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

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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!

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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

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@tujomi

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@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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Ep. 013: Pat Marconett – Disney TV Animation Background And Layout Designer – Part I

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Pat Marconett worked his way up from learning how to draw at San Jose State University to interning at PDI/DreamWorks and Nickelodeon, working in the mobile gaming industry and working on shows like Mr. Pickles, Friends Night, VeggieTales,  and Sofia The First. In part I of our interview he talks about his journey from being a videographer in high school to deciding to major in animation,  how he landed his internships and how he started working for Adult Swim on Mr. Pickles. It’s a fascinating tale that you won’t want to miss!

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