Animalators
61 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 6 years ago - ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsFrom Identity Visuals comes Animalators: curious conversations from the world of animation. On each episode, animator Zac Dixon sits down with members of the animation community to discuss life, art, business and the creative process.
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Episode 11: Michelle Higa Fox
March 04, 2016 17:21 - 53 minutes - 61.6 MBMichelle Higa Fox is a director and animator based in Brooklyn, New York. She owns Slanted Studios which focuses on creating mixed-media animation for experiences of any kind. During the episode, we discussed her permanent public art pieces, how she started with Mixtape Club, and the importance of building trust with a client. Links: Slanted http://www.slanted.studio/ Website: http://www.higafox.com/ Twitter https://twitter.com/higapod Squall http://www.marcuseckert.com/squall/ Highl...
Episode 10: Jordan Scott
February 19, 2016 18:40 - 51 minutes - 59.4 MBJordan Scott is a 2D animator, designer and illustrator currently residing in Brooklyn, NY. He is in the process of transitioning from freelancing to art directing for the Odd Fellows Studio in Portland. During the conversation, we discussed Ice Cream Hater, how to get started in freelance, and the importance of finding work that fulfills you. Links: Twitter https://twitter.com/jdashscott Website http://j-scott.com/ Ice Cream Hater https://twitter.com/icecreamhater Odd Fellows http:/...
Episode 9: Sander van Dijk
February 06, 2016 00:17 - 43 minutes - 50 MBSander van Dijk is a freelance animator from Brooklyn, New York. During this episode, we talked about his background in architecture and carpentry, why he switched to freelance and the importance of designing work that matters. Links: Wish List After Effects http://www.sandervandijk.tv/after-effects-features Twitter https://twitter.com/georegulus Website http://www.sandervandijk.tv/ Sugar Detox Project: http://www.sugardetox.me/ Time Well Spent Project: http://timewellspent.io/ Face...
Episode 8: Erica Gorochow
January 22, 2016 16:54 - 53 minutes - 61.3 MBErica Gorochow is an animator based in Brooklyn, New York. She owns a studio called PepRally and loves collaborating with other artists around the world. During this episode, we talked about app designing, the Why Pay? project, and the importance of good writing. Links: Specimen: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/specimen-a-game-about-color/id999930535?mt=8 PepRally: http://peprally.co/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gorociao Why Pay?: https://vimeo.com/145548262 Highlights: -How Erica g...
Episode 7: Seth Eckert
January 08, 2016 18:39 - 44 minutes - 51.3 MBSeth Eckert is a freelance animator and the owner of The Furrow, a studio specializing in animation, illustration, direction and film, based in Lexington, Kentucky. During our conversation, we talked about the practicalities of freelancing, the pro's of collaboration and the difficult balance of structuring work and life. Links: https://twitter.com/seth_eckert https://dribbble.com/seth_eckert http://setheckert.com/ http://thefurrow.tv/ Highlights: -Hating the work you used to do -Ho...
Episode 6: Troy Church
December 18, 2015 16:16 - 47 minutes - 54.8 MBTroy Church is a Senior Experience Designer at Adobe in Seattle, WA. During the conversation, we discussed how the design community can be involved in improving Adobe products, the future of After Effects, and Troy’s role at Adobe. Links: http://blogs.adobe.com/aftereffects/ (AE team blog) http://www.adobe.com/products/wishform.html (Submit bugs and feature requests for any Adobe Product) https://forums.adobe.com/community/aftereffects_general_discussion (After Effects User-to-User Forum...
Episode 5: Jorge Canedo Estrada
December 10, 2015 22:48 - 36 minutes - 41.7 MBJorge Canedo Estrada lives in Vancouver, Canada and is a creative director and animator at Giant Ant. During our conversation he shared about how he started in animation, his role and the team dynamics at Giant Ant, and his learnings from Blend. Links: Giant Ant: http://www.giantant.ca/ Guyana: https://vimeo.com/96605256 https://twitter.com/jrcanest http://www.jrcanest.co/ Highlights: -Motion animation with a camera in Bolivia -Cyber Cafes -Mom got him first gig -Scholarship at ...
Episode 4: Adam Plouff
November 27, 2015 14:00 - 43 minutes - 49.3 MBAdam Plouff is a freelance motion designer and animator based in Atlanta, Georgia. During our conversation, we discuss the beginnings of Rubberhose, how to start coding for animation, and his most recent project: “Why Pay?”. Links: Why Pay: https://vimeo.com/145548262 Rubberhose: http://www.battleaxe.co/ Highlights: - Photoshop T-Shirt Designer - Lead singer of a hardcore metal band - Learned Final Cut 6 & After Effects - Animators Kit - Writing expressions - “Try to push yourse...
Episode 3: David Stanfield
November 13, 2015 16:34 - 39 minutes - 44.6 MBDavid Stanfield is a motion designer and director based in Charleston, South Carolina. During our conversation, we discussed his journey from an advertising major to a freelance animator, the pros and cons of animating with a design background, and the Nine Squares project. Links: Blend: http://blendfest.ca/ Nine Squares: http://9-squares.tumblr.com/ Highlights: - Advertising major with design classes - Animation for TV and broadcasting - Pros and cons to having a design backg...
Episode 2: Allen Laseter
October 30, 2015 22:03 - 45 minutes - 52.3 MBAllen Laseter is a freelance animator and illustrator based in Nashville, TN. In our conversation, Allen discusses the importance of storyboarding, how to balance work and social life, and gave some tips on where to start with frame by frame animation. Links: Coke project: https://dribbble.com/shots/2226244-Retweets-of-Love-Diet-Coke Twitter: https://twitter.com/Lasetat Perky Bothers: http://www.perkybros.com ”Are You Wondering:” https://vimeo.com/130635635 Highlights: - Graphic...
Episode 1: Colin Hesterly
October 14, 2015 14:30 - 40 minutes - 46.1 MBColin Hesterly is a freelance Director & Artist working within the animation industry based in Denver, CO. During our conversation, he shared about the importance of client feedback, learning to say no and how to give up control to other creatives within projects. Links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/colinhesterly Not to Scale: http://nottoscale.tv "The Empire:" https://vimeo.com/12496923 "When I Grow Up:" https://vimeo.com/51704432 Highlights: - Went to Full Sail University - ...