Knights of the Light Table

This week Pablo and Rebecca return from their adventure in the west, CTNx. They review the good, the bad, and the ugly side of the convention and share their thoughts on what could be improved, and where they might go next year. Also in this episode, we talk about the news of the failed Kickstarter, and upcoming IndieGoGo, campaign for Dragon’s Lair: The Movie.

Links Mentioned:

Dragon’s Lair on IndieGogo

Artella

Mila

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This week is CTN! In preparation for the big event we asked exhibitors what they think are some “do’s” and “don’ts” to keep in mind while walking around the show; and we share our own tips for how to get the most out of the new connections you’ll make! Trevor also talks a bit about his recent experience building a website and following a few key rules, and Pablo shares a great article about how to tell amazing feature animation stories on a budget.

Links:

Disney-Pixar Storytelling on a Budget

CTNx Event Schedule

If you haven’t heard our previous episodes on CTN be sure to check them out here and here

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In a cross-over episode of sorts with Nick Kennedy, we talk about the ups and downs and ways to make a living and survive being an artist in this day and age.

And check out the process video of this painting on our guest's Youtube Channel.

Links:

We have LOTS of links to share this week, check out our website here and the episode show notes for all of them!

Find Nick at:

@paintwithnick (tumblr/twitter/instagram)

Youtube Channel!

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In this episode we talk about the man, the myth, the legend, pioneer Don Bluth! A hero to some, and villain to others, this man went toe-to-toe with the top dogs and won in the 80s and 90s. Where do you stand on the man’s mark in animation history? Let us know!

We talk as well a little bit about the book “The Pixar Touch”.

NOTE - Pablo’s audio is unfortunately a little choppier than usual. We’re sorry about that!

Links:

• The Pixar Touch
• PBS American Experience - Walt Disney (not free anymore unfortunately)

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Nilah is a writer and sequential artist working in TV, comics, and kid’s lit. By day she’s a storyboard artist at Dreamworks Animation TV, by night she’s creating the amazing webcomic MFK, and by who-knows-when she’s also working on the upcoming kids book “Fox Hunt.” Previously she worked as a storyboard artist and lead concept artist for Soapbox Films - working on a number of commercial projects including promos for feature films for the likes of Disney, Pixar, Dreamworks and Bluesky, and an outspoken voice on gender and race topics in the comics and animation industries.

Links:

NYCC’s “The Next Big” Thing pannel!

On portraying racism in children’s literature

Where to find Nilah

http://www.nilahmagruder.com/

http://nilaffle.tumblr.com/

https://twitter.com/nilaffle

Her Web Comic MFK!

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In this episode we talk a little bit about Bianca Majolie, Disney’s first female story artist. We spend time trying to answer the question, "What brush do you use," and more importantly, "does it matter?" We also throw our two cents in on the iPad Pro and Pencil after Apple’s big announcement recently.

Links Mentioned:

• They Drew as They Pleased: The Hidden Art of Disney's Golden Age
• More on Bianca Majolie
• Her “Silly Symphony” short, “Elmer Elephant” (Uncredited)
• Table comparing iPad Pro, Surface Pro 3, Cintiq Companion 2, Galaxy Note Pro 12.2
• Sam Nielson’s brushes post
• Tim’s Vermeer documentary (trailer)

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In this episode, we review the Extreme Goofy Movie! We’re split on our like and dislike for what may or may not be a classic - lots of rapid fire venom shots!

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If you’ve been watching cartoons for the last 10 years, you’ve seen Mike’s work. Mike is a digital cleanup artist at Dreamworks Animation and Co-Owner/Artist of TikiMachine LLC where he self publishes collaborative art books and children’s books. Mike also has a long list of credits as a digital cleanup artist and sometime color stylist working on properties for companies like Cartoon Network, Bento Box, and Oddbot!

Find Mike

Twitter

Tiki Machine

Tumblr Blog

Little Lucy

Portfolio

Animation Insider Interview

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Hey everyone! In this episode, I’m joined by Rebecca Nelson and we go over the good, the bad, and the ugly that went down this past weekend at D23, Disney’s fan expo!

Major Discussion Points:

• Big Hero 6/Kingdom Hearts III
• Upcoming films discussions
• MOANA!!!
• Cartoon Saloon’s Breadwinner
• Pixar’s Coco
• The John Lasseter Hate-train

Links mentioned:

• Destino
• Art of Destino book
• Eric Goldberg Draws the Disney Characters
• Big Hero 6/KH3
• Moana
• Toy Story 4
• Breadwinner
• Pixar’s Coco
• -A Day in the Life of John Lasseter -

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In this episode, I'm joined by Chris Scott and James Rambo and we discuss a range of topics regarding comics, Comic Con, comics-based films, the culture, and more. Heads up, the conversation is a few notches above PG-13!

Discussions:

• The toys!
• The upcoming films briefly shown at SDCC!
• A very deep discussion on 1994's Street Fighter
• Death of 'Superman Lives'
• The inevitable discussion of the personally dreaded 'Man of Steel'
• The problematic Avengers 2, and a load of other comics related topics
• Game of Thrones! (SPOILER ALERT, at the 1:23 mark)

Links:

Street Fighter: The Movie - What Went Wrong

Why Batman is not Green Lantern

Street Fighter Red Tape: M. BisonDarth Vader current comic

Toys:Oritoy Optimus PrimeGreg Capullo's JokerFigma's Samus Aran

Find Rambo and Chris at:

James Rambo:

-Twitter -@rambozus (tumblr - http://rambozus.tumblr.com)

Chris Scott-@ChrisJamesScott(http://chrisjamesscott.tumblr.com)

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