RubberOnion Animation Podcast

This week we have a very special interview: Alan Becker, creator of the hit "Animator vs Animation" stick-fight series joins us to talk about his experience with Kickstarter, what happened when his first short went viral, and how he actually does the things he does! There's a lot of really great stuff here for young and old animators from the Indie scene, especially when he starts talking about when and how he had to navigate the murky waters of a viral hit. And be sure to check out his work embedded below!

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Annotations: (04:10) Why do a fourth in the Animator vs Animation series? (05:46) Animator vs Animation 1 (08:18) Animator vs Animation 2 (12:14) Animator vs Animation 3 (14:19) Talking $$$ (20:53) Problems with eBaums World (24:04) 'If Water Had Eyes' animated short (26:34) Kickstarter for Animator vs Animation 4 (39:38) Behind the Scenes video (48:03) Talking the narrative of the full series (1:02:34) Why this resonates with animators (1:07:07) Achieving the tone (1:11:40) The 'Rough Animations' in the short (1:13:59) The undone YouTube scene (1:18:13) How he feels about the video being ripped and shared around (1:22:51) His 'Spirited Away' MineCraft project (1:25:52) University and Major (1:31:34) Where we discuss his particular talent and where it might come from (1:33:50) Animating the horse (1:41:24) Stick-Texting iPhone app

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We wanted to do something special for our anniversary episode, so it was LIVE. We also received a bunch of voicemails from you which made us so happy! But the fates seem to have other things in mind when we had traffic, timezone confusion, and a wrecked computer thrown at us. In a very RubberOnion fashion, though, we decided that computers be damned... we were going to do this! Stephen and Rob huddled around a tablet and Pat kept the stories rolling and we produced an episode of more fun and excitement than we've done in 50 episodes while also sounding the absolute worst. It was like the grindhouse cinema of podcasts!

Thank you all again SO much for sending in your voicemails! It was such a big hit, that we've decided to leave that option open for all future episodes. If you have a question for us, a comment, story, or even a rant about something you think we got wrong... call the number on our CONTACT page here and leave a voicemail!

Also, as far as we're announcing things: HALLOWEEN FAN ART CONTEST! Submit your fan art of the podcast to our FACEBOOK page before the end of the month (October) and the winner gets caricatured and put in our next podcastimation AND a mini-interview on the podcast! Winners are decided by the three of us and is obviously subjective but we will talk about each one on the podcast and feature them in a gallery on the facebook page. We can't wait to see them!

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Annotations: (12:43) Podcastimation 2: What I Hated About TMNT 2014 (28:13) Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs' 2D animated series is coming to TV (43:18) So there IS a 'Guardians of the Galaxy' TV show coming (1:05:27) Astérix - Le Domaine des Dieux' trailer (1:11:15) DISPLAY TITLE (1:15:57) Brad Bird's 'Tomorrowland' teaser (1:23:46) VOICEMAILS... (1:25:12) Chris McEwan (1:29:09) Lamont Wayne (1:32:56) Mark Porter (1:39:21) Mohammad Sherif "Aggagster" (2:11:07) Nathan Viney (2:20:19) Rade RC (2:29:38) Ronald Chaparro (2:42:33) Richard Butler (2:46:42) Zenith Quinn (2:47:35) Christopher M. Carrigy as... someone (2:49:22) Anonymous breathing (2:51:00) Andrew Kaiko (2:53:17) Rob as "Gus" & "Stacey"

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Stephen teaches food chemistry, a video of Pat is unearthed, Rob & Pat flirt over text message, a couple fans get in a Facebook fight on our page, and we all do impressions of Ray Romano. We also talk about Alan Becker's new short "Animator vs Animation IV," the strangely infamous new "Rocky & Bullwinkle" clip, and much more! We're getting close to our one-year anniversary and things are starting to ramp up. Enjoy the insanity!

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Annotations: (09:02) Pat does Karaoke (15:00) Rob & Pat text-flirt story (19:03) 'Animator vs Animation IV' animated short (26:48) Pixar's 'Inside Out' teaser (33:38) Pen Ward steps down as showrunner for 'Adventure Time' (41:07) Voice Casting for 'Angry Birds' film includes SNL alums (51:55) New 'Justice League' animated series coming to Machinima Spring 2015 (57:49) 'Justice League: Throne of Atlantis' trailer (1:02:58) The Lion King 20th Anniversary Tribute: 'The Madness of King Scar' (1:10:57) Half of the 'Rocky & Bullwinkle" short was released (1:24:18) 'Asterix & Obelix' teaser

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Speed round! Pat and Stephen had to get to trivia night because who else's going to know what year Space Jam was released (ahem 1996)? We all watched the Simpsons/Family Guy crossover episode and have some words. Don Hertzfeldt's Simpsons couch gag made people confused and intrigued. Also, the CW cancelled its Saturday morning cartoon lineup, the last of its kind on network TV, and you might be surprised what we think about that. And finally, we have clips and trailers to talk about!

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Annotations: (12:38) "Big Hero 6" trailer 2 (19:21) Last Saturday Morning Cartoon lineup (on CW) gets cancelledE (34:21) Death on The Simpsons (38:24) Don Hertzfeldt's Simpsons couch gag (45:19) 'The Simpsons Guy' crossover episode (1:01:24) 'Asterix & Obelix' clip (1:04:17) SUBMITTED QUESTION from Ronald Chaparro: "Which do you each prefer; a villain created specifically for a season or already known villain"

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Pat's back! Feels so good to have the gang together for this one because we've got some great stories suggested by YOU. "Popeye", "Where Are They Now" animated short, "Deadpool" greenlit, "Rick and Morty" co-creator Justin Roiland fighting the Union, The Hub dies, Stephen updated an animation from 2010, and we inspire people apparently... seriously. And we have another submitted question! You will enjoy this one. You will. I promise. Kinda.

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Annotations: (9:04) "Popeye" test footage (18:38) "Where Are They Now?" animated short (29:46) "Deadpool" movie set for February 12, 2016 thanks to popularity of leaked pitch video (46:45) Discovery & Hasbro ending partnership in The Hub, and renaming Discovery Family/a> (58:41) "Rick and Morty" Co-Creator Justin Roiland fights the Union (1:09:42) Stephen updated the Zombie Cagefighter video for smoother animation (1:19:29) We apparently inspired the creation of an Arabic language podcast (1:26:58) SUBMITTED QUESTION from Ronald Chaparro: "What film franchise do you see or want to make as animated film or short? And which franchise do each of you guys want to work on, if you had the chance?"

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With a slow news week, Rob and Stephen settle down and talk about something bugging Rob lately: "how to be an animator AND have a life." We talk about productivity methods, past experiences, full time VS freelance, and of course -- stories! And also... VIEWER QUESTIONS!! But we start it all off with a clip from earlier in the week when Rob called Stephen to practice his telephone script he had to read on behalf of the Brooklyn Bourough president. And you all know what happens when Rob tries to read aloud... under pressure.

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Viewer Questions: (1:32:45) J.K. Riki - "What would you be if not an animator?" (1:37:39) Chris McEwan - "Process- We've seen how Stephen prepares for an animation, from initial ideas through to storyboarding, preparing sound effects and music. How does Rob prepare his work? He comes across as very laid back and I've heard it said on previous episodes how quickly he makes his stuff. Does he just jump right in and wing it?" (1:42:17) Chris McEwan - "Showreels- How long should your showreel ideally be without it being blink-and-you-miss-it or being so long it gets boring? I've seen some as short as 40 seconds and some in excess of 6 minutes (although usually for programs, like Houdini, not for individuals)"

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While Pat's off being all married and stuff, Rob and I talk about Signe Baumane's "Rocks in My Pockets," Bento Box keeping jobs in the US, and the "Hullabaloo" IndieGoGo campaign and why 2D ISN'T DEAD YOU GUYS jeez! I can't WAIT for the comments on THIS episode

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Annotations: (17:05) Rob and Stephen watched Signe Baumane's 'Rocks in My Pockets' (43:46) 'The Legend of Korra' greenlit for Book 4 (49:21) Bento Box Recognized for Helping Keep Animation Jobs in U.S. (58:02) First Image From The ‘Simpsons’/’Futurama’ Crossover (1:05:41) Angry Birds Transformers retro trailer (1:11:19) Guillermo del Toro announces 'Scare Me' competition (1:25:24) Disney Veterans Gather to Save 2D Animation from Extinction with ‘Hullabaloo’ IndieGoGo campaign

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Is "Hello Kitty" a cat or isn't she?! Is "Bojack Horseman" any good? Is Marvel actually making a "Guardians of the Galaxy" animated series? She is, it is, and they aren't. There, now you don't need to listen to the episode. But if you didn't you'd miss our soothing voices and witty quips! Rob has some major technical issues and it made for an Intro that made me laugh so hard while I was cutting it together I had to take a break to wipe the tears from my eyes. How's THAT for raising your expectations too high?! Also, do YOU know why we named this episode "Purse on Vacation?" I'll give you a hint: say it fast. I'll give you another hint: Rob can't pronounce words.

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Annotations: (9:47) Marvel isn't planning on making a 'Guardians of the Galaxy' animated series afterall (17:09) Netflix Renews Will Arnett's 'BoJack Horseman' (38:47) Merchandising/marketing for 'Book of Life' puts themed dresses in Hot Topic (46:05) Hello Kitty is(n't) a cat (52:26) The world's first 'Live Anime' uses mo-cap (57:21) Indie animation updated after 5 years (1:01:32) Sundance Animated Shorts Program Coming to Theaters This Fall (1:11:01) The Tick Is Being Revived by Amazon, With Patrick Warburton To Star (1:18:31) Warner Bros making 'ACME' film featuring none of the Looney Tunes cast

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The Emmys happened! They're a thing! We talk about the winners and our love for "Bob's Burgers" as well as the Every Simpsons Ever marathon happening on FXX (whatever THAT channel is...). The great Lord/Sir/Mr. Amazing Richard Attenborough passed away and we honor him, but then he honors us right back by giving us maybe the greatest transition we've ever done (divined through Pat, who's back this episode)! And don't say we never did anything for you, because we read another email exchange between a major company asking for free work and an artist who just won't take it anymore (emphasis mine)!

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Annotations: (04:25) FXX's Every Simpsons Ever marathon (15:28) The Primetime Emmys (26:43) Feminism In A Run-Down Taffy Factory: The Women Of 'Bob's Burgers' (40:36) RIP Lord Richard Attenborough (46:24) Pixar's 'The Good Dinosaur' is being entirely reworked (1:08:43) Designer Dan Cassaro responds to Showtime 'competition' and takes the internet by storm (1:26:28) Chinese animation firm uses a robot to let the US based boss 'walk' the floor

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Rob and Stephen saw the new "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" (2014) film... and have some words. We break it down and compare it in depth with other iterations of the franchise such as the 1990 movie, the 1987 cartoon series, 2003 cartoon series, and the original and new IDW comic book! Also, in true RubberOnion fashion... we do our own rendition of a beloved song. Listen for it! So what did you think of the movie and our review?

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Annotations: (24:23) We compare the intro's of this 2014 movie and the original 1990 one (36:09) Splinter learns Ninjutsu from... WHERE?! (44:14) New and abandoned origins of this Shredder (54:41) Animation of the Turtles (1:04:01) Rob's "favorite" scene, and what's with April's new role? (1:14:20) BREAKDOWN of the 1990 movie (1:33:41) Stephen responds to "it's for kids, it's supposed to be stupid" comments (1:36:13) Great TMNT properties out right now that you can enjoy! (2:03:00) Let's compare: "Shell Shocked" by Juicy J (2014) and "Turtle Power" by Partners in Kryme (1990)

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