Ep. 039: Louise Smythe – Pixar Story Artist – Part II

Annie-nominated Pixar Story Artist Louise Smythe returns to share her experience reviewing portfolios at CTNX 2016 as well as to talk movies and storytelling. It’s a fun conclusion to our two part episode that you won’t want to miss!

Louise Smythe’s Websites

Website
http://louise-smythe.blogspot.com/

Instagram
@Miss.Louise.S

Animation Events & More!

WonderCon
http://www.comic-con.org/wca

Nickelodeon Artist Program
https://www.nickanimationstudio.com/artist-program

Illustration Academy
http://www.theillustrationacademy.com/

The Show

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Ep. 038: Louise Smythe – Pixar Story Artist – Part I

Annie-nominated Story Artist Louise Smythe shares her story today on the podcast! Growing up in Memphis, TN Louise dreamed of becoming an illustrator. While in college she discovered the magic of animation via Disney behind-the-scenes segments on DVD, and then worked to make her dream a reality. Join us as we discuss her college career and interning and working full-time at Pixar Animation Studios!

Louise Smythe’s Websites

Website
http://louise-smythe.blogspot.com/

Instagram
@Miss.Louise.S

Animation Events & More!

Fan*Alley 2017 Ground Zero Animation Expo
http://shopfanalley.com/2017-ground-zero-animation-expo

The Animation Network Mixer
http://www.theanimationnetwork.org/mixer

Women in Animation Events
http://womeninanimation.org/calendar/

WonderCon
http://www.comic-con.org/wca

Nickelodeon Writing Fellowship
https://www.nickanimationstudio.com/writing-program

Nickelodeon Artist Program
https://www.nickanimationstudio.com/artist-program

Illustration Academy
http://www.theillustrationacademy.com/

The Show

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www.theanimatedjourney.com

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@animjourney

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@animjourney

The Host

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www.sketchysoul.com

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Ep. 029: Michael Yates – Story Artist for Pixar Animation Studios

If you love storyboarding, you’ll love today’s interview with Pixar Story Artist Michael Yates! Michael worked as a Story Trainee at both Disney Feature Animation and DreamWorks Animation, as well as working as a Story Intern at Pixar, before taking a full-time job as a Story Artist on Cars 3 at Pixar. In today’s interview Michael discusses the importance of working on personal projects, learning as much as you can in and outside of school, and developing a thick skin in order to improve your storytelling chops. And check out his amazing student film, The Legend of the Flying Tomato!

Michael Yates’ Websites

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Twitter
@yyates05

Instagram
@yyates05

The Legend of the Flying Tomato
https://vimeo.com/90549174

The Show

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www.theanimatedjourney.com

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@animjourney

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Continuing Education

I am taking courses at two online schools — check them out:

The Oatley Academy – The Storyteller’s Summit

Schoolism – Alex Woo’s Gesture Drawing Course

Awesome find of the week: The Gnomon School

Check out their live stream, Bringing “Stranger Things” to Life: An Evening with Aaron Sims Creative, and see how the Burbank, CA studio created the terrifying Demogorgon!
http://bit.ly/2c7XIsw

Ep. 020: Daniel Chong – Creator and Executive Producer of ‘We Bare Bears’

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In today’s interview ‘We Bare Bears’ creator and executive producer Daniel Chong discusses what it’s like running a hit animated television show. Daniel is no stranger to hard work and dedication, having storyboarded for ten years in feature animation at studios including Disney, Pixar, Blue Sky and Illumination before pitching his ideas to various studios. His story demonstrates the importance of taking charge of your career and persevering through the ups and downs that come with company layoffs, mergers, films getting shelved, pitches being turned down and ultimately, crafting and creating a hit series for Cartoon Network. It’s a fascinating journey that you won’t want to miss!

Daniel Chong’s Portfolio

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@threebarebears

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‘We Bare Bears’ Official Crew Tumblr
http://wedrawbears.tumblr.com/

The Show

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www.theanimatedjourney.com

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@animjourney

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Ep. 019: Michael Tucker – Associate Producer – Double Fine Productions – Part II

Michael Tucker, Associate Producer at Double Fine Productions

In part two of my interview with Michael Tucker we discuss what it was like transitioning from being a student at San Jose State University to becoming a production assistant intern at Pixar, to being hired full-time at Pixar and then to becoming a producer at Double Fine. He also talks about the importance of being nice to people, networking and not being afraid to ask questions. It’s an interview you won’t want to miss!

Michael Tucker’s Portfolio

Twitter
@tujomi

Instagram
@michaeljosephtucker

Double Fine Productions

Double Fine’s Website
http://www.doublefine.com/

Documentary series on Double Fine on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIhLvue17Sd7F6pU2ByRRb0igiI-WKk3D

The Show

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www.theanimatedjourney.com

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@animjourney

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@animjourney

The Host

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www.sketchysoul.com

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Ep. 017: Michael Tucker – Associate Producer for Double Fine Productions – Part I

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Michael Tucker is no stranger to hard work and dedication. As a student at San Jose State University he worked on a number of animation and video game projects. Later he interned with famed game developers John and Brenda Romero. He then worked at Pixar Animation Studios as a production intern and then as a production assistant on The Good Dinosaur before becoming an associate producer at Double Fine Productions in San Francisco. In part one of our interview we discuss the importance of being kind to people, working diligently in school and transitioning from being a student to becoming an intern and an animation professional.

Michael Tucker’s Websites

Twitter
@tujomi

Instagram
@michaeljosephtucker

Double Fine Productions

Double Fine’s Website
http://www.doublefine.com/

Documentary series on Double Fine on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIhLvue17Sd7F6pU2ByRRb0igiI-WKk3D

The Show

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www.theanimatedjourney.com

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www.facebook.com/theanimatedjourney

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@animjourney

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@animjourney

The Host

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www.sketchysoul.com

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@SketchySoul

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Ep. 012: Rosana Sullivan – Pixar Story Artist

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This week’s episode features Pixar Story Artist Rosana Sullivan! Rosie started her collegiate career in science, with the goal of becoming a veterinarian. After taking an art elective and being encouraged by some of her professors she found her true calling in the arts, changed her major, attended grad school as a visual development major, worked at a game studio then joined the story team at Pixar Animation Studios. She discusses the process of how she decided to pursue art, the highs and lows of becoming an artist, having confidence in yourself and your work, and what it was like working on The Good Dinosaur and what it’s like working on Coco. 

Rosana Sullivan’s Website

Website
http://rdsullivan.blogspot.com/

The Show

Website
www.theanimatedjourney.com

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@animjourney

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@animjourney

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www.facebook.com/theanimatedjourney

The Host

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www.sketchysoul.com

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@SketchySoul

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Ep. 011: Tamara Lusher-Stocker – Animator, Visual Development Artist, Storyboard Artist for Disney, Pixar, Lucasfilm Animation and more!

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This week on Episode 11 of The Animated Journey I interviewed a true super star in the field – Tamara Lusher-Stocker! Tamara has the illustrious distinction of working as an animator on the BIG THREE Disney Renaissance films – Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin and The Lion King! She also worked on Hercules, Dinosaur and Treasure Planet in story and visual development, and she’s worked at several other studios including Pixar, Wildbrain, Rainmaker Entertainment, Blue Sky, and Lucasfilm Animation. She’s worked with other industry titans including Joe Grant, Joe Ranft, Burny Mattinson, Chris Williams and she once met Princess Di and Michael Jackson!

Tamara discusses what’s it like to work at various studios, how she got her internship to work at the Disney Florida Studio and the Disney Burbank Studio, how to pitch, and what’s it like to option your own movie, the joy of teaching, the importance of building your own brand and much more!

Tamara Lusher-Stocker’s Websites

Website
http://www.tamara-mara.com/

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@TamaraLusSto

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The Show

Website
www.theanimatedjourney.com

Twitter
@animjourney

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@animjourney

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www.facebook.com/theanimatedjourney

The Host

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www.sketchysoul.com

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@SketchySoul

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Ep. 003: Domee Shi – Pixar Story Artist

(Photo by Deborah Coleman / Pixar)

(Photo by Deborah Coleman / Pixar)

Domee Shi emigrated from China to Canada, studied at Sheridan and interned at Pixar Animation Studios as a Story Intern. At the end of her internship she became a Story Artist at the studio and  worked on the Academy Award winning Inside Out, The Good Dinosaur, and is currently working on Toy Story 4. She was also nominated for an Annie Award for her storyboarding work on Inside Out. In this interview Domee shares how she developed her love for art and animation, how she persevered to become a Pixar Intern and what it’s like working at a major studio.

Domee Shi’s Websites

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http://doremimi.tumblr.com/

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https://www.instagram.com/domeeshi/

The Show

Website
www.theanimatedjourney.com

Twitter
@animjourney

Facebook
www.facebook.com/theanimatedjourney

The Host

Portfolio
www.sketchysoul.com

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@SketchySoul

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@SketchySoul