Animation Happy Hour

Animation Happy Hour

By Garrett Lewis, Katie Low, Ben Girmann

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-seek... more
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  1. Number 1: Episode 20 - Day In The Life: Layout/Previz Artist (Part 1)

    We are honored to have had the opportunity to sit down with two incredible Disney artists, Dorian @layoutsketches and Rocco, 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, so join us on January 1st, 2022 to listen in on part 1 of a 2-part series on layout! Check out our detailed show-notes here: https://www.animationhappyhour.com/new-blog/episode-20-day-in-the-life-layout-artist Support Animation Happy Hour by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/animation-happy-hour

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  2. Number 2: #19 - Dealing With Feedback

    Feedback 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.com/new-blog/episode-19-feedback Support Animation Happy Hour by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/animation-happy-hour

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  3. Number 3: #17 - Day In The Life: Stop Motion Animator

    In 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 stop motion, and much more! Check out our detailed show-notes here: https://www.animationhappyhour.com/new-blog/episode-17-day-in-the-life-stop-motion-animator Support Animation Happy Hour by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/animation-happy-hour

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  4. Number 4: #16 - Day In The Life: Storyboard Artist

    Storyboards 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.animationhappyhour.com/new-blog/episode-16-day-in-the-life-storyboard-artist Support Animation Happy Hour by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/animation-happy-hour

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  5. Number 5: #11 - Which Job in CG Feature Animation Is Right for You?

    In 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 donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/animation-happy-hour

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