Today I’m speaking with Meng-Hsueh Lin, an animator and motion designer. He’s worked with studios like

Ordinary Folk, Coat of Arms, Awesome Inc

as well as clients like Disney, Airbnb, and Volkswagen.

We spoke about:

• ​His CS degree
• ​His passion for anime
• ​His experience with School of Motion
• ​Freelancing and collaborating with studios like OF
• ​Rigging and character animation
• ​Teaching and instructional design
• ​Some reflections on where Meng is now, a fork in the road where he’s thinking about what’s next... and much more

Summary (AI Generated)

In this conversation, Meng, an animator and motion designer, shares his journey from studying computer science to discovering his passion for animation. He discusses his experiences with various studios, the challenges of freelancing, and the importance of collaboration in the animation industry. Meng also reflects on his learning experiences, including design bootcamp and character animation, while expressing his ongoing quest to find his true passion in the field.

Chapters:

00:00 Journey from Computer Science to Motion Design

04:05 Discovering Passion for Animation

07:00 Transitioning to Professional Motion Design

10:06 Freelancing Challenges and Networking

13:07 Collaborations and Studio Experiences

16:19 Working with Ordinary Folk

19:11 Design Bootcamp Experience

21:58 Technical Problem Solving in Animation

25:13 2D and 3D Workflow Integration

26:39 Character Animation Insights

29:19 Tools of the Trade

30:58 Navigating Challenges in Animation

34:41 Sound Design in Motion

36:32 Teaching and Learning in Animation

38:41 Finding Passion and Direction

46:48 Reflections on Career Path and Future Goals

50:51 New Chapter