Tag: Animator

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Ep. 075: Alex Salsberg – Animator & Creator of PokeGravy Studios – Part II

By Angela Entzminger July 10, 2018 July 10, 2018 2D Animation, 2D Animator, animation

In episode 075, part 2 of our interview with animator Alex Salsberg, Alex shares how he and several of his animation compatriots started Animatic Boston, the dos and don’ts of networking, taking care of your mental health, and what he would tell his younger self. And he shares one of his latest projects, his very own podcast Not Uncut! We also share what’s going on in the world of animation!

Alex Salsberg’s Websites

PokeGravy Studios
www.pokegravy.com

Instagram
@lexsalsberg

Twitter
@lexsalsberg

Not Uncut Podcast
www.notuncutpod.com

Southern California Animation Events

Animation Workers Antitrust Litigation
http://www.animationlawsuit.com

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/

Quick Sketch with Ron Husband
Center Stage Gallery
Saturdays July 28th – August 11th, 2018
9:00 am
http://centerstagegallery.com/event/quick-sketch-with-ron-husband-4/

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

Comic-Con International: San Diego
Thurs. July 19th – Sun. July 22nd, 2018 (Preview night July 18th)
Jeff will be there! Booth #1232 in the web comic section.
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

A Solo Exhibition for Nathan Fowkes
Gallery Nucleus
Sat. August 4th, 2018
6:00 pm
https://www.gallerynucleus.com/gallery/675/exhibition

Legend of Korra: Turf Wars Book Signing
Gallery Nucleus
Sat. August 11th, 2018
2:00pm
https://www.gallerynucleus.com/event/663

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

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@animjourney

The Host – Angela Entzminger

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@SketchySoul

The Host – Jeff Schuetze

“Lucky” Loop de Loop
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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

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@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

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Ep. 069: Convention Roundtable – Part I

By Angela Entzminger April 24, 2018 September 4, 2018 Uncategorized

CTNX, Comic-Con, Emerald City, MoCCA…You’ve always dreamed of exhibiting at conventions, but where do you start? How do you decide which prints, art books, buttons or pins to sell? Which conventions do you tackle first? How do you differentiate yourself from the hundreds of professionals, amateurs and everyone in-between at the con? In episode 069 join animation professionals Alina Chau, Casey Robin and Jeff Schuetze for part one of our Convention Roundtable as they explore the dos and don’ts of the convention circuit!

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

ASIFA – Hollywood’s Animation Educators Forum Scholarships
Deadline Mon. May 7th, 2018
http://animationeducatorsforum.org/asifa-hollywoods-animation-educators-forum-scholarships/

The Road to Marvel’s Avengers Infinity War
Arc light Cinemas Hollywood
Fri. April 27th, 2018
https://bit.ly/2vG0J2n

Line Weight VI
Gallery Nucleus
Sat. April 28th, 2018
www.gallerynucleus.com/gallery/650/exhibition

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

Twitter
@SketchySoul

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@SketchySoul

The Host – Jeff Schuetze

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Ep. 063: Andi Nakasone – Disney Feature Layout Assistant – Part II

By Angela Entzminger January 30, 2018 January 30, 2018 3D Animation, animation, Disney, Disney Animation, Disney Feature Animation, Disney Trainee Program, Layout, Telltale Games, Video Games, Walt Disney Animation, Walt Disney Feature Animation

In the final installment of our interview with Disney Feature Layout Assistant Andi Nakasone, Andi dives into the world of Disney Feature animation and working in layout. He discusses the importance of networking, treating everyone with respect whether you’re in the industry or not, and knowing your worth as a new or seasoned professional. It’s a fantastic wrap-up that you won’t want to miss!

Andi Nakasone’s Websites

Instagram
@andinakasone

Email
andi.nakasone@gmail.com

Southern California Animation Events

The 45th Annual Annie Awards
UCLA’s Royce Hall
Sat. Feb. 3, 2018 @ 7 p.m.
www.annieawards.org

Gallery Nucleus
Art of Blank Panther Panel & Book Signing
Sat. Feb. 24, 2018 @ 1 p.m.
http://www.gallerynucleus.com/event/646

An Art Tribute to Disney Television Animation
Sat. Feb. 24, 2018 @ 7 p.m.
http://www.gallerynucleus.com/gallery/642/exhibition

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

Check out my comic for The Story Collider Podcast!
http://bit.ly/2ir8HTc

Check out my guest spot on Animation Station with Robbie and Tracy!
http://apple.co/1Th9CRV

Check out my two part interview on The Ink and Paint Girls Podcast!
http://bit.ly/2sJqw41

Twitter
@SketchySoul

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@SketchySoul

The Editor – Jeff Schuetze

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Ep. 060: Joseph Coleman – Animator for StudioMDHR’s Cuphead

By Angela Entzminger December 12, 2017 December 12, 2017 2D Animation, 2D Animator, animation, Animator, Character Design, Concept Art, Concept Artist

Episode 060 features the talented Joseph Coleman! Joseph spent his formative years skateboarding, drawing, playing video games and winning art contests in Macon, Mississippi. After attending undergrad at Memphis College of Art and grad school at Academy of Art University he worked on various freelance projects before landing a job on StudioMDHR’s Cuphead. In today’s interview Joseph discusses the importance of learning various skills, how to work as both an artist and a business person, drawing from your personal experience when creating your art and pursuing your passion in the face of life’s obstacles.

Joseph Coleman’s Websites

Vimeo
https://vimeo.com/user6504317

Twitter
@JosephColeman89

Southern California Events

Convention season is over but it’s never too late to stay up to date! Check out these Southern California conventions for your opportunity to register and exhibit your art in 2018.

Comic-Con International: San Diego
https://www.comic-con.org

Creative Talent Network Expo
www.ctnanimationexpo.com

DesignerCon
www.designercon.com

Fan*Alley Expo
www.gzaexpo.com

The Podcast

Twitter
@animjourney

Instagram
@animjourney

The Host – Angela Entzminger

Check out my comic for The Story Collider Podcast!
http://bit.ly/2ir8HTc

Check out my guest spot on Animation Station with Robbie and Tracy!
http://apple.co/1Th9CRV

Check out my two part interview on The Ink and Paint Girls Podcast!
http://bit.ly/2sJqw41

Twitter
@SketchySoul

Instagram
@SketchySoul

The Editor – Jeff Schuetze

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Ep. 059: Anthony Gardea – Co-Founder of Nominous Animation

By Angela Entzminger November 29, 2017 June 6, 2018 2D Animation, 2D Animator

In today’s episode independent animator Anthony Gardea shares how his love for storytelling and animation inspired him and his wife Becky Gill to create the independent production company Nominous Animation. Together with a team of animators, designers and voice artists they are now embarking on creating the animated film World Destroyer. In this interview Anthony discusses art school, freelance jobs, leaving LA, the highs and lows of your work going viral and being willing to adapt as you create your own stories. For anyone who has ever wanted to branch outside of the studio system and create their own films, this episode is for you!

Anthony Gardea’s Websites

Website
https://www.nominousanimation.com

Facebook
www.facebook.com/NominousAnimation

Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/nominousanimation

Tumblr
www.nominousanimation.tumblr.com

Instagram
@NominousAnimation

Southern California Events

Convention season is over but it’s never too late to stay up to date! Check out these Southern California conventions for your opportunity to register and exhibit your art in 2018.

Creative Talent Network Expo
www.ctnanimationexpo.com

DesignerCon
www.designercon.com

Fan*Alley Expo
www.gzaexpo.com

The Podcast

Twitter
@animjourney

Instagram
@animjourney

The Host – Angela Entzminger

Check out my guest spot on Animation Station with Robbie and Tracy!
http://apple.co/1Th9CRV

Check out my two part interview on The Ink and Paint Girls Podcast!
http://bit.ly/2sJqw41

Twitter
@SketchySoul

Instagram
@SketchySoul

The Editor – Jeff Schuetze

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@JefBot

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@Shootzee

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Ep. 056: Nicole Ridgwell – 3D Animator for Pixar, The Third Floor, Nickelodeon and more!

By Angela Entzminger November 2, 2017 November 2, 2017 3D Animation, animation, Animation Interview, Animator, Disney, Disney Animation, Nickelodeon, Nickelodeon Animation Studio, Pixar, Pixar Animation Studios, Walt Disney Animation, Walt Disney Feature Animation

In today’s podcast 3D animator Nicole Ridgwell shares her experiences working as an animation intern at both Walt Disney Feature Animation and Pixar, and how those internships paved the way for her animation career at studios like Nickelodeon and The Third Floor. She also shares the importance of continuing your education after graduating from art school, finding mentors, and what it’s like pitching a show!

Nicole Ridgwell’s Websites

Website
https://nicoleridgwell.blogspot.com

Vimeo
https://vimeo.com/nicoleridgwell

Twitter
@NicoleRidgwell

Southern California Animation Events

DesignerCon 2017
Pasadena Convention Center
November 11 – 12, 2017
https://www.designercon.com

Inside the Animator’s Studio: An evening with Lauren Faust
Wyndham Anaheim Garden Grove
November 18, 2017
http://bit.ly/2rLqpDJ

Creative Talent Network Expo (CTNX)
Burbank Marriott Hotel
November 17th – 19th, 2017
http://www.ctnanimationexpo.com

The Podcast

Twitter
@animjourney

Instagram
@animjourney

The Host

Check out my guest spot on Animation Station with Robbie and Tracy!
http://apple.co/1Th9CRV

Check out my two part interview on The Ink and Paint Girls Podcast!
http://bit.ly/2sJqw41