The DIY Animation Show

When author Mindy Johnson set out to write a book about of the history (or as Mindy says, the “HERstory”) of Walt Disney‘s definitively female “Ink & Paint” Department, she began her research in the most obvious place: The Disney Archives. I’ve been to the Disney Archives several times. It’s the epicenter of animation history […] The post The Lost HERstory Of Disney Animation :: ArtCast #113 appeared first on ChrisOatley.com.

How would you prepare for a career in a mysterious industry like Theme Park Design where information about job requirements and current projects are almost impossible to find? …and what would you do if you were stuck in a desert (literal and creative) with little more than a stack of comics, a Disney Imagineering book […] The post Theme Parks Concept Artist Chris Bradley On Building A Dream Career :: ArtCast #112 appeared first on ChrisOatley.com.

Disney Toy Designer Zach Gracia continues his story today on The Oatley Academy ArtCast! In part one of this series, Zach told the story of how he challenged his family’s expectations to pursue an artistic career, struggled through art school and avoided debt by working multiple jobs (including some uncomfortable internships). …and when he finally […] The post Disney Toy Designer Zach Gracia On Why You Probably Haven’t Failed Enough (Part 2) :: ArtCast #111 appeared first on ChrisOatley.com.

Welcome to The DIY Animation Show’s first ever Season Break! We kick it all off today with a catch-up with Adam Floeck and Nate Swinehart!

Since their original interview with us (recorded in 2016), Adam & Nate have been hard at work pitching 'The Sentinel' to different networks in the hopes of getting it greenlit for a series.

What followed, and what we’ll hear about today, is a series of pitching adventures, techniques, and personal insights they gained about the Sentinel, themselves, their friendship and their creative endeavours.

Gather round as Adam & Nate share...

- The latest thrilling chapter in The Sentinel’s tale: The Pitching Quest

- Lessons learned directly from within the Pitching Room

- Gaining perspective on your goals and your own sense of timing

- The importance of relationships with companies, agents, and your creative partner

- And some exciting new things hovering on the horizon for Adam & Nate’s studio, Boketto

So grab a drink, put a little umbrella in it, and join us for some pitching adventures!

Over our 3-month season-break, we'll be supplementing interviews with a new selection of monthly goodies!

We’ll be back with Season 3 and a new batch of interviews this October.

In the meantime, keep your eyes on Facebook and Twitter for updates and join us on the blog for new content.

This episode is an indie production from your hosts, Jessica Doll & Lauren Morse.

Our theme music is provided by Azureflux.

What would you do if you struggled for seven years to finally get an interview for your dream job at Disney… …and then completely blew it? Would you give up? …create a “Plan B”? What if you had already tried “Plan B”? …or would you hold onto hope for a second chance, humble yourself and […] The post Disney Toy Designer Zach Gracia On Why You Probably Haven’t Failed Enough :: ArtCast #110 appeared first on ChrisOatley.com.

...AKA Nuts 'n' Bolts with Adam & Nate!

Last time, Adam and Nate discussed the journey of their ambitious CG project 'The Sentinel', from its concept, to its nurturing, all the way through to its completion.  It's a great tale of collaboration, perseverance, and friendship.

In today's episode we pick their brains for their favorite tips and tricks learnt while working on 'The Sentinel' and their other personal projects. Some of our favorite highlights include:

- Realizing what you don't know and how to remedy it on the fly

- How to manage a large team and keep morale boosted

- A cautionary tale from Nate!

- Encouraging cogitations on the creative voice

- The one most vital thing a DIY Animator needs

This episode is an indie production from your hosts, Jessica Doll & Lauren Morse.

Our theme music is provided by Azureflux.

So you trashed your last project and started over… …and then again. …and then again. …is that because you just aren’t meant to be an artist? …or is it simply because you’re ambitious? So you spent your weekend sleeping instead of drawing… Is that lazy? …or healthy? Are you blocked? …or just solving the wrong […] The post How To Fail Like A Professional Artist (…and Find Inspiration In The Process) :: ArtCast #109 appeared first on ChrisOatley.com.

Since meeting in college, Adam Floeck and Nate Swinehart's creative partnership has gone from strength to strength, leading to the creation of their ambitious CG project, 'The Sentinel'.

Created over the course of 4-5 years, outside of their jobs, with a team comprised of friends and strangers, with no budget, these two dreamt big, stayed committed, and saw their project through to completion.

Today, in Part 1, Adam & Nate talk about:

- 'The Sentinel', from the concept’s inception to its completion as a finished trailer

- How the path to being an animator isn't always a straight one (and how that's a good thing)

- Nurturing creative partnerships

- Deadlines, milestones and self forgiveness

- How personal projects can help with feeling fulfilled alongside your day job

This episode is an indie production from your hosts, Jessica Doll & Lauren Morse.

Our theme music is provided by Azureflux.

We're back with the first episode of the season! Today, we continue our interview with Todd Favela - this second part is chock-full of Todd's DIY nuts & bolts gold from start to finish, including his favorite things about DIY animation, and the most vital thing he thinks a DIY Animator needs.

...and here's just a taster of everything else we cover this episode:

- The beauty and satisfaction of animating loops.

- A complete walk-through of Todd's animation workflow wizardry.

- The human wonders that are Compositors.

- And the importance of play and experimentation in personal projects.

This episode is an indie production from your hosts, Jessica Doll & Lauren Morse.

Our theme music is provided by Azureflux.

We are THRILLED to announce that The DIY Animation Show is back with a new episode next Wednesday, April 18th! *Commence fanfare!!*

For all the details, listen to this announcement. Huge thanks to Azureflux for our awesome theme music!

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Until April 18th, follow your heart, and have fun animating!

<3

Jess & Lauren