In today’s episode, we dive further into Collin's Part 1 mic-drop - how limitation is the mother of creativity - this time from the lens of fan art and fan creations, as well as talking shop and getting into the nitty-gritty technical aspects of his animations.  

Here are some of our favorite points this episode:
- Collin’s thorough break-down of elements for engaging animated action choreography
- The understanding, use, and legality of fanart
- The structural similarities between jokes and fight scenes
- The importance of representation in media
- Technical overlaps between comics and animation
- And Collin’s take on “the one most vital thing an animator needs”

This episode is an indie production from your hosts, Jessica Doll & Lauren Morse.
Our theme music is provided by Azureflux.

Animated Webcomics - 'The Crimson Fly' Creator Collin 'Skipperwing' Byrd (Pt 2)  ::  DIYA #17

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Welcome back to Part 02 of our conversation with DeadEndia creator and showrunner - and pitch extraordinaire - Hamish Steele!

Last episode we talked about how the original DeadEndia story drew from some of the real life experiences Hamish and his friends had, and how our own real life experiences are, and can be, reflected in the shows that we watch and create.

Now in Part 02, we’re picking up again as Hamish considers what’s most important about DeadEndia that he really wanted to protect as it became an animated show, as well as:
-  Plenty of pitching advice gleaned from Hamish’s years of experience (including a link on diyanimation.show to his pitching webinar, 'How to Pitch Perfectly'!)
- How collaboration can bolster representation and amplify others’ voices
- Hamish’s wonderfully straight-forward answer to ‘guilty’ pleasures
- And his dearest wish for DeadEndia, and how you can help make it happen!

This episode is an indie production from your hosts, Jessica Doll & Lauren Morse.
Our theme music is provided by Azureflux.

‘DeadEndia’ Creator Hamish Steele (Pt 02) ::  DIYA #28

Hey you! Welcome back to The DIY Animation Show!  We’re kicking off Season 5 with DeadEndia creator and showrunner, Hamish Steele!

Possibly best currently known for his graphic novel, DeadEndia*, Hamish also has wide experience of developing and pitching animated shows, directing and writing with Blink Industries, has won an Eisner award, AND is a self-confessed zine enthusiast (if you ever get your eyes on his Paul Rudd zine, you won’t regret it!). His work is silly and fun, and infused with warmth and a real heart for human experience.  

We were super excited to speak with him all about DeadEndia - to discover how his webcomic became an animated series, and what that process was like - and enjoyed an incredibly uplifting and astute conversation, ranging from his broad work experience to his and his friends’ own personal experience of life. 

Today in Part 01 Hamish shares with us...
- All about Deadendia - its roots, its heart, and its 10-year journey from short, to webcomic, to published book, to animated series
- His experiences of show development and writing
- What it’s like showrunning during the UK’s covid-19 lockdown, and finding ways to keep the team’s spirits buoyed up
- And the importance of being part of the conversation about LGBT representation

This episode is an indie production from your hosts, Jessica Doll & Lauren Morse.
Our theme music is provided by Azureflux.

‘DeadEndia’ Creator Hamish Steele (Pt 01)  ::  DIYA #27

Whaaaaaat! It’s season 5 of the DIY Animation Show! 

It’s been a very strange year, with a lot of unexpected events, but we're back and excited for this new Season of the Show!

We’ll be here on January 27th with our first guest of Season 5 - DeadEndia creator & show runner, and pitch extraordinaire, Hamish Steele!  He was such a joy to talk with, and it’s such an uplifting and encouraging conversation; we think you’re going to love it!

We’re also trying some new things this season, so listen to the recording for all the details.  The short version is:
___ a more raw feel to the show, with less intense editing
___ a more spontaneous and flexible release schedule
___ and a broader range of topics

We’re really looking forward to this season of DIYA, and want to thank you for your support, patience and for sticking with us <3

We really hope this past year has been ok for you, and we’re wishing you all the best for 2021, with fresh hope and excitement for your projects.  

Keep being your awesome self, and we’ll be here with our first interview of the season on January 27th!

Follow your heart, and have fun animating!
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DIYA: Season 5!

Bonjour et bienvenue to the DIY animation show!  We are back with part 2 of our interview with Kevin Gemin, aka KekeFlipNote, as well as our final episode of season four! 

Last time, we learned how the Nintendo DSi ignited Kevin’s passion for animating that still burns strong to this day.  We were also given a detailed walkthrough of just how he makes his adorable, bouncing animations, as well as how to survive the naysayers and focus on what brings you joy.

Today in Part 2, Kevin continues to enlighten us…
- ...As he recounts how he came to work on the video series 'L'Odyssee de Klassik'
- The most challenging episode of 'L'Odyssee de Klassik' and why
- Tips for animating dance to music
- Practices for supporting other artists online and protecting your own work
- And the one most vital thing he thinks a diy animator needs!

This episode wraps up Season 4 of the DIY Animation Show.  This summer, there won’t be any season break posts as we both have big personal things coming up - moving, job transitions - you all know what that’s like!  So we hope you all have a fantastic spring and summer, filled with fun and animation, and we’ll see you back here for Season 5 in autumn 2020! (Be on the lookout - we’ll post a teaser the week before we release the first new episode!)

Until then, follow your heart, and have fun animating!

This episode is an indie production from your hosts, Jessica Doll & Lauren Morse.
Our theme music is provided by Azureflux.

Nintendo, Gifs, and Baguettes – Interview with Kevin ‘KekeFlipnote’ Gemin (Pt 02) :: DIYA #26

What do pigeons, baguettes, and a Nintendo DSi all have in common?
Kevin Gemin, of course!  AKA 'KekeFlipnote'!

Hailing from France, Keke’s work overflows with joy and charm.
It’s easy to recognize his work.  Quite often, his animations feature adorably bouncy, dancing, happy animals, smiling and living their best lives in silly and sweet scenarios.

On top of this, the aesthetic of his animations is completely unique.  Using his trusty Nintendo DSi as his go-to tool, the final look of his animations is a semi-pixelated 2D affair, unable to be replicated using any other program outside of the FlipNote Studio app.

If you ever need to put a smile on your face, just turn to Keke’s work.  You’ll be grinning ear-to-ear in no time!

In today’s interview, we learn…
- “Why pigeons, foxes, and baguettes?”
- How FlipNote Studio’s unique magic captured Keke’s heart
- Exactly how Keke creates one of his gifs in FlipNote Studio… and it’s not as straight-forward as you’d think
- How Keke makes his squash and stretch ‘just so squashy and stretchy’
- And surviving the naysayers and focusing on what brings you joy

This episode is an indie production from your hosts, Jessica Doll & Lauren Morse.
Our theme music is provided by Azureflux.

Animated Webcomics - 'The Crimson Fly' Creator Collin 'Skipperwing' Byrd (Pt 2) :: DIYA #17

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