Drawn To It Podcast
74 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis podcast, hosted by veteran animator Brian Finlay is about creative driven people and their journey.
Not only do we talk about their successes but we also talk about the failures that come along the way, how do they over come when the odds are against them? How do they ignore the "nay" Sayers? Why do they go to bed and wake up thinking about their artistic passion?
To put it in simple terms, they are Drawn To It!
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Drawn To IT Podcast - EP 64 - With Chris Sauve, 2D Animator, Director, Supervisor
April 05, 2021 00:12 - 2 hours - 178 MBChris Sauve went looking for a career in animation via Sheridan College. Over the years his skill not only grew but so did his opportunities ranging from Canadian TV productions (The Raccoons) to animating on many of Disney's 2D feature films. Most recently he helped Duncan Studios create the 2D animated segments of the new Marry Popins movie. Follow Chris here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0767174/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 And On Iinstagram here: https://www.instagram.com/chrissauve25/?hl=en _...
Drawn To It Podcast - EP 63 - Terry Tompkins and Steve D'Angelo- Emmy Award winning talent! Co-Founders of Pop Sound Inc. They make animation sound AWESOME!
March 28, 2021 11:47 - 1 hour - 98.3 MBTerry and Steve talk about their beginnings and their different approach to creating music and scoring and why it works so well for them. We go deep into diferent animated productions they have written music for and why they felt the need to spin off of their first company "Eggplant LLC" and open "Pop Sound Inc"! We also talk about their new exciting projects coming up! I loved interviewing these two! Pop Sound: https://www.popsound.ca/ ______________________________________________...
Drawn To It Podcast - EP 62 - With Greg Duffell. 2D Animator, Producer, Director.
March 21, 2021 22:03 - 2 hours - 217 MBGreg Duffell is a veteran 2D Animator, Producer and Director. He produced one of my all time favorite versions of an animated Batman in the late 80's for Zellers and that isn't even scratching the tip of the tip of the ice berg. Greg talks about some of his experiences over the decades working in animation and the high level projects he was involved in and big named talent he worked with like Richard Williams and Chuck Jones! You don't want to miss this one! Follow Greg here: https://www....
Drawn To It Podcast - EP 61 - Brandon HIcks (Independent Filmmaker and Animator)
March 14, 2021 15:28 - 1 hour - 116 MBThis episode reminded me so much of why I fell in love witth animation and creativity. Brandon approaches his work with a frame of mind that I have nothing but respect for. He does not waste energy trying to chase the quality of his heero's and then beating himself up over falling short. Instead he enjoys where he is in the moment and just lets his artistic voice come through. A lot of us can not say the same, not if we are truly being honest. Thank you for inspiring me Brandon! Foll...
Drawn To It Podcast - EP 60 - Emily Jiuliano 2D Animator/Clean UP Artist (Legend)
March 07, 2021 12:33 - 2 hours - 171 MBEmily talks us through her apprenticeship under Eric Larson at Disney Animation to animating on feature films and following Don Bluth during the "Bluth Exodus". How she moved into clean-up and went back to Disney! And that is not even half of it she worked with Glen Keane on his personal projects post Disney, such as Duet! Wow! Follow Emily here: https://www.facebook.com/Mystic-M-517571598421241/ _______________________________________________________________ For All thing's Drawn To...
Drawn To It Podcast - EP 59 - Gary Andrews 2D Animator and Director
March 01, 2021 01:22 - 52 minutes - 72.7 MBGary Andrews talks about his beginning's in the animation industry and his journey within it. This includes some real up's and downs including the passing of his wife. Gary talks about leaning on his animation skills and animating a tribute film to the memory of his wife which helped his kids and himself keep her memory. This film touched the hearts of many people and was celebrated by the media as well. Gary continues to animate and direct and we were lucky enough to get a chance to talk t...
Drawn To It Podcast - EP 58 - 2D Animator, Instructor, Author - Brian Lemay PART TWO
February 21, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 146 MBDon't get it twisted there is more to learn from Brian Lemay's career and perspective on teaching student's. The industry is tough and becoming an animator is not for the thin skinned by any means. Brian offers his insights based on his experience and talks further about projects he worked on and his current role as a story artist. Follow Brian Lemay: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/animatdc... Website: https://www.brianlemay.com/ _______________________________________ For All ...
Drawn To It Podcast - EP 57 - Sergio Martins Supervising Animator on Klaus!
February 14, 2021 19:23 - 1 hour - 64 MBSergio talks about growing up a fan of animation and how his competitive relationship with his brother helped him get to where he is today. Sergio now does animation supervision for SPA Studios and continues to learn and grow from mentors like Sergio Pablos and many others. He supervised the animation for "Alva" from Klaus. No small task there! Follow Sergio Martins here: Instagram: @pointlessergio _________________________________ Visit www.dtipodcast.com to see what we are up...
Drawn To It Podcast - EP 56 -Mark Whiting, Art Director on "The Iron Giant"
February 07, 2021 16:20 - 1 hour - 118 MBMark Whiting reminds me of a gunslinger in this wild frontier of art for animation. He shoots from the hip and is real while still being gracious enough to praise those who impress him. Mark takes us on his journey from freelance illustration to working in animation on countless productions with the Iron Giant being just one of the feathers in his cap. Follow Mark here: Website: https://www.whitingpictures.com/ ______________________________________________________ Follow us here a...
Drawn To It Podcast - EP 55 - Brian Lemay, 2D Animator, Author, Instructor
February 02, 2021 20:55 - 3 hours - 285 MBBrian Lemay has helped many animation student's reach their dreams of becoming professional working artists, myself included! He has a wealth of experience to back it up and we go deep into the first half of his career. Brian's career is filled with trial by fire moments, career firsts that he had to quickly learn and master to stay employed. This process helped forge his skill set into that of a well rounded artist and experienced supervisor in layout, boards, assistant work, animation, and...
Drawn To It Podcast - EP 54 - Sandro Cleuzo, Supervising 2D Animator and Designer!
January 22, 2021 14:22 - 1 hour - 107 MBSandro Cleuzo talks about the challenges of learning animation growing in Brazil among artists who were not eager to share their secrets. He takes us through his journey of working his way up through big studios and how he overcame the challenges that would present themselves. Follow Sandro Cleuzo here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandrocleuzo/?hl=en Blog: http://inspectorcleuzo.blogspot.com/ Twitter: @InspectorCleuzo ________________________________________ Subscribe, Like ...
Drawn To It Podcast - EP 53 - James Lopez, Legendary 2D Animator/Director and creator of "Hullabaloo"
January 17, 2021 13:33 - 1 hour - 132 MBJames Lopez opens up about artistic insecurities and "imposter syndrome" while working as a 2D animator for big studios like Disney, and how he had to over come. He also reveals the latest updates on his crowd funded series of Animated Shorts titled "Hullabaloo"! Follow James Here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcTmD58_d0XXMqWT3JHOlzA Website: https://www.jameslopezanimation.com/ Hullabaloo Website: http://www.hullabaloo-movie.com/ ___________________________________________...
Drawn To It Podcast - EP 52 - Robyn Daly, 3D Animator and YouTube Content Creator!
January 12, 2021 19:51 - 48 minutes - 67.2 MB3D animator Robyn Daly shares her early days in the animation industry and thoughts on growing your confidence and learning to not second guess your value on the project or with the studio you are working for. Follow Robyn Here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robyno_art/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/RobynO.Art Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobynOArt Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd4tG1v5ii8z9IG1i9SI_Tw ____________________________________________________ Vi...
Drawn To It Podcast - EP 51 - With Tom Ruegger, creator or Animaiacs and Tiny Toons, producer/writer on Batman The Animated Series...and much more!
January 04, 2021 12:38 - 58 minutes - 79.9 MBWhat a great first guest for 2021, Tom Ruegger is an animation producer and writer who has worked for Hannah Barbara, Filmation, Disney and more! He has created and produced many of your favorite childhood cartoons, including Tiny Toon Adventures, Freakazoid, Animaniacs and Batman The Animated Series! And that is just a few! Tom talks about some of his experiences coming up through the industry and what his goals are for the future. Follow Tom Ruegger on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tomrue...
Drawn To It Podcast - EP 51 - With Tom Ruegger, creator of Animaniacs and Tiny Toons, producer/writer on Batman The Animated Series...and much more!
January 04, 2021 12:38 - 58 minutes - 79.9 MBWhat a great first guest for 2021, Tom Ruegger is an animation producer and writer who has worked for Hannah Barbara, Filmation, Disney and more! He has created and produced many of your favorite childhood cartoons, including Tiny Toon Adventures, Freakazoid, Animaniacs and Batman The Animated Series! And that is just a few! Tom talks about some of his experiences coming up through the industry and what his goals are for the future. Follow Tom Ruegger on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tomrue...
Drawn To It Podcast - EP 51 - With Tom Ruegger, creator of Animaiacs and Tiny Toons, producer/writer on Batman The Animated Series...and much more!
January 04, 2021 12:38 - 58 minutes - 79.9 MBWhat a great first guest for 2021, Tom Ruegger is an animation producer and writer who has worked for Hannah Barbara, Filmation, Disney and more! He has created and produced many of your favorite childhood cartoons, including Tiny Toon Adventures, Freakazoid, Animaniacs and Batman The Animated Series! And that is just a few! Tom talks about some of his experiences coming up through the industry and what his goals are for the future. Follow Tom Ruegger on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tomrue...
Drawn To It Podcast - EP 50 - With Jim Fanning, Writer and Disney Historian
December 24, 2020 14:25 - 54 minutes - 74.6 MBHow great to meet someone as geeky about Disney as I am. Jim shares some behind the scenes Disney holiday magic and talks about what Disney meant to him growing up and led to a career writing for Disney and other clients including some comic book writing with DC and Warner Brothers, like a porky pig and Lex Luther team up!!! Follow Jim Fanning's YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpPBRuQV-YUA_ZuDojT8qmw ____________________________________________________ Follow "Draw...
Drawn To It Podcast - EP 49 - With Kirsten Shiel, design supervisor at Brown Bag Films.
December 13, 2020 17:42 - 1 hour - 114 MBKirsten shares her early inspirations and struggles to break into the animation animation industry, how she learned from mentors and peers and how she has moved up the ranks and become a mentor to others...and a lot more! Follow Kirsten Shiel here: http://www.kirstenmshiel.com/ _______________________________________ Follow "Drawn To It Podcast" at - https://www.dtipodcast.com For links to social media, YouTube, and our full library of past episodes. Here you can also find out about ou...
Drawn To It Podcast - EP 48 - 2D Disney Animator - David Kuhn
December 05, 2020 16:36 - 1 hour - 94.9 MBDavid Kuhn talks about his beginnings in animation and moments of insecurity and how he pushed through. David is also the Co-Founder of www.cat-animation.com an online art and animation training school. He talks about their approach and the one on one time he received from his mentors over the years. Visit Cat Animation here: https://www.cat-animation.com ____________________________________________ Follow "Drawn To It Podcast" at https://www.dtipodcast.com for links to social media, You...
Drawn To It Podcast - EP 47 - With Eric Scales, Disney Parks Illustrator
November 29, 2020 14:20 - 1 hour - 98.6 MBEric gives us the story on how he became a Disney parks illustrator, his learning curve and some up's and downs along the way. Some of your favorite Disney Merch may have his paintings or illustrations on them. Eric is no longer with Disney but has plans for the future, he talks about his plans to up his skill level for more industry jobs, if you ask me he is ready as is, his work is amazing! Follow Eric here: linktr.ee/ericscales13 ______________________________________________________...
Drawn To It Podcast - EP 46 - Disney Feature Film Animator Nik Ranieri
November 22, 2020 18:21 - 2 hours - 218 MBNik Ranieri talks about his humble beginnings in animation and how he worked his way up from limited tv animation in northern Canada to full animation on feature films like Roger Rabbit, The Little Mermaid, The Recuers Down Under and The Emperors New Groove to name a few. Nik walks us down memory lane and talks about some of the up's and downs along the way. Follow Nik Ranieri here: https://www.facebook.com/NikRanieriAnimator __________________________________________________ Visit www.d...
Drawn To It Podcast - EP 45 - With Mike Parker, Animation Director and Owner of Lowbrow Studios
November 15, 2020 17:13 - 59 minutes - 82 MBMike Parker is an animator who caught the wave of flash animations that were so popular in the early 2000's. He did so well that he was able to open his own studio and work on client work and in house productions for major networks and big name clients. The work from Lowbrow Studios is often true to it's name featuring humor and tones that parody hot topics and tones in society. Don't let the name fool you though this team of artists puts a lot of thought into their work and are a creative ...
Drawn To It Podcast - EP 44 - Ron Ferdinand - Illustrator for Dennis The Menace
November 08, 2020 12:55 - 1 hour - 116 MBRon has been Illustrating for Dennis the Menace since the early 80's. He apprenticed under Hank Ketchum (The Creator of Dennis The Menace, and former Disney Animator). Ron Discusses the insecurity of starting under Hank as well as the learning journey of working with Hank and his fellow artists. Ron owes his career to one unanswered phone call! Ron Ferdinand's Work! https://www.historyforsale.com/signer-memorabilia/ron-ferdinand/102325 __________________________________________________...
Drawn To It Podcast - EP 43 - Guru Studio Animation Director Andrew Strimaitis
October 31, 2020 16:06 - 1 hour - 89.3 MBAndrew talks about his career path in animation from student to "Celebrity Death Match" to becoming studio director at Guru studios. Despite his self described limited drawing experience he still managed to create dynamic animations that saw him progress through the ranks, how? Stop motion and 3D animation are where Andrew really excelled and others took notice! Now Andrew offers mentorship to his animation team and shares with us advice on "best practices" taking an animation test for Guru ...
Drawn To It Podcast - EP 42 - With Michael Cook Creator of Chucky Chicken and Co-Founder of Valley Studios
October 31, 2020 15:58 - 2 hours - 181 MBMichael takes us on a heck of a journey revealing some very personal up's and downs that led him to the world of animation and to become an animation content creator with his 2D animated property Chucky Chicken. If you don't find Michaels hustle inspiring then you need to reset your perspective! Follow Chucky Chicken Cartoons here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCya0GBGo1CP7hfRr5C8PiWw Support the Chucky Chicken Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/ChuckyChickenOfficial?fbclid=IwAR0...
Drawn TO IT Podcast BONUS EPISODE 001 - Richard Davis creator of "The Cult of Dracula" talks signing movie deal!
October 22, 2020 16:56 - 51 minutes - 71.1 MBIt's all in the title! Richard Davis the creator of the indie comic book "The Cult of Dracula" has just signed a film deal based on his comic. This is very inspiring news for his team and for our listeners! If you are a creative planning to pitch your own property sometime he has words of wisdom for you! Check out www.dtipodcast.com for all things Drawn To It Podcast and please like and subscribe to our channels on YouTube and where ever you listen to podcast! Leave a comment on ...
Drawn To It Podcast - EP 41 - With John Pomeroy, legendary animator and co-founder of Don Bluth Studios!
October 18, 2020 10:00 - 40 minutes - 55.1 MBJohn talks about training under the iconic Frank Thomas, one of Disney's original "Nine Old Men" at Disney Studios and how incredible that experience was. Later he would continue his education in the craft of animation by working with Don Bluth and other collogues out of Bluth's garage on independent productions that would serve as the boot camp for the Business of animation. John Pomeroy has worked on so many beloved animated projects and he shows no sign of slowing down! For inform...
Drawn To It Podcast - EP 40 - With Valerie Sofranko - Hollywood Sculpter and VFX Makeup Artist
October 11, 2020 00:36 - 1 hour - 104 MBValerie Sofranko has had a rich career working on some of the most iconic films in Hollywood. Her career allowed her to utilize her fine arts backgrouds and apply it puppet builds, matte paintings, latex suits...you name it! It all started with a chance encounter with Lucas films and a little white lie to the receptionist! Watch all the way through because at one point Valerie shows of a legit crystal skull from one of the Gremlins from the Gremlins movie for which she was in charge of main...
Drawn To It Podcast - EP 39 -With Pam Rose (Animation Artist)
October 04, 2020 12:17 - 1 hour - 105 MBPam and I share our insecurities of being artists in animation and how that began way back in college for each of us. Pam has a great "RETURN" story in that for a while she abandoned animation but returned with an indie spirit that has seen her publish two books! You will not find a kinder person or a more passionate person about the art of animation, every creative out there will relate to her story! To purchase a copy of Pams book(s) "Pamtoons" and "Pamtoons 2" contact her through her ...
Drawn To It Podcast - EP 38 - With Supervising Animator/Director Roger Chaisson!
September 27, 2020 12:53 - 3 hours - 251 MBRoger has had such a rich career and worked on properties ranging from TV to high quality feature films. He is very passionate about the industry and cares very much for the artists that work within it. Roger Chiasson's perspectives and opinions really hit home and new artists and seasoned artists will appreciate hearing them. Follow Roger Chiasson here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0157092/ _______________________________________________________ Visit www.dtipodcast.com to see ever...
Drawn To It Podcast - EP 37 - With Jana Marie, Cartoonist and Animation Artist!
September 20, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 122 MBJanna Marie is a very passionate cartoonist who has just begun her career in animation. Her original inspirations come from the classics cartoons of the 50's and 60's as well as the modern works. Getting the perspective of someone new to the animation industry is just as important as someone who has been in it for many years. Follow Janna Marie here: https://indyjannajones.bigcartel.com/ Also on Instagram @indyjannajones ___________________________________________________________ Go to...
Drawn To It Podcast - EP 36 - With Roger Rabbit creator and author Gary K Wolf!
September 13, 2020 11:55 - 1 hour - 96 MBGary K. Wolf is the author and creator of Roger Rabbit, he takes us on a deep dive on how Roger Rabbit came to be and some behind the scenes secrets on the making of "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" from wardrobe malfunctions to Bugs Bunny giving Mickey the finger! You can find Gary's Links below for other great novels he has written, as well as his facebook and website. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gary.k.wolf Who Censored Roger Rabbit?: https://amzn.to/32g9G0N The Road to Toontown: htt...
Drawn To IT Podcast - EP 35 - With Ex Disney Feature Film 2D animator Ron Husband
September 06, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 113 MBRon talks about his beginnings in animation and how it was almost taken away from him due to a health scare. Not one to be kept down he studied hard under some of Disney's Nine Old Men and put his own touch on each film he worked on. Ron is also a published author and preaches the advantages of the "Quick Sketch" check out his books below. Quick Sketching with Ron Husband Paperback – Oct. 7 2013 https://amzn.to/31YEPWm Quick Sketching with Ron Husband: Revised and Expanded Paperb...
Drawn To It Podcast - EP 34 - With Richard Davis creator of "Cult of Dracula"
August 30, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 120 MBRichard Davis is the author and creator of the graphic novel "Cult of Dracula" which has been shattering typical independent sales and distribution numbers. In fact he is even in talks to bring it to the screen! We talk about how all of this came to be as well as the importance of pursuing passion especially when everything seems against you. Follow Richard and his work here: Facebook @cultofdraculacomic Twitter @cultcomic Instagram @cultofdraculacomic Website: www.cultofdracula.com ...
Drawn To It Podcast - EP 33 - Hollywood Stop Motion Animator Tony Laudati
August 23, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 117 MBTony Laudati has worked on many Hollywood films providing stop motion animation and other effects. This is quite a feat when you consider the self taught beginnings he had with his two brothers in a country home about as far from big Hollywood magic as you can get. Tony is a big believer in pursuing independent creative projects and his journey is an amazing one and should really get you inspired to chase your passion. Follow Tony Laudati current here: https://bit.ly/2FHI63y ____________...
Drawn To It Podcast - EP 33 - Holllywood Stop Motion Animator Tony Laudati
August 23, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 117 MBTony Laudati has worked on many Hollywood films providing stop motion animation and other effects. This is quite a feat when you consider the self taught beginnings he had with his two brothers in a country home about as far from big Hollywood magic as you can get. Tony is a big believer in pursuing independent creative projects and his journey is an amazing one and should really get you inspired to chase your passion. Follow Tony Laudati current here: https://bit.ly/2FHI63y ____________...
Drawn TO IT Podcast - EP - 32 with animator/story artist Tom Sito
August 16, 2020 12:40 - 1 hour - 132 MBLegendary animator/story artist/director Tom Sito. From working at Disney feature film to Dreamworks and having worked on many TV animated series, HE-MAN being just one of them, he has carved out a career that would be the envy of anyone entering the business. Follow Tom and his books here: Eat, Drink, Animate: An Animators Cookbook Moving Innovation: A History of Computer Animation (MIT Press) Hardcover – April 19, 2013 Drawing the Line: The Untold Story of the Animation Unions from Bosko...
Drawn To It Podcast - Episode 31 - With Animator/Director/Author Tony White
August 09, 2020 17:15 - 1 hour - 156 MBTony White got his start in the UK animation industry and apprenticed with legendary animator Richard Williams. Tony has made a mark of his own in the industry and his books have been helpful tools for many animation students over the years. HIs story is full of amazing experiences and we only scratch the surface in this episode. Follow Tony here: https://www.myanimatorssketchclub.com/ and http://www.2dacademy.com/ _________________________________________________ Go to www.dtipo...
Drawn To IT Podcast - EP 30 - With Ben Rama (EDM Musician/Record Label Owner)
August 02, 2020 20:40 - 58 minutes - 80.7 MBBen Rama is an EDM composer and musician from New Brunswick Canada. He is making a big impact within the global EDM music scene. We talk about the "muse" and psychedelic trances to tap into creativity and how music and emotion are one. Ben recently began his own label and has a lot of great music and collaborations coming in the future. Follow Ben here: https://www.facebook.com/TechgnosisRecordshttps://soundcloud.com/techgnosis-records?fbclid=IwAR0j2lesyd0cu8iHQucu5bWq24Tq7-pgnJxjbsEwj7X...
Drawn To It Podcast - Ep 29 - With Comic Book Author Peter Breau
July 27, 2020 01:39 - 1 hour - 126 MBPeter Breau began his comic book writing career as a hobby and since had the opportunity to work with amazing talented people from all over such as Ben Dunn creator of Warrior Nun. Peter is one of the select few to see his idea be turned into television/film talks. The forward momentum for Peter is strong and his passion is undeniable. Follow Peter here: https://www.facebook.com/Peter-Breau-Freelance-comictelevision-script-writer-Author-925497464506916/ ________________________________...
Drawn TO It Podcast - Episode 28 with actor Stephane Cornicard (Saving Private Ryan)
July 19, 2020 22:47 - 1 hour - 102 MBYou have to be driven to succeed and Stephane Cornicard is most certainly a driven actor. Although most of his acting is in the voice over industry he has done film and TV . His biggest role was as the Village father in "Saving Private Ryan" who desperately tries to get the american soldiers to take his daughter from the ruins they were hiding in. From a small village of 35 people near Normandy to Hollywood... Stephane's story is inspirational and emotional, you do not want to miss this ep...
Drawn To It Podcast - EP 27 - With Rebecca and Samantha Tinsley of R&B Group ATLAS
July 13, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 91.5 MBTwin sisters Rebecca and Samantha Tinsley are striking out and making their presence known with their unique sound. From a young age these two have fine tuned each others skills through trust and honest criticism and praise. They believe in all ships rise when the tide comes in and credit their parents for unconditional support and brutal honesty, which contributed to the talent level they are at today. It was a real treat to have them in studio, visit their links below and check out thei...
Drawn To It Podcast - Episode 26 with Hollywood Screenwriter Mark Zaslove
July 06, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 91.3 MBIt isn't everyday you get to meet a person who worked on a few of your favorite childhood shows. Every now and then I get the chance to talk with one of these talented people and Mark Zaslove and his smart writing and great story telling skills is one more opportunity. Disney's Tailspin, Ducktales and Gummi Bears are just a scratch on the tip of the surface of the work of Mark Zaslove. Mark has an IMDB three miles long.He is an amazing screenwriter and not only has written some fantastic an...
Drawn To It Podcast - Episode 25 with HOllywood VFX artist Kevin Kutchaver
June 29, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 79.9 MBKevin Kutchaver has worked in Hollywood and VFX for quite some time in fact he has worked on some amazing films such as Gremlins, Ghostbusters 2, Big Trouble in Little China, Return of the Jedi, and a whole lot more including the CW hit show The Flash! We talk about how photography led to his entrance into the industry and how the tools and techniques have changed over the years. You won't believe the amount of effort it took to achieve some of your favorite effects. Follow Kevin Here htt...
DRAWN TO IT PODCAST - EPISODE 24 with Athena Finger, granddaughter of Batman Co-creator Bill Finger
June 22, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 139 MBWhat if your family legacy became your own personal salvation? Athena is praised for spear heading the battle to get her grandfather credited with being the co-creator of DC Comic's iconic Batman, The Dark Knight himself! But when you hear her story you might think her grandfather lead her away from a very bad and dark path towards her living her best life, some supernatural guidance? Take a listen and judge for yourself. Follow Athena here: Follow Athena here: Website: www.http://athe...
Drawn To It Podcast - Episode 23 with Batman artist and toy customizer Roberto Williams and VFX Artist Charles Grant
June 15, 2020 10:00 - 2 hours - 240 MBMy guests this episode are Roberto Williams and Charles Grant. Roberto is a life long BATMAN fan and this pushed him into the art of toy customization. Through the years he has hand crafted every tiny detail for his Legends of Gotham City diorama experience. We show off their work within the video! Several years ago he recruited fellow BATMAN fan Charles Grant to bring his expertise in VFX to make a more immersive experience. Charles handles the lighting and digital VFX for the shows, vide...
Drawn To It Podcast - EP 22 - 2D Animator Josh Hill
June 08, 2020 10:00 - 55 minutes - 76.5 MBJosh Hill is a 2D Animator who comes by his passion for 2D animation quite honestly, animation is in his DNA and he explains how in this episode. Josh earned a some great gigs fresh out of college which speaks to his talent level. Tune in as we talk about anxiety vs creativity, the pressure of expectations from others and yourself and some of the very cool projects Josh has worked on and is working on! Thanks so much Josh for a great episode! Follow Josh here: https://www.instagram.co...
Drawn To It Podcast - Episode 21: With Tommy Ardolino, animator, props master, writer and film maker!
June 01, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 114 MBLife is surprising, imagine starting your career as an animator and then finding yourself becoming a props master on films as big as Independence Day! Wow! On top of that imagine you own a highly respected art gallery and that you have a film project in the works that has been many years in the making! Such a reality is every day life for my guest Tommy Ardolino! What an amazing career and it shows no signs of slowing. Check out Tommy here: Frame of Mind Pictures on GOOGLE. https...
Drawn TO It Podcast - Episode 020 with Timothy Young, children's book author and illustrator!
May 25, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 87.1 MBDrawn To It Podcast – Episode 20 with Timothy Young a very talented artist who has worked within animation, stop motion, sculpting, illustration and so much more! Timothy has had a very accomplished career spending time with the Henson Company, Pee Wee's Playhouse and lot's more. But that is only some of his production work, he has also worked in the toy industry and developed many toys for an equally wide range of properties, including the Simpsons! In recent years Timothy has spent much ...
Drawn To It Podcast - Episode 19: Former Disney Supervising Animator: David Pruiksma
May 18, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBDavid Pruiksma worked his way up through the ranks at Disney Feature Animation to become a Supervising Animator! He shares many stories about his years at Disney Animation including some troubled times during the Michael Eisner years. We discuss teaching new animators and David's "DAY ONE" at Disney and how intimidating it was. Imagine every film you worked on becoming an iconic part of every child's life! That is the type of career David Pruiksma has had. From Mickey's Christmas Carol...