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The Animated Journey: Interviews with Animation Professionals

Angela Entzminger

99 episodes

8 months ago

Join animation professionals Angela Entzminger and Jeff Schuetze as they interview individuals working in the animation industry in television, film and games. If you've ever wondered what it's like to be an animator, character designer, storyboard artist, visual development guru, a super star in the mobile gaming industry or more, then this podcast is for you! Visit the website at www.theanimatedjourney.com, follow on Twitter and Instagram @animjourney, check out the Tumblr at www.theanimatedjourney.tumblr.com and become a fan on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/theanimatedjourney for photos, news, guest's portfolio links and more!

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Join animation professionals Angela Entzminger and Jeff Schuetze as they interview individuals working in the animation industry in television, film and games. If you've ever wondered what it's like to be an animator, character designer, storyboard artist, visual development guru, a super star in the mobile gaming industry or more, then this podcast is for you! Visit the website at www.theanimatedjourney.com, follow on Twitter and Instagram @animjourney, check out the Tumblr at www.theanimatedjourney.tumblr.com and become a fan on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/theanimatedjourney for photos, news, guest's portfolio links and more!

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Episodes (20/99)

The Animated Journey: Interviews with Animation Professionals

Ep. 100: The Q&A Spectacular!

Hello dear listeners! We’re happy and misty-eyed to present the final episode of The Animated Journey Podcast, Episode 100: The Q&A Spectacular! We answer your questions including how to choose an animation school, how the animation production pipeline works, the visa process, becoming a director, the future of the industry and more! We also reminisce about the podcast and our own animated pathways. But take heart! All of the episodes will remain available on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play and Spotify for the foreseeable future.
And speaking of podcasts, we mention a few episodes during our listener questions that we know will be most helpful to you, our listeners:
The International Visa Process
Ep. 091: Your Animated Life Part 6 – The Visa Process with Nooree Kim and Yvonne Hsuan Ho
Ep. 061: Nic Gregory – Background Painter for Disney Publishing, Rough Draft Studios, Cartoon Network and More!
The Animation Production Pipeline
Ep. 088: Your Animated Life Part 3 – Marriage, Family and the Animation Production Pipeline with Cassie Soliday and Katya Bowser
Thank you for all of your support!
The Podcast
Website
www.theanimatedjourney.com
Facebook
@theanimatedjourney
Instagram
@animjourney
Tumblr
@theanimatedjourney
Twitter
@animjourney
The Host – Angela Entzminger
Website
www.sketchysoul.com
Instagram
@SketchySoul
Tumblr
@sketchysoul
The Host – Jeff Schuetze
Website
www.jefbot.carbonmade.com
Comic
www.jefbot.com
Instagram
@Shootzee
Tumblr
@jefbot
Twitter
@JefBot

5 years ago

2 hours 18 minutes 50 seconds

The Animated Journey: Interviews with Animation Professionals

Ep. 099: Aliki Theofilopoulos - Co-Executive Producer for DreamWorks TV's Harvey Girls Forever!

Episode 099 features Co-Executive Producer Aliki Theofilopoulos! Aliki started her career as a 2D Animator for Disney Feature Animation, working on such films as Hercules and Atlantis, before jumping into the world of television and working as a Storyboard Artist on shows like Phineas and Ferb, directing and boarding her own original shorts, directing Descendants: Wicked World, and now serves as Co-Executive Producer and Co-Showrunner for DreamWorks TV’s Harvey Girls Forever!, now streaming on Netflix. Hear how she helped bring the classic Harvey comics characters to the screen, why she loves animation and how to work collaboratively with others.
And make sure to submit your animation industry and show questions for our final episode, the Q&A Spectacular, coming in January 2020! Email us at contact@theanimatedjourney.com
Aliki Theofilopoulos’ Websites
Website
www.alikigreeky.com
LinkedIn
www.linkedin.com/in/alikitgrafft
TedXTalk
https://youtu.be/qSl0NDVU3aU
Instagram
@AlikiGreeky
Twitter
@AlikiGreeky
The Podcast
Website
www.theanimatedjourney.com
Facebook
@theanimatedjourney
Instagram
@animjourney
Tumblr
@theanimatedjourney
Twitter
@animjourney
The Host – Angela Entzminger
Website
www.sketchysoul.com
Instagram
@SketchySoul
Tumblr
@sketchysoul
The Host – Jeff Schuetze
Website
www.jefbot.carbonmade.com
Comic
www.jefbot.com
Instagram
@Shootzee
Tumblr
@jefbot
Twitter
@JefBot

5 years ago

41 minutes 35 seconds

The Animated Journey: Interviews with Animation Professionals

Ep. 098: Joy Adams - Recruiting Coordinator for DreamWorks Animation

Episode 098 features recruiter extraordinaire Joy Adams! Special note: at the time of this recording Joy worked as a Recruiting Coordinator at DreamWorks Animation. She is now a Talent Acquisition Coordinator at Netflix.
In this interview Joy shares her journey from growing up and working on the East Coast to moving to the West Coast to participate in the NBC Page Program, working as a Receptionist and then an Executive Assistant at Nickelodeon, and making the jump to recruiting for DreamWorks. Hear how she did it and how to better prepare your portfolio for recruiters.
And make sure to submit your animation industry and podcast show questions for our 100th episode at contact@theanimatedjourney.com!
Joy Adams’ Websites
LinkedIn
The Podcast
Website
www.theanimatedjourney.com
Facebook
@theanimatedjourney
Instagram
@animjourney
Tumblr
@theanimatedjourney
Twitter
@animjourney
The Host – Angela Entzminger
Website
www.sketchysoul.com
Instagram
@SketchySoul
Tumblr
@sketchysoul
The Host – Jeff Schuetze
Website
www.jefbot.carbonmade.com
Comic
www.jefbot.com
Instagram
@Shootzee
Tumblr
@jefbot
Twitter
@JefBot

5 years ago

1 hour 54 seconds

The Animated Journey: Interviews with Animation Professionals

Ep. 097: Carole Holliday - Director, Storyboard Artist & Author

Joining us for Episode 097 is director, storyboard artist, character designer, animator and author Carole Holliday! Carole sat down with us to discuss her fantastic journey through the world of animation, having worked at such studios as Disney, DreamWorks and more. She’s also the writer and director of the live action short film Witt’s Daughter, and the author of the book The Food Ain’t the Problem. Learn how to survive and thrive in the industry and create opportunities for yourself in today’s episode!
And make sure to send us your questions for our 100th Episode Q&A Spectacular at contact@theanimatedjourney.com!
Carole Holliday’s Websites
Website
https://foodainttheproblem.wixsite.com/website
Instagram
@CaroleHolliday
The Podcast
Website
www.theanimatedjourney.com
Facebook
@theanimatedjourney
Instagram
@animjourney
Tumblr
@theanimatedjourney
Twitter
@animjourney
The Host – Angela Entzminger
Website
www.sketchysoul.com
Instagram
@SketchySoul
Tumblr
@sketchysoul
The Host – Jeff Schuetze
Website
www.jefbot.carbonmade.com
Comic
www.jefbot.com
Instagram
@Shootzee
Tumblr
@jefbot
Twitter
@JefBot

5 years ago

1 hour 25 minutes 55 seconds

The Animated Journey: Interviews with Animation Professionals

Ep. 096: Waymond Singleton - Storyboard Artist for OddBot and Nickelodeon - Part II

In part 2 of our interview with Waymond Singleton, Way discusses his journey from New York to Los Angeles, how he approaches making comics, being vulnerable with your art, the Black N’ Animated Podcast, and more!
Waymond Singleton’s Websites
Website
www.waysingleton.com
Facebook
Way Singleton Art
Gumroad
Let’s Eat – mini comic
Instagram
@Waymonds
Podcast
Black N Animated Podcast
The Podcast
Website
www.theanimatedjourney.com
Facebook
@theanimatedjourney
Instagram
@animjourney
Tumblr
@theanimatedjourney
Twitter
@animjourney
The Host – Angela Entzminger
Website
www.sketchysoul.com
Instagram
@SketchySoul
Tumblr
@sketchysoul
The Host – Jeff Schuetze
Website
www.jefbot.carbonmade.com
Comic
www.jefbot.com
Instagram
@Shootzee
Tumblr
@jefbot
Twitter
@JefBot

5 years ago

54 minutes 11 seconds

The Animated Journey: Interviews with Animation Professionals

Ep. 095: Waymond Singleton - Storyboard Artist for Oddbot and Nickelodeon - Part I

Today we welcome friend and fellow podcaster Waymond Singleton to the show! Way grew up in New York and South Carolina before moving out West and becoming a part of the LA animation scene as a storyboard artist. In part 1 of our interview Way shares how his love for animation and storytelling inspired him to pursue animation as a career by taking art classes in high school, going to SCAD and getting his first animation jobs in New York City. Enjoy the show!
Waymond Singleton’s Websites
Website
www.waysingleton.com
Facebook
Way Singleton Art
Gumroad
Let’s Eat – mini comic
Instagram
@Waymonds
Podcast
Black N Animated Podcast
The Podcast
Website
www.theanimatedjourney.com
Facebook
@theanimatedjourney
Instagram
@animjourney
Tumblr
@theanimatedjourney
Twitter
@animjourney
The Host – Angela Entzminger
Website
www.sketchysoul.com
Instagram
@SketchySoul
Tumblr
@sketchysoul
The Host – Jeff Schuetze
Website
www.jefbot.carbonmade.com
Comic
www.jefbot.com
Instagram
@Shootzee
Tumblr
@jefbot
Twitter
@JefBot

5 years ago

1 hour 4 minutes 11 seconds

The Animated Journey: Interviews with Animation Professionals

Ep. 094: Jeff Schuetze Returns! Storyboard Artist for BoJack Horseman

We’re back from our summer hiatus to bring you another exciting interview, this time from The Animated Journey’s own Jeff Schuetze, who this year worked as a storyboard artist on the amazing BoJack Horseman! Jeff shares his art experience leading up to applying for the job, the testing and interview process, what it was like working on the show, the unionization of the show with the Animation Guild and more!
And to hear Jeff’s backstory, check out his first appearance on the show way back in episode 043:
Ep. 043: Jeff Schuetze – Actor, Animator, Storyboard and Comic Book Artist
The Host – Jeff Schuetze
Website
www.jefbot.carbonmade.com
Comic
www.jefbot.com
Instagram
@Shootzee
Tumblr
@jefbot
Twitter
@JefBot
The Podcast
Website
www.theanimatedjourney.com
Facebook
@theanimatedjourney
Instagram
@animjourney
Tumblr
@theanimatedjourney
Twitter
@animjourney
The Host – Angela Entzminger
Website
www.sketchysoul.com
Instagram
@SketchySoul
Tumblr
@sketchysoul

6 years ago

1 hour 8 minutes 3 seconds

The Animated Journey: Interviews with Animation Professionals

Ep. 093: Bonus Episode - News, Reviews and Avengers: Endgame!

We’re back to discuss animation and entertainment news and movie and TV reviews! Big stories in this bonus episode include Disney purchasing Hulu, Sonic the Hedgehog’s less than stellar design reception, the new Aladdin live action re-make, the never-ending plethora of streaming services and more! Plus we discuss what we’ve been watching, including Missing Link, Tuca and Bertie, Pokémon: Detective Pikachu, How To Train Your Dragon 3, Shazam! and of course, the behemoth still crushing the box office, Avengers: Endgame!
Enjoy the show and we’ll be back in September after our summer hiatus.
Articles Of Note
Netflix’s ‘BoJack Horseman’ Animators Push for Union Wages
VFX Artists Explain What It Would Actually Take To Redo Sonic the Hedgehog
Older, Broader, Edgier: What To Expect from Hulu Under Disney’s Control
The Complete List of Streaming Services
‘Avengers: Endgame’: How Time Travel Works in the MCU
‘Avengers: Endgame’ was brilliant – but the fat-shaming broke my heart
‘Avengers: Endgame’ Isn’t Fat-Shaming the Traumatized and Grief-Stricken Thor
New ‘Avengers’ Fan Theory
The Podcast
Website
www.theanimatedjourney.com
Facebook
@theanimatedjourney
Instagram
@animjourney
Tumblr
@theanimatedjourney
Twitter
@animjourney
The Host – Angela Entzminger
Website
www.sketchysoul.com
Instagram
@SketchySoul
Tumblr
@sketchysoul
The Host – Jeff Schuetze
Website
www.jefbot.carbonmade.com
Comic
www.jefbot.com
Instagram
@Shootzee
Tumblr
@jefbot
Twitter
@JefBot

6 years ago

2 hours 13 minutes

The Animated Journey: Interviews with Animation Professionals

Ep. 092: Your Animated Life Part 7 - Your Health with Lauren Krieger

Everyone wants to be healthy and practice good habits, but the animation industry is rife with stories of people not sleeping, not taking care of mental and emotional health and subsisting on ramen and candy. These are habits many of us pick up in school and carry with us throughout our career. For our final installment of the Your Animated Life miniseries, storyboard revisionist and returning guest Lauren Krieger shares her experiences and we discuss different ways to stay healthy – from seeking support groups and professionals to changing habits to shifting how we view our priorities, culture and success. Enjoy (and get more sleep – your body will thank you!)
Check out Lauren Krieger’s previous interviews on our show here:
Ep. 064: Lauren Krieger – Storyboard Revisionist for Nickelodeon’s Shimmer & Shine
Ep. 067: Animation Internship Roundtable – Part I
Ep. 068: Animation Internship Roundtable – Part II
Helpful Links
The Blue Zones
The Cracked Podcast
5 Mainstream Health Habits That Trick You Into Feeling Lousy
The Mayo Clinic
National Institute of Mental Health
Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
The World Health Organization
Lauren Krieger’s Websites
Website
www.laurenkrieger.com
Instagram
@laurenkriegerart
Twitter
@laurenkrieger
The Podcast
Website
www.theanimatedjourney.com
Facebook
@theanimatedjourney
Instagram
@animjourney
Tumblr
@theanimatedjourney
Twitter
@animjourney
The Host – Angela Entzminger
Website
www.sketchysoul.com
Instagram
@SketchySoul
Tumblr
@sketchysoul
The Host – Jeff Schuetze
Website
www.jefbot.carbonmade.com
Comic
www.jefbot.com
Instagram
@Shootzee
Tumblr
@jefbot
Twitter
@JefBot

6 years ago

56 minutes 43 seconds

The Animated Journey: Interviews with Animation Professionals

Ep. 091: Your Animated Life Part 6 - The Visa Process with Nooree Kim and Yvonne Hsuan Ho

If you’re from another country, the one constant in your mind when wanting to work in the animation industry in the United States is how you will get a visa or green card. In today’s episode of the Your Animated Life miniseries, We Bare Bears artists Nooree Kim (prop designer) and Yvonne Hsuan Ho (storyboard artist) explain how they navigated the system to get their student and work visas and how other international students and professionals can do the same. It’s a fascinating look into the labyrinthian system of paperwork that we hope will help anyone out there interested in living and working in the United States for an animation studio.
Nooree Kim’s Websites
Instagram
@_nooreekim_
Tumblr
@nooreekim
Vimeo
Pest
Yvonne Hsuan Ho’s Websites
Website
www.hsuanho.com
Instagram
@yvonnehsuanho
Tumblr
@hsuanho0121
Twitter
@yvonnehsuanho
The Podcast
Website
www.theanimatedjourney.com
Facebook
@theanimatedjourney
Instagram
@animjourney
Tumblr
@theanimatedjourney
Twitter
@animjourney
The Host – Angela Entzminger
Website
www.sketchysoul.com
Instagram
@SketchySoul
Tumblr
@sketchysoul
The Host – Jeff Schuetze
Website
www.jefbot.carbonmade.com
Comic
www.jefbot.com
Instagram
@Shootzee
Tumblr
@jefbot
Twitter
@JefBot

6 years ago

1 hour 11 minutes 53 seconds

The Animated Journey: Interviews with Animation Professionals

Ep. 090: Your Animated Life Part 5 – The Animation Guild with Storyboard Chair Jake Hollander

Today on the show we’re pleased to have Animation Guild member and Storyboard Committee Chair Jake Hollander! A storyboard artist who has worked at Rough Draft and Nickelodeon, Jake shares how he entered the industry and offers advice for students and professionals on how to improve your craft, stay motivated, how the union works and why it’s important to be an active member of the community. Join us for an informative and fun episode and learn how you can support the Guild and how the Guild can work for you!
The Animation Guild Websites
www.animationguild.org
Animation Guild Master Collective Bargaining Agreement
Animation Guild 2017 Wage Survey
Jake Hollander’s Websites
Website
www.jakehollander.com
Instagram
@jakehollanderart
Tumblr
@jakehollander
Twitter
@JakeHollander55
The Podcast
Website
www.theanimatedjourney.com
Facebook
@theanimatedjourney
Instagram
@animjourney
Tumblr
@theanimatedjourney
Twitter
@animjourney
The Host – Angela Entzminger
Website
www.sketchysoul.com
Instagram
@SketchySoul
Tumblr
@sketchysoul
The Host – Jeff Schuetze
Website
www.jefbot.carbonmade.com
Comic
www.jefbot.com
Instagram
@Shootzee
Tumblr
@jefbot
Twitter
@JefBot

6 years ago

53 minutes 39 seconds

The Animated Journey: Interviews with Animation Professionals

Ep. 089: Your Animated Life Part 4 - Freelancing with Todd Favela

Freelancing – the mythos surrounding the word is palpable. Make your own hours! Charge your own rates! Work in your PJs! But is it the promised land that many of us think it is? In today’s episode character and prop designer and returning guest Todd Favela shares his insights into the world of freelancing. We discuss taxes, health insurance, getting enough sleep, managing client expectations, how to NOT be a hermit, contracts and more. Join us and prepare yourself for your next freelance gig.
And a note on the audio – it rained in LA (hooray! no more drought!) so those dulcet tones you hear (aka slight static) is the rain falling outside during the recording. But you can hear everyone’s voices loud and clear. Enjoy!
Check out Todd Favela’s previous interviews on our show here:
Ep. 023: Todd Favela – Character Designer for Puny Entertainment – Part I
Ep. 024: Todd Favela – Character Designer for Puny Entertainment – Part II
Todd Favela’s Websites
Website
www.toddfavela.com
Instagram
@ToddFavelaArt
Twitter
@ToddFavela
The Podcast
Website
www.theanimatedjourney.com
Facebook
@theanimatedjourney
Instagram
@animjourney
Tumblr
@theanimatedjourney
Twitter
@animjourney
The Host – Angela Entzminger
Website
www.sketchysoul.com
Instagram
@SketchySoul
Tumblr
@sketchysoul
The Host – Jeff Schuetze
Website
www.jefbot.carbonmade.com
Comic
www.jefbot.com
Instagram
@Shootzee
Tumblr
@jefbot
Twitter
@JefBot

6 years ago

1 hour 18 minutes 43 seconds

The Animated Journey: Interviews with Animation Professionals

Ep. 088: Your Animated Life Part 3: Marriage, Family and the Animation Production Pipeline with Cassie Soliday and Katya Bowser

Many people in our society will one day get married and have kids. But what is it like getting married and raising a family while working in the animation industry? Is that even possible? The short answer is – yes! And today on the show we’re pleased to feature Cassie Soliday, Script Coordinator at Wild Canary, and Katya Bowser, Storyboard Artist at Wild Canary, to discuss how they’ve navigated the relationship waters with their husbands and families while also pursuing their careers.
And in part two of our podcast, Cassie and Katya explain the TV animation production pipeline and why it’s important to understand the process and your place in it. And make sure to check out The Ink And Paint Girls Podcast, where they are currently featuring a miniseries all about marriage and family!
Check out Cassie Soliday’s previous interviews on our show here:
Ep. 044: Cassie Soliday – Script Coordinator for Wild Canary Animation, Comic Artist and Podcast Host – Part I
Ep. 045: Cassie Soliday – Script Coordinator for Wild Canary, Comic Artist and Podcast Host – Part II
Ep. 046: Cassie Soliday – Script Coordinator for Wild Canary, Comic Artist and Podcast Host – Part III
Ep. 067: Animation Internship Roundtable – Part I
Ep. 068: Animation Internship Roundtable – Part II
The Ink And Paint Girls Podcast
iTunes
Podbean
Stitcher
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/InkandPaintGirls/
Twitter
@InkNPaintGirls
Cassie Soliday’s Websites
Website
http://www.casassy.com
Instagram
@cassiesoliday
Tumblr
@cassiesoliday
Twitter
@cassiesoliday
Katya Bowser’s Websites
Website
www.katyabowser.com
Facebook
www.facebook.com/katyabowserart/
Instagram
@katyabowserart
LinkedIn
www.linkedin.com/in/katyabowser/
Twitter
@katyabowserart
The Podcast
Website
www.theanimatedjourney.com
Facebook
@theanimatedjourney

6 years ago

1 hour 13 minutes 7 seconds

The Animated Journey: Interviews with Animation Professionals

Ep. 087: Your Animated Life Part 2: Networking and social media with Bre Williams and Way Singleton

So you want to work in animation in Los Angeles, but you live outside of California. How do you get here? How much should you save? How do you find a place to live? And once you get here, how do you get a foothold in the industry and advertise your work online and in person? Black ‘N Animated Podcast hosts and animation professionals Breana Williams and Waymond Singleton join us for part 2 of our animated life miniseries to share how they got into the industry, networking tips and showcasing your work via social media!
Check out the Black ‘N Animated Podcast
iTunes
Facebook Group
Podbean
blacknanimated.podbean.com
Twitter
@BlackNAnimated
Breana Williams’ Websites
Website
www.breanawilliams.com
Facebook
@breanimator
Instagram
@breadanimator
Tumblr
@breanimator
Twitter
@breanimator
Waymond Singleton’s Websites
Website
www.waysingleton.com
Facebook
@waymonds
Instagram
@waymonds
Tumblr
@waymonds
Twitter
@waymonds
The Podcast
Website
www.theanimatedjourney.com
Facebook
@theanimatedjourney
Instagram
@animjourney
Tumblr
@theanimatedjourney
Twitter
@animjourney
The Host – Angela Entzminger
Website
www.sketchysoul.com
Instagram
@SketchySoul
Tumblr
@sketchysoul
The Host – Jeff Schuetze
Website
www.jefbot.carbonmade.com
Comic
www.jefbot.com
Instagram
@Shootzee
Tumblr
@jefbot
Twitter
@JefBot

6 years ago

1 hour 41 minutes 10 seconds

The Animated Journey: Interviews with Animation Professionals

Ep. 086: Your Animated Life Part 1: Surviving in Los Angeles and your education!

Working in the field of animation is often harder than most people would have you believe. That’s why we’re here to demystify the process! In this miniseries, your intrepid podcast hosts Angela and Jeff breakdown what it’s like living in LA. We tackle the cost of living, getting a survival job while you work to break into the industry (we’ve had plenty), getting an education, internships, getting critiques on your work, and so much more. We want you to succeed and learn from our successes and mistakes. In the coming weeks we’ll be bringing in guests to share their experiences as well. If you have any questions about the industry and living in LA, send them our way!
And check out these previous episodes that we mention this week:

Ep. 067 Animation Internship Roundtable: Part Ihttps://wp.me/p7gy1F-cH

Ep. 068 Animation Internship Roundtable: Part IIhttps://wp.me/p7gy1F-cZ
The Podcast

Websitewww.theanimatedjourney.com

Tumblrwww.theanimatedjourney.tumblr.com

Facebookwww.facebook.com/theanimatedjourney

Twitter@animjourney

Instagram@animjourney

The Host – Angela Entzminger

Websitewww.sketchysoul.com

Tumblrwww.sketchysoul.tumblr.com

Instagram@SketchySoul

The Host – Jeff Schuetze

Websitewww.jefbot.carbonmade.com

Comicwww.jefbot.com

Tumblrwww.jefbot.tumblr.com

Twitter@JefBot

Instagram@Shootzee

6 years ago

1 hour 31 minutes 57 seconds

The Animated Journey: Interviews with Animation Professionals

Ep. 085: Crystal Stromer Returns! Animation Director for Teen Titans Go! To The Movies - Part II

In part 2 of our last animation podcast episode of 2018 animation director Crystal Stromer returns to discuss the role of a director in both television and feature film animation, working on Teen Titans Go! To The Movies, Unikitty, her personal projects, her dream project, and more!
Also in this episode:
Netflix announces their new slate of animated shows
Our thoughts on The Lion King trailer
A lost Oswald The Lucky Rabbit short is found in Japan
Our reviews of Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald and Ralph Breaks the Internet
Crystal Stromer’s Websites
Vimeo
https://vimeo.com/user657390
Instagram
@crystalstromer
Crystal’s first interview from Episode 049:
https://wp.me/p7gy1F-8X
Southern California Animation Events
Women in Animation
Group Mentor Program Applications Are Open
Deadline: Fri. Nov. 30th, 2018
http://womeninanimation.org/group-mentoring/
Gnomon School
The Art of Firewall Zero Hour: An Evening of VR with First Contact Entertainment
Thurs. Dec. 6th, 2018
7:30 pm
https://bit.ly/2Avtu15
LiveRead/LA
With Industry Insider – Chris DeFaria – CEO of DreamWorks Animation
Mon. Dec. 10th, 2018
7:30 pm
http://www.livereadla.com/liveread-event
Gallery Nucleus
Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse Panel and Book Signing
Sat. Dec. 15th, 2018
2:00 pm
https://www.gallerynucleus.com/event/698
Lightbox Expo is now accepting exhibitor and artist table applications for 2019:
https://www.lightboxexpo.com/exhibit/
WonderCon is now accepting vendor applications for 2019:
Artist Alley Application
https://www.comic-con.org/wca/2019/artists-alley/exhibitors
Exhibitor Application
https://www.comic-con.org/wca/2019/exhibitors
Comic-Con International: San Diego is now accepting vendor applications for 2019:
Artist Alley Application
https://www.comic-con.org/cci/2019/artists-alley/exhibitors
Exhibitor Application
https://www.comic-con.org/cci/2019/exhibitors
The Podcast
Website
www.theanimatedjourney.com
Tumblr
www.theanimatedjourney.tumblr.com
Facebook
www.facebook.com/theanimatedjourney
Twitter
@animjourney
Instagram
@animjourney
The Host – Angela Entzminger
Website

6 years ago

51 minutes 40 seconds

The Animated Journey: Interviews with Animation Professionals

Ep. 084: Crystal Stromer Returns! Animation Director for Teen Titans Go! To The Movies - Part I

Animator Crystal Stromer returns to discuss working as an animation director for Teen Titans Go! To The Movies. Crystal discusses how she became an animation director on the film, working alongside the talented crew, some of her favorite jokes from the movie, watching the movie with test audiences, and more! Join us as we discuss one of this summer’s funniest films.
Also in this episode:
We remember the illustrious Stan Lee
The class action lawsuit against Riot Games
Our reviews of The Grinch, Venom, The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina
and more!
Crystal Stromer’s Websites
Vimeo
https://vimeo.com/user657390
Instagram
@crystalstromer
Crystal’s first interview from Episode 049:
https://wp.me/p7gy1F-8X
Southern California Animation Events
Gnomon School
GPU Rendering: An Introduction to Redshift for Production
Thurs. Nov. 15th,2018
7:30 pm
https://www.gnomon.edu/community/events/gpu-rendering-an-introduction-to-redshift-for-production
Gallery Nucleus
Marvel’s Infinity War: The Art of the Movie Panel & Book Signing
Sat. Nov. 17th, 2018
2:00 pm
https://www.gallerynucleus.com/event/701
Loop de Loop
Theme: Shoes
Deadline Sun. Nov. 25th, 2018 11:30 pm in your time zone
http://www.loopdeloop.org
LiveRead/LA
With Industry Insider – Chris DeFaria – CEO of DreamWorks Animation
Mon. Dec. 10, 2018
7:30 pm
http://www.livereadla.com/liveread-event
DesignerCon
Fri. Nov. 16th, 2018 – Sun. Nov. 18th, 2018
https://www.designercon.com
Lightbox Expo is now accepting exhibitor and artist table applications for 2019:
https://www.lightboxexpo.com/exhibit/
WonderCon is now accepting vendor applications for 2019:
Artist Alley Application
https://www.comic-con.org/wca/2019/artists-alley/exhibitors
Exhibitor Application
https://www.comic-con.org/wca/2019/exhibitors
Comic-Con International: San Diego is now accepting vendor applications for 2019:
Artist Alley Application
https://www.comic-con.org/cci/2019/artists-alley/exhibitors
Exhibitor Application
https://www.comic-con.org/cci/2019/exhibitors
The Podcast
Website
www.theanimatedjourney.com
Tumblr
www.theanimatedjourney.tumblr.com
Facebook
www.facebook.com/theanimatedjourney
Twitter
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6 years ago

1 hour 6 minutes 28 seconds

The Animated Journey: Interviews with Animation Professionals

Ep. 083: Jack Kasprzak - Animation Director for DreamWorks TV's Spirit Riding Free - Part II

In part II of our interview with Jack Kasprzak, Jack shares his experiences working on DreamWorks TV’s Spirit Riding Free and the importance of great communication in order to work well on a production. We also discuss his work with the SketchZone Podcast (on iTunes, check it out!), advice he would give his younger self, and more!
Jack Kasprzak’s Websites
Website
https://sketchbookjack.bigcartel.com
Orange Wolf Content
https://www.orangewolfcontent.com/home
SketchZone Podcast
http://sketch.zone/podcast/
Facebook
@sketchbookjack
Instagram
@sketchbookjack
Twitter
@sketchbookjack
Southern California Animation Events
Women in Animation
Alliance for Women Film Composers Present
Women Composers in Animation: Panel and Q&A
Wed. Nov. 7th, 2018
6:00 pm
http://womeninanimation.org/calendar/
Gallery Nucleus
Marvel’s Infinity War: The Art of the Movie Panel & Book Signing
Sat. Nov. 17th, 2018
2:00 pm
https://www.gallerynucleus.com/event/701
Gnomon School
GPU Rendering: An Introduction to Redshift for Production
Thurs. Nov. 15th,2018
7:30 pm
https://www.gnomon.edu/community/events/gpu-rendering-an-introduction-to-redshift-for-production
LiveRead/LA
With Industry Insider – Chris DeFaria – CEO of DreamWorks Animation
Mon. Dec. 10, 2018
7:30 pm
http://www.livereadla.com/liveread-event
DesignerCon
Fri. Nov. 16th, 2018 – Sun. Nov. 18th, 2018
https://www.designercon.com
Lightbox Expo is now accepting exhibitor and artist table applications for 2019:
https://www.lightboxexpo.com/exhibit/
Ground Zero Animation Expo is now accepting vendor applications for 2019:
Professional Application
https://gzaexpo.com/industry-professional-form/
Up-And-Coming Application
https://gzaexpo.com/up-coming-form/
WonderCon is now accepting vendor applications for 2019:
Artist Alley Application
https://www.comic-con.org/wca/2019/artists-alley/exhibitors
Exhibitor Application
https://www.comic-con.org/wca/2019/exhibitors
Comic-Con International: San Diego is now accepting vendor applications for 2019:
Artist Alley Application
https://www.comic-con.org/cci/2019/artists-alley/exhibitors

6 years ago

29 minutes 48 seconds

The Animated Journey: Interviews with Animation Professionals

Ep. 082: Bonus Episode - News, Events and Spooky Shows!

Hello everyone! It’s Halloween Eve (that’s a thing!) and there were so many news stories in the world of animation that we created a bonus episode to talk about it. We discuss Ed Catmull retiring from Pixar, the Animation Guild’s new agreements, the controversy surrounding Red Dead Redemption 2, events in SoCal, a scary What We’ve Been Watching segment and more!
Check it out and make sure to subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play and Spotify. And tune in next week when we bring you part 2 of Jack Kasprzak’s interview. You won’t want to miss it!
Happy Halloween!
Southern California Animation Events
Gnomon School
Deconstructing “Construct”
Thurs. Nov. 1st, 2018, 7:30 pm
https://www.gnomon.edu/community/events/deconstructing-construct
Loop de Loop
Theme: Shoes
Deadline Sun. Nov. 25th, 2018 11:30 pm in your time zone
http://www.loopdeloop.org
DesignerCon
Fri. Nov. 16th, 2018 – Sun. Nov. 18th, 2018
https://www.designercon.com
Lightbox Expo is now accepting exhibitor booth and artist table applications for 2019:
https://www.lightboxexpo.com/exhibit/
Ground Zero Animation Expo is now accepting vendor applications for 2019:
Professional Application
https://gzaexpo.com/industry-professional-form/
Up-And-Coming Application
https://gzaexpo.com/up-coming-form/
WonderCon is now accepting vendor applications for 2019:
Artist Alley Application
https://www.comic-con.org/wca/2019/artists-alley/exhibitors
Exhibitor Application
https://www.comic-con.org/wca/2019/exhibitors
Comic-Con International: San Diego is now accepting vendor applications for 2019:
Artist Alley Application
https://www.comic-con.org/cci/2019/artists-alley/exhibitors
Exhibitor Application
https://www.comic-con.org/cci/2019/exhibitors
The Podcast
Website
www.theanimatedjourney.com
Tumblr
www.theanimatedjourney.tumblr.com
Facebook
www.facebook.com/theanimatedjourney
Twitter
@animjourney
Instagram
@animjourney
The Host – Angela Entzminger
Website
www.sketchysoul.com
Tumblr
www.sketchysoul.tumblr.com
Instagram
@Sketc...

7 years ago

54 minutes 17 seconds

The Animated Journey: Interviews with Animation Professionals

Ep. 081: Jack Kasprzak - Animation Director for DreamWorks TV's Spirit Riding Free - Part I

Jack Kasprzak is no stranger to the world of animation. After graduating from art school and working for nearly 10 years as a VFX artist for Digital Domain on such films as X-Men: Days of Future Past, 2012, TRON:Legacy, Transformers: Dark of the Moon, Ender’s Game, My Super Ex-Girlfriend, and many more, he made the leap to becoming an animation director on DreamWorks TV’s Spirit Riding Free. In part one of our interview Jack shares his love of making films at a young age with his family and friends, the joys and trials of working in the VFX industry, creating his own personal art, pitching ideas with his business partner and more!
Jack Kasprzak’s Websites
Website
https://sketchbookjack.bigcartel.com
Orange Wolf Content
https://www.orangewolfcontent.com/home
SketchZone Podcast
http://sketch.zone/podcast/
Facebook
@sketchbookjack
Instagram
@sketchbookjack
Twitter
@sketchbookjack
Southern California Animation Events
Women in Animation
Screening of Cartoon Saloon Shorts: Late Afternoon
Tues. Oct. 16, 2018
7:00 pm
http://womeninanimation.org/2018/10/04/oct-16-screening-of-cartoon-saloon-shorts-late-afternoon/
Animation is Film Festival
Fri. Oct. 19th – Sun. Oct. 21st, 2018
https://animationisfilm.com
Black Women Animate Boot Camp
Sat. Oct. 20th, 2018
https://www.bwabootcamp.com
Gallery Nucleus
A Tribute Exhibition for the 20th Anniversary of Mulan
Sat. Oct. 20, 2018
7:00 pm
https://www.gallerynucleus.com/gallery/696/exhibition
Star Wars: Women of the Galaxy Panel & Book Signing
Sat. Oct. 27, 2018
2:00 pm
https://www.gallerynucleus.com/event/694
Gnomon School
Google Spotlight Stories: Age of Sail
Thurs. Oct. 25th, 2018
7:30 pm
https://www.gnomon.edu/community/events/google-spotlight-stories-age-of-sail
DesignerCon
Fri. Nov. 16th, 2018 – Sun. Nov. 18th, 2018
https://www.designercon.com
Ground Zero Animation Expo is now accepting vendor applications for 2019:
Professional Application
https://gzaexpo.com/industry-professional-form/
Up-And-Coming Application
https://gzaexpo.com/up-coming-form/
WonderCon is now accepting vendor applications for 2019:
Artist Alley Application
https://www.comic-con.org/wca/2019/artists-alley/exhibitors
Exhibitor Application

7 years ago

1 hour 10 minutes 31 seconds

The Animated Journey: Interviews with Animation Professionals

Join animation professionals Angela Entzminger and Jeff Schuetze as they interview individuals working in the animation industry in television, film and games. If you've ever wondered what it's like to be an animator, character designer, storyboard artist, visual development guru, a super star in the mobile gaming industry or more, then this podcast is for you! Visit the website at www.theanimatedjourney.com, follow on Twitter and Instagram @animjourney, check out the Tumblr at www.theanimatedjourney.tumblr.com and become a fan on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/theanimatedjourney for photos, news, guest's portfolio links and more!