Ever wondered about the computer animation of live-action blockbusters? From Charlie Chaplin to virtual reality, Chase Laux shares his inspiration and experience in Visual Effects! Ben also name-drops a few of his friends’ exciting work on the web.

In this episode, Ben shares his conversation in downtown Burbank with Emmy-award-winning Animation Director, Scott DaRos! DaRos discusses his beginning in illustration and how his childhood home-videos transitioned into his full-time career. Hear DaRos give advice for aspiring stop-motion animators as he describes his experience as Co-Animation Director at Stoopid Buddy Stoodios on SuperMansion Season 3!

Check out Scott’s work at http://www.scottdaros.com/

And his Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/scottdaros

For more, check out Stoopid Buddy Stoodio’s Website: http://www.leagueofbuddies.com/

And SuperMansion Season 3 on Sony Crackle: https://www.sonycrackle.com/supermansion/2505480

Welcome to the first episode of the Up and Coming Artists Podcast! In this episode, Ben flies solo on this first interview with incredible illustrator, Sophia (Lee) Johnson! In her exploration of art, Johnson has taken on a vast number of amazing projects in illustration, visual development, dance, and an internship with YouTube editing magician, Zach King!

You can check out Sophia's fantastic work at:

https://sophialeeart.carbonmade.com/

And her Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/sophialee_art/

Also, check out her work in Zach King's AR Book: The Magical Mix-Up

https://www.amazon.com/Zach-King-Magical-Mix-Up/dp/0062677217

Welcome to the Up and Coming Artists Podcast! Before Ben and Christian interview artists, they discuss what this podcast is about and why they are excited to share their exploration into the visual, literary, and performing arts.