Behind The Pixel: Closing The Animation Communication Gap

Will describes three ways to better prepare for writing your script. Whether you’re writing it independently, working with a team, or bouncing ideas off ChatGPTs face. We got you covered with some pro tips.

If you have a topic or question you’d like us to cover, ⁠you can submit it to: https://www.openpixelstudios.com/podquestion⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

Learn more about this podcast here⁠⁠: https://www.openpixelstudios.com/behindthepixel

⁠⁠EMedia⁠⁠ produces the podcast in Easthampton, MA. 

Produced by Jackson Foote and Will Colón

Written and Created by:

Will Colón: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willmcolon/

Kathryn Taccone: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryntaccone/

Kathryn and Will break down the first production step in their workflow: The AV Script. They’ll share helpful tips when scriptwriting for animation projects, talk about how to structure the writing once you have a draft, go through an exercise in coming up with visuals, and even act out some of the scripts of their favorite bad movie, The Room.

If you have a topic or question you’d like us to cover, ⁠you can submit it to: www.openpixelstudios.com/podquestion⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

Learn more about this podcast here⁠⁠: https://www.openpixelstudios.com/behindthepixel

⁠⁠EMedia⁠⁠ produces the podcast in Easthampton, MA. 

Produced by Jackson Foote and Will Colón

Written and Created by:

Will Colón: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willmcolon/

Kathryn Taccone: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryntaccone/

Kathryn, our resident Character Animator, describes three ways to save time and money if you're price-sensitive but want to utilize animated characters for your project. 

If you have a topic or question you’d like us to cover, ⁠you can submit it to: www.openpixelstudios.com/podquestion⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

Learn more about this podcast here⁠⁠: https://www.openpixelstudios.com/behindthepixel

⁠⁠EMedia⁠⁠ produces the podcast in Easthampton, MA. 
Produced by Jackson Foote and Will Colón
Written and Created by:
Will Colón: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willmcolon/
Kathryn Taccone: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryntaccone/

Kathryn and Will discuss character animation, the production workflow for characters, and how specific changes to characters can impact production costs. They'll investigate essential changes that impact your bottom line and discuss their love of boy bands.

If you have a topic or question you’d like us to cover, ⁠you can submit it to: www.openpixelstudios.com/podquestion⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

Learn more about this podcast here⁠⁠: https://www.openpixelstudios.com/behindthepixel

⁠⁠EMedia⁠⁠ produces the podcast in Easthampton, MA. 
Produced by Jackson Foote and Will Colón
Written and Created by:
Will Colón: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willmcolon/
Kathryn Taccone: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryntaccone/

Kathryn and Will go spelunking with Gabe Munitz-Alessio and Pedro Brehm inside Cave 76 Productions. They explore what brands can do to communicate with creative teams effectively, what makes a good creative partnership, and describe what it's like working as executive producers with some of the largest brands.

If you have a topic or question you’d like us to cover, ⁠you can submit it to: www.openpixelstudios.com/podquestion⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

Learn more about this podcast here⁠⁠: https://www.openpixelstudios.com/behindthepixel

⁠⁠EMedia⁠⁠ produces the podcast in Easthampton, MA. 
Produced by Jackson Foote and Will Colón
Written and Created by:
Will Colón: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willmcolon/
Kathryn Taccone: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryntaccone/

Kathryn and Will take a break from the show's standard format to talk openly about many different topics, including Artificial Intelligence, Project Management, Animation Approaches, and navigating the Puerto Rican American experience. Spoiler alert, it's an identity crisis. Also, our producer, Jackson Foote, asks what else Will and Kathryn want to do with their lives.

If you have a topic or question you’d like us to cover, ⁠you can submit it to: www.openpixelstudios.com/podquestion⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

Learn more about this podcast here⁠⁠: https://www.openpixelstudios.com/behindthepixel

⁠⁠EMedia⁠⁠ produces the podcast in Easthampton, MA. 
Produced by Jackson Foote and Will Colón
Written and Created by:
Will Colón: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willmcolon/
Kathryn Taccone: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryntaccone/

Tim Bradley, Nicole Bedard, and Joe Skoniecki, the great folks at Gusto (A Matter Company), sit and talk shop with Kathryn and Will. They discuss their process, advise on what pitfalls to avoid, and share their thoughts on the future of marketing content.

If you have a topic or question you’d like us to cover, ⁠you can submit it to: www.openpixelstudios.com/podquestion⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

Learn more about this podcast here⁠⁠: https://www.openpixelstudios.com/behindthepixel

⁠⁠EMedia⁠⁠ produces the podcast in Easthampton, MA. 
Produced by Jackson Foote and Will Colón
Written and Created by:
Will Colón: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willmcolon/
Kathryn Taccone: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryntaccone/

Will and Kathryn paddle along with Safety Education & Instruction Director Kelsey Bracewell at the American Canoe Association to discuss how their non-profit organization is reaching their members in new ways with the medium of animation. Kelsey has done a fantastic job reaching new audiences and bringing new educational content to people of all shapes and sizes. We're thrilled to be a part of their growth as much as they've been a part of ours. 

If you have a topic or question you’d like us to cover, ⁠you can submit it to: www.openpixelstudios.com/podquestion⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

Learn more about this podcast here⁠⁠: https://www.openpixelstudios.com/behindthepixel

⁠⁠EMedia⁠⁠ produces the podcast in Easthampton, MA. 
Produced by Jackson Foote and Will Colón
Written and Created by:
Will Colón: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willmcolon/
Kathryn Taccone: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryntaccone/

Will and Kathryn ride with Myke Connolly, CEO/Founder at Stand Out Truck®, to discuss his thoughts on marketing strategies, how the medium of animation can be best utilized, the fears clients may experience when trying something new, and why animation is an attention weapon.

Find out more about the Stand Out Truck® at www.standouttruck.com
Join Myke's text line by texting MAC to (413) 251-6762.

If you have a topic or question you’d like us to cover, submit it here! -> openpixelstudios.com/podquestion

Thanks to our friends at Easthampton Media for their help in producing this episode.

Kathryn was honored to be invited as a guest speaker to the Vermont Animation Festival hosted by Northern Vermont University in partnership with Catamount Arts. She discusses several topics about The Animation Industry in Northern New England. The Vermont Animation Festival is proud to celebrate its eighth year and kicked off this year with screenings, workshops, and artist talks on Friday, March 24th, 2023. events included workshops for beginners and experienced animators, a screening of student films, and an Artist Talk by keynote speakers Ru Kuwahata and Max Porter. They are awesome!

If you have a topic or question you’d like us to cover, ⁠you can submit it to: www.openpixelstudios.com/podquestion⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

Learn more about this podcast here⁠⁠: https://www.openpixelstudios.com/behindthepixel

⁠⁠EMedia⁠⁠ produces the podcast in Easthampton, MA. 
Produced by Will Colón
Written and Created by:
Will Colón: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willmcolon/
Kathryn Taccone: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryntaccone/