Can I work in the animation industry and have a normal life? What if I want to have a family? Is the industry all just all-nighters and unpaid overtime? We are pleased to announce that in episode 13, we sit down with married couple and industry veterans Rebecca Perez and David Stodolny, to answer these questions and more as we talk all things work life balance!
What’s the difference between a PA and a PC? Why is Shotgun so important? In episode 12, we sit down with our friends, Alaia Braxton-Walker and Demi Chen, to talk about the ins and outs of production management.
Which job in CG feature animation is right for you? In episode 11, we sit down and give an overview of the entire CG pipeline. Sip on a glass of pipe-wine and found out where you fit in!
Are online schools better than brick & mortar schools? Is art school worth the money? In episode 10, we sit down with animators Laura Han and Joe Holmark and compare all of the options.
In this episode, we have a virtual sit down and answer fifteen of our listeners' top questions. Topics range from workflow, student films, confidence, and more!
In episode 8, we talk about one of the industry’s most delicate subjects. Listen and learn about student loans, wage negotiation, and more!
In episode 7 of the Animation Happy Hour, Garrett, Katie, and Ben talk about the ins and outs of applying to jobs. We cover the basics of cover letters, resumes, interviews, and more!
In episode 6 of the Animation Happy Hour, we sit down with Josh Slice, creator of the viral YouTube series, Lucas the Spider. We talk about independent content creation, making money outside the studio system, and the pros and cons of going viral.
In episode 5, we discuss the setbacks and rejections that we have experienced throughout our careers. We emphasize that rough periods which feel like failures in the moment can turn out to be temporary setbacks in the long run.
In episode 4, our hosts interview DreamWorks Lead Animator, Guillermo Careaga, about his top 10 tips for CG Character Animation Demo Reels. We cover a wide range of questions pertaining to demo reels including: Does it matter what rig I use in my animations? How should I order my demo reel? Should I light and texture my animation reel? among others.
In episode 3, we interview Paula Benedicto-Martinez, a feature film animator from Spain. we discuss moving to the US for the Walt Disney Animation Studios apprentice program, visas, Paula’s workflow and the best advice she’s ever received.
We discuss the top ten things that we wish we knew when we were in animation school. Topics covered include: specialization, on-site interviews, your first credit card, CTN Animation Expo, among others.
Garrett, Ben, and Katie introduce the mission of the Animation Happy Hour Podcast, future content, our backgrounds, and why we love working in Animation.
