Category: 2D Animation

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@animjourney

The Host – Angela Entzminger

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@SketchySoul

The Host – Jeff Schuetze

“Lucky” Loop de Loop
https://vimeo.com/273833248

Website
www.jefbot.carbonmade.com

Comic
www.jefbot.com

Tumblr
www.jefbot.tumblr.com

Twitter
@JefBot

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@Shootzee

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Ep. 074: Alex Salsberg – Animator & Creator of PokeGravy Studios – Part I

By Angela Entzminger June 26, 2018 June 28, 2018 2D Animation, 2D Animator, animation, Nickelodeon

As a kid Alex Salsberg created comics and dreamed of working in the animation industry. After attending Rochester Institute of Technology, teaching animation and freelancing for several years Alex created his own animation business, PokeGravy Studios, where he creates animated content for clients including MTV, Nickelodeon, Skype, KOA, Akamai and more. Hear the ins and outs of learning the craft, creating a business, contracts, finding clients, firing clients and keeping a healthy work/life balance in part one of our interview!

Alex Salsberg’s Websites

PokeGravy Studios
www.pokegravy.com

Instagram
@lexsalsberg

Twitter
@lexsalsberg

Not Uncut Podcast
www.notuncutpod.com

Southern California Animation Events

Center Stage Gallery
Life Drawing from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday
$15 at the door / $12 online
http://centerstagegallery.com/events/

Project Anime: Los Angeles
Tues. July 3rd – Wed. July 4th, 2018
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
https://bit.ly/2kAi9oK

Anime Expo 2018
Thurs. July 5th – Sun. July 8th, 2018 (Preview night July 4th)
http://www.anime-expo.org

The Dam Keeper Vol. 2 Presentation & Book Signing
Gallery Nucleus
Wed. July 18th, 2018
7:00 pm
https://www.gallerynucleus.com/event/676

Loop de Loop
The Theme: Dog
Deadline Sun. July 29th, 2018
11:30 p.m. in your timezone
www.loopdeloop.org

DesignerCon
Fri. Nov. 16th, 2018 – Sun. Nov. 18th, 2018
https://www.designercon.com

CTNX
Fri. Nov. 16th – Sun. 18th, 2018
http://www.ctnanimationexpo.com

The Podcast

Twitter
@animjourney

Instagram
@animjourney

The Host – Angela Entzminger

Instagram
@SketchySoul

The Host – Jeff Schuetze

“Lucky” Loop de Loop
https://vimeo.com/273833248

Website
www.jefbot.carbonmade.com

Comic
www.jefbot.com

Tumblr
www.jefbot.tumblr.com

Twitter
@JefBot

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@Shootzee

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Ep. 073: Lila Martinez – Storyboard Artist for The Simpsons, American Dad!, and More!

By Angela Entzminger June 12, 2018 June 12, 2018 2D Animation, 2D Animator, 3D Animation, animation, Animator

Episode 073 features American Dad! storyboard artist Lila Martinez! Lila grew up in Mexico City, studied graphic design, attended Vancouver Film School to study animation, and created her own animation boutique studio BEFORE moving to the states to pursue storyboarding and working for some of the longest running animated shows in history. Find out how she did it and her advice for up-and-coming artists in today’s episode!

Lila Martinez’s Websites

Website
http://www.lilastory.com/site/

IMDB
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3325902/

Twitter
@Lila_Martinez

Tumblr
http://toinglicity.tumblr.com

Southern California Animation Events

Center Stage Gallery
Life Drawing from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday
$15 at the door / $12 online
http://centerstagegallery.com/events/

CTN MEETUP presents Impressions: Gouache & Oil works by Tiffanie Mang
Opening Reception – Thurs. June 14th, 2018
6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
https://bit.ly/2sgIgp2

The Art of God of War 2018
Opening Reception – Sat. June 16th, 2018
7:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
https://bit.ly/2JBlIu5

The Art of Incredibles II
Sat. June 23rd, 2018
2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
https://www.gallerynucleus.com/event/670

Project Anime: Los Angeles
Tues. July 3rd – Wed. July 4th, 2018
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
https://bit.ly/2kAi9oK

Anime Expo 2018
Thurs. July 5th – Sun. July 8th, 2018 (Preview night July 4th)
http://www.anime-expo.org

Comic-Con International: San Diego
Thurs. July 19th – Sun. July 22nd, 2018 (Preview night July 18th)
https://www.comic-con.org/cci/attending-show

Loop de Loop
The Theme: Dog
Deadline Sun. July 29th, 2018
11:30 p.m. in your timezone
www.loopdeloop.org

DesignerCon
Fri. Nov. 16th, 2018 – Sun. Nov. 18th, 2018
https://www.designercon.com

CTNX
Fri. Nov. 16th – Sun. 18th, 2018
http://www.ctnanimationexpo.com

The Podcast

Twitter
@animjourney

Instagram
@animjourney

The Host – Angela Entzminger

Instagram
@SketchySoul

Twitter
@SketchySoul

The Host – Jeff Schuetze

“Lucky” Loop de Loop
https://vimeo.com/273833248

Website
www.jefbot.carbonmade.com

Comic
www.jefbot.com

Tumblr
www.jefbot.tumblr.com

Twitter
@JefBot

Instagram
@Shootzee

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Ep. 072: Andrea Gerstmann – Animator, Background and Character Designer, Storyboard Artist and more!

By Angela Entzminger May 29, 2018 May 29, 2018 2D Animation, 2D Animator, animation, Animation Interview, Animator, Background Designer, Background Painter, Caricature Artist, Cartoon Network, Character Design, Concept Art, Freelance Illustrator, Illustration, Nickelodeon, Nickelodeon Animation Studio, Pig Goat Banana Cricket, Pinky Malinky, Storyboard Artist, Storyboarding, Storyboards, Video Games, Visual Development, Visual Development Artist

Episode 072 of The Animated Journey features animator-designer-storyboard artist-shorts creator Andrea Gerstmann! Andrea journeyed from Canada to the U.S. to pursue her career in animation. Since arriving in the states she has worked on numerous shows including Pig Goat Banana Cricket, Pinky Malinky and Apple & Onion. She also created the fantastic Nickelodeon short Dog and Squirrel, and her Loop de Loop shorts are hilarious. Join us as Andrea shares her story!

Andrea Gerstmann’s Websites

Website
www.agerstmann.com

Dog and Squirrel
https://youtu.be/vNzIAisw-v4

Blogger
http://agartblog.blogspot.com

Tumblr
andreagerstmann.tumblr.com

Vimeo
Andrea Gerstmann Demo Reel

Twitter
@andreagerstmann

Instagram
@andreagerstmann

Southern California Animation Events

One-on-One Storyboard Mentorship with Kris Wimberly
Portfolios for consideration due Fri. June 1st, 2018
http://www.theanimationnetwork.org/storyboardmentorship

Center Stage Gallery
Life Drawing from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday
$15 at the door / $12 online
http://centerstagegallery.com/events/

The Art of Solo: A Star Wars Story
Sun. June 3rd, 2018
2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
https://www.gallerynucleus.com/event/664

Loop de Loop
Thurs. June 7th, 2018
8 p.m.
www.loopdeloop.org

Ground Zero Animation Expo
Sat. June 9th, 2018 – Sun. June 10th, 2018
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
https://gzaexpo.com

2018 UCLA TFT Film Festival: Animation Extravaganza, pt. 1
Sat. June 9th, 2018
5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
https://bit.ly/2L6SrDE

2018 UCLA TFT Film Festival: Animation Extravaganza, pt. 2
Sat. June 9th, 2018
7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
https://bit.ly/2sh9YBV

CTN MEETUP presents Impressions: Gouache & Oil works by Tiffanie Mang
Opening Reception – Thurs. June 14th, 2018
6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
https://bit.ly/2sgIgp2

The Art of Incredibles II
Sat. June 23rd, 2018
2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
https://www.gallerynucleus.com/event/670

Project Anime: Los Angeles
Tues. July 3rd – Wed. July 4th, 2018
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
https://bit.ly/2kAi9oK

Anime Expo 2018
Thurs. July 5th – Sun. July 8th, 2018 (Preview night July 4th)
http://www.anime-expo.org

Comic-Con International: San Diego
Thurs. July 19th – Sun. July 22nd, 2018 (Preview night July 18th)
https://www.comic-con.org/cci/attending-show

DesignerCon
Fri. Nov. 16th, 2018 – Sun. Nov. 18th, 2018
https://www.designercon.com

CTNX
Fri. Nov. 16th – Sun. 18th, 2018
http://www.ctnanimationexpo.com

The Podcast

Twitter
@animjourney

Instagram
@animjourney

The Host – Angela Entzminger

Instagram
@SketchySoul

The Host – Jeff Schuetze

Twitter
@JefBot

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@Shootzee

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Ep. 071: Convention Roundtable – Part II

By Angela Entzminger May 15, 2018 May 15, 2018 2D Animation, animation, Animation Interview, Animator, Character Design, Children's Book Illustrator, Concept Art, Concept Artist, Freelance Illustrator, Illustration

Episode 071 of the Animated Journey Podcast is here with part 2 of our Convention Roundtable! In this episode artists and convention exhibitors Casey Robin, Jeff Schuetze and Alina Chau share tips and tricks for getting all of your convention supplies, organizing for the convention, showcasing your work, providing a positive customer experience, creating clear boundaries between you and booth barnacles, how to prevent con crud and more!

And check out these suppliers we’ve used for your convention gear:

Banners
www.esigns.com

Booklets, Prints and More
www.colorimages.com

Business Cards
www.moo.com

Plastic Bags and Backing Board
www.clearbags.com

Alina Chau’s Websites

Website
www.alinachau.com

Facebook
www.facebook.com/ainachauart

Instagram
@AlinaChau

Tumblr
www.alinachau.tumblr.com

Twitter
@Alina_Minty

Casey Robin’s Websites

Website
www.caseyrobin.com

Facebook
www.facebook.com/caseyrobinart

Etsy
www.etsy.com/shop/CaseyRobinArt

Instagram
@CaseyRobin

Tumblr
www.caseyrobin.tumblr.com

Twitter
@CaseyRobinArt

Southern California Animation Events

Center Stage Gallery
Life Drawing from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday
$15 at the door / $12 online
http://centerstagegallery.com/events/

Loop de Loop
Current theme: Lucky
Deadline May 27th, 2018 at 11:30 p.m. in your timezone
http://www.loopdeloop.org

Palm Springs International Animation Festival
Currently accepting entries – deadline Sat. June 16th, 2018
http://www.psiaf.org/submit-your-film-.html

Ground Zero Animation Expo
Sat. June 9th, 2018 – Sun. June 10th, 2018
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
www.gzaexpo.com

DesignerCon
Fri. Nov. 16th, 2018 – Sun. Nov. 18th, 2018
https://www.designercon.com

CTNX
Fri. Nov. 16th – Sun. 18th, 2018
http://www.ctnanimationexpo.com

The Podcast

Twitter
@animjourney

Instagram
@animjourney

The Host – Angela Entzminger

Instagram
@SketchySoul

The Host – Jeff Schuetze

Twitter
@JefBot

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@Shootzee

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Ep. 070: Bonus Episode – News, Events and Infinity War!

By Angela Entzminger May 8, 2018 June 6, 2018 2D Animation, 2D Animator, 3D Animation, animation

What’s happening in the world of animation? Well, we had so much fun talking about news, SoCal events and Disney/Marvel’s Avengers: Infinity War that we decided to turn it into an entire bonus episode. Enjoy!

Southern California Animation Events

Center Stage Gallery
Life Drawing from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday
$15 at the door / $12 online
http://centerstagegallery.com/events/

ASIFA-Hollywood
Members only screening of Big Fish & Begonia
Thurs. May 10th, 2018 at 7:30 p.m.
http://www.asifa-hollywood.org/members-screening-of-big-fish-begonia/

Gallery Nucleus
Special Screening of Taiko Studios’ first short film One Small Step.
Sat. May 12th, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/one-small-step-screening-panel-tickets-45393905393

Loop de Loop
Current theme: Lucky
Deadline May 27th, 2018 at 11:30 p.m. in your timezone
http://www.loopdeloop.org

Palm Springs International Animation Festival
Currently accepting entries – deadline Sat. June 16th, 2018
http://www.psiaf.org/submit-your-film-.html

Ground Zero Animation Expo
Sat. June 9th, 2018 – Sun. June 10th, 2018
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
www.gzaexpo.com

DesignerCon
Fri. Nov. 16th, 2018 – Sun. Nov. 18th, 2018
https://www.designercon.com

CTNX
Fri. Nov. 16th, 2018 – Sun. 18th, 2018
http://www.ctnanimationexpo.com

The Podcast

Twitter
@animjourney

Instagram
@animjourney

The Host – Angela Entzminger

Instagram
@SketchySoul

The Host – Jeff Schuetze

Twitter
@JefBot

Instagram
@Shootzee

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Ep. 068: Animation Internship Roundtable – Part II

By Angela Entzminger April 10, 2018 April 10, 2018 2D Animation, 2D Animator, animation, Animation Interview, Animator, Illustration

Once you’ve earned your animation internship, what do you do? What’s the best way to work hard and interact with your coworkers? And what happens if you get the job? Or don’t? Join us for part two of the Animation Internship Roundtable with returning Animated Journey Podcast guests James Mosley, Jocelyn Liang, Lauren Krieger and Cassie Soliday to find out!

James Mosley’s Websites

Twitter
@JamesMosleyII

Jocelyn Liang’s Websites

Website
http://jocelynliang.com

Instagram
@JozDrawsInPrada

Lauren Krieger’s Websites

Website
http://www.laurenkrieger.com

Instagram
@LaurenKriegerArt

Twitter
@LaurenKrieger

Cassie Soliday’s Websites

Website
http://cassie-soliday.squarespace.com

Instagram
@CassieSoliday

Twitter
@CassieSoliday

Southern California Animation Events

Loop de Loop
Fri. April 13, 2018
8 p.m.
http://www.loopdeloop.org

CTN Road Trip
Sat. April 14, 2018 – Sun. April 15, 2018
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
http://ctnroadtripburbank.com/

Fan*Alley Expo
Sat. June 9th, 2018 – Sun. June 10th, 2018
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
www.gzaexpo.com

DesignerCon
Fri. Nov. 16th – Sun. 18th, 2018
https://www.designercon.com

CTNX
Fri. Nov. 16th – Sun. 18th, 2018
http://www.ctnanimationexpo.com

The Podcast

Twitter
@animjourney

Instagram
@animjourney

The Host – Angela Entzminger

Twitter
@SketchySoul

Instagram
@SketchySoul

The Host – Jeff Schuetze

Twitter
@JefBot

Instagram
@Shootzee

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Ep. 067: Animation Internship Roundtable – Part I

By Angela Entzminger March 27, 2018 March 27, 2018 2D Animation, 2D Animator, animation, Animation Interview, Animator, Background Painter, DreamWorks, DreamWorks TV Animation, Freelance Illustrator, Game design, Game Industry, Gaming, Illustration, Illustrator, Nickelodeon, Nickelodeon Animation Studio, Pinky Malinky, Pixar, Pixar Animation Studios, Storyboard Artist, Storyboarding, Storyboards, Visual Development, Visual Development Artist

How do you get an animation internship? What should you say during an internship interview? And once you land the job, how do you show your coworkers and supervisors that you would be a great addition to the team without coming across as creepy and weird? These are the questions we dealt with as interns and on episode 067 we tackle one of the toughest of all animation quests – the animation internship! Join us for part one of the Animation Internship Roundtable with returning Animated Journey Podcast guests James Mosley, Jocelyn Liang, Lauren Krieger and Cassie Soliday!

James Mosley’s Websites

Twitter
@JamesMosleyII

Jocelyn Liang’s Websites

Website
http://jocelynliang.com

Instagram
@JozDrawsInPrada

Lauren Krieger’s Websites

Website
http://www.laurenkrieger.com

Instagram
@LaurenKriegerArt

Twitter
@LaurenKrieger

Cassie Soliday’s Websites

Website
http://cassie-soliday.squarespace.com

Instagram
@CassieSoliday

Twitter
@CassieSoliday

Southern California Animation Events

CTN Road Trip
Sat. April 14, 2018 – Sun. April 15, 2018
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
http://ctnroadtripburbank.com/

Fan*Alley Expo
Sat. June 9th, 2018 – Sun. June 10th, 2018
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
www.gzaexpo.com

The Podcast

Twitter
@animjourney

Instagram
@animjourney

The Host – Angela Entzminger

Twitter
@SketchySoul

Instagram
@SketchySoul

The Host – Jeff Schuetze

https://kriswboards.carbonmade.com

Twitter
@JefBot

Instagram
@Shootzee

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Ep. 066: Kris Wimberly – Storyboard Artist and Creator of The Animation Network Podcast

By Angela Entzminger March 13, 2018 March 13, 2018 2D Animation, animation, Animation Interview, Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, Nickelodeon Animation Studio, Storyboard Artist, Storyboarding, Storyboards

Storyboard artist and The Animation Network Podcast creator and host Kris Wimberly joins us for episode 066! Kris dreamed of working in the animation industry and his pursuit of learning the fundamentals of art as well as networking with industry professionals enabled him to work on a plethora of shows including SpongeBob SquarePants, Teen Titans Go!, Family Guy, Puppy Dog Pals and many more. In today’s episode Kris discusses the differences between working in TV versus feature film animation, his mission with The Animation Network, finishing projects, networking, what the future holds for him and more!

Kris Wimberly’s Websites

Website

Instagram

@kris_dubbayoo

Twitter

@kris_dubbayoo

The Animation Network Podcast

Website

http://www.theanimationnetwork.org

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/TheAnimationNetwork/

Twitter

@TAN_Podcast

Southern California Animation Events

ASIFA-Hollywood presents a Special Preview Screening of Muppet Babies
Tuesday March 20, 2018
6:30 p.m.
ASIFA-Hollywood Members only – sign up today:
http://www.asifa-hollywood.org/special-preview-screening-of-muppet-babies/

Loving Vincent: A CTN Meetup
Meet the Artists Charlene Mosley and Tiffanie Mang
Saturday March 31, 2018
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
https://eventregistration.ctnadmin.com/event_details.php?id=214

CTN Road Trip
Sat. April 14, 2018 – Sun. April 15, 2018
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
http://ctnroadtripburbank.com/

Fan*Alley Expo
Sat. June 9th, 2018 – Sun. June 10th, 2018
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
www.gzaexpo.com

The Podcast

Twitter
@animjourney

Instagram
@animjourney

The Host – Angela Entzminger

Twitter
@SketchySoul

Instagram
@SketchySoul

The Editor – Jeff Schuetze

Twitter
@JefBot

Instagram
@Shootzee

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Ep. 065: Erik Perez – Production Assistant for Titmouse’s Little Big Awesome

By Angela Entzminger February 27, 2018 February 27, 2018 2D Animation, animation, Animation Interview, Little Big Awesome, Nickelodeon, Nickelodeon Animation Studio, Nico and the Sword of Light, Pinky Malinky

Episode 065 of The Animated Journey Podcast features Titmouse production assistant Erik Perez! Growing up Perez spent his childhood watching shows on Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon and drawing cartoons. He soon discovered that there were people behind the magic and enrolled at Cal State Fullerton, where he majored in animation. Soon after he interned at Nickelodeon Studio, and later became a production assistant for Titmouse’s Emmy award winning show, Nico and the Sword of Light and then later Little Big Awesome. In today’s episode Erik shares the importance of networking, taking notes and being open to new career paths.

Erik Perez’s Websites

Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/Aireek

LinkedIn
Aireek23

Instagram
@Aireek23

Southern California Animation Events

CTN Road Trip
Sat. April 14, 2018 – Sun. April 15, 2018
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
http://ctnroadtripburbank.com/

Fan*Alley Expo
Sat. June 9th, 2018 – Sun. June 10th, 2018
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
www.gzaexpo.com

People We Mentioned In The Episode

Steve Ahn’s Kickstarter for Blossom Detective Holmes
http://kck.st/2EsENIV

Sherm Cohen’s Storyboard Secrets
http://storyboardsecrets.com

The Podcast