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Ep. 022: Tim Larson – Lead Animator for Concept Art House

By Angela Entzminger July 19, 2016 July 19, 2016 2D Animation, 2D Animator, animation, Animation Interview, Animator, Concept Art House

Tim is an amazing and hardworking guy who I first met as a student at Academy of Art University. He originally dreamed of being a fine artist and graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a BFA in Illustration/Graphic Design. After working as a freelance artist and graphic designer he decided to switch careers to become a 2D animator. Now he works as a lead animator at Concept Art House, a mobile game studio in San Francisco, CA. He’s also illustrating a children’s book in his spare time that he and the author are hoping to shop around to find a publisher, or publish themselves. I know all of you will enjoy hearing what he has to say and will be inspired by his words of wisdom!

Tim Larson’s Websites

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http://timothyglarson.blogspot.com/

Comics and Sketches
http://timgrandlarsony.blogspot.com/

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothy-larson-28684028

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Ep. 021: Erin McGarry – Mobile Game Visual Development and Storyboard Artist – ClassDojo

By Angela Entzminger July 13, 2016 July 13, 2016 2D Animation, animation, Game design, Mobile Games, Storyboard Artist, Storyboarding, Storyboards

Episode 21 features the amazing and awesome Erin McGarry! Erin works as a visual development and storyboard artist at a mobile game start-up in San Francisco called ClassDojo. Before launching her career in the mobile gaming industry she attended Princeton and majored in fine art. Later on she discovered that she loved mobile games and began pursuing her dream of working in the gaming industry. Her story reflects the importance of working hard, being organized and getting feedback along the way.

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www.erinmcgarry.com

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http://bit.ly/29RsdF0

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Ep. 018: Cinzia Angelini – Director of ‘Mila’

By Angela Entzminger June 21, 2016 July 3, 2016 2D Animation, 3D Animation, animation, DreamWorks, Illumination, Sony, Storyboard Artist, Storyboarding, Storyboards

'Mila' director and storyboard artist at Illumination Cinzia Angelini

Cinzia Angelini is the pro’s pro when it comes to the field of animation. The animation veteran who specializes in animation and storyboarding has worked for some of the most well-known companies in the industry including Amblimation, DreamWorks, Sony, Disney and Illumination. Her work spans the 2D and 3D gamut including Balto, Sinbad, The Prince of Egypt, The Road to Eldorado, Meet the Robinsons, Open Season, Spider-Man 2, and Bolt, several DVD projects including Kung Fu Panda Secrets Of The Masters and the Universal Theme Park ride for Despicable Me, Minions Mayhem.

In this episode Cinzia and I discuss her experience growing up in Milan, Italy, majoring in graphic design and animation, working at various studios, and directing her short film, Mila. The film, about a little girl caught up in the bombing of Trento, Italy during WWII, is a passion project of Cinzia’s based on the stories told to her by her mother and grandmother. Combining the forces of 250 people from 25 countries from around the world, and with the support of Unicef, Pixel Cartoon, and Ibiscus Media, the short film encompasses the largest virtual studio collaboration ever created. Learn more about this important film and support the Indiegogo campaign today!

Cinzia Angelini’s Sites

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http://cinziaangelini.com/

Official ‘Mila’ Website
http://milafilm.com/

‘Mila’ Indiegogo Campaign
http://bit.ly/27aufXE

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

By Angela Entzminger June 14, 2016 March 19, 2018 animation, Associate Producer, Double Fine, Double Fine Productions, Game design, Pixar, Pixar Animation Studios, San Jose State, San Jose State University

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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.

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

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

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Ep. 016: Daria Eremina – Former Jr. Technical Director at LAIKA, Indie Game Developer and Educator – Part II

By Angela Entzminger June 7, 2016 July 3, 2016 3D Animation, animation, Jr. Technical Director, Junior Technical Director, LAIKA, Mobile Games, Rigger

DariaEremina

In part two of my interview with Daria Eremina, Daria discusses what it was like working on LAIKA’s upcoming film Kubo and the Two Strings, forming a team to create her own upcoming indie mobile game, and what it’s like teaching the next generation of animation students at Ex’pression College in San Jose, CA.

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Ep. 015: Daria Eremina – Jr. Technical Director, Rigger, Character TD for LAIKA, Puppetar and more! – Part I

By Angela Entzminger May 31, 2016 March 19, 2018 3D Animation, animation, Character TD, Jr. Technical Director, Junior Technical Director, LAIKA, Mobile Games, Rigger

DariaEremina

Daria Eremina grew up in the former USSR, learned how to speak English in school and by watching Babylon 5, and earned her Bachelor’s degree at Moscow State University. She then moved to the United States and earned her MFA in animation and visual effects. She worked as a character technical director and rigger at several companies, and eventually made her way to LAIKA where she worked as a junior rapid prototyping rigger before becoming a junior technical director. Hear her story and the power of hard work and perseverance in part one of our interview!

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Ep. 014: Pat Marconett – Disney TV Animation Background And Layout Designer – Part II

By Angela Entzminger May 23, 2016 March 19, 2018 2D Animation, 3D Animation, animation, Animation Interview, Background Designer, Big Idea, Disney, Disney TV Animation, Fox ADHD, Layout Designer

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In part two of Pat Marconett’s interview, Pat discusses his work on Adult Swim’s Mr. Pickles, Fox ADHD’s Axe Cop and Disney TV Animation’s Sofia The First. He also talks about the importance of having a personal project and how that helps fuel your personal creativity as well as enabling you to become a better employee , balancing work and family life, and keeping self-doubt at bay. It’s an excellent conclusion to this two part episode!

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www.patmarconett.com

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

By Angela Entzminger May 17, 2016 March 27, 2018 2D Animation, 3D Animation, Adult Swim, animation, Background Designer, Big Idea, Disney TV Animation, Fox ADHD, Layout Designer

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

By Angela Entzminger May 3, 2016 March 19, 2018 2D Animation, animation, Animation Interview

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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!

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

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@TamaraLusSto

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