Frames For Thought: Recent Episodes
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An animator and an actor talk candidly about their journeys from student, to rookie, to pro in their industries. The misconceptions, the struggles, the wins, and game changers along the way. Join in for helpful tips and advice from industry pros.
In this episode of Frames For Thought - we talk about the MERIT OF MUSICALS or sometimes the lack there of...join us for a fun and non-stop conversation about Musicals.
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SPOILERS AHEAD - We finally get around to talking about Riot Games and Fortiche Studio's ARCANE series on Netflix.
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In this episode of Frames for Thought - Alex and Mark touch on Persistence....AGAIN!! Something it's important to remember when you're in a creative field. We also touch on some NEW ANIMATED SHOWS - stay tuned!
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In this episode of the Frames For Thought Podcast, Alex and Mark discuss fulfillment. What does it mean to feel fulfilled? How do you know when you're not, and Alex reveals how he's fallen into a common creative and workplace trap. Join us!
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Come and Join Us for a Special Live Stream Event!
Thursday, November 25, 10:00pm EST/7:00pm PT
https://www.twitch.tv/ablasiusanimation
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In this episode of Frames For Thought, Alex and Mark make a case for Maker Spaces. What are they? Who uses them? Why maybe you should. Plus a SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT.
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In this episode of Frames for Thought, Alex and Mark hit a few rapid topics early before diving into a deeper conversation about complacency and "do-it-yourself -ness". Join us!
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In this episode of Frames For Thought, Alex and Mark discuss a few topical subjects briefly before diving in to a greater conversation about friendship and how some of the lessons learned through friendship have aided them in the pursuit of their creative endeavors. What a mouthful! How did us being friends, equate to a healthier workplace? Join us to find out!
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In this episode of the Frames for Thought Podcast, we have our first ever guest and WOW is it a special one! Brenda Wong, Talent Agent Extraordinaire is on the show!
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In this episode of the Frames For Thought podcast, Alex and Mark talk about combat. Combat on stage, in operas, in movies, in video-games. What sells it? Why is it provocative? The rhythms and the flow of a fight then versus now. Join us as we dive into battle.
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In this episode of the Frames for Thought podcast, Alex and Mark discuss the illusion of force versus the illusion of life in animation, film, and video games. We talk about Arc System Works, Anime and Manga, Jackie Chan, and much more, join us.
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In this episode of Frames for Thought, Alex and Mark keep it summer casual in the ramp up to season two, talking about birthdays, Mark's new slates, and how was the summer now that school has started for most children.
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In this episode of the Frames for Thought Podcast, Alex and Mark discuss whether all games should have an easy mode, Bloodbowl 3, and a few little things about game design and narrative.
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On this episode of the Frames For Thought Podcast, Alex talks about deadlines. Are they important? What do they even do? What do they achieve? Let's dive in!
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The Season 1 Finale of Frames For Thought, Alex tries his best to make a creative analogy using bananas.
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In this episode of the Frames For Thought Podcast, Mark talks about a recent experience with an audition, and how he was able to triumph over a deflating and defeatist mindset.
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In this episode of the Frames For Thought Podcast, Alex and Mark talk about the importance of commitment to a project, a show, and the industry. What does that mean as an actor vs. an animator? Join us!
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On this episode of the Frames For Thought Podcast, Mark and Alex discuss what it means to take the lead. How leading is more than just a fancy title, but has a real foundation that you may or may not be ready for.
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On this episode of the Frames For Thought Podcast - Alex jumps in to give a quick update to the status of the podcast.
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In this episode of Frames For Thought, Alex and Mark discuss gatekeeping. What are the barriers to entry when it comes to animation or film and television? Are there any? How many? How can they be overcome? Join us and find out.
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In this episode of Frames For Thought, Mark talks about some great Canadian content to celebrate Canada Day. Join in to learn about some uniquely Canadian content.
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In this episode of Frames For Thought, Mark and Alex talk about healthy habits, many of which they had to learn through experience. Many people will try to publish a list or a top 10, when really this is something more nebulous that requires introspection and untangling.
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In this episode of Frames For Thought, Alex and Mark discuss the importance of networking in the creative fields - as often this can help to pave your career path. We'll also discuss networking as a student with some do's and don't thrown in - join us and have your say now - follow us on social media and do some networking of your own.
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In this episode of Frames For Thought, Alex and Mark discuss LIES! Why you absolutely should not do it, especially as a means of getting ahead. Join us as we recant stories from our careers dealing with just this and the pitfalls that follow.
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In this episode of Frames For Thought, Alex and Mark discuss style and the style trap that many can fall into, they talk about the importance of using reference (especially in animation), and a few basic techniques that everyone can/should have in their toolbelt.
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In this episode of Frames For Thought, Mark and Alex discuss personal projects; how they start them, finish them (sometimes), and what kinds of projects they like to work on in their spare time.
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In this episode of the Frames for Thought podcast, Alex and Mark discuss where there influence came and comes from; what influenced them as kids to take up their mantles, and what influences and inspires them now? What changed from then to now? How can our influence change over time? Join us and find out.
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In this episode of Frames for Thought, Alex and Mark take a sobering look at animation and acting and how you can get involved if you think you found your passion in this art.
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In this episode of the Frames for Thought podcast, Mark and Alex discuss award shows, art as a medium, and the subjectivity of it all. Should winning an award sway opinion on the worth of a film or art piece? Join in as we discuss our opinions of the merit and worth of awards in art.
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We meet the other co-host of the Frames for Thought Podcast - Alex. We talk about his unconventional journey to get to animation. Along the way you'll learn about a day in the life of an animator, what studio work looks like, and his approach to working in the industry.
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In this first episode of the podcast, we meet Mark, one of the show's co-hosts. We will talk about his journey to and through acting school, all the way to his first casting call (and all the one's that follow). This episode is full of off the cuff stories and a healthy dose of real life experience as it pertains to Mark's acting career.
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