrounds and activity sheets.
So, if you’d like to start creating stop motion videos, but don’t know how to start - HUE Animation Studio is perfect for you.
Head over to https://www.huehd.com/
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Check out Eric’s website: http://www.ericpowerup.net/
This episode features Scott Wiser and his journey to direct his original feature film. Four years ago Scott gave up his role as a character animator for film, television, and video games, to pursue freelance so he could focus on developing and directing his own IP. In this chat Scott shares exactly how he’s been pitching his ideas and gaining interest from studios to produce it.
You’ll also learn: How Scott gets top industry pros to mentor him The unique way Scott gets studios interested in his work *What to do today that will get you one step closer to becoming a director
Social Links: Follow Scott on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottkwiser Listen to the Directing Animation Livecast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ScottWiserAnimation *Check out Scott’s website: https://scottwiser.com/follow
This episode features award-winning UK Motion Graphics Designer William Marler, who shares his strategy to get more work out of his clients and what he does to manufacture his own luck in the animation industry.
You’ll also learn: The 6 currencies of taking on animation projects (other than for pay) The number one thing that will impress any client *How to develop lasting relationships with people you meet at networking events
Social Links: Check Will out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wm_a_d/ Check out Will’s Website: https://www.wmad.co.uk/ *Learn with Will: https://www.learnwithwill.co.uk
This episode features Max Simonet, creator of Adult Swim’s Gēmusetto Machu Picchu and the recent Gēmusetto Death Beats. In this chat he shares how he originally pitched the show to Adult Swim and the pipeline to create each episode.
You’ll also learn: How he convinced Adult Swim to fund his show idea How Max keeps viewers engaged *The reason why Max has absolute creative freedom
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This episode is sponsored by the awesome team at StartAStudio.com
Start A Studio, is a new online school focused on the business side of animation. They have both free and paid courses, an online community and downloads to help you succeed in your animation career, and build your own cool, creative and viable animation studio.
You can use the unique discount code ‘AIP’ in the checkout to save 20% on their popular Pro Studio Startup course.
So, whether you’re looking to up your freelance game or plan and launch your own animation company, check out www.startastudio.com
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Follow Max on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorningJazz69
This episode features Dan Elder, a 15-year veteran to 2D special effects who currently co-head’s Jam Filled Entertainment’s Effects Department in Ottawa. In this chat he shares how to pursue 2D effects in today’s industry as well as how to work your way up in your career.
You’ll also learn: The right way to ask for a raise in animation The type of person who excels in 2D effects *A practical way to know your worth as an animator
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This episode is sponsored by the awesome team at StartAStudio.com
Start A Studio, is a new online school focused on the business side of animation. They have both free and paid courses, an online community and downloads to help you succeed in your animation career, and build your own cool, creative and viable animation studio.
You can use the unique discount code ‘AIP’ in the checkout to save 20% on their popular Pro Studio Startup course.
So, whether you’re looking to up your freelance game or plan and launch your own animation company, check out www.startastudio.com
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Check out Dan’s website: https://www.elementalartist.net/
This episode features Chicago-based independent stop motion animator, Martha Mapes, who shares what she’s doing to break into the stop motion scene during the pandemic.
You’ll also learn: What kind of stop motion networking events exist in LA How Martha gets stop motion commissions *The complete skillset needed to be an independent stop mo animator
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This episode is sponsored by HUE Animation Studio, which is a stop-motion starter kit that introduces beginner animators, aged 7 - 13, to claymation, lip-synching, rotoscoping, cut-out animation and more!
The kit contains: The flexible and posable HUE HD camera with a built-in microphone… Their easy-to-use animation software with onion skinning, time lapse, and chroma key tools… The HUE Book of Animation containing step-by-step instructions to create 20 exciting stop-motion videos… And digital resources such as free sound effects, storyboard templates, printable backgrounds and activity sheets.
So, if you’d like to start creating stop motion videos, but don’t know how to start - HUE Animation Studio is perfect for you.
Head over to https://huehd.com/
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Watch Adam’s Rib Reframed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j147Kd_JDhw Check out Martha’s website: http://marthamapes.com *Follow Martha on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marthamapes431/
This episode features the award-winning director duo Brent Forrest and Tobias Schlage. In our chat they share how they produced their short film “Like and Follow” which screened at over 160 festivals worldwide and won 30 awards.
You’ll also learn: Which festivals they got the best connections from The ingenious way they maximized success with getting into festivals *Why you should focus on making films instead of getting films made
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This episode is sponsored by the awesome team at StartAStudio.com
Start A Studio, is a new online school focused on the business side of animation. They have both free and paid courses, an online community and downloads to help you succeed in your animation career, and build your own cool, creative and viable animation studio.
You can use the unique discount code ‘AIP’ in the checkout to save 20% on their popular Pro Studio Startup course.
So, whether you’re looking to up your freelance game or plan and launch your own animation company, check out www.startastudio.com
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Watch Like and Follow on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioaY1z2trx4 Check out Brent and Tobias’ website: forrest-schlage.com Follow Brent and Tobias on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ForrestSchlage Follow Brent and Tobias on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/likeandfollowfilm Add Brent and Tobias on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28458447
This episode features Mexcian Animator, Producer, and Director Jorge Gutierrez who shares everything it took to get the Book of Life made when no studio wanted to touch it.
You’ll also learn: What Jorge did to gain credibility when no one thought he could direct The animation Jorge made in a week that led to getting his own show *Jorge’s best practical advice for pursuing your dreams
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This episode is sponsored by the awesome team at StartAStudio.com
Start A Studio, is a new online school focused on the business side of animation. They have both free and paid courses, an online community and downloads to help you succeed in your animation career, and build your own cool, creative and viable animation studio.
You can use the unique discount code ‘AIP’ in the checkout to save 20% on their popular Pro Studio Startup course.
So, whether you’re looking to up your freelance game or plan and launch your own animation company, check out www.startastudio.com
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Follow Jorge on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mexopolis Follow Jorge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mexopolis/?hl=en
This episode features Wian van Bergen, Art Director and Cofounder of Lucan, an animation studio based in Cape Town, South Africa. In our chat, Wian shares the real-time pipeline his team built using Unreal Engine for their first IP, Isaura.
You’ll also learn: How he pitched a TV show to a commercial client and got a “yes” What the industry for animation is like in South Africa *How Wian turned a dentist appointment into founding a studio
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This episode is sponsored by the awesome team at StartAStudio.com
Start A Studio, is a new online school focused on the business side of animation. They have both free and paid courses, an online community and downloads to help you succeed in your animation career, and build your own cool, creative and viable animation studio.
You can use the unique discount code ‘AIP’ in the checkout to save 20% on their popular Pro Studio Startup course.
So, whether you’re looking to up your freelance game or plan and launch your own animation company, check out https://www.startastudio.com
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Check out Lucan’s studio and see the trailer for Isaura here: https://www.lucan.tv/ Follow Lucan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lucan_studio/?hl=en
This episode features short filmmaker Alexandra Ramires who shares her approach to short film storytelling. She also shares how she received funding to make her Oscar-contending short, “Tie”, the collective of directors behind the animation, and her process to create the film’s unique look.
You’ll also learn: How to make each moment of a film have impact How sustainable a career in short films is *How long it took to make an 11-minute film
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This episode is sponsored by TV Paint.
Created in 1991 by Hervé Adam, TV Paint was developed to create digital 2D animations as closely as possible to hand-drawn animation and to make it accessible to everyone.
Now used by artists, animation schools, and major film studios all over the world, including Cartoon Saloon who used it to create their feature film Wolfwalkers, TV Paint has many powerful tools that can imitate real-life painting and drawing techniques like gouache, watercolor, pencil, and more.
So, if you'd like to try TV Paint for yourself, head on over to TVPaint.com to begin your free trial now.
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Watch the trailer for “Tie”: https://vimeo.com/396980733 Watch Alexandra’s process to create the animation: https://vimeo.com/433677010 *More info on Alexandra here: https://agencia.curtas.pt/directors/show/769
This episode features Alexandre Siqueira, who shares his process to create the Oscar contender animation short film, Purple Boy. In our chat he covers how he built his team, secured financing, and how he wrote the narrative to make the film stand out.
You’ll also learn: Why Purple Boy took eight years to make The biggest thing Alexandre learned about making a short film successful *How to make your film appealing to a variety of audiences
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This episode is sponsored by the awesome team at StartAStudio.com
Start A Studio, is a new online school focused on the business side of animation. They have both free and paid courses, an online community and downloads to help you succeed in your animation career, and build your own cool, creative and viable animation studio.
You can use the unique discount code ‘AIP’ in the checkout to save 20% on their popular Pro Studio Startup course.
So, whether you’re looking to up your freelance game or plan and launch your own animation company, check out https://startastudio.com
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Check out Alexandre’s website: www.alexandresiqueira.com Watch Alexandre’s work on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/user4730561/videos Add Alexandre on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alex.b.siqueira Follow Alexandre on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alex.b.siqueira/
This episode features stop motion animator Terry Ibele who shares his journey from a career in business to starting fresh in the animation world. He gives his best advice on how he got into animation school, started a podcast, and is developing a kid's show based on a short film he created in 2018.
You'll also learn: What he did to get into Sheridan’s Animation Program How he gets top industry guests to come on his podcast *His counterintuitive advice on putting together a pitch bible and pitching a show to success
Follow Terry on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terryibele/
The graphics for this podcast were created by Daniel Abensour: https://www.instagram.com/limulon/?hl=en The music for this podcast was composed by Will Farmer: https://www.williamleefarmer.co.uk/
This episode features Matthew Fernandes, co-founder and Chief Creative Officer of Industrial Brothers studio in Toronto. In our chat, Matthew shares how he created his show Dino Ranch from sketch to greenlight and everything in between.
You’ll also learn: How a chance encounter on a bus led to Industrial Brothers’ creation The typical funding mix televisions shows require *How to sell a show to a broadcaster
Check out Matthew’s work at https://www.industrialbrothers.com
This episode features Nico Colaleo who shares the ins and outs of what an editor for animation does. He also reveals how he started his own indie show, Ollie & Scoops, and the resources it takes to pump out an episode each month.
You’ll also learn: How much each episode of Ollie & Scoops costs to make The #1 skill you need to be successful at editing *The daily life of an animation editor
Check out Nico and CTN’s Cartoon Crash Course classes here: https://www.tv.creativetalentnetwork.com/axChannel.php?id=55 Follow Nico on Twitter https://twitter.com/NicoColaleo Follow Nico on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nicocolaleo/ Check out Nico on IMDB https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4104757/ *Watch Ollie and Scoops on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIpcD4At3BXVOb5dIhZ6QKg
This episode features Lila Martinez, a storyboard artist working at Disney Television Animation. In our chat, Lila shares her journey from Mexico to working on some of the biggest shows on television including The Simpsons and American Dad.
She also shares: The mentality she uses to accomplish her goals The differences between boarding for TV vs Feature and Children’s vs Adult *How to make your storyboard tests stand out
More about Lila: Lila Martinez is a seasoned storyboard artist working at Disney Television Animation. Originally from Mexico, Lila has storyboarded on both feature and television, children’s and adult comedy. Her credits include The Simpsons, American Dad, Netflix’s Duck Duck Goose, and Disney Junior’s The Chicken Squad.
Follow Lila’s work on her website: http://www.lilastory.com/site/
This episode features filmmakers Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu and Joe Wilson who created the film Kapaemahu. Kapaemahu shares the story of the healing power of four mysterious stones found on Waikiki Beach in Hawaii - and the legendary dual male and female spirits within them.
You’ll also learn: How they uncovered the story of the healing stones on Waikiki beach How to find funding to create culturally significant films *The impact Joe and Hina hope the film has
Watch Kapaemahu on the Criterion Channel: https://www.criterionchannel.com/kapaemahu Watch Kapaemahu on the Animation Showcase: https://www.animationshowcase.com/ *Learn more about the film at https://www.kapaemahu.com/
This episode features Chris Lavis and Maciek Szczerbowski of Clyde Henry Productions who share their experiences creating animation, puppet, and live action films over the last decade. Some of their notable works include Madame Tutli-Putli and Higglety Pigglety Pop! or There Must Be More to Life, both co-produced with the National Film Board of Canada.
You’ll also learn: How not limiting their storytelling to animated film has opened them up to fantastic opportunities including creating strange hats for Cirque du Soliel How they’ve operated as an independent studio for the last decade *Their upcoming film with the NFB
Follow Clyde Henry Productions on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clydehenryproductions
This episode features Henry Bonsu, creator of Adult Swim’s Lazor Wulf. In our chat, Henry reveals the rollercoaster journey he went through to get the show produced: from its humble beginnings as a tumblr webcomic back in 2013, to pitching Adult Swim, all the way to honing the show’s unique style for season two.
You’ll also learn: The original pitch that sold the show The story engine that keeps Lazor Wulf fresh *The goal Henry pursued that led to Adult Swim renewing Lazor Wulf for a second season
Watch season 2 of Lazor Wulf on Adult Swim: https://www.adultswim.com/videos/lazor-wulf
Find Henry on Tumblr: https://henrytheworst.tumblr.com/ Follow Henry on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HenrytheWorst Check out Henry on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/henrytheworst
Listen to more podcast episodes: https://terryibele.com/animation-industry-podcast/
This episode features Skylar Zerr, 3D Animation Director at Arcana Studio in Vancouver, who shares the skills he worked on that took him from animation graduate to animation director.
You’ll also learn: The number one thing that makes someone an absolutely invaluable candidate during the hiring process The spark that got Skylar back into animation after a two year hiatus *The hardest thing Skylar had to learn in order to level up his career
More about Skylar Zerr: Skylar is an Animation graduate from Visual College of Art and Design in Vancouver. He loves putting emotion into inanimate objects; creatures, bipeds and facial work are his specialty. Skylar also enjoys photography, editing, motion graphics and gaming with his pals on Steam.
Check out Skylar's website: http://skylarzerr.com/
This episode features Vancouver-based Arcana Entertainment and Animation Studio Founder and CEO Sean O’Reilly. Sean originally began his journey into animation by travelling to comic book conventions in an attempt to get his independent comic book sold. That experience led him to create a comic book company, Arcana, which now boasts over 300 titles and over 5,000 unique characters. From there, Arcana spanned into 3D animation and has since produced a number of features, television series, and short films.
You’ll also learn: The unique pipeline Arcana has built How Sean evaluates business decisions to mitigate risk *Arcana’s hiring process for 3D animators
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This episode is sponsored by the awesome team at Startastudio.com
Start A Studio, is a new online school focused on the business side of animation. They have both free and paid courses, an online community and downloads to help you succeed in your animation career, and build your own cool, creative and viable animation studio.
You can use the unique discount code ‘AIP’ in the checkout to save 20% on their popular Pro Studio Startup course.
So, whether you’re looking to up your freelance game or plan and launch your own animation company, check out https://startastudio.com/
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Check out Arcana's website: https://arcana.com/ Follow Arcana on Twitter: https://twitter.com/arcanastudio
This episode features stop motion animator Daniel Virgüez who shares his current PhD studies in International Stop Motion Co-production and how studios from different countries can collaborate efficiently. Besides his PhD work, Daniel is a professional stop motion animator working on the show “Kiwi” from XBO Films, plus he runs the Guayabo Colectivo artist association.
He also shares: His journey from Columbia to France Highlights of his professional experience working in TV *Details of an app he’s creating to connect stop motion professionals around the world
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HUE HD offers an all-in-one starter kit for kids around 7 to 13 years old when it come to animation. Their kit creates an easy and fun way to learn key animation techniques including claymation, lip-synching and rotoscoping.
The kit includes a colourful HUE HD camera, with a bendy gooseneck, built-in microphone and manual focus. It also includes their easy-to-use animation software has great features such as onion skinning and time lapse, and kids can record their own voices to bring their animations to life. On top of this is the HUE Book of Animation, which takes you step-by-step through how to create your own stop-motion videos and learn the principles of animation like squash and stretch. Plus, you can download free sound effects, a storyboard template and backgrounds to give your videos added magic!
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The package includes a Storyboard template, a sample background for your next claymation, a short instructional video on how to squash and stretch a simple character with clay, and even a super cute printable phenakistoscope of a rat going into a hole.
This episode features Stop Motion Animator Coco Peri on how she began and manages her own stop motion animation business.
You’ll also learn: How Coco deals with anxiety as an artist How to know what to charge for your services *The (unexpected) number one way to push your business to the next level
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HUE HD offers an all-in-one starter kit for kids around 7 to 13 years old when it come to animation. Their kit creates an easy and fun way to learn key animation techniques including claymation, lip-synching and rotoscoping.
The kit includes a colourful HUE HD camera, with a bendy gooseneck, built-in microphone and manual focus. It also includes their easy-to-use animation software has great features such as onion skinning and time lapse, and kids can record their own voices to bring their animations to life. On top of this is the HUE Book of Animation, which takes you step-by-step through how to create your own stop-motion videos and learn the principles of animation like squash and stretch. Plus, you can download free sound effects, a storyboard template and backgrounds to give your videos added magic!
HUE’s kits, cameras, book, and resources are available from: HUE's website: bit.ly/HUEWebsiteAIP Amazon: bit.ly/HUEAmazonAIP
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The package includes a Storyboard template, a sample background for your next claymation, a short instructional video on how to squash and stretch a simple character with clay, and even a super cute printable phenakistoscope of a rat going into a hole.
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More about Colette Peri:
Colette (Coco) Peri is an entrepreneur who weaves magic into the threads of advertisements, marketing strategies, and everyday life. She is on a mission to empower people to unlock their creativity, awaken their imagination, and inspire them to take risks in pursuing what they love.
Follow Coco on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colette.peri/ Sign up for the waitlist to Coco’s course: https://coletteperi.com/waitlist
This episode features UK-based independent rotoscoper Flora Martyr who shares her process to create pristine rotoscope animations.
You’ll also learn: What type of stories are best told through rotoscoping vs other forms of animation How large the market is for rotoscoped animation *3 of the best rotoscoped animations to take inspiration from
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GET YOUR FREE HUE HD PACKAGE HERE: http://bit.ly/AIPFreeResources PASSWORD: AIPodcastPerks
HUE HD offers an all-in-one starter kit for kids around 7 to 13 years old when it come to animation. Their kit creates an easy and fun way to learn key animation techniques including claymation, lip-synching and rotoscoping.
The kit includes a colourful HUE HD camera, with a bendy gooseneck, built-in microphone and manual focus. It also includes their easy-to-use animation software has great features such as onion skinning and time lapse, and kids can record their own voices to bring their animations to life. On top of this is the HUE Book of Animation, which takes you step-by-step through how to create your own stop-motion videos and learn the principles of animation like squash and stretch. Plus, you can download free sound effects, a storyboard template and backgrounds to give your videos added magic!
HUE’s kits, cameras, book, and resources are available from: HUE's website: bit.ly/HUEWebsiteAIP Amazon: bit.ly/HUEAmazonAIP
GET YOUR FREE HUE HD PACKAGE HERE: http://bit.ly/AIPFreeResources PASSWORD: AIPodcastPerks
The package includes a Storyboard template, a sample background for your next claymation, a short instructional video on how to squash and stretch a simple character with clay, and even a super cute printable phenakistoscope of a rat going into a hole.
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Flora Martyr is moving image artist and photographer, based in Lancashire (UK). She produces her films through the Dot Dot Dash Dot banner, specialising in rotoscope animation. Her work is often experimental using a number of different media to create colour, texture and pattern. She take a structural approach to my work and explore a number of themes such as existentialism, the act of being and the mundane.
Check out Flora’s work at: https://www.floramartyr.com/ https://www.dotdotdashdot.com/
Check out these 3 inspirational rotoscoped films: Waking Life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uk2DeTet98o Tower: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTzNkfgM1vE *Undone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9sYE9tIwTE
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This episode features the co-creators of Animation Wild Card: Casey Follen, Alexis Deprey, and Cami Kwan. Animation Wild Card is a community of animation professionals coming together to highlight and share original work from the artists in the animation industry. The co-creators share how the project came to be, how animators can get involved, and the resources they’re creating to close gaps in the industry.
You’ll also learn: How Animation Wild Card is knocking down barriers to entry in animation How those from small-towns can get involved in the larger stop motion community *The top three skills to develop right now to start your career in stop motion
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This episode is brought to you by HUE Animation Studio, an all-in-one starter kit for kids around 7 to 13 years old. It’s an easy and fun way to learn key animation techniques including claymation, lip-synching and rotoscoping.
The kit includes a colourful HUE HD camera, with a bendy gooseneck, built-in microphone and manual focus. The easy-to-use animation software has great features such as onion skinning and time lapse, and kids can record their own voices to bring their animations to life.
The HUE Book of Animation takes you step-by-step through how to create your own stop-motion videos and you can download free sound effects, a storyboard template and backgrounds to give your videos added magic!
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Check out Animation Wild Card's website: https://animationwildcard.com/ Follow Animation Wild Card on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/animationwildcard/ Watch episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9bQObmETgvDu8io2KwBmuw
More about the Animation Wild Card co-creators:
*Casey Follen Casey is a production manager and assistant director specializing in stop motion animation. Her freelance brand is Catalyst Castle Studios, which also specializes in stop motion as well as sculptural illustration. She is passionate about bringing creative people together and helping them achieve their goals.
Social Links: https://caseyfollen.com/ https://www.instagram.com/caseybbubbles/ https://catalystcastlestudios.com/ https://www.instagram.com/catalystcastlestudios
*Alexis Deprey Alexis is a freelance Production Designer and Art Director specializing in stop motion animation. She is also the Co-Owner/Co-Creative Director of Threadwood with her husband Scott DaRos. Casey loves color design, visual storytelling and illustrative work - it completely influences how she develops ideas and techniques for stop motion animation.
Social Links: https://www.instagram.com/alexiseved https://www.instagram.com/_threadwood https://www.alexiseve.com https://www.threadwood.com
*Cami Kwan Cami Kwan is a Creative Producer and partner at Apartment D. She is passionate about creating children's media that is both artistically and philosophically elevated. She is also passionate about pushing the boundaries of what can be considered possible in stop motion animation, and expanding the popular perception of stop motion animation.
Social Links: https://www.instagram.com/camikwan https://www.instagram.com/apartmentdfilms
This episode features Senior Character Animator at Blizzard Entertainment, Peter Starostin, who shares his top tips on how to excel in CG. Throughout his career, Peter has worked on the cinematics for games like Halo, Starcraft, Warcraft, Overwatch, and Diablo.
You’ll also learn: 3 ways to improve your body mechanics The number one things Peter does to up his game *What you need to include in your portfolio to get noticed
More about Peter Starostin:
Peter is a Senior Character Animator at Blizzard entertainment, and former character animator at Blur. He has worked on the cinematics for games such as Halo, Overwatch, Diablo, Starcraft, and Warcraft.
Add Peter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pstarostin/0 Check out Blizzard’s Warcraft cinematic reference videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jgndut9nY0Q&feature=youtu.be&t=93 Watch Peter’s bouncing ball tutorial in Maya: https://youtu.be/N9f4gs7QOrQ Watch one of Peter’s first professional animations on Predator Concrete Jungle: https://youtu.be/dUViwcxut-A?t=67
This episode features co-creators Andrew Koehler and Benjamin Martian of Adult Swim’s Tigtone. They discuss the origins of the show in college, the 15-year journey it took to get on television, and the most ridiculous joke they put into Season 2 (which just premiered on Adult Swim).
You’ll also learn: The unconventional way Tigtone is animated using live-action faces The underlying motive Benjamin and Andrew had to pursue Tigtone for so long *Their number one piece of advice for aspiring series creators.
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This episode is sponsored by Bloop Animation, which is an animation learning platform packed with premium online video courses for aspiring animation filmmakers.
They have courses for all major animation programs like Maya, Animate CC, Toon Boom, Blender, TVPaint, and many others, as well as some non-software courses like a storyboarding course, Animation foundations course, and even one about making graphic novels, which covers absolutely everything you need to know from start to finish.
The courses are all in video-form, so there’s no deadlines or application process, you simply pick a course and start learning in seconds.
In fact, they just released a brand new course teaching how to animate Moho. Moho, formerly known as Anime Studio, is a 2D animation software that's main selling point is its ability to easily build and animate with rigged puppet characters. It’s balance of ease of use and powerful features makes it a popular option for hobbyists, and while it’s not an industry standard yet, it has been used on some major productions such as the Oscar nominated feature films Song of the Sea, and The Breadwinner.
The course just came out last week and includes 38 video lessons with over 5 hours of content. So make sure to check it out.
Moho Course: www.bloopanimation.com/moho-animation/ Bloop Animation’s course library: www.bloopanimation.com/courses
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Watch Tigtone Season 2 on Adult Swim: https://www.adultswim.com/videos/tigtone Watch the original first episode 1 of Tigtone here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-J3nJerAyQ Follow Andrew on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewjkoehler/?hl=en Follow Andrew on Twitter: https://twitter.com/aandrewkoehlerr?lang=en Follow Benjamin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benjamartian/?hl=en Follow Benjamin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Benjamartian
This episode features Warner Brothers Character Designer Olivia Amoah, who walks through her career journey from animation student, to intern, to first full-time contract, to how she was hired to work on Looney Tunes.
You’ll also learn: Why the hiring manager put her on Looney Tunes when she applied for a totally different position The rollercoaster journey she went on straight out of school *Olivia’s plans to start her own animation/art business on the side
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This episode is sponsored by Bloop Animation, which is an animation learning platform packed with premium online video courses for aspiring animation filmmakers. They have courses for all major animation programs like Maya, Animate CC, Toon Boom, Blender, TVPaint, and many others, as well as some non-software courses like a storyboarding course, Animation foundations course, and even one about making graphic novels, which covers absolutely everything you need to know from start to finish. The courses are all in video-form, so there’s no deadlines or application process, you simply pick a course and start learning in seconds.
In fact, they just released a brand new course teaching how to animate Moho. Moho, formerly known as Anime Studio, is a 2D animation software that's main selling point is its ability to easily build and animate with rigged puppet characters. It’s balance of ease of use and powerful features makes it a popular option for hobbyists, and while it’s not an industry standard yet, it has been used on some major productions such as the Oscar nominated feature films Song of the Sea, and The Breadwinner.
The course came out today, and it includes 38 video lessons with over 5 hours of content. Bloop always launches new courses at a discounted price for the first few days, so make sure to get it before Friday when the prices go up for good.
*Moho Course: https://www.bloopanimation.com/moho-animation/
*Bloop Animation’s course library: https://www.bloopanimation.com/courses
More about Olivia Amoah:
This episode features Warner Brothers Character Designer Olivia Amoah, who walks through your career journey from animation student, intern, first full-time contract, to how she was hired to work on Looney Tunes.
Follow Olivia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/groovydrop/ Reach out to Olivia through LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liv-amoah/
This episode features Producer Arnold Leibovit who shares the history of George Pal’s influential stop motion work with the Puppetoons. Arnold is also soon releasing a compilation of Puppetoon films not seen since they were originally in cinemas in the 1940s.
You’ll also learn: How Goerge Pal single-handedly carved out a niche for stop motion animated films to compete with Disney and Fleischer studios in the 40s. The meticulous process a Puppetoon production went through to produce one second of animation *The extreme lengths Arnold went through to get some of the original negatives for The Puppetoons Movie Volume 2
More about Arnold Lebovit: Arnold Lebovit is a director, producer, and screenwriter, most well-known for the films Penny Lane, Rascal Dazzle, the 2002 remake of The Time Machine, and the Puppetoon Movies.
Find out more info about the Puppetoons and preorder Volume 2: https://puppetoon.net/ Watch the Trailer for the Puppetoons Movie Volume 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-wUgITOuNY *Watch Tuby the Tuba: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iOur1H2Zgw
This episode features Maddi Patton, a Screenwriter, YouTuber, and self-taught Animator, who shares how she mustered a team of 30 to produce her original web-series My Pride, which has over five million views on YouTube.
You'll also learn: Where she got funding to produce an entire season of My Pride How it really feels to be producing and animating your own show *Some really strange facts about lions that you 99% chance haven’t heard of before
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You can use the unique discount code ‘AIP’ in the checkout to save 20% on their popular Pro Studio Startup course.
So, whether you’re looking to up your freelance game or plan and launch your own animation company, check out https://startastudio.com/
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More about Maddi: Maddi Patton is a 26-year-old screenwriter, Youtuber and a self-taught animator. She holds a degree in Screenwriting and Creative Writing and has won multiple awards for her written work. She learned to animate starting at the age of 12 so she could adapt a Warrior Cats novel into a web series because she was extremely cool, after that gained some notoriety on Youtube for her first original series Cow of the Wild which she started at the age of 13. Now, just over a decade later, she's writing, producing and animating a new web series called My Pride, which has earned a collective 5.5 million views on the first 6 episodes.
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/tribbleofdoom Twitter: https://twitter.com/myprideseries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mypridetheseries/?hl=en Email Maddi: mypridetheseries [at] gmail.com
This episode features Aaron Long, BoJack Horseman Director and current Supervising Director on Adult Swim's Tuca and Bertie. He shares how he got his first job animating on TripTank fresh out of Max the Mutt Animation School in Toronto, and how he worked his way up to Director on BoJack.
You’ll also learn: The number one skill Aaron worked the hardest at to get where he is now The ins and outs of producing and animating his independent series Sublo and Tangy Mustard *The biggest piece of advice that Aaron followed throughout his journey
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This episode is sponsored by Bloop Animation, which is an animation learning platform packed with premium online video courses for aspiring animation filmmakers.
They have courses for all major animation programs like Maya, Animate CC, Toon Boom, Blender, TVPaint, and many others, as well as some non-software courses like a storyboarding course, Animation foundations course, and even one about making graphic novels, which covers absolutely everything you need to know from start to finish.
The courses are all in video-form, so there’s no deadlines or application process, you simply pick a course and start learning in seconds. They even offer a free ebook titled “Making an animated short”, which covers their entire process, step-by-step, of how they made one of their films, from coming up with the idea, to storyboarding, animation and all the way to exporting the film. You can get that book for free at www.bloopanimation.com/animationindustry. You can check out their complete course library at www.bloopanimation.com/courses.
*Free ebook on making a short film: www.bloopanimation.com/animationindustry
*Bloop Animation’s course library: www.bloopanimation.com/courses
~~ More about Aaron Long:
Aaron graduated from Max the Mutt College of Animation, Art & Design in 2012. Since then he has worked as animator, storyboard artist, writer, animation director, and director on a number of animation series including TripTank, Greatest Party Story Ever, Bojack Horsesman, Tuca and Bertie, and his independent series Sublo and Tangy Mustard.
*Check out Aaron’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7lcnjujJaRfbpYyHce-gbQ 8Check out Aaron’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_aaron_long/
Watch the first episode of Sublo and Tangy Mustard: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSFyIy9FbK8&t=124s Watch Fester Fish: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-1IXGpD244 Watch TripTank: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrBJDlY952Q Watch stuff by Masaaki Yuasa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrBJDlY952Q
This episode features the talented producer Kat Alioshin, who’s career has focused on bringing stop motion projects to life. She’s worked on Coraline, The Nightmare Before Christmas, and Monkey Bone to name a few. In this chat Kat shares her career journey, as well as the number one way she’s made connections pay off over the years.
You’ll also learn: The surprising differences between producing Commercial, TV, and Feature film projects The reason she focuses on bringing stop motion projects to life *A behind-the-scenes look at her upcoming independent feature film, The Inventor
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This episode is sponsored by Bloop Animation, which is an animation learning platform packed with premium online video courses for aspiring animation filmmakers.
They have courses for all major animation programs like Maya, Animate CC, Toon Boom, Blender, TVPaint, and many others, as well as some non-software courses like a storyboarding course, Animation foundations course, and even one about making graphic novels, which covers absolutely everything you need to know from start to finish.
The courses are all in video-form, so there’s no deadlines or application process, you simply pick a course and start learning in seconds. They even offer a free ebook titled “Making an animated short”, which covers their entire process, step-by-step, of how they made one of their films, from coming up with the idea, to storyboarding, animation and all the way to exporting the film. You can get that book for free at www.bloopanimation.com/animationindustry. You can check out their complete course library at www.bloopanimation.com/courses.
*Free ebook on making a short film: www.bloopanimation.com/animationindustry
*Bloop Animation’s course library: www.bloopanimation.com/courses
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More about Kat:
Kat Alioshin is a producer who’s helped bring many stop motion projects to life including, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Coraline, Bump in the Night, and Monkey Bone. Kat got her start back in the 80s handing out flyers to the infamous Spike and Mike Animation Festival shows. Currently she is producing an independent feature film titled, The Inventor, and running the We Know Jack Show podcast.
The Inventor Film Site: https://www.theinventorfilm.com/ The Inventor Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/77077682/the-inventor Animation Outlaws: https://www.animationoutlaws.com/ We Know Jack Show Podcast: https://www.weknowjackshow.com/
This episode features storyteller, stop motion animator, and Founder of #MoStopMo, David Rocco Facchini, who shares how to pursue a career in narrative projects.
You’ll also learn: How to take control of your neanderthal brain to tell more captivating stories The secret to bringing attention to your narrative projects *How to get involved in the #MoStopMo stop motion mentorship program
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This episode is sponsored by Bloop Animation, which is an animation learning platform packed with premium online video courses for aspiring animation filmmakers.
They have courses for all major animation programs like Maya, Animate CC, Toon Boom, Blender, TVPaint, and many others, as well as some non-software courses like a storyboarding course, Animation foundations course, and even one about making graphic novels, which covers absolutely everything you need to know from start to finish.
The courses are all in video-form, so there’s no deadlines or application process, you simply pick a course and start learning in seconds. They even offer a free ebook titled “Making an animated short”, which covers their entire process, step-by-step, of how they made one of their films, from coming up with the idea, to storyboarding, animation and all the way to exporting the film. You can get that book for free at www.bloopanimation.com/animationindustry. You can check out their complete course library at www.bloopanimation.com/courses.
*Free ebook on making a short film: www.bloopanimation.com/animationindustry
*Bloop Animation’s course library: www.bloopanimation.com/courses
~~ More about David: David Rocco Facchini is a storyteller and stop motion animator from Chicago, Illinois. He has directed and produced projects for Second City, The US Department of Health and Human Services, television, feature film, and immersive experiences. He is also the Founder of #MoStopMo, an organization dedicated to fostering community around stop motion.
Check out #MoStopMo: https://www.mostopmo.com/ Check out David's website: https://www.dellaroccostudios.com/
This episode features Australian Voice Actor Todd Manojlovic from Adult Swim’s new series, YOLO: Crystal Fantasy. Todd shares the method he took to nail his parts, and his best advice for others looking to pursue voice acting for animation.
You’ll also learn: How Adult Swim turned an indie YouTube video into the YOLO: Crystal Fantasy series The surprising amount of hours that go into voice acting an 11-minute episode *How to get into the right mental state to ad-lib lines and make them sound natural
More about Todd: Todd Manojlovic is a musician living out of Melbourne, Australia. In late 2012, he voice acted in Micheal Cusak’s now-viral indie animation, YOLO. In 2020, Adult Swim developed YOLO into a series, YOLO: Crystal Fantasy, with Todd as the voice Rachel, one of the main characters.
Follow Todd on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/todorwhat/
Extended SIGGRAPH 2020 Submissions Deadline: https://www.awn.com/news/august-15-entry-deadline-almost-here-siggraph-asia-2020-computer-animation-festival
This chat features stop motion animator Ian Boone, who shares the story of how he got an internship at Laika, twice, and then got to work on Amazon Prime’s Tumble Leaf.
He also shares: Tips to animate what a character is thinking A simple switch in mindset that will improve your animation performance 10x *The simple trick that will get you animating twice as fast
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This episode is sponsored by Bloop Animation, which is an animation learning platform packed with premium online video courses for aspiring animation filmmakers.
They have courses for all major animation programs like Maya, Animate CC, Toon Boom, Blender, TVPaint, and many others, as well as some non-software courses like a storyboarding course, Animation foundations course, and even one about making graphic novels, which covers absolutely everything you need to know from start to finish.
The courses are all in video-form, so there’s no deadlines or application process, you simply pick a course and start learning in seconds. They even offer a free ebook titled “Making an animated short”, which covers their entire process, step-by-step, of how they made one of their films, from coming up with the idea, to storyboarding, animation and all the way to exporting the film. You can get that book for free at www.bloopanimation.com/animationindustry. You can check out their complete course library at www.bloopanimation.com/courses.
*Free ebook on making a short film: www.bloopanimation.com/animationindustry
*Bloop Animation’s course library: www.bloopanimation.com/courses
~~ More about Ian:
Ian is a stop motion animator from Louisville Kentucky. Ian was an animator on JibJab Bro’s Ask the Storybots, and Amazon Prime’s Tumbleleaf. Currently he is animating on Henry Selick’s Wendell and Wild. On top of this, he is very proud to have used his stop motion skills to further environmental advocacy through the Save the Dells Arizona and Raptors and the Solution projects. Besides stop motion, Ian loves to play the banjo.
Watch Ian’s reel on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/325098136 Follow Ian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ianbooneanimation/ Check out Ian’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr8xDo7TSmHDNR0hg_8nSrA
This chat features Adult Swim’s Matt Maiellaro, creator of 12 Oz. Mouse, and Mary Spender, voice actor of Aria from 12 Oz. Mouse. They share the story of how the cult classic came to be.
You’ll also learn: Why Adult Swim brought back 12 Oz. Mouse after a 14 year hiatus How Matt responds to criticism for following unconventional animation and storytelling techniques *What Mary did to get “discovered” off YouTube
More about Matt Maiellaro: Matt has become quite the staple at Adult Swim, contributing to more than a dozen shows including Space Ghost, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, and Perfect Hair Forever, some of which he is co-creator of. His most recent show, 12 Oz. Mouse premiered its third season on Adult Swim on July 20.
More about Mary Spender: Mary is the voice of Aria, the British Scientist from 12 Oz. Mouse Season 3. Mary is also a singer, songwriter, and guitar teacher from the UK. She got her start on YouTube where she now has 350,000 subscribers and over 29 million views.
Check out 12 Oz. Mouse on Adult Swim: https://www.adultswim.com/videos/12-oz-mouse
Follow Mary Spender’s music career on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpV5A65O3mvaJmlc669cI1A
This episode features the multiple Primetime Emmy and Annie award-winning director, producer, and co-creator of Adult Swim’s Robot Chicken: Matthew Senriech. He shares the reason behind why Robot Chicken has become one of the longest running animated shows on air.
You’ll also learn: The story of how Matthew sold Robot Chicken to Adult Swim The number one thing Matthew wishes someone said to him earlier in his career *The most practical way to push your ideas out into the world
This episode features Spike Decker and Kat Alioshin who share a behind the scenes look into their documentary, Animation Outlaws, which covers the rise of the Spike and Mike Animation Festival.
You’ll also learn: The guerrilla marketing tactics that had people pouring into theatres How Spike gave a start to today’s animation bigshots including Tim Burton and Nick Park *What risks animators can take to get noticed in today’s marketplace
More about Spike and Kat:
Spike Decker is the co-creater (along with Mike Gribble) of Spike and Mike’s Animation Festival, which began in January 1977. Since then he has toured with the festival all over North America, and curated animation from all over the globe. The Spike and Mike Animation Festival has been pivotal in launching the careers of many of today’s forefront talent including Tim Burton, Nick Park, and John Lassater.
Kat Alioshin has a BA in Film and Television from UC Sand Diego. Since then she has worked as a director, producer, and in special effects on numerous blockbuster stop motion projects including, The Nightmare Before Christmas, James and The Giant Peach, and Corpse Bride. Her most recent production, Animation Outlaws, is a documentary following the rise of the Spike and Mike Animation Festival.
Watch Animation Outlaws here: http://www.animationoutlaws.com/ Get in touch with Spike and Kat here: http://www.animationoutlaws.com/contact.html
This episode features animator Christian Lie on how he found success on YouTube and decided to change the trajectory of his career towards animation.
He also shares: His personal study schedule as he learns the principles of animation The formula he uses to get views on YouTube *How he got his start by sharing rock music history through video essays
~[Sponsored Message]~
This episode is sponsored by Bloop Animation, which is an animation learning platform packed with premium online video courses for aspiring animation filmmakers.
They have courses for all major animation programs like Maya, Animate CC, Toon Boom, Blender, TVPaint, and many others, as well as some non-software courses like a storyboarding course, Animation foundations course, and even one about making graphic novels, which covers absolutely everything you need to know from start to finish.
The courses are all in video-form, so there’s no deadlines or application process, you simply pick a course and start learning in seconds. They even offer a free ebook titled “Making an animated short”, which covers their entire process, step-by-step, of how they made one of their films, from coming up with the idea, to storyboarding, animation and all the way to exporting the film. You can get that book for free at www.bloopanimation.com/animationindustry. You can check out their complete course library at www.bloopanimation.com/courses.
*Free ebook on making a short film: www.bloopanimation.com/animationindustry
*Bloop Animation’s course library: www.bloopanimation.com/courses
~~ More about Christian Lie: Christian Lie is an independent animator and character designer who got his start in 2013 by sharing rock music history video essays on YouTube. Since then, his channel has blown up to over 250,000 subscribers and hit nearly 20 million collective views this year. Recently, Lie began the Character Design podcast to learn as much as he can from other artists as changes the trajectory of his career towards animation.
Send Christian an email: chrishaug [ at ] artwork.com Check out Christian’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgIlmfJhLLBwTYvL4r-2hhg Christian on twitter: https://twitter.com/lielikesmusic?lang=en Christian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lielikesmusic/ *Christian’s Character Design Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/22CvfBPxXeME3RZLCSnffz
This episode features Development Executive Dave Padbury who shares a behind-the-scenes look at what happens to your pitch after you leave the room.
You’ll also learn: The #1 thing you as a new creator can bring to the table The do’s and don’ts of pitching *How to build an enticing story engine
More about Dave: Dave joined the Guru development team six years ago to work on "True and The Rainbow Kingdom". Since then, he has helped develop the upcoming Disney Junior series "Pikwik Pack", the CBC comedy "Big Blue", and many other series. Currently, he is focused on supporting creators' visions across all of Guru's upcoming series and finding new voices and perspectives to fill Guru's slate into the future.
This episode features story artist and illustrator Aaron Hazouri who sheds light into the harsh reality of pursuing work as a storyboard artist in LA.
He also shares: How much networking really matters in landing a job The real reason he stopped pursuing storyboard work in LA *What studios will never tell you about their job postings
~[Sponsored Message]~
This episode is sponsored by Bloop Animation, which is an animation learning platform packed with premium online video courses for aspiring animation filmmakers.
They have courses for all major animation programs like Maya, Animate CC, Toon Boom, Blender, TVPaint, and many others, as well as some non-software courses like a storyboarding course, Animation foundations course, and even one about making graphic novels, which covers absolutely everything you need to know from start to finish.
The courses are all in video-form, so there’s no deadlines or application process, you simply pick a course and start learning in seconds. They even offer a free ebook titled “Making an animated short”, which covers their entire process, step-by-step, of how they made one of their films, from coming up with the idea, to storyboarding, animation and all the way to exporting the film. You can get that book for free at www.bloopanimation.com/animationindustry. You can check out their complete course library at www.bloopanimation.com/courses.
*Free ebook on making a short film: www.bloopanimation.com/animationindustry
*Bloop Animation’s course library: www.bloopanimation.com/courses
~~ More about Aaron Hazouri:
Aaron Hazouri is a story artist and illustrator working in the animation and children's publishing industries. He holds a bachelor's degree in multimedia and has over a decade of experience in professionally telling stories and creating art.
Follow Aaron on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cartoonistaaron/?hl=en Check out Aaron’s website: http://www.aaronhazouri.com/ Look up Aaron on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aaron.hazouri
This episode features legendary stop motion animator Anthony Scott who shares how he made a career out of the wonderful world of stop motion animation.
He also shares: How he went from being a janitor to animating Jack Skellington on The Nightmare Before Christmas The old-school tool Anthony still uses that trumps all of today’s stop mo tech *The best path new animators can take to get into today’s core group of stop motion professionals
~[Sponsored Message]~
This episode is sponsored by Bloop Animation, which is an animation learning platform packed with premium online video courses for aspiring animation filmmakers.
They have courses for all major animation programs like Maya, Animate CC, Toon Boom, Blender, TVPaint, and many others, as well as some non-software courses like a storyboarding course, Animation foundations course, and even one about making graphic novels, which covers absolutely everything you need to know from start to finish.
The courses are all in video-form, so there’s no deadlines or application process, you simply pick a course and start learning in seconds. They even offer a free ebook titled “Making an animated short”, which covers their entire process, step-by-step, of how they made one of their films, from coming up with the idea, to storyboarding, animation and all the way to exporting the film. You can get that book for free at www.bloopanimation.com/animationindustry. You can check out their complete course library at www.bloopanimation.com/courses.
*Free ebook on making a short film: www.bloopanimation.com/animationindustry
*Bloop Animation’s course library: www.bloopanimation.com/courses
~~ More about Anthony Scott:
Anthony Scott has animated on nearly every stop motion feature film including The Nightmare Before Christmas, James and the Giant Peach, Corpse Bride, Coraline, The Little Prince, and the upcoming Wendell and Wild.
*Check out Anthony’s website: http://anthonyscott.net/
*Follow Anthony’s work on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anthonyscott.animation/
*Learn more about this podcast: https://terryibele.com/animation-industry-podcast/
This episode features Jackie Davis, the webcomic artist behind Underpants and Overbites. In our chat she shares how she figured out how to make a sustainable income off webcomics.
You’ll also learn: The not-so-talked about details of what quitting your job to pursue your passion is actually like How Jackie deals with self-doubt *How Jackie smashed the perfectionist attitude while still making great art
~[Sponsored Message]~
This episode is sponsored by Bloop Animation, which is an animation learning platform packed with premium online video courses for aspiring animation filmmakers.
They have courses for all major animation programs like Maya, Animate CC, Toon Boom, Blender, TVPaint, and many others, as well as some non-software courses like a storyboarding course, Animation foundations course, and even one about making graphic novels, which covers absolutely everything you need to know from start to finish.
The courses are all in video-form, so there’s no deadlines or application process, you simply pick a course and start learning in seconds. They even offer a free ebook titled “Making an animated short”, which covers their entire process, step-by-step, of how they made one of their films, from coming up with the idea, to storyboarding, animation and all the way to exporting the film. You can get that book for free at www.bloopanimation.com/animationindustry. You can check out their complete course library at www.bloopanimation.com/courses.
*Free ebook on making a short film: www.bloopanimation.com/animationindustry
*Bloop Animation’s course library: www.bloopanimation.com/courses
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More about Jackie Davis: Jackie Davis is the amazing human behind Underpants and Overbites, which is an autobiographical watercolour webcomic about her tiny life in Rochester, New York.
Follow Underpants and Overbites on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/underpantsandoverbites
Check out Jackie’s Website: http://www.underpantsandoverbites.com/
Support Jackie on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/underpantsandoverbites
This episode features Lauren Orme, an animator and studio owner based in Cardiff, South Whales. She shares the story of how she started running Cardiff Animation Nights in 2014, which evolved into the Cardiff Animation Festival.
You’ll also learn: How the festival evolved during the 2020 pandemic The steps to start an animation festival from the ground up in your hometown *How she’s learned to pick films that will draw in paying audiences
~[Sponsored Message]~
This episode is sponsored by Bloop Animation, which is an animation learning platform packed with premium online video courses for aspiring animation filmmakers.
They have courses for all major animation programs like Maya, Animate CC, Toon Boom, Blender, TVPaint, and many others, as well as some non-software courses like a storyboarding course, Animation foundations course, and even one about making graphic novels, which covers absolutely everything you need to know from start to finish.
The courses are all in video-form, so there’s no deadlines or application process, you simply pick a course and start learning in seconds. They even offer a free ebook titled “Making an animated short”, which covers their entire process, step-by-step, of how they made one of their films, from coming up with the idea, to storyboarding, animation and all the way to exporting the film. You can get that book for free at www.bloopanimation.com/animationindustry. You can check out their complete course library at www.bloopanimation.com/courses.
*Free ebook on making a short film: www.bloopanimation.com/animationindustry
*Bloop Animation’s course library: www.bloopanimation.com/courses
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More about Lauren Orme:
Lauren Orme is an award-winning animator and director based in Cardiff, South Wales. She runs animation studio and production company Picl Animation.
Lauren's animated short films have been screened at festivals around the world, and her 2019 film Cymru Wales and BFI Network-funded short Creepy Pasta Salad was shortlisted for the 2020 Best Short Animation BAFTA.
Lauren is Festival Director of Cardiff Animation Festival, and has been running events since 2014 when she founded Cardiff Animation Nights.
Cardiff Animation Festival: Cardiff Animation Nights Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnimationNights Cardiff Animation Nights Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Cardiffanimation *Cardiff Animation Nights Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/animationnights/?hl=en
Cardiff Animation Nights: Cardiff Animation Festival Twitter: https://twitter.com/CardiffAnimFest Cardiff Animation Festival Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CardiffAnimationFestival/ *Cardiff Animation Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cardiffanimfest/?hl=en
Website: *Cardiffanimation.com: http://cardiffanimation.com/
Lauren's Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/LaurenOrmeFilms Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenormefilms/
This episode features Lauren Orme, an animator and studio owner based in Cardiff, South Whales. She shares the story of how she started running Cardiff Animation Nights in 2014, which evolved into the Cardiff Animation Festival.
You’ll also learn: How the festival evolved during the 2020 pandemic The steps to start an animation festival from the ground up in your hometown *How she’s learned to pick films that will draw in paying audiences
~[Sponsored Message]~
This episode is sponsored by Bloop Animation, which is an animation learning platform packed with premium online video courses for aspiring animation filmmakers.
They have courses for all major animation programs like Maya, Animate CC, Toon Boom, Blender, TVPaint, and many others, as well as some non-software courses like a storyboarding course, Animation foundations course, and even one about making graphic novels, which covers absolutely everything you need to know from start to finish.
The courses are all in video-form, so there’s no deadlines or application process, you simply pick a course and start learning in seconds. They even offer a free ebook titled “Making an animated short”, which covers their entire process, step-by-step, of how they made one of their films, from coming up with the idea, to storyboarding, animation and all the way to exporting the film. You can get that book for free at www.bloopanimation.com/animationindustry. You can check out their complete course library at www.bloopanimation.com/courses.
*Free ebook on making a short film: www.bloopanimation.com/animationindustry
*Bloop Animation’s course library: www.bloopanimation.com/courses
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More about Lauren Orme:
Lauren Orme is an award-winning animator and director based in Cardiff, South Wales. She runs animation studio and production company Picl Animation.
Lauren's animated short films have been screened at festivals around the world, and her 2019 film Cymru Wales and BFI Network-funded short Creepy Pasta Salad was shortlisted for the 2020 Best Short Animation BAFTA.
Lauren is Festival Director of Cardiff Animation Festival, and has been running events since 2014 when she founded Cardiff Animation Nights.
Cardiff Animation Festival: Cardiff Animation Nights Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnimationNights Cardiff Animation Nights Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Cardiffanimation *Cardiff Animation Nights Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/animationnights/?hl=en
Cardiff Animation Nights: Cardiff Animation Festival Twitter: https://twitter.com/CardiffAnimFest Cardiff Animation Festival Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CardiffAnimationFestival/ *Cardiff Animation Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cardiffanimfest/?hl=en
Website: *Cardiffanimation.com: http://cardiffanimation.com/
Lauren's Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/LaurenOrmeFilms Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenormefilms/
This episode features animator and studio co-founder Liam Gilbey who shares what it took to create a studio with his classmates right out of school.
You’ll also learn: How the studio got their first client (and continues to do so) How operations and finances are run *How animation students can start their own successful studio out of school too
~[Sponsored Message]~
This episode is sponsored by Bloop Animation, which is an animation learning platform packed with premium online video courses for aspiring animation filmmakers.
They have courses for all major animation programs like Maya, Animate CC, Toon Boom, Blender, TVPaint, and many others, as well as some non-software courses like a storyboarding course, Animation foundations course, and even one about making graphic novels, which covers absolutely everything you need to know from start to finish.
The courses are all in video-form, so there’s no deadlines or application process, you simply pick a course and start learning in seconds. They even offer a free ebook titled “Making an animated short”, which covers their entire process, step-by-step, of how they made one of their films, from coming up with the idea, to storyboarding, animation and all the way to exporting the film. You can get that book for free at www.bloopanimation.com/animationindustry. You can check out their complete course library at www.bloopanimation.com/courses.
*Free ebook on making a short film: www.bloopanimation.com/animationindustry
*Bloop Animation’s course library: www.bloopanimation.com/courses
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More about Liam Gilbey:
Liam Gilbey is a graduate of Norwich University of the Arts where he studied animation. Currently he is an animator, motion designer and studio co-founder of Cut the Mustard.
*Follow Liam’s studio, Cut the Mustard on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cutthemustard_animation/
*Check out Cut the Mustard’s website: https://www.cutthemustardanimation.com/our-work
*Companies House where all UK businesses have addresses registered: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/companies-house
This episode features Adam Ciolfi, a multiple award-winning stop motion animator who shares how to become successful as an independent filmmaker.
You’ll also learn: The reason Adam left the professional animation industry How Adam’s created a life that sustains his independent filmmaking *What he’s learned from attending festivals all over the world
More on Adam Ciolfi:
Adam Ciolfi’s lifelong fascination with stop motion animation began in 1975 when at age ten he discovered the work of Ray Harryhausen (The 7th Voyage of Sinbad) In 1977 he attempted his first film with a lump of clay and a Regular 8 camera. By 1985 he and his siblings had produced 26 amateur short films.
After earning a degree in film production from York University Adam embarked on his professional career. He completed his first professional production, the stop motion short ATTIC IN THE BLUE in 1991. It would win 4 awards for Best Animated Short during its festival run before being sold for broadcast.
In 1996, after a series of live action shorts, he began work on a stop motion feature film. THE LADY OF NAMES (2011) would take 14 years to complete and go on to screen at over 60 festivals worldwide, winning the award for Best Animated Feature 9 times. He followed that up with the multi-award winning and critically acclaimed shorts BROKEN (2014) and HIVE (2016) FILTH (2019) marks his third short in six years and the most successful film of his career so far. Currently he is hard at work on his next animated short, FROM HELL HE RIDES, a loving tribute to the spaghetti westerns of the 1060’s.
Follow Adam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ciolfianimation?lang=en Check out Adam’s website: https://adamciolfi.wordpress.com/ *Check out Adam’s films on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-IGdAjPqeAfnAS86M-ZmRQ
This episode features director JJ Villard who shares what it took to create his recent show JJ Villard’s Fairytales for Adult Swim.
You’ll also learn: The reason behind why JJ quit DreamWorks JJ’s approach to pushing his animation career to new heights *A full behind-the-scenes look of what it took to produce JJ Villard’s Fairytales
More on JJ Villard:
JJ Villard is a writer, producer, actor, animator, and director, best known for King Star King and the recent JJ Villard’s Fairytales on Adult Swim. JJ got his start at DreamWorks after graduating from CalArts back in 2005. He worked on Shrek 4 and 4, Monsters vs Aliens, Peebody and Sherman, and Trolls before deciding to branch off into the world of adult cartoons. Since then he’s worked with Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, Adult Swim and many other studios.
Follow JJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jjvillard/ Watch the first episode of JJ Villard’s Fairytales on Adult Swim: https://www.adultswim.com/videos/jj-villards-fairy-tales/boypunzel
Find out more about this podcast: https://terryibele.com/animation-industry-podcast/
This episode features director and producer of Adult Swim’s The Shivering Truth, Cat Solen. She shares how her career led up to directing The Shivering Truth, and a unique behind-the-scenes of how each episode was created.
You’ll also learn: How Cat launched her career right out of the Art Institute of Chicago The top three things that have honed her directing skills *Her best advice for someone else who wants to follow a similar path
More About Cat Solen:
Cat Solen is a director, animator, and producer with a specialty in commercials, short films, music videos, and stop motion series. She recently finished work on Adult Swim’s The Shivering Truth Season 2, where she was the director and executive producer. She was also the director and producer of The Shivering Truth’s Pilot, and Season 1.
Follow Cat on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catsolen/ Follow Cat on Twitter: https://twitter.com/catsolen Check out Cat's website: http://www.catsolen.com/ Watch the music video she directed for Tierra Whack: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9T51n3tvZ3M
Learn more about this podcast: https://terryibele.com/animation-industry-podcast/
This episode features director and producer of Adult Swim’s The Shivering Truth, Cat Solen. She shares how her career led up to directing The Shivering Truth, and a unique behind-the-scenes of how each episode was created.
You’ll also learn: How Cat launched her career right out of CalArts The top three things that have honed her directing skills *Her best advice for someone else who wants to follow a similar path
More About Cat Solen:
Cat Solen is a director, animator, and producer with a specialty in commercials, short films, music videos, and stop motion series. She recently finished work on Adult Swim’s The Shivering Truth Season 2, where she was the director and executive producer. She was also the director and producer of The Shivering Truth’s Pilot, and Season 1.
Follow Cat on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catsolen/ Follow Cat on Twitter: https://twitter.com/catsolen Check out Cat's website: http://www.catsolen.com/ Watch the music video she directed for Tierra Whack: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9T51n3tvZ3M
Learn more about this podcast: https://terryibele.com/animation-industry-podcast/
This episode features director and creator of Danger & Eggs, Mike Owens, who shares the journey of creating his own show.
You’ll also learn: How he became the lead animator on Animaniacs right out of college His top tips for collaborating with a big team around the world *The real reason he decided to create his own studio
More About Mike: Mike Owens is an Emmy Award-winning Director living and working out of Minneapolis. Owens is also a graduate of Columbia College Chicago’s Bachelor of Arts, Animation program. Throughout his career he has worked as an animator, editor, cinematographer, producer, writer, and director on a number of animated series and shorts including Animaniacs, Yo Gabba Gabba!, Danger & Eggs, and the Academy Award-winning Hair Love. Currently, he is the co-owner of WOMO studio in Minnesota.
Reach out to Mike by email: mike [at] womostudio.com
Check out Mike's Animation Mentorship Nonprofit: https://nicemoves.org/
This episode features Director Jamie Caliri, who shares how he created Dragonframe Stop Motion Software.
You’ll also learn: Insights into Jamie’s career as a music video director How he and his brother manage to stay ahead of the curve with Dragonframe *His best advice for following your dreams
More about Jamie: Jamie Caliri is one of the creators of Dragonframe software, the foremost stop motion software on the market. He is also a multiple award winning director, winning an Emmy, and three Annies for his work in music videos and commercials.
Check out Jamie's work on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/jamiecaliri Check out Dragonframe Stop Motion Software: https://www.dragonframe.com/ *Learn more about this podcast: https://terryibele.com/animation-industry-podcast/
This episode features James Walsh, a writer for children’s animated TV shows. James shares his journey into writing and how he landed a role on the smash hit Hey Dugee.
You’ll also learn: 3 things that will help you develop judgment for writing How to make yourself invaluable as a writer (it has nothing to do with writing) *The ultimate answer to what makes a good writer?
More about James Walsh: James Walsh is a writer for animation who currently lives and works out of Scotland. He is part of the freelance writing team for the super smash hit preschool show Hey Duggee, which airs on the BBC in the UK and Nick Jr in the US, plus it has nearly 1 billion views on YouTube.
James began writing for children’s TV animation back in 2015 and has also worked as a development writer, helping studios shape their series ideas and create killer pitch bibles.
Follow James on Twitter: https://twitter.com/walshpjames Check out the BBC Writersroom: https://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/
This episode features Toronto CG Animator Gemal Plummer who shares what it takes to get hired as a CG character animator.
You’ll also learn: 3 super tips that will speed up your workflow An overview of which studios in Toronto work in CG *Which non-animation activities can help you improve your animation
[SPONSORED MESSAGE] This episode is sponsored by The Animation Box.
The Animation Box is an online learning platform specialized in teaching 3D Character Animation. They currently have a special deal on their Cartoon Mechanics Masterclass where you will learn step by step how to animate a cartoon-stylized shot from blocking to spline in Autodesk Maya.
The Masterclass is a 20+hr video course full of unique lectures, tips and tricks and workflow methods that are used in the feature film industry. You'll also get access to unique Character Rigs for Maya that can be used to create your personal shots.
They also offer Mentorship training and more workshops are coming in the near future.
Check them out at https://www.theanimationbox.com/
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More about Gemal:
Gemal Plummer is a Toronto-based CG animator. He studied animation at Seneca College and has since worked at some of the top animation studios in Toronto including Industrial Brothers, Cuppa Coffee, Guru, and Jam Filled.
*Follow Gemal on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gemal67/
*Check out Gemal’s reel and character animations on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/user6034897
This episode features Amber Padgett, a stop motion director, animator, and fabricator who shares how to quit your job and follow your ultimate dream.
You’ll also learn: How Amber went from working at a grocery store to some of the top stop motion studios in the US How to make uncomfortable comfortable to push yourself to new heights *How Amber carved out a niche for herself in outdoor stop motion
More about Amber: Amber is a stop motion director, fabricator, and animator working out of LA. She’s worked on projects at Open the Portal, Stoopid Buddies, and FullScreen studios.
Check out Amber’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heavysweaterproductions/ Check out Amber’s website: http://www.heavysweaterproductions.com/
This episode features The Sketch Effect Founder William Warren, who shares what the B2B animation industry is like.
You’ll also learn: The top 3 things that set you apart from other animation applicants How The Sketch Effect grew without any traditional marketing *What skills you need to make it in the B2B animation side of things
More about William Warren: William is an entrepreneur, illustrator, marketer and writer who has spent his career using visuals to help communicate ideas in an effective and enjoyable way. William is the Founder and CEO of The Sketch Effect, a Visual Communication agency that helps make ideas understandable and actionable through animation, live event sketching and graphic design. The Sketch Effect’s client list includes top-tier brands such as Marriott, Walmart, Microsoft, Chick-fil-A, P&G, and Delta in addition to premier consultancies including Boston Consulting Group, Bain (bain and co), Ernst & Young and Accenture. The Sketch Effect has sketched for thought leaders such as Steve Wozniak, Brene Brown, Malala Yousafzai, Sheryl Sandberg, Peyton Manning, and more. William lives in Atlanta, GA with his wife Monica and young kids, Liam and Gracie.
Visit The Sketch Effect's website: https://thesketcheffect.com/ Follow The Sketch Effect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesketcheffect/?hl=en
This episode features Adam Taylor on how to get hired as a stop motion animator.
You’ll also learn: How to become known for a specific animation technique How to ensure you have a constant flow of gigs lined up *A list of all the stop motion studios in the USA
More about Adam Taylor:
Adam Taylor has an MFA in stop-motion from Falmouth University. He is currently a freelance stop motion animator and has worked on the Shivering Truth Seasons 1 and 2. Besides animation, Adam is a husband and family man.
Follow Adam on Instagram: @adamtaylor_animator Follow Adam’s wife, Erin Taylor on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erintaylorillustrator/ *Check out Adam’s work on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/adamtaylorart
This episode features 2D animator Josh Pinker on how to network properly in the animation industry (so everyone knows who you are). He also shares how he developed his latest e-book Your Animated Journey, a self-help guide to getting hired and working your way up as an animator.
You’ll also learn: How to use LinkedIn’s algorithm to get a job The three not-so-talked about things that will get you hired (hint: they having nothing to do with your animation skills) *Why Canada is a better opportunity than the US if you want to be a 2D Animator
More about Josh Pinker: Originally from New Jersey, Josh Pinker graduated from Lesley University with a degree in animation. Since then he’s worked on more than a dozen TV shows including Teen Titans Go, My Little Pony, UniKitty, Daniel Tiger’s Neighbourhood, Corner Gas, and the Cyanic and Happiness shorts. He is currently animating on Big Blue at Guru Studio in Toronto.
Support the kickstarter for Josh’s e-book Your Animated Journey: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/your-animated-journey-e-book#/ Follow Josh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatkidpinker/ *Check out Josh’s website: https://www.pinkerart.com/
This episode features Trevor Hardy, a Stop Motion Animator and Director from the UK. In this chat, he shares how he ended up directing the stop motion feature film Strike, and what it’s like to make a living in the industry.
You’ll also learn: What the stop motion industry is like in the UK (and it might surprise you) What it really takes to pursue stop motion as a full-time career *The nitty-gritty details of how the feature film Strike was developed
More about Trevor Hardy:
Trevor Hardy has been a stop motion animator/director for over 20 years. He is the owner of PigBird Stop Motion Studio and his credits include Watermill Farm: A series of short plasticine farm animal adventures for Nickelodeon’s Nick Jr channel, and Pushkin: Bafta shortlisted animation about an old lady who cannot find her beloved cat and which has won many awards both in the UK and internationally. Recently Trevor finished directing ‘STRIKE’ a 90 minute stop-motion feature film, currently enjoying it’s cinema release in the UK, France and America.
*Watch the trailer for Strike here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_M9mom2ZWo&t=
*Check out Trevor’s studio here: https://www.pigbirdstop-motionstudio.com/
This episode features Filipino-Canadian Creator, Director, Writer and Filmmaker Mathias Richard Horhager on how to become a kid’s TV show director.
You’ll also learn: The secret ingredients to producing a hit episode Which part of the show to spend the most time in as a director *How to create a mentality that always pushes you forward in your career
More about M.R. Horhager:
M.R. Horhager is a Filipino-Canadian creator, director, writer and filmmaker from Toronto, Ontario with a decade of experience in the animation industry. His work includes directing the award-winning series “Dot.” produced by the Jim Henson Company, working with Sesame Workshop as a director on “Prankster Planet”, and his current role as Director and Creative Producer on Nickelodeon’s “Blues Clues & You” reboot.
His past director credits also include the pre-school series “Chirp”, and the Christmas special "The Curse of Clara: A Holiday Tale", which won a 2017 Canadian Screen Award for "Best Animated Program or Series".
In addition to his work in broadcast TV, M.R. Horhager is also a prolific creator of original animated content, with multiple projects in various stages of development. He has also written, directed and produced several short films, with many that have appeared in international festivals, including "Extreme Nuts" (2010), "Ball'oons" (2011), "I Hate You Red Light" (2012), "Ringo" (2012), and "Kafka’s Little Fable" (2016). In 2017, he was invited to pitch one of his original projects, “The Distinguished Dinosaurs”, at the acclaimed Annecy International Animated Film Festival.
M.R. Horhager’s varied experience has given him the opportunity to work on shows and develop content that span from the pre-school demographic up to adult. In addition to his many projects, his newest venture in 2020 is leveraging his strong storytelling ability as a TV writer.
Follow Mathias on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrhorhager/ Follow Mathias on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MRHorhager
This episode of the Animation Industry Podcast features two prominent Blue Sky Studios Lighting Artists - Jasmine Katatikarn and Michael Tanzillo - who also run the Academy of Animation Art. In this chat, they share how to become a CG lighting artist in today’s industry.
You’ll also learn: What to include in your portfolio when applying for jobs The simple goal that will light a scene well no matter what *The ins and outs of working as a CG lighting artist at a major studio
More about Jasmine Katatikarn and Michael Tanzillo: Jasmine is currently a Senior Lighting Technical Director at Blue Sky Studios. Her lighting credits include Ferdinand, Peanuts, Rio 2, Epic, Ice Age: Continental Drift, Rio, Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, Ghost Town, and The Nanny Diaries.
Mike is currently a Senior Lighting TD at Blue Sky Studios. His lighting credits include Rio 2, Epic, Ice Age: Continental Drift, Rio, Scrat’s Continental Crack-up, Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, Peanuts and Ferdinand.
*Get your free copy of "Three Expert Insider Secrets for a Successful Demo Reel": https://academyofanimatedart.com/
This episode features Dave Thomas, a Director, Creator, and Animator on how he carved out a path in stop motion in Toronto.
You’ll also learn: The kind of ingenuity it takes to get paid for something you love to do How to get studios to notice you when you’re just starting out *Why studios aren’t investing in stop motion and what it would take for them to do so
More about Dave Thomas:
Drawing and dreaming since childhood, Dave’s original plans were to go into physics… but then he changed his mind.
He also originally had no plans to enter the world of animation and enrolled in Sheridan College’s Media Arts program, majoring in Film Production. However, he started to experiment with plasticine animation in first year and got bitten by the animation bug. He realized that stop-motion is an exciting mix of live-action film principles and elements (real cameras, lights, sets) and the complete control of frame-by-frame animation.
Over the years, Dave has directed award-winning series, specials, show opens and commercials created in an array of techniques and mediums. He has worked in stopmo, 2D, pixellation, traditional cutout, and hybrid productions for projects that range from preschool to adult.
Always eager for new challenges and creative fun, he's also worked in show development, written scripts, story edited, designed characters and sets, animated a whole bunch of critters and objects (including a real lobster), and made short films of his own. His list of project clients include Disney, Warner Brothers, Nickelodeon, ABC Family, MTV2, CBC, Teletoon, HBO Family and Fisher-Price. He has given talks at colleges, schools and panels on animation and mentors 4rth year animation students through their final thesis films.
Dave has been known to go for hours without food or water while drawing funny pictures and making stuff.
Reach out to Dave by email: DThomas187 [ at ] cogeco.ca
Watch Dave's short film Rodent Stew on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0120nWSPpx8
This episode features filmmaker and stop motion animator Sylvie Trouvé who shares what you can learn at the newly created See-Learn Online Stop Motion Academy.
What sort of materials you need to start animating right now A full breakdown of the classes and the type of feedback you’ll get *You’ll also learn how Sylvie built a career in stop motion for herself
Sylvie Trouvé is a professional filmmaker and stop motion animator who lives in Montreal, Canada. With more than 20 years of experience in animation, she has worked on a wide range of productions, from education documentaries, feature films such as The Little Prince and commercials for clients like Honda and Lego. In 2009, she was part of the NFB’s Hothouse apprenticeship program where she created the film (Orange), where her passion for photography and animation truly merged. Subsequently, she created the abstract film Reflection in 2012 and in 2018 she finished the animated short Bone Mother, a dark, folkloric tale also produced by the NFB. Her short films have screened at prestigious international film festivals and in public spaces such as galleries and airports. In 2011, she co-founded See Creature Animation with her husband, Dale Hayward and a new venture called See Learn in 2019; an educational platform specializing in stop-motion animation.
Check out all the stop motion courses at https://www.see-learn.com/ Follow Sea-Learn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/see_learn_academy/ Reach out to Sylvie by email: hello [at] see-learn.com
This episode of the Animation Industry Podcast features Glow in the Dark Concept Studios Mastermind Katia Grifols who shares how to create a killer pitch bible from scratch.
You’ll also learn: How to write believable flaws into characters The number one question you’ll need to be prepared for in a pitch meeting *A rundown of all the animation conferences you can pitch at
~[Sponsored Message]~
This episode is sponsored by the awesome team at Startastudio.com
Start A Studio, is a new online school focused on the business side of animation. They have both free and paid courses, an online community and downloads to help you succeed in your animation career, and build your own cool, creative and viable animation studio.
You can use the unique discount code ‘AIP’ in the checkout to save 20% on their popular Pro Studio Startup course.
So, whether you’re looking to up your freelance game or plan and launch your own animation company, check out https://startastudio.com/
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More about Katia Grifols:
Born and raised in Barcelona, Spain, Katia always hated raw tomatoes and cucumbers, and devoted her childhood to Agatha Christie, Akira Toriyama, Enid Blyton, and Tintin (among others). She began her career as a comic book artist in Barcelona, jumping around the world to follow her passion for storytelling. After a brief stay in Japan, she landed in California where she finished her formal education in Illustration for Entertainment Arts at the Art Center College of Design. But it was her experience with major studios in LA that opened her eyes to the realities of the entertainment business and, mixed with her undeniable desire to create original content, inspired Katia to level up and create Glow in the Dark. Katia is now the Mastermind of the studio, where she takes a major role in the creation of the properties we develop in-house. She enjoys art direction, colors and research, brainstorming, strong coffee and random Japanese kawaiis... but really, what she loves the most is encountering amazing storytellers and newfound creators! And to this day... she still hates raw tomatoes and cucumbers.
Follow Glow in the Dark Concept Studios on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glowinthedarkconceptstudio/ Visit Glow in the Dark Concept Studios’ Website: https://glowinthedarkconceptstudio.com/ Check out Glow in the Dark Concept Studios on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/glowinthedarkconceptstudio
Download Pitch Bible Basics (free): https://octotea.files.wordpress.com/2020/01/pitch-bible-basics-by-glow-in-the-dark-concept-studio.pdf
This episode of the Animation Industry Podcast features Alan Castaños, a Mexican 2D Freelance Animator, who shares his insights into the animation industry in Mexico.
You’ll also learn: How to land gigs on the freelancing site Upwork The top 3 things that will make your clients happy *How many projects you need to take on per year to realistically survive in freelance
~[Sponsored Message]~
This episode is sponsored by Bloop Animation, which is an animation learning platform packed with premium online video courses for aspiring animation filmmakers.
They have courses for all major animation programs like Maya, Animate CC, Toon Boom, Blender, TVPaint, and many others, as well as some non-software courses like a storyboarding course, Animation foundations course, and even one about making graphic novels, which covers absolutely everything you need to know from start to finish.
The courses are all in video-form, so there’s no deadlines or application process, you simply pick a course and start learning in seconds. They even offer a free ebook titled “Making an animated short”, which covers their entire process, step-by-step, of how they made one of their films, from coming up with the idea, to storyboarding, animation and all the way to exporting the film. You can get that book for free at https://www.bloopanimation.com/animationindustry. You can check out their complete course library at https://www.bloopanimation.com/courses.
*Free ebook on making a short film: https://www.bloopanimation.com/animationindustry
*Bloop Animation’s course library: https://www.bloopanimation.com/courses
~~ More about Alan Castaños: Alan Castaños is an experienced freelance 2D Animator working out of Mexico. He has animated music videos and other projects for clients in the United States and around the world. He is a graduate of Universidad de las Américas Puebla.
Check out Alan’s Artstation: https://alanthemexican.artstation.com/ Follow Alan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alanthemexicano/ Email Alan: thatmexicanuzer -at- yahoo.com Los Bvndidos, the band Alan animates for: https://www.instagram.com/losbvndidos/ *Pixelatl Conference: https://pixelatl.com/es-MX
This episode of the Animation Industry Podcast features animator and game developer Jess Stilwell (who’s also a fellow classmate of mine at Sheridan College!), who shares her journey into indie game development.
You’ll also learn Three free software tools to start making your own indie game How Jess is developing an audience for her game before it launches *Why you shouldn’t develop your “passion project” as your first game
~[Sponsored Message]~
This episode is sponsored by Bloop Animation, which is an animation learning platform packed with premium online video courses for aspiring animation filmmakers.
They have courses for all major animation programs like Maya, Animate CC, Toon Boom, Blender, TVPaint, and many others, as well as some non-software courses like a storyboarding course, Animation foundations course, and even one about making graphic novels, which covers absolutely everything you need to know from start to finish.
The courses are all in video-form, so there’s no deadlines or application process, you simply pick a course and start learning in seconds. They even offer a free ebook titled “Making an animated short”, which covers their entire process, step-by-step, of how they made one of their films, from coming up with the idea, to storyboarding, animation and all the way to exporting the film. You can get that book for free at www.bloopanimation.com/animationindustry. You can check out their complete course library at www.bloopanimation.com/courses.
*Free ebook on making a short film: www.bloopanimation.com/animationindustry
*Bloop Animation’s course library: www.bloopanimation.com/courses
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More about Jess Stilwell:
Jess is currently a second-year student in Sheridan College's Bachelor of Animation program. She has also been developing two indie games over the last few years and plans on releasing progress work very soon.
You can follow Jess' work on her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rnagolor
You can find more information about this podcast here: https://terryibele.com/animation-industry-podcast/
This episode features Joseph Karwal, a fourth-year animation student at CalArts. He shares what he did to get accepted into the program, what it’s like, and the career opportunities it’s created for him.
You’ll also learn: What kind of mentality you need to create an accepted portfolio The nitty-gritty details of what the program actually teaches you *His top 5 tips for producing student films that get noticed
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This episode is sponsored by Bloop Animation, which is an animation learning platform packed with premium online video courses for aspiring animation filmmakers.
They have courses for all major animation programs like Maya, Animate CC, Toon Boom, Blender, TVPaint, and many others, as well as some non-software courses like a storyboarding course, Animation foundations course, and even one about making graphic novels, which covers absolutely everything you need to know from start to finish.
The courses are all in video-form, so there’s no deadlines or application process, you simply pick a course and start learning in seconds. They even offer a free ebook titled “Making an animated short”, which covers their entire process, step-by-step, of how they made one of their films, from coming up with the idea, to storyboarding, animation and all the way to exporting the film. You can get that book for free at www.bloopanimation.com/animationindustry. You can check out their complete course library at www.bloopanimation.com/courses.
*Free ebook on making a short film: www.bloopanimation.com/animationindustry
*Bloop Animation’s course library: www.bloopanimation.com/courses
~~ More about Joseph Karwal:
About to graduate from the Character Animation program at CalArts, Joey Karwal went on exchange to study animation at Gobelins L'Ecole De L'Image last year where he helped with the film Blind Eye, and is general is doing pretty okay.
Follow Joey on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jo_karts/ Check out Joey’s portfolio: https://joeykarwal.tumblr.com/
This episode features Disney Director John Musker who’s known for Moana, Treasure Planet, The Princess and the Frog among other films. He shares how he got his start at Disney and worked his way up to become a director.
You’ll also learn: John’s strategy for getting into Disney A first-hand experience of what working at Disney was like during the 80s and 90s *John’s 9 pieces of advice for those pursuing animation
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This episode is sponsored by Bloop Animation, which is an animation learning platform packed with premium online video courses for aspiring animation filmmakers.
They have courses for all major animation programs like Maya, Animate CC, Toon Boom, Blender, TVPaint, and many others, as well as some non-software courses like a storyboarding course, Animation foundations course, and even one about making graphic novels, which covers absolutely everything you need to know from start to finish.
The courses are all in video-form, so there’s no deadlines or application process, you simply pick a course and start learning in seconds. They even offer a free ebook titled “Making an animated short”, which covers their entire process, step-by-step, of how they made one of their films, from coming up with the idea, to storyboarding, animation and all the way to exporting the film. You can get that book for free at www.bloopanimation.com/animationindustry. You can check out their complete course library at www.bloopanimation.com/courses.
*Free ebook on making a short film: www.bloopanimation.com/animationindustry
*Bloop Animation’s course library: www.bloopanimation.com/courses
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More about John Musker:
John Musker is an accomplished animator, director, producer, and writer. He directed Disney’s Moana, Treasure Planet, and The Great Mouse Detective among other films. In 2019 John is currently retired and traditionally animating his own short film.
Learn more about this podcast at https://terryibele.com/animation-industry-podcast/
This episode of the Animation Industry Podcast features Stop Motion Animator and Professor, Erik Goulet who shares how he founded the first stop motion film festival in the world.
You’ll also learn: What will make your stop motion film stand out (Erik has seen hundreds!) A brief overview of what’s been fueling the stop motion industry these last few decades *Erik’s 3-phase master plan to build up the stop motion industry in Montreal
~[Sponsored Message]~
This episode is sponsored by Bloop Animation, which is an animation learning platform packed with premium online video courses for aspiring animation filmmakers. They have courses for all major animation programs like Maya, Animate CC, Toon Boom, Blender, TVPaint, and many others, as well as some non-software courses like a storyboarding course, Animation foundations course, and even one about making graphic novels, which covers absolutely everything you need to know from start to finish.
The courses are all in video-form, so there’s no deadlines or application process, you simply pick a course and start learning in seconds. They even offer a free ebook titled “Making an animated short”, which covers their entire process, step-by-step, of how they made one of their films, from coming up with the idea, to storyboarding, animation and all the way to exporting the film. You can get that book for free at www.bloopanimation.com/animationindustry. You can check out their complete course library at www.bloopanimation.com/courses.
*Free ebook on making a short film: www.bloopanimation.com/animationindustry
*Bloop Animation’s course library: www.bloopanimation.com/courses
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More about Erik Goulet:
Erik Goulet has been active in the film industry since 1990. Since then he’s worked for several Montreal production companies before joining Softimage as a 3D product specialist from 1998 to 2008. He currently teaches stop motion animation at Concordia University, the same university from which he also graduated himself, in animation. His passion for stop motion techniques pushed him to create the world's first stop motion film festival in 2009; the Montreal Stop Motion Film Festival (now known as Festival Stop Motion Montreal). Erik has also been constructing armatures since 1988 and his diverse expertise, ranging from armature construction to animation, has made him a stop motion staple in Montreal.
Get in touch with Erik by visiting http://www.stopmotionmontreal.com/
Learn more about this podcast at: https://terryibele.com/animation-industry-podcast/
This episode of the Animation Industry Podcast features Morr Meroz, the Founder of Bloop Animation, an online learning platform for aspiring animation filmmakers. Morr shares what he’s learned from producing three animated short films.
You’ll also learn: Three surprising reasons your short film will flop The stage you should spend 90% of your time in *The number one way to make sure your film is a success
Morr Meroz is an animation filmmaker and the founder of Bloop animation, an animation learning platform and a popular youtube channel which focuses on teaching the process of animation filmmaking. Morr graduated from the School of Visual arts in 2013, where he focused on 3D character animation. Before starting his work on Bloop Animation he worked as a character animator in a number of different New York animation studios like Framestore and Aardman Nathan Love, but is now working full time at Bloop, creating more courses for aspiring animators. And, after 3 animated shorts he’s taking his first step into making an animated feature film.
Purchase the Stick Figure Animation Course (Limited Black Friday Sale): http://bloopanimation.com/stickfigure
Get Morr’s free ebook on how to make an animated short film: https://www.bloopanimation.com/animationindustry
Check out Bloop Animation: https://www.bloopanimation.com/
Follow Morr’s (Bloop’s) YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/bloopanimation
This episode of the Animation Industry Podcast features Jonni Phillips, an independent filmmaker, animator, and cartoonist. She shares the nitty-gritty details of how she creates her absurdly wonderful, and absolutely unique mixed-media animation style.
You will also learn: What CalArts’ Experimental Animation Program is like How she developed Rachel and Her Grandfather Control the Island with Frederator Studios *How she made Wasteland and The Final Exit of the Disciples of Ascensia
~[Sponsored Message]~
This episode is sponsored by Bloop Animation, which is an animation learning platform packed with premium online video courses for aspiring animation filmmakers. They have courses for all major animation programs like Maya, Animate CC, Toon Boom, Blender, TVPaint, and many others, as well as some non-software courses like a storyboarding course, Animation foundations course, and even one about making graphic novels, which covers absolutely everything you need to know from start to finish.
The courses are all in video-form, so there’s no deadlines or application process, you simply pick a course and start learning in seconds. They even offer a free ebook titled “Making an animated short”, which covers their entire process, step-by-step, of how they made one of their films, from coming up with the idea, to storyboarding, animation and all the way to exporting the film. You can get that book for free at www.bloopanimation.com/animationindustry. You can check out their complete course library at www.bloopanimation.com/courses.
*Free ebook on making a short film: www.bloopanimation.com/animationindustry
*Bloop Animation’s course library: www.bloopanimation.com/courses
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More about Jonni Phillips:
Jonni Phillips is an independent filmmaker, animator, and cartoonist. She is known for her original pilot with Frederator studios called Rachel and Her Grandfather Control the Island, as well as her feature length anthology series Wasteland, which includes such film pieces as The Earth is Flat, Goodbye Forever Party, and The Final Exit of the Disciples of Ascensia. Jonni is a graduate of the CalArts Experimental Animation Program.
Jonni’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/jonniphillips
Jonni’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonniphillips/
Jonni’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/justkiddenanim8ion
Jonni’s Website: https://www.jonniphillips.com/
Rachel and Her Grandfather Control the Island Pilot: https://youtu.be/hFufqL0yKbM
This episode of the Animation Industry Podcast features Toronto Stop Motion Department Inc. Founders Philip Eddolls and Evan DeRushie, and Production Manager Annick Counihan. They share how the studio came to be and how they’ve managed to grow the business over the last year.
You’ll also learn: 3 opportunities you have to get into stop motion in Toronto right now The most difficult part about starting a stop motion focused studio *What a budget break-down looks like for a stop motion project
~[Sponsored Message]~
This episode is sponsored by Bloop Animation, which is an animation learning platform packed with premium online video courses for aspiring animation filmmakers. They have courses for all major animation programs like Maya, Animate CC, Toon Boom, Blender, TVPaint, and many others, as well as some non-software courses like a storyboarding course, Animation foundations course, and even one about making graphic novels, which covers absolutely everything you need to know from start to finish.
The courses are all in video-form, so there’s no deadlines or application process, you simply pick a course and start learning in seconds. They even offer a free ebook titled “Making an animated short”, which covers their entire process, step-by-step, of how they made one of their films, from coming up with the idea, to storyboarding, animation and all the way to exporting the film. You can get that book for free at www.bloopanimation.com/animationindustry. You can check out their complete course library at www.bloopanimation.com/courses.
*Free ebook on making a short film: www.bloopanimation.com/animationindustry
*Bloop Animation’s course library: www.bloopanimation.com/courses
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More about Stop Motion Department:
Stop Motion Department is a Toronto based studio founded by two stop-motion creators: Philip Eddolls and Evan DeRushie. Philip and Evan have individually created award winning short films, music videos and commercials, but together they worked as character animators for broadcast series with Cuppa Coffee Animation, and notably on the major motion picture "The Little Prince" (2015). Then after wrapping on “The Little Prince”,they formed the idea for a functional stop-motion studio in Canada and in October 2018, Stop Motion Depo Inc. was founded. Last November they moved into a 2000 sqft. warehouse studio space with multiple shooting stages, workshop, office and bathroom. Since then, SMD has produced and directed five interstitials for the PBS Kids show “Lets Go Luna!”, a three spot campaign for HSBC, and numerous other commercial spots for social media, all while ramping up their crew to begin production on a 20-minute short film in March of 2019. Animation for the film is ongoing, with a release planned for the year 2020.
Check out Stop Motion Dept.’s website: https://www.stopmodept.com
Follow Stop Motion Dept. on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stopmotiondept/
Learn more about this podcast: https://terryibele.com/animation-industry-podcast/
In this episode of the Animation Industry Podcast, Animator, Filmmaker, and Coordinator of Sheridan College’s Animation Program, Christopher Walsh shares his journey into stop motion animation.
You’ll also learn: How Chris pitched and sold Moogaloops to Sesame Street The top 3 things that make students at Sheridan successful animators when the graduate *How Chris wrote the ultimate guide on stop motion animation for beginners (and where to get it)
Christopher Walsh is co-owner of Mad Lab Productions, an animation production company specializing in stop motion. He has worked extensively in the stop-motion television industry, and his own short films continue to screen at animation festivals, internationally. His first book Stop Motion Filmmaking is published by Bloomsbury Publishing. He has an MFA in Film Studies from York University. He is the Coordinator of the Honours BA Animation Program at Sheridan College.
I also had Chris as a professor in first year where he taught Animation History and Story.
Chris’ website: https://chriswalshanimation.com/ Chris’ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MadLabPro Chris’ Twitter: https://twitter.com/chris_walsh_1 Chris’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/instachriswalsh/
Get your copy of Stop Motion Filmmaking: The Complete Guide to Fabrication and Animation: https://www.amazon.ca/Stop-Motion-Filmmaking-Fabrication-Animation/dp/1474268048
More info about Sheridan’s BA Animation Program: https://academics.sheridancollege.ca/programs/bachelor-of-animation
More info about this podcast: https://terryibele.com/animation-industry-podcast/
This episode of the Animation Industry Podcast features Sean Glaze (otherwise known as Lord Spew on the internet). He shares how he lands gigs at Adult Swim, Cartuna, and more.
You’ll also learn: How he ended up storyboarding on Teen Titan Go! The 3 career benefits of developing your own style in your spare time *5 ways to make your animations catch your audience off guard (in a good and bad way)
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This episode is sponsored by Bloop Animation, which is an animation learning platform packed with premium online video courses for aspiring animation filmmakers. They have courses for all major animation programs like Maya, Animate CC, Toon Boom, Blender, TVPaint, and many others, as well as some non-software courses like a storyboarding course, Animation foundations course, and even one about making graphic novels, which covers absolutely everything you need to know from start to finish.
The courses are all in video-form, so there’s no deadlines or application process, you simply pick a course and start learning in seconds. They even offer a free ebook titled “Making an animated short”, which covers their entire process, step-by-step, of how they made one of their films, from coming up with the idea, to storyboarding, animation and all the way to exporting the film. You can get that book for free at https://www.bloopanimation.com/animationindustry. You can check out their complete course library at https://www.bloopanimation.com/courses.
*Free ebook on making a short film: https://www.bloopanimation.com/animationindustry
*Bloop Animation’s course library: https://www.bloopanimation.com/courses
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More about Sean Glaze:
Sean Glaze (or Lord Spew on the internet) is a Los Angeles-based 2-D animation Generalist who makes his own unique brand of raunchy, hyper, ‘guilty pleasure" cartoons using his all-in-one production team skillset. He specializes in writing, directing, voice acting, storyboarding, designing, animating, composing, sound designing, and editing his own shorts, which are released across social media as well as television. Sean currently storyboards on "Teen Titans Go" and has worked on storyboarding, writing, and animating for networks like Warner Bros, Netflix, Disney XD, Amazon, FOX, Comedy Central, Viceland, Cartoon Network, and Adult Swim. Sean has also Art Directed/created the main style of an Adult Swim pilot called "Chuck Deuce" with Shadow Machine. He continues to develop and pitch shows and web content frequently. But the main thing that ties his body of work together is his desire to add humor to every step of the process. As he says, it can always get funnier!
Sean’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/LordSpew
Sean’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordspew/
Sean’s website: https://lordspew.com/
Sean’s email: fistheadglaze[at]gmail.com
In this episode Naseer Pasha, a Toronto-based 2D Animator shares what he did to break into 2D animation.
You’ll also learn: What it was like working on Netflix’s Castlevania How to understand your dollar-value as an animator (when taking on a new role or freelance) *A model for making the best choice when faced with tough decisions
~[Sponsored Message]~ This episode is sponsored by Bloop Animation, which is an animation learning platform packed with premium online video courses for aspiring animation filmmakers.
They have courses for all major animation programs like Maya, Animate CC, Toon Boom, Blender, TVPaint, and many others, as well as some non-software courses like a storyboarding course, Animation foundations course, and even one about making graphic novels, which covers absolutely everything you need to know from start to finish.
The courses are all in video-form, so there’s no deadlines or application process, you simply pick a course and start learning in seconds. They even offer a free ebook titled “Making an animated short”, which covers their entire process, step-by-step, of how they made one of their films, from coming up with the idea, to storyboarding, animation and all the way to exporting the film. You can get that book for free at www.bloopanimation.com/animationindustry. You can check out their complete course library at bloopanimation.com/courses.
Free ebook on making a short film: www.bloopanimation.com/animationindustry Bloop Animation’s course library: bloopanimation.com/courses
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More about Naseer Pasha:
Naseer Pasha is a Toronto-based 2D animator who is also the author of a graphic novel called, Two Mistakes 2 Many, and he’s working on an independent short film called Legend: A Dragonball Tail. He’s also worked on Netflix’s Castlevania, and was the animation lead on Battle Born and Extinction of the PS4 and the PC. Between all this, he takes on an awful lot of freelance.
Follow Nas on Twitter: https://twitter.com/reMENgeance
Learn more about this podcast at https://terryibele.com/animation-industry-podcast/
This episode of the animation industry podcast features Neil Sanders, an Illustrator, Animator, Lecturer, and Honcho of LoopdeLoop. He shares how to create something everyday and where that can lead to in your career.
You will also learn: What the animation market is like in Australia Three benefits that come when you post every day *How to submit your short animated loop for LoopdeLoop’s bi-monthly animation challenge
~[Sponsored Message]~ This episode is sponsored by Bloop Animation, which is an animation learning platform packed with premium online video courses for aspiring animation filmmakers.
They have courses for all major animation programs like Maya, Animate CC, Toon Boom, Blender, TVPaint, and many others, as well as some non-software courses like a storyboarding course, Animation foundations course, and even one about making graphic novels, which covers absolutely everything you need to know from start to finish.
The courses are all in video-form, so there’s no deadlines or application process, you simply pick a course and start learning in seconds. They even offer a free ebook titled “Making an animated short”, which covers their entire process, step-by-step, of how they made one of their films, from coming up with the idea, to storyboarding, animation and all the way to exporting the film. You can get that book for free at https://www.bloopanimation.com/animationindustry. You can check out their complete course library at http://bloopanimation.com/courses.
Free ebook on making a short film: https://www.bloopanimation.com/animationindustry Bloop Animation’s course library: http://bloopanimation.com/courses
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More about Neil Sanders:
Animator, Illustrator, Lecturer, and Honcho of LoopdeLoop Neil Sanders is well known for his wobbly looping animations on Instagram. He also animated the intro animations of Fallout 4, worked on the Tonk’s Island pilot for Nickelodeon, and did the backdrop animation for the Chainsmokers last tour. Besides all this, helps out on a lot of projects at Rubber House with Ivan Dixon and Greg Sharp.
Follow Neil's work on Instgram: https://www.instagram.com/theboogley/ Check out LoopdeLoop here: http://loopdeloop.org *Watch Tonk's Island Pilot here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5wk4OYAAAQ
Learn more about this podcast at terryibele.com/animation-industry-podcast/
In this episode, stop motion animator and video wizard Kevin Parry shares his journey from animating feature films at Laika to gaining over a million followers and developing a career out of social media.
You will also learn: The specific things Kevin has done to gain over a million followers An exclusive behind-the-scenes look of what it’s like animating at Laika *Kevin’s best advice for aspiring stop motion animators
Today I am chatting with Kevin Parry, who is very well known for working at Laika on the feature films, The Boxtrolls, Kubo and the Two Strings, and the Missing Link.
His career started back in 2010 after making a short stop motion animated film called, The Artctic Circle at Sheridan College. He’s also been part of Variety Magazine’s 10 Animators to watch in 2016 and in 2018, he moved back to Toronto to focus on social media full time.
Follow Kevin on Instragram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinbparry/ Follow Kevin on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/kevinparry Follow Kevin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kevinbparry
Learn more about this podcast at terryibele.com/animation-industry-podcast/
This episode features John Little, a seasoned Video Game Art Director based out of Toronto. In our chat he shares how he got into the scene, and his latest endeavor at a video game start up.
You’ll also learn: The specific skills studios are looking for How to ask for your first raise *The current state of the job market in video games (in Toronto)
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This episode is sponsored by Rocket Sky 3D Animation School, where you can learn everything from basic drawing for animation to producing your own short film. They offer low tuition rates and installment plans, so if you're interested in a career in the amazing animation industry, or want to level up your skills quickly, all you have to do is sign up at www.rocketsky.ca and they'll send you more info about the program and free ebooks with top tips and tricks from the pros.
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More about John Little:
John Little and he is a Toronto-based multi-disciplinary artist who works in video games, animation, illustration and television. His first graphic novel, The Salesman, was published in 2015. His latest creative effort was a collaborative one: John and his wife are eagerly awaiting the arrival of a baby girl in early November.
Check out John's website: https://littlejohnart.com/
Follow John on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fooshwa
Learn more about this podcast at terryibele.com/animation-industry-podcast/
This episode features Colin Lepper, a stop motion animator who helped develop and animate the stop motion episodes of the Storybots (Jib Jab) on Netflix. He shares how he got into stop motion after graduating animation school, and the types of challenges small stop motion studios face.
You’ll also learn: 5 safety tips most people don’t know about when working with hazardous stop motion materials (like resin) 3 super time-saving tips when it comes to shooting stop motion videos *The attitude Colin has that’s helped him make life-altering decisions
~[Get 10% Off Stop Motion Supplies]~
This episode of the podcast is sponsored by AnimateClay.com, where you can get 10% off any of the stop motion Bend-D armatures, Bend-D rigs, or a copy of Stop Motion Pro Software by using code AIP.
Here are the links: Bend-D Armatures (use coupon code AIP for 10% off): www.stopmotionstore.com/index.php?mai…x&cPath=25_55 Bend-D Rigs (use coupon code AIP for 10% off): www.stopmotionstore.com/index.php?mai…x&cPath=25_56 *Stop Motion Pro Software (no code needed, this is a special link for 10% off): www.stopmotionstore.com/index.php?mai…oducts_id=526
In the final stage of checkout, you will be asked to provide a coupon code. Use code AIP for a 10% discount on your purchase.
By doing so you’re also supporting this podcast!
More about Colin Lepper:
Colin Lepper is a former Sheridan graduate, who is also an amazingly creative stop motion animator - he’s someone who’s developed a super unique (and cute) style and been able to realize it on screen. He is a graduate from Sheridan College;s Animation Program, where after he went to work for Jib Jab - creating stop motion ecards and developing and animating their original series on Netflix the StoryBots.
Follow Colin’s work on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colinlepper/ Colin’s thesis film Never Stop Cycling: https://vimeo.com/100283511
Learn more about this podcast at terryibele.com/animation-industry-podcast/
This episode of the Animation Industry Podcast features Rho “Rhopunzel” Watson, the Founder of Igloosoft, the developer of Outworlder, and former Pixel Artist from RimWorld and Starbound. Rho shares their journey into indie game development and how to make the best pixel art.
You’ll also learn: Rho’s top tips to get noticed as a pixel artist Where to get really good reference for creating pixel art The easiest and best way to get into the Indie Game Development scene Which healthy habits will help you avoid burnout from art and animation
~[Sponsored Message]~
This episode is sponsored by Rocket Sky 3D Animation School, where you can learn everything from basic drawing for animation to producing your own short film. They offer low tuition rates and installment plans, so if you're interested in a career in the amazing animation industry, or want to level up your skills quickly, all you have to do is sign up at https://www.rocketsky.ca and they'll send you more info about the program and free ebooks with top tips and tricks from the pros.
More about Rho "Rhopunzel" Watson:
This episode features a very well known pixel artist turned indie video game developer who chats about how they landed in the exciting world of indie video games, what it’s actually like, and what they spend 90% of their time actually doing, plus a really important discussion about burnout and how to maintain a healthy artist mentality over the years.
That artist is none other than Rho, or “Rhopunzel” as they are known online.
And if you aren’t familiar with Rho (who is very present on Twitter and in the Indie Video Game scene), they were one of the main pixel artists behind developing Starbound, one of the main vector artists on RimWorld, and the lead artist on Gnomoria.
But, more exciting is that they are working on a fresh new pixel-art, open-world sandbox game, Outworlder at Igloosoft, the company they Founded this past year.
Follow Rho on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Rhopunzel
Follow the development of Outworlder at: https://www.igloosoft.org
Learn more about this podcast at terryibele.com/animation-industry-podcast/
This episode of the Animation Industry Podcast features Ben Treat, otherwise known as Frantic Frames on Instagram. He shares how he challenged himself to create 100 stop motion posts over 100 days, and how he because sought after for branded sponsorships on Instagram.
You’ll also learn: Ben’s top 5 hacks to animate with a budget of zero dollars The surprising tactic Ben took to get his first sponsored post How Ben intentionally grew his Instagram following. Plus, he answers all your submitted questions
~[Get 10% Off Stop Motion Supplies]~
This episode of the podcast is sponsored by AnimateClay.com, where you can get 10% off any of the stop motion Bend-D armatures, Bend-D rigs, or a copy of Stop Motion Pro Software by using code AIP.
Here are the links: Bend-D Armatures (use coupon code AIP for 10% off): www.stopmotionstore.com/index.php?mai…x&cPath=25_55 Bend-D Rigs (use coupon code AIP for 10% off): www.stopmotionstore.com/index.php?mai…x&cPath=25_56 *Stop Motion Pro Software (no code needed, this is a special link for 10% off): www.stopmotionstore.com/index.php?mai…oducts_id=526
In the final stage of checkout, you will be asked to provide a coupon code. Use code AIP for a 10% discount on your purchase.
By doing so you’re also supporting this podcast!
More about Ben Treat:
Today I’m chatting with Ben Treat, otherwise known as his Instagram name, Frantic Frames.
In November 2018, he took on a project to do 100 stop motion posts in 100 days completely out of nowhere. Ever since, people started to take notice of him - and in the past few months he’s amassed nearly 13,000 followers, and growing… so much so that he’s become sought after by brands looking for creative-types of sponsorships for their social posts. Ben has even become a brand ambassador for Dyno Equipment, a cinematic accessory company.
Following him personally, I can see how influential he’s been in how brands view stop motion as a new opportunity to show their products. I’ve also seen a burst of independent animators who are following Ben’s work and experimenting with stop motion themselves.
What’s more is that Ben is only 17, and is still powering through high school as we speak.
Follow Ben’s work on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/franticframes
This episode of the Animation Industry Podcast features Stephen Chiodo, who is one of the great masters of stop motion, puppetry, and special effects. He shares how he was able to carve out his career in stop motion specifically and become sought-after for his skills in animation, puppetry, and special effects.
You’ll also learn: How to mentally position yourself so you’ll always be in-demand by studios Important notes to make when negotiating a contract How to gain connections at the top studios What is was like working with Tim Burton on Vincent
~[Get 10% Off Stop Motion Supplies]~
This episode of the podcast is sponsored by AnimateClay.com, where you can get 10% off any of the stop motion Bend-D armatures, Bend-D rigs, or a copy of Stop Motion Pro Software by using code AIP.
Here are the links: Bend-D Armatures (use coupon code AIP for 10% off): www.stopmotionstore.com/index.php?mai…x&cPath=25_55 Bend-D Rigs (use coupon code AIP for 10% off): www.stopmotionstore.com/index.php?mai…x&cPath=25_56 *Stop Motion Pro Software (no code needed, this is a special link for 10% off): www.stopmotionstore.com/index.php?mai…oducts_id=526
In the final stage of checkout, you will be asked to provide a coupon code. Use code AIP for a 10% discount on your purchase.
By doing so you’re also supporting this podcast!
More about Stephen Chiodo:
President and creative director of Chiodo Bros. Productions Inc. Stephen Chiodo has established himself as a highly creative special effects director with an expertise in stop-motion animation.
Stephen perfected his animation and directorial skills at Rochester Institute of Technology, where he was awarded "Best Young Director" at the Cannes Film Festival for his ten-minute short, "Cricket”. In the early eighties, he collaborated with Tim Burton and Rich Heinricks as a Technical Director and Animator for the acclaimed animated short Vincent. Stephen’s directing credits include the first feature length clay animated film I Go Pogo and the cult classic Killer Klowns from Outer Space. Recent credits include the stop motion character animation for New Line Cinema’s “Elf” and creating the cast of marionettes for Paramount’s “Team America- World Police “.
Recently Stephen has directed pilots for CNN, ShowTime, Relativity Media and the Disney Channel as well as creating content for new media outlets on the Internet. Stephen has also been sharing his experiences and knowledge by teaching stop motion animation at the prestigious California Institute of Art.
Follow Stephen’s work on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChiodoBros/
Episode 31: Adventure Time Character Designer & Amphibia Director Derek Kirk Kim's Journey into Animation
This episode of the Animation Industry Podcast featured Derek Kirk Kim, prolific comics writer and artist, Senior Character Designer on Adventure Time, and Director for Disney TV’s Amphibia. In our chat, he shares the struggles of trying to make it as a comics artist and how that led to his career in animation.
You will also learn: His proven structure for publishing graphic novels How to get the right industry connections *A very clear picture of what it’s like being a character designer
Derek Kirk Kim is a writer, director, and artist who has been captivating audiences for over 20 years. Most recently he worked on the new Disney series, AMPHIBIA, directing 20 episodes for the first season. Before that, he worked for Cartoon Network on the Emmy Award-winning series ADVENTURE TIME. He also worked for Warner Bros as a storyboard artist on GREEN EGGS AND HAM, an adaptation of Dr. Seuss’s legendary book, coming soon to Netflix. He is also a prolific comics writer and artist with 5 graphic novel under his belt, translated into numerous languages. He has won all three major comics industry awards, the Eisner, Harvey, and the Ignatz. Currently he lives and works in Los Angeles.
Follow Derek Kirk Kim’s work on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/derekkirkkim/
This episode of the Animation Industry Podcast features master claymation animator Marc Spess who shares his encyclopedia knowledge on everything you need to know about sculpting clay for claymation.
You will also learn: Every answer to every question you ever had about clay - and even ones you didn’t think to ask (like heating up clay colours in a pot to mix them faster). How to set up your layers and reduce glare for animating on glass *The pitfalls of making a career out of stop motion and Marc’s advice if you’re losing interest, or feel like giving up (like I did for nearly a decade).
~[Get 10% Off Stop Motion Supplies]~ This episode of the podcast is sponsored by AnimateClay.com, where you can get 10% off any of the stop motion Bend-D armatures, Bend-D rigs, or a copy of Stop Motion Pro Software by using code AIP. Here are the links: Bend-D Armatures (use coupon code AIP for 10% off): www.stopmotionstore.com/index.php?mai…x&cPath=25_55 Bend-D Rigs (use coupon code AIP for 10% off): www.stopmotionstore.com/index.php?mai…x&cPath=25_56 *Stop Motion Pro Software (no code needed, this is a special link for 10% off): www.stopmotionstore.com/index.php?mai…oducts_id=526 In the final stage of checkout, you will be asked to provide a coupon code. Use code AIP for a 10% discount on your purchase. By doing so you’re also supporting this podcast! More about Marc Spess:
I first discovered Marc’s work through the short film he was creating called Zombie Pirate Tales back in 2013 - and what immediately stood out to me was his incredibly detailed clay characters that are very reminiscent from the WIll Vinton era. He has an amazing talent for sculpting and he’s been able to make a career out. Since the 90’s, he’s worked on many claymation spots and commercials, life-sized celebrity replicas, horror film props, and so much more.
Another thing about Marc is that he’s very active in this community and even runs a site completely dedicated to stop motion - there are tonnes of guides for beginners, a great forum to post your work and get feedback, and every week he hosts a live video podcast on YouTube where he discusses everything about stop motion - news, tutorials, feedback sessions and more.
Follow Marc and his work at https://animateclay.com/
This episode of the Animation Industry Podcast features Sylvain Marc, a Vis Dev artist who’s helped develop the look and feel of BoxTrolls, Hotel Transylvania 2 & 3, and the Amazing World of Gumball, shares how to develop concept art for film and television.
You’ll also learn: The top three pieces of art to showcase in your portfolio The entire process of pitching concept work for a feature film *The number one skill every concept artist needs to develop no matter what
Sylvain Marc is also a Production Designer, Illustrator, and Animation Director. He started his path in Paris at Ecole Estienne and then went on to graduate from the highly esteemed Gobelins Animation School in 2006.
Since then he’s been highly sought after for his amazing illustrative talents by Laia, Blue Sky, Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, Sony Animation, Passion Pictures, and many more. Plus, I have been a big fan of his work for a long time.
Today he is going to chat about exactly how to develop concept art for a film or TV show and how to make it as a visual development artist if you’re just starting out.
Follow Sylvain on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/polyminthe/
This episode of the Animation Industry Podcast features seasoned stop motion animator Javan Ivey, on everything you need to make a beginner stop motion studio in your bedroom that will give you professional-quality videos.
You will also learn: Javan’s journey into the world of commercial stop motion film making The exact camera, lighting, stop motion equipment and software set up you need without breaking the bank *Where to find really good tutorials and reviews on equipment
~[Get 10% Off Stop Motion Supplies]~
This episode of the podcast is sponsored by AnimateClay.com, where you can get 10% off any of the stop motion Bend-D armatures, Bend-D rigs, or a copy of Stop Motion Pro Software by using code AIP.
Here are the links: Bend-D Armatures (use coupon code AIP for 10% off): https://www.stopmotionstore.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=25_55 Bend-D Rigs (use coupon code AIP for 10% off): https://www.stopmotionstore.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=25_56 *Stop Motion Pro Software (no code needed, this is a special link for 10% off): https://www.stopmotionstore.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=61&products_id=526
In the final stage of checkout, you will be asked to provide a coupon code. Use code AIP for a 10% discount on your purchase.
By doing so you’re also supporting this podcast!
More about Javan Ivey:
Javan started his path into stop motion at Pratt Institute’s Animation Program which he graduated from in 2009, and afterwards he moved back to Portland to begin working in stop motion.
He has a tonne of credits to his name including work with Bent Image Labs, the famous PES films, Starburns, ShadowMachine, House Special and Open the Portal Studio.
He has worked on commercials, music videos, and a bunch of short films. And, not only is he an animator, he is also a fabricator, engineer, designer, and animation supervisor.
Follow Javan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/javanable/
Check out Javan’s reel on his Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/javanivey
People Javan mentioned on the podcast:
Johan Rijpma’s Tegels on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/javanivey
Max Winston on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madmaxwinston/ Johnny Kelly on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/johnnykelly
Bruce Brickford on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Bickford_(animator)
Edu puertas’ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdEtDnvVeoqlKzpquM7IsNA
Rob Shaw’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sirrobrob/
Resources Javan mentioned on the podcast:
Angle of Incidence: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angle_of_incidence_(optics)
Arcs in Animation: https://blog.animationmentor.com/arc-the-12-basic-principles-of-animation/
Inverse Square Law: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inverse-square_law
Sticky Bones Armatures: https://www.stickybones.com/
Learn more about this podcast at terryibele.com/animation-industry-podcast/
This episode of the Animation Industry Podcast features Tina Nawrocki, one of the original hand-drawn animators on the Cuphead video game. Tina shares how she got her start in traditional 2D animator, how she landed Cuphead, and what opportunities exist for hand-drawn animators in the marketplace.
You’ll also learn: The top 3 skills you’ll need to thrive in hand-drawn animation (2 of them may really surprise you) How Tina risked everything to pursue hand-drawn video game animation *Tina’s complete process for creating the unique character loop animations in Cuphead
Tina Nawrocki has over 13 years experience working as an animator and concept artist in the video game industry. Throughout her career, her clients have included Disney, Warner Bros., National Geographic, PBS Kids, One Drop Foundation and MLB.
Tina joined Studio MDHR in 2015 to work on Cuphead as a Concept Artist and 2D Animator. She designed and animated Baroness Von Bon Bon and the mini-bosses for the Sugarland Shimmy level. She also created concepts and animated enemies for various platforming stages. Overall, Tina animated over 60 characters for Cuphead.
Follow Tina:
Tina’s Blog: http://tinanawrocki.blogspot.com/ Demo Reel: https://vimeo.com/254787713 Twitter: https://twitter.com/NawrockiTina Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tinanawrockiart
Resources Tina mentions in this podcast:
The talk Tina did at Digital Dragons: http://tinanawrocki.blogspot.com/
Samantha Youssef’s Studio-Technique: http://www.studio-technique.com/
Samantha Youssef’s Book, Movement and Form: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/samanthasketches/the-youssef-drawing-syllabus-movement-and-form
They Drew as They Pleased: The Hidden Art of Disney's Golden Age: https://www.amazon.ca/They-Drew-Pleased-Hidden-Disneys/dp/1452137439
The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0179496/
Felicity Morland’s film Hand Drawn: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/hand-drawn-feature-film#/
Brian Kesinger’s Jasper J Pumpkinhead Project: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/babytattoo/the-fantastic-contraptions-of-jasper-j-pumpkinhead
Hanna Abi-Hanna’s live drawing of Miss Chalice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGQkXdzUG_U
Learn more about this podcast at terryibele.com/animation-industry-podcast/
This episode of the Animation Industry Podcast features Mixer/Producer, and Studio Co-Owner Barrett Slagle, who shares everything an animator needs to know about sound design.
You’ll also learn: The biggest mistake animators make when composing sound for their films The best place to find a sound designer or composer for your film *A beginner’s cheat sheet for creating studio-level sound effects
Barret Slagl started his journey into animation sound design way back when he signed with Atlantic Records as a recording artist, where he did extensive touring, shared a stage with and co-wrote songs with Alain Whyte (of Morrissey), cut a record with legendary producer/engineer Joe Chiccarelli (U2, Beck, White Stripes) and mixer Brian Malouf (Michael Jackson, Queen), all before the age of 23. After gaining experience and learning from these masters, he realized his passion for the studio and chose to pursue a full-time career as a producer.
Since then he’s produced, recorded, mixed, and co-written dozens of albums at Artisans Label Studios and now he co-owns a stop motion studio called Open The Portal where he also heads up the audio department and does all the sound effects and music for their animations.
Some of his commercial work includes projects for Katy Perry, A$AP Rocky, Mattel, and Disney.
Get in touch with Barrett, and hear his work on his website: https://www.barrettslagle.com/
Learn more about this podcast at terryibele.com/animation-industry-podcast/
This episode of the Animation Industry Podcast features David Braun, Creative Director at Open the Portal, a stop motion studio in LA. David shares the journey it took to create the studio from scratch, while also developing and pitching an original series idea to major networks.
You’ll also learn: The hardest questions a producer will ask you during the pitch The #1 thing that will immediately impress any studio executive *A complete list of absolutely everything you need to prepare before you walk in to pitch your series
~[Sponsored Message]~
This episode is sponsored by the awesome team at Startastudio.com
Start A Studio, is a new online school focused on the business side of animation. They have both free and paid courses, an online community and downloads to help you succeed in your animation career, and build your own cool, creative and viable animation studio.
You can use the unique discount code ‘AIP’ in the checkout to save 20% on their popular Pro Studio Startup course.
So, whether you’re looking to up your freelance game or plan and launch your own animation company, check out https://startastudio.com/
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David Braun is the Creative Director of Open The Portal, a creative development studio with a focus on stop motion animation. The studio recently directed two new TV spots for Rick & Morty, and have also produced projects for Disney, Katy Perry, Mattel, eBay, and many others. After 5 years of creating professional work for outside clients, Open The Portal has shifted focus this year exclusively to their own original concepts, and have a pitch for an animated anthology that they are taking out to studios and streaming services this summer.
David started animating with his family's home movie camera when he was nine years old and hasn't stopped since. After high school he spent several years pursuing a career in music with his band Great Glass Elevator who were signed to Atlantic Records. Through the process of making original stop motion videos for them, he decided to make animation his career. David then attended the Experimental Animation program at CalArts from 2009-2013, and also studied for a year at FAMU in Prague. He won a contest through MTV as a student to interview Tim Burton, and has also worked on several animated commercials and TV shows. As the creative director at Open The Portal he loves nothing more than bringing animators and artists he loves and looks up to together to create new and exciting animated projects.
Reach out to David at david@opentheportal.com
Get in touch with Open the Portal Studio at hello@opentheportal.com
Follow Open the Portal on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opentheportal/
Learn more about this podcast at terryibele.com/animation-industry-podcast/
This episode of the Animation Industry Podcast features Whitman Theofreastous, a second year International Animation Student at Sheridan College in Canada. Whit shares his experience with applying to multiple animation schools and the complete process to get into Sheridan from the USA.
You’ll also learn:
The big difference in application requirements between SVA, CalArts, Ringling, and Sheridan + the best place to get advice for each program. The complete application process to apply to Sheridan as an International Student (including your visa and how much you’re allowed to work) *The number one biggest disadvantage of being an international student, plus three really great advantages
Whit is in his second year of Sheridan’s Animation program and he’s also an international student from America. In fact, he was actually in the same class as me last year at Sheridan and gave me a lot of feedback on my projects. And besides talking in a Boston accent constantly, another thing he specializes in is special effect animations of explosions and fight scenes, and he’s often creating badass characters with grotesque monsters for arms.
Follow Whit on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sinikick/
Learn more about this podcast at terryibele.com/animation-industry-podcast/
This episode of the Animation Industry Podcast features Aminder Dhaliwal, Director at Disney TV and creator of the massively popular comic Woman World, on how to find success on Instagram as an Artist.
You will also learn.
How to refine your storytelling process to be super punchy and clear The difference in studio culture between Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, and Disney 5 Practical tips on how to stay mentally and physically healthy as a full-time artist Plus, why Aminder will never show anyone her sketchbook *And… Aminder’s best advice for Sheridan students’ grad film (she’s an alumni!)
Aminder Dhaliwal is a native of Brampton, Ontario and received a Bachelors of Animation from Sheridan College in Oakville. She now lives in Los Angeles, where she is a Director at Disney TV Animation.
Previously, she worked as a Storyboard Director at Cartoon Network and a Storyboard Director on the Nickelodeon show Sanjay and Craig. On the side, she is very well known for Woman World, her biweekly Instagram comic which started in early 2017. It became very popular and amassed nearly 200,000 followers. Plus, Woman World was nominated for an Ignatz Award for Outstanding Online Comic. Most recently Aminder has been publishing a comic about cyclops life which is equally as amazing.
Follow Aminder and read her comics on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aminder_d/?hl=en
Learn more about this podcast at terryibele.com/animation-industry-podcast/
This episode of the Animation Industry Podcast features Tracy Strong, 2D Effects Animator at Pipeline Studios on the steps to build a career out of 2D effects.
You will also learn:
The 3 specific things to include in your portfolio if you want to get into 2D Effects (it’s not what you think) What 90% of the job of a Special Effects Animator actually entails *Why being told you’re great at art can actually make you fail in animation
Originally from Newfoundland Canada, Tracy graduated from Max the Mutt Animation School where she went on to work as a generalist at a small studio, doing jobs ranging from rigging, character animation, design and compositing. She hopped around from studio to studio until landing as a special effects animator for Pipeline Studios in Hamilton. On top of this, she’s also become the master of Toon Boom Harmony animation software and runs a YouTube Channel called Stylus Rumble where you can find over 130 tutorials of everything from how to animate fire effects to making the shading of a little grape dude look great - all in Toon Boom.
Follow Tracy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stylusrumble/
Follow Tracy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stylusrumble?lang=en
Check out Tracy’s Toon Boom Tutorials on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP7U2uqSXXcDCkMdqXsq_jQ
Check out Phil’s Design Corner on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvedReHaxA4VXPPPCvAUWaQ
Learn more about this podcast at terryibele.com/animation-industry-podcast/
This episode of the Animation Industry Podcast features Maximilian Lopez, stop motion animator on Tumble Leaf and Founder of Apartment D Films on how to get stop motion client work. You’ll also learn:
*How Max worked his way from painting a bathroom during his first internship to owning his own studio
*How to entice clients to take on stop motion projects
*A whole lot of really really really really solid business advice for anyone who wants to become a professional animator
~[Sponsored Message]~
This episode is sponsored by the awesome team at Startastudio.com
Start A Studio, is a new online school focused on the business side of animation. They have both free and paid courses, an online community and downloads to help you succeed in your animation career, and build your own cool, creative and viable animation studio.
You can use the unique discount code ‘AIP’ in the checkout to save 20% on their popular Pro Studio Startup course.
So, whether you’re looking to up your freelance game or plan and launch your own animation company, check out https://startastudio.com/
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Maximilian Lopez is a stop motion executive producer, director, animator and armature machinist from New Jersey. He has worked on films such as Hell and Back (his first job), Anomalisa, Wendell and Wild and recently Bubbles, but he cut his teeth on the 13 time Emmy Award winning series Tumble Leaf. Max studied animation at the Rochester Institute of Technology under Tom Gasek where he met his creative/business partner Sean Malony. After graduation he went home for two weeks to say goodbye to my family before moving to Los Angeles with Sean, where he’s been ever since (7 years)! On Tumble Leaf Max learned the ins and outs of producing a high craft series, and creating a studio culture that pushes artists to grow and do their best work. After 4 years Max left Tumble Leaf with his business partner to create a studio of his own! In the two and a half years since Apartment Ds founding, they’ve brought on another partner, Cami Kwan, amassed millions of views on YouTube, and recently negotiated their largest contract to date!
See Apartment D’s demo reel on their website: http://www.apartmentdfilms.com/about
Follow Apartment D on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apartmentdfilms/
Follow Max on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mxmln.machinist/
Learn more about this podcast at terryibele.com/animation-industry-podcast/
This episode of the Animation Industry Podcast features Brent Dienst, Pixar Animator on how to create believable character performances.
You’ll also learn: What Pixar looks for when they hire character animators How to turn “throwaway shots” into career jumping opportunities *What the culture at Pixar is like for animators
Brent Dienst began at Pixar Animation Studios as an animator the summer of 2017. Since joining the studio, he has worked as a fix animator on the Academy Award® winning feature film “Coco” as well as “Incredibles 2.” and most recently he worked as an animator on “Toy Story 4,” which is set to release June 21, 2019.
As an animator, Brett really breathes life into the characters on the screen so that they feel natural and authentic to the viewers. Prior to Pixar, Brent was a Hand Drawn animator, animating iconic characters such as Tony the Tiger and the RiceKrispies Treat commercials. Then after transitioning to CG animation, Dienst worked for Arc, Blue Sky, and Walt Disney Animation Studios.
Brent was Raised in Dekalb, IL, before going to Sheridan’s Animation Program in Oakville, Ontario and currently he lives in Emeryville, CA.
Reach out to Brent on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brent-dienst-50030219
This episode of the Animation Industry Podcast features NFB Director Dale Hayward on his latest film Bone Mother and how to build a career out of stop motion.
You’ll also learn:
The complete process of how National Film Board of Canada films are produced. How Dale and co-director Sylvie created their own 3D printing process for face replacements *The one thing that will make you appear more legitimate to companies when seeking client work
Dale first appeared on my radar about 10 years ago when I came across his short film of a cute little old-timey flower that gets repeatedly stabbed in the eye by a bee. Ever since, I’ve been hooked on Dale’s work, and he’s worked on tonnes of stop motion projects, shows like Celebrity Deathmatch, commercials for Nike, Tim Horton's, Lego and even feature films like The Little Prince. In all that time he even managed to create his own studio, See Creature and very recently he finished work on a completely self made short film with his wife Sylvie for the National Film Board of Canada.
The film is called Bone Mother and it’s about a vain and arrogant youth who dares to enter Baba Yaga’s living house of bones. If you haven’t seen it yet, you should definitely give it a look. The set and puppets are absolutely spectacular and Dale shares so many behind the scene shots on instagram.
Watch Bone Mother on the NFB: https://www.nfb.ca/film/bone-mother/
Follow Bone Mother on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bone_mother/
Follow Dale (See Creature) on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dale_seecreature/
Enroll in Dale's Stop Motion Course, See Learn: www.see-learn.com
Check out See Creature Studio: https://www.seecreature.ca/
Learn more about this podcast at terryibele.com/animation-industry-podcast/
This episode of the Animation Industry Podcast features Bill Tedford, Art Director at Brown Bag Films, on how to develop children’s programming IP.
You’ll also learn: The complete process a children’s show goes through from ideation to air What kind of market research Brown Bag does before they develop an IP *Why it’s easier for background painters to become Art Directors
Who is a Toronto-based Director, Art Director and Artist with an extensive list of Television, design, and artistic achievements in both children's and adult television programs including the Emmy award-winning Peg + Cat, Peep and the Big Wide World, and most recently, Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood. Which won best preschool animated television show at this year's Daytime Emmy awards.
Throughout his 20 year career, he has done it all. He’s been a cameraman, compositor, assistant editor, animator, storyboard artist, and design supervisor - and one of the characters he’s developed is Daniel Tiger.
If you haven’t heard about Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, it's on its fifth season and can be seen on PBS and it's affiliates it can also be streamed off their site where it averages 40 million views each month. Daniel's is watched in 180 countries around the world in eleven languages.
In addition to his animation career, Bill has been actively involved in the 48 Hour Film Project and competes regularly. A highlight of being part of the 48 hour Film Project was being asked to be a part of Team Canada for the Mini Drones Film Festival. He helped put together a ridiculous short about drones chasing each other around an office which I’ll link in the description
Bill lives in Toronto with his wife and their two beautiful daughters. When Bill is not drawing or spending time with his family, you can find him out at Seton archery range trying to improve his groupings.
Reach out to Bill on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-tedford-87b104/
Send your portfolio to Brown Bag Films: https://www.brownbagfilms.com/contact
Watch Team Canada's 48 Hour Film Entry here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HDU-hvKmuk&app=desktop
Watch an episode of Daniel Tiger’s Neighbourhood here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UTQUzFEZCM
Learn more about this podcast at terryibele.com/animation-industry-podcast/
This episode of the Animation Industry Podcast features Fernando Stockler, Sheridan Animation Student, on how to get into the program and do really really really well. You’ll also learn:
How to get top marks on your animation portfolio The #1 thing animation students struggle with How making your mom freshly squeezed orange juice can help you get better grades (plus, hear me say “like” 12,000 times)
Originally from Brazil, Fernando Stockler is an animation student at Sheridan College in Ontario, Canada. Besides drawing ultra rad poses of buff girls and dudes and creating video game animations, you can find him streaming on Twitch.
Follow Fernando on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wolfgand/
Follow Fernando on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wolfgand_shuric
Follow Fernando on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/wolfgand_shuric/
See Chris Delara’s Pin-up Girl Art on her website: https://crisdelara.myportfolio.com/welcome
Learn more about this podcast at terryibele.com/animation-industry-podcast/
This episode of the Animation Industry Podcast features Davey Ferguson, a freelance, Glasgow based animator who talks about how to specialize in silly animation and artwork for TV, games, and online content.
You’ll also learn: How he ended up animating a guest episode of Adventure Time How to time manage yourself as a freelancer *The biggest stress a freelance animator faces
There’s a short animation out there called The Funny Fish Finger Friends fall in the pond. It’s this silly story about an apple who is friends with a frog and just falls in a pond, and that’s it.
The style is so unique - it’s this cut-out-looking animation mixed with live puppets, and the dialogue is hilarious. I can still quote every line from it even though it’s been nearly a decade since I first saw it.
Even though the animation isn’t super well known, its style is so unique that the animator has had some really cool opportunities to work on some pretty big projects which we’ll talk about how he got those.
His name is Davey Ferguson, and he is a freelance, Glasgow based animator who specialises in silly animation and artwork for TV, games and online content. His recent credits include the Water Park Prank guest episode of Adventure Time, which was one of only 9 guest episodes out of the show. He also designed the PS4/PC game Loot Rascals. He uploads personal work under the name swatpaz and currently has 1.7 million views on YouTube.
Watch The Funny FIsh FInger Friends Fall in the Pond here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGWXhj1dhkY
Follow Davey on Twitter: https://twitter.com/swatpaz?lang=en
Follow Davey on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeU7HSDElFiMgjXcmc-4b0A
Check out Davey’s Website: https://www.swatpaz.net/
Learn more about this podcast at terryibele.com/animation-industry-podcast/
This episode of the Animation Industry Podcast features Andrew Strimaitis, Animation Director at Guru Studio who talks about mentorship and how a feedback loop can further your career (in leaps and bounds!).
You’ll also learn: The KABOOMS formula for animating characters at maximum efficiency The #1 thing Andrew’s seen motivate animators to do their best studio work *Andrew’s best advice on how to land any entry level animation job
Andrew has been animating since he was a kid, but started his professional career at Cuppa Coffee studios after graduating from Seneca college. Since then he’s gone from Junior Animator, to Senior Animator, and most recently, Animation Director for all of Guru Studio. He’s also worked on a number of shows including Paw Patrol, Ever-After High, and the stop motion show Celebrity Deathmatch.
Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-strimaitis-8b19b732
See Andrew’s demo reel, including his animation of Slime from Mudpit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j20vvB-HmTI
Find out more about Guru Studio: http://www.gurustudio.com/
Learn more about this podcast at terryibele.com/animation-industry-podcast/
AND! Check out the episode of Care Bears It's Raining It's Pouring here (7:49 for Grumpy Bear's expression): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJxfaQaxroE
This episode of the Animation Industry Podcast features Elyse Castro, creator of The Summoning on Cartoon Hangover, on how she pitched her show idea to Frederator.
You’ll also learn: How ridiculously simple Elyse’s pitch was Everything you need to put together your own pitch (and all the stuff you don’t actually need to do) *The different types of tension that will make the story better
Two years ago I saw a post on Reddit titled, “My friend showed me her comic strip for feedback before she entered it in a competition. It won, and today "The Summoning" came out on Cartoon Hangover.”
The post had racked up nearly a thousand comments and the video itself was well over a million views. So I watched it and like everyone else, immediately fell in love with the short’s clever cat witch, her cat sidekick, and their poo-eating bunny nemesis.
This was well before I began my own journey into animation and to me at that time it seemed impossible that someone had written a comic and somehow gotten it made into a complete show - and a ridiculously good one at that!
So, here I am today, talking with Elyse Castro from Australia, the one who wrote The Summoning, and her journey on what it was like turning it into a show and what’s next for her.
Follow Elyse on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elysecastro/?hl=en
Watch The Summoning on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElzEYgQW8f0
See Elyse’s original pitch on the Scribd: https://www.scribd.com/document/364072012/The-Summoning-Pitch-Board
Learn more about this podcast at terryibele.com/animation-industry-podcast/
This episode of the Animation Industry Podcast features Emmy winning Stop Motion Animator Sarah de Gaudemar on how to make a career out of stop motion animation.
You’ll also learn: How to improve your stop motion skills (if you feel like you suck at it) The best way to get into the industry *The big difference between TV stop motion and feature film stop motion
Sarah graduated from NYU’s film program in 1997 where she quickly landed a role as a Production Assistant at the Jim Henson Company. However, that role was very short lived as she got an opportunity to work on Celebrity Deathmatch as a stop motion animator. Since then she’s spent over 20 years developing her craft, and if you like stop motion, there’s a good chance you’ve seen her work. She’s animated on nearly two dozen TV shows like Moral Orel, and WWE Slam City, plus she was an animator on Coraline. Currently she’s living in Paris, France doing freelance stop motion work for various clients.
Get in touch with Sarah through her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarah_de_gaudemar/
Learn more about this podcast at terryibele.com/animation-industry-podcast/
This episode of the Animation Industry Podcast features Scarlet Nelson on how to become a TV show stop motion animator.
You’ll also learn: The top three things to put in a stop motion demo reel What a 9-5 day looks like animating a TV show in stop motion *The different skills needed for stop motion vs 2D and 3D animation
Scarlet is an Animator and Illustrator working in LA. The majority of her work has been in stop motion animation on such shows as Tumble Leaf for Amazon Prime and SuperMansion on Adult Swim.
Follow Scarlet on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scarletnelsonart/
Learn more about this podcast at terryibele.com/animation-industry-podcast/
This episode of the Animation Industry Podcast features ‘Jack off all trades’ animator and Executive Producer of Niko and the Sword of Light, Jim Bryson on how to find success in a variety of roles and end up making your own show.
You will also learn: The best way to get a studio executive to greenlight your show pitch The different types of animation work you can expect in Canada, the US, and the UK *4 tips to increase your Instagram followers
Jim graduated from Sheridan College back in 2001 and since then he’s worked at studios in Toronto, the UK, and the US as a posing artist, animator, art director, character designer and most recently as the producer for Niko and the Sword of Light for Amazon Prime, which he also won a Daytime Emmy for. On the side, he loves drawing and you’ve likely seen some of his pieces on Instagram where he’s amassed over 20 thousand followers. He also runs the Jim Bob Drawing Show.
Follow Jim Bryson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jim_bryson/
Check out the Jim Bob Drawing Show: https://www.instagram.com/jimbobdrawingshow/
Watch Niko and the Sword of Light on Amazon Prime: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00RSI6BRI
Read the Niko and the Sword of Light comic book on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/niko-and-the-sword-of-light/id693449767?mt=8
Learn more about this podcast at terryibele.com/animation-industry-podcast/
This episode of the Animation Industry Podcast features Vadim Bazhanov on how to become a successful Story Artist working on feature-length films.
You will also learn: Vadim’s journey from graduating in Toronto to working at Blue Sky in New York How he wrote the massively popular short The Early Hatchling Gets the Worm, which has nearly 40 million views on YouTube *What it’s like working with a director to develop a film
Vadim graduated from Sheridan back in 2008. Since then he’s worked for some of the biggest animation studios including Dreamworks, Warner Brother, Rovio, and Blue Sky. In fact, there’s a good chance you’ve seen some of his work in theatres as he’s developed movies like Ice Age:Continental Drift, Smallfoot, Captain Underpants, Rio, and Angry Birds 1 and 2.
He even wrote the Angry Birds short, The Early Hatchling Gets the Worm - a story about a cute chick who befriends her wormy breakfast, which has racked up nearly 40 million views on YouTube.
Get in touch with Vadim on his Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vadim_a_palooza/ or through LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vadim-bazhanov-9001b657/
Learn more about this podcast at terryibele.com/animation-industry-podcast/
This episode of the Animation Industry Podcast features Rikke Asbjoern and Chris Garbutt on how they became showrunners on their own series for Netflix.
You will also learn: The surprising advice they have on connecting with industry professionals What they pitched to get their show Pinky Malinky picked up by Nickelodeon and then Netflix *Their take on mastering one skill vs learning a wide range of skills
Chris Garbutt has a BA in Graphic Arts and Illustration from Leeds Metropolitan University in the UK. He’s been a creator, executive producer, show runner, writer, director, character designer, and storyboarder for Disney, Dreamworks, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, Aardman and Passion Pictures. Some of the shows he’s worked on include Ben Bouklet’s The Amazing World of Gumball, Butch Hartman’s The Fairly Odd Parents, and Mr. Bean.
Rikke Asbjoern was one of the youngest students to attend the Animation Workshop in Viborg, Denmark. She has worked on commercials, music videos, short films and feature films in various roles such as animator, supervising animator, animation director, storyboard artist and co-director. She’s worked on projects for Tony the Tiger, MTV, Adidas, The Tigger Movie, Jungle Book 2, the BBC, and the Gorillaz music videos for Passion Pictures. In 2007 she started working at Cartoon Network Development Studio Europe in London, where she also helped work on The Amazing World of Gumball with Chris while also crafting her own show ideas.
Most recently, Chris and Rikke were co-creators and showrunners for Pinky Malinky for Netflix.
Get in touch with Rikke and Chris through their Instagrams: https://www.instagram.com/fattywhale/ and https://www.instagram.com/thatdamngarbutt/
See Feedspot’s full list of the top 10 animation podcasts here: https://blog.feedspot.com/animation_podcasts/
Learn more about this podcast at terryibele.com/animation-industry-podcast/
This episode of the Animation Industry Podcast features Humberto Rosa on how he became a lead animator on Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse at Sony Pictures Imageworks.
You will also learn: Why positive reinforcement nearly led him down the wrong career path (and what it took to set his path straight) The skill he picked up after animation school that changed his career for the better *How anyone can produce their best work possible
Humberto Rosa is originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he studied animation in his home town and completed the feature animation program at iAnimate.net.
While he’s got a background in traditional 2D animation, Humberto has also worked in advertising, television, and the gaming industries as a freelance generalist and 3D animator before he made the move to Canada to work in feature films.
Currently, his Imageworks credits include Storks and The Emoji Movie, plus he recently won a VES award from the Visual Effects Society for his work on Miles Morales in Into the Spider-Verse.
Get in touch with Humberto through his LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/humbertorosa/), or Twitter (https://twitter.com/hf_rosa).
Learn more about this podcast at terryibele.com/animation-industry-podcast/
This episode of the Animation Industry Podcast features Cartoon Network’s Ronald Stanage on how to break into the animation industry and make fart jokes for kids.
You’ll also learn: The one thing Ron did every day (for five years!) that landed him his role at Cartoon Network The pros and cons of developing a wide range of skills vs mastering one skill *The most exciting and monotonous parts of being a storyboard artist
Ron Stanage is a 1000 year old arch wizard trapped in a 20-something year old body. When he's not trying to break the curse and finally lay his ancient soul to rest, he spends his days storyboarding for television and drawing weird sci-fi junk.
Get in touch with Ron through his Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghostbeefcomics/
Watch Ron’s short, Tennis the Good Boy on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_NLCl_LbFU
Learn more about this podcast at terryibele.com/animation-industry-podcast/
This episode of the Animation Industry Podcast features Lawrence Hugh Burns on what it takes to do freelance and professional illustration.
You’ll also learn: How Lawrence went from mowing lawns to becoming a professional illustrator Two tips on how to price freelance work *The top three skills every professional illustrator needs
Lawrence is a graduate from The University of The Arts in Philadelphia. He received his BFA in illustration in 2009. Since graduation, he has pursued a number of projects, both professional and personal, including book cover design, card game illustrations, and graphic novels. He currently works as a full-time illustrator & designer for the backpack & apparel brand Sprayground in New York City.
Get in touch with Lawrence through his Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lawrence.hugh.burns/) or his website (https://www.lawrencehugh.com/)
Learn more about this podcast at terryibele.com/animation-industry-podcast/
This episode of the Animation Industry Podcast features DreamWorks Animation’s Colin Jack on what it takes to become a story artist on feature-length films. You’ll also learn:
How to stay competitive in an ever-changing industry Three practical tips to make connections with industry professionals *What impact Instagram followers have on your professional career
Colin Jack started his career as a freelancer before landing his first gig working on Ed Edd n Eddy at Cartoon Network. Since then he’s worked on nearly two dozen shows and movies including Total Drama Island, Hotel Transylvania, Captain Underpants and Boss Baby… and if you didn’t think that was enough, he’s also a children’s book illustrator.
Get in touch with Colin through his Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colinjackstories/
Learn more about this podcast at terryibele.com/animation-industry-podcast/
This episode of the Animation Industry Podcast features Cartoon Network’s Dodge Greenley on how to become a super rad storyboard artist.
You’ll also learn: The number one skill every storyboard artist needs to climb the ranks How to board the 3-act story formula every TV episode goes through *What to show in your portfolio when applying to storyboard artist jobs
Dodge started his career at Nickelodeon as a Production Intern working on Spongebob Squarepants. It wasn't long before he quickly rose to the ranks of Storyboard Artist on shows like Sanjay and Craig and Pinky Malinky and now he's working at Cartoon Network on their next big hit. Besides being a super rad storyboard artist, Dodge is quite popular on Instagram where he publishes absolutely ridiculous comics
Get in touch with Dodge and see his ridiculous comics on his instagram: www.instagram.com/dodgegreenley
Learn more about this podcast at terryibele.com/animation-industry-podcast/
This episode of the Animation Industry Podcast features Emmy award winning South Park producer Ryan Quincy on how to create and run a successful animated television show.
You'll also learn:
How Ryan began his career without going to animation school The biggest mistake creators make when pitching shows to networks The number one thing students need to focus on to become a *successful producer or show creator
Get in touch with Ryan at www.ryanquincy.com, or follow him on instagram at www.instagram.com/RyanWQuincy
Watch 6 Days to Air: The Making of South Park (2011) here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIo11liUA0c
Learn more about this podcast at terryibele.com/animation-industry-podcast/
This episode of the Animation Industry Podcast features Fred Seibert, founder of Frederator Studios, on how to pitch a show successfully.
You'll also learn: The number one thing that makes a successful creator and a successful pitch The top three skills show creators need to have *The biggest myth that everyone believes about pitching a show
Fred has one of the richest backgrounds in the animation industry. He started out at MTV in the 80's and then went on to become the president of Hanna-Barbera. Afterwards, he completely revitalized Nickelodeon into what it is today before founding his own studio, Frederator Studios, which has since produced 19 animated series and hundreds of shorts for Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, Netflix and many other channels. Some of these shows include The Fairly Odd Parents, Adventure TIme (one of my personal favourites) and Bee and Puppy Cat.
Learn more about this podcast at terryibele.com/animation-industry-podcast/
This episode of the Animation Industry Podcast features Brett Jubinville, creator of Super Science Friends, on how to create your own show.
You'll also learn: The process Super Science Friends went through from concept to production The three most important skills you need to be hired at a small animation studio *The ins and outs of pitching a show to Netflix
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More about Brett: Brett is the Creative Director at Tinman Studios in downtown Toronto (http://www.tinman.tv/). He is also the creator of Super Science Friends, a show about a team of super-power-wielding scientists like Albert Einstein and Marie Curie, who travel through time to fight off Nazis, the Pope and other dastardly villains.
Learn more about Super Science Friends (plus play some games and other cool stuff): www.supersciencefriends.com
Watch Super Science Friends Episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/supersciencefriends
See Super Science Friends behind-the-scenes action and fan art on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supersciencefriends/
Support Super Science Friends on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/supersciencefriends
Learn more about this podcast at https://terryibele.com/animation-industry-podcast/