Animation Happy Hour
27 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago -Animation Happy Hour is a monthly podcast hosted by three feature film animators - Garrett Lewis, Katie Low, and Ben Girmann. Our podcast mission is to provide practical advice for students, job-seekers, and animation enthusiasts on how to break into all aspects of the animation industry.
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#24 - Burnout & Mental Health
February 01, 2024 08:00 - 2 hours - 85.9 MBBurnout impacts many people in the animation industry, and can happen to anyone regardless of their age or position. In this episode, we discuss burnout symptoms, prevention, and treatment, and share some of our own personal journeys with mental health. Check out our detailed show-notes here: https://www.animationhappyhour.com/new-blog/episode-24-burnout Support Animation Happy Hour by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/animation-happy-hour
#23 - Where Have We Been?
January 01, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 44.2 MBGood news! After a much needed hiatus, the Animation Happy Hour is back with a brand new episode in 2024. Listen in as we discuss what we’ve been up to, the current state of the animation industry, and future episodes coming your way. A huge thanks to all who expressed their support while we were on our break! The band is back together! Episode Outline: 10:04 State of the Industry 18:38 Artificial Intelligence 29:11 New Animation That’s Inspiring Us Scavengers https://www.youtube.com/watc...
#22 - Studio Surprises!
April 01, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 47.1 MBThis month's episode is all about things that surprised us working for a big studio. We hope you enjoy! Check out our detailed show-notes here: https://www.animationhappyhour.com/new-blog/episode-22-studio-surprises Support Animation Happy Hour by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/animation-happy-hour
#21 - Day In The Life: Layout/Previz Artist (Part 2)
February 01, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 81.1 MBAs promised, our next episode will conclude our deep dive into a Day in the Life of a Layout/Previz artist! Listen in as we discuss everything from useful resources for students, to what kind of people might enjoy layout, favorite parts of the job, and more! Check out our detailed show-notes here: https://www.animationhappyhour.com/new-blog/episode-20-day-in-the-life-layout-artist-5xbxd Support Animation Happy Hour by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/animation-...
#20 - Day In The Life: Layout/Previz Artist (Part 1)
January 01, 2022 05:00 - 81.1 MBWe are honored to have had the opportunity to sit down with two incredible Disney artists, Dorian Bustamante @layoutsketches and Corey "Rocco" Florimonte, to talk about all things Layout and Previz. This is a crucial, and often underrepresented step in the pipeline that requires a vast array of filmmaking and storytelling skills in addition to some impressive technical know-how. In fact, there's so much packed into this step of the pipeline, that we couldn't contain it to just one episode, s...
#19 - Dealing With Feedback
December 01, 2021 08:00 - 67.6 MBFeedback and critiques are essential in the creative world, but that doesn't mean giving or receiving it is easy. Everyone, from seasoned professionals to first-year students, has to grapple with this aspect of our jobs, but you don't have to go it alone! In our next episode, we discuss our experiences with feedback, and give some helpful tips for ways to gracefully give and receive feedback in the professional world. Check out our detailed show-notes here: https://www.animationhappyhour.co...
#18 - Top 5 Bad Habit and How To Avoid Them!
November 01, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 56 MBGarrett, Katie, and Ben have a light and lengthy conversation about the various ways that bad habits can creep into our work lives. Our hosts not only give advice on what to watch out for as you pursue your career in animation, but also how to overcome bad habits when you encounter them! Check out our detailed show-notes here: https://www.animationhappyhour.com/new-blog/episode-18-top-5-bad-habits-and-how-to-avoid-them Support Animation Happy Hour by contributing to their tip jar: https://...
#17 - Day In The Life: Stop Motion Animator
June 01, 2021 07:00 - 83.7 MBIn episode 17, we dive into the world of stop motion animation! Our special guest Dan MacKenzie @mackmation draws upon his years of experience in feature film, TV, advertising, and more to give us a picture of what life as a stop motion animator is like. We cover a LOT of ground in this episode--we'll hear what his average day is like at LAIKA, discuss what types of other jobs are available at stop motion studios, go over some practical advice for how best to prepare yourself for a career in...
#16 - Day In The Life: Storyboard Artist
May 01, 2021 07:00 - 2 hours - 109 MBStoryboards are one of the earliest and most integral elements in an animation pipeline, and we have the pleasure of chatting with a couple industry superstars who have extensive experience storyboarding in both TV and feature film. Natalie Nourigat and Isabelle Gedigk join us to talk about all things storyboarding, from what it takes to break into the industry, to what an average day for a storyboard artist entails, and more! Check out our detailed show-notes here: https://www.animationhap...
#15 - What Level Animator Are You?
April 01, 2021 07:00 - 81.1 MBAssessing yourself as an artist can be difficult. In episode 15, we cover some practical ways to objectively evaluate where you are in your journey from new student to seasoned professional, and provide tips on how to advance to the next level! Check out our detailed show-notes here: https://www.animationhappyhour.com/new-blog/episode-15- Support Animation Happy Hour by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/animation-happy-hour
#14 - Top 10 Tips For Your First Job!
March 01, 2021 08:00 - 2 hours - 83 MBAre you nervous about transitioning from school to the professional world? Do you feel overwhelmed or confused when you hear words like 401k, contracts, benefits, etc? Are you nervous about not landing your dream job right out of school, or possibly being exposed to a toxic work environment? If any of this feels familiar, this next episode is for you! Check out our detailed show-notes here: https://www.animationhappyhour.com/new-blog/episode-14-top-10-tips-for-your-first-job Support Anima...
#13 - Work Life Balance
November 01, 2020 07:00 - 2 hours - 119 MBCan I work in the animation industry and have a normal life? What if I want to have a family? Is the industry all just all-nighters and unpaid overtime? We are pleased to announce that in episode 13, we sit down with married couple and industry veterans Rebecca Perez and David Stodolny, to answer these questions and more as we talk all things work life balance! Check out our detailed show-notes here: https://www.animationhappyhour.com/new-blog/episode-13-work-life-balance UPDATE: On 11/2/2...
#12 - Day In The Life: Production Management
October 01, 2020 07:00 - 2 hours - 113 MBWe're starting off our Day in the Life series with a bang! Production management professionals are intricately involved with every single step of the pipeline, from initial development all the way to image finaling and marketing, so we could not imagine a better way to start this series. Have you ever found yourself wondering, what's the difference between a PA and a PC? Why is Shotgun so important? Is everyone in production management an extrovert? Well in episode 12, we sit down with our f...
#11 - Which Job in CG Feature Animation Is Right for You?
September 01, 2020 07:00 - 2 hours - 83.5 MBIn episode 11, we sit down and give an overview of the entire CG pipeline. Sip on a glass of pipe-wine and find out where you fit in! Check out our detailed show-notes here: https://www.animationhappyhour.com/new-blog/o1l2xx0837oih5jtyr8428uy7hrjxb Support Animation Happy Hour by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/animation-happy-hour
#10 - Is Art School Worth It?
August 01, 2020 07:00 - 2 hours - 122 MBAre online schools better than brick and mortar schools? Is art school worth the money? In episode 10 we sit down with animators Laura Han and Joe Holmark and compare all of the options. Check out our detailed show-notes here: https://www.animationhappyhour.com/new-blog/episode-10-is-art-school-worth-it Support Animation Happy Hour by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/animation-happy-hour
#9 - Quarantine Q&A
July 01, 2020 07:00 - 2 hours - 89.5 MBDoes the animation industry suck? How do you “practice” animating? What is life like in LA? In Episode 9 - Quarantine Q&A, we sit down and answer fifteen of our listeners’ top questions. Check out our detailed show-notes here: https://www.animationhappyhour.com/new-blog/episode-9-quarantine-qampa Support Animation Happy Hour by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/animation-happy-hour
#8 - Let's Talk Money
June 01, 2020 07:00 - 2 hours - 96.7 MBIn Episode 8, we tackle one of the industry’s most delicate subjects. Listen and learn about student loans, wage negotiation, and more! Disclaimer that we aren’t financial experts, but we aim to share the knowledge we have acquired over the years. Check out our detailed show-notes here: https://www.animationhappyhour.com/new-blog/episode-8-lets-talk-money
#7 - Applying to Jobs
May 01, 2020 07:00 - 2 hours - 82.8 MBIn Episode 7 of the Animation Happy Hour, Garrett, Katie, and Ben cover the ins and outs of applying to jobs! We discuss everything from networking, cover letters/resumes, interviews, negotiations, and more! We know this task can seem a little daunting, especially for students just entering the workforce, so we start with the basics and do a deep dive from there. Check out our detailed show-notes here: https://www.animationhappyhour.com/new-blog/episode-7-applying-to-jobs
#6 - Indie Content & Going Viral
April 01, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 49.6 MBIn Episode 6 of the Animation Happy Hour, we sit down with Josh Slice, feature film animator and creator of the viral YouTube series Lucas The Spider! We talk about independent content, making money outside the studio system, and the pros and cons of going viral. Check out our detailed show-notes here: https://www.animationhappyhour.com/new-blog/episode-6-indie-content-amp-going-viral
#5 - Setbacks and Rejections
March 01, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 47.7 MBIn Episode 5, we discuss the setbacks and rejections we have experienced throughout our careers. We emphasize that rough periods which feel like failures in the moment can turn out to be temporary setbacks in the long run. Check out our detailed show-notes here: https://www.animationhappyhour.com/new-blog/episode-05-dealing-with-setbacks-and-rejections
#4 - Demo Reels with Guillermo Careaga
February 01, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBIn Episode 4, we interview DreamWorks lead animator Guillermo Careaga about his top 10 tips for animation demo reels. We cover a wide range of questions pertaining to demo reels including: Does it matter what rig I use in my animations? How should I order my demo reel? Should I light and texture my animation reel? Among others. Check out our detailed show-notes here: https://www.animationhappyhour.com/new-blog/episode-4-demo-reels-with-guillermo-careaga
S1E3 - #3 - Visas and Working Abroad with Paula Benedicto Martinez
December 21, 2019 03:32 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBin Episode 3, we interview Paula Benedicto Martinez, a feature film animator from Spain. We discuss moving to the US for the Walt Disney Animation Studios Apprentice Program, visas, Paula’s workflow and the best advice she’s ever received. Check out the detailed show notes for this episode at https://www.animationhappyhour.com/new-blog/episode-03-moving-to-the-us-for-animation
#3 - Visas and Working Abroad with Paula Benedicto Martinez
December 21, 2019 03:32 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBin Episode 3, we interview Paula Benedicto Martinez, a feature film animator from Spain. We discuss moving to the US for the Walt Disney Animation Studios Apprentice Program, visas, Paula’s workflow and the best advice she’s ever received. Check out the detailed show notes for this episode at https://www.animationhappyhour.com/new-blog/episode-03-moving-to-the-us-for-animation
#2 - Things We Wish We Knew in School
December 21, 2019 03:28 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBIn Episode 2, We discuss the top ten things that we wish we knew when we were in animation school. Topics covered include: specialization, on-campus recruiting, personal finance, CTN Animation Expo, and more. Check out the detailed show notes for this episode at https://www.animationhappyhour.com/new-blog/episode-02-things-we-wish-we-knew
S1E2 - #2 - Things We Wish We Knew in School
December 21, 2019 03:28 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBIn Episode 2, We discuss the top ten things that we wish we knew when we were in animation school. Topics covered include: specialization, on-campus recruiting, personal finance, CTN Animation Expo, and more. Check out the detailed show notes for this episode at https://www.animationhappyhour.com/new-blog/episode-02-things-we-wish-we-knew
S1E1 - #1 - What is The Animation Happy Hour?
December 21, 2019 03:22 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBIn our very first episode of the Animation Happy Hour podcast, our three hosts Garrett Lewis, Katie Low, and Ben Girmann introduce the mission of the podcast, and discuss future episodes, our backgrounds, and why we love working in animation. We encourage you to read on for additional content called out in the episode, including our first demo reels, our “tip jar” tips of the week, and more! Check out the detailed show notes for this episode at https://www.animationhappyhour.com/new-blog/ep...
#1 - What is The Animation Happy Hour?
December 21, 2019 03:22 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBIn our very first episode of the Animation Happy Hour podcast, our three hosts Garrett Lewis, Katie Low, and Ben Girmann introduce the mission of the podcast, and discuss future episodes, our backgrounds, and why we love working in animation. We encourage you to read on for additional content called out in the episode, including our first demo reels, our “tip jar” tips of the week, and more! Check out the detailed show notes for this episode at https://www.animationhappyhour.com/new-blog/ep...