Animator's Breakfast
By Any-mation
Animator's BreakfastAug 27, 2019
Disney's Pinocchio with Andrew Chesworth - E026
Oscar nominated director Andrew Chesworth has such an interesting career. He worked at Disney animating on Frozen, Feast, Big Hero Six, Zootopia, Moana, Get a Horse! to name a few, before working with SPA Studios on Klaus and Ember, as well as directing two of my all time favourite animated shorts: One Small Step and The Brave Locomotive.
Sitting down with Andrew was a great privilege, especially when he told me he wanted to talk about Disney’s 1940 Pinocchio. Often overlooked in the oeuvre of early Disney animated features, Pinocchio is a true tour de force in pushing the medium forward. More expensive than the highly successful Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, you can see no corners were cut with Pinocchio. Approaching with the mentality of no limitations, Walt Disney and his team were firing on all cylinders, finding a strong moral story, complex characters with distinct personalities mixed with incredible technical innovations as well as standout artistry in animation.
These are a few of the things we talked about:
- The making of One Small Step and The Brave Locomotive
- The stylistic approach of each animator, including the criminally overlooked Art Babbitt and Bill Tytla.
- Irony at the base level of Pinocchio and the dangerous world that lurks in every corner
& so much more!
I’m really excited to hear your thoughts after listening to us ramble on!
Quentin Blake wasn't the first illustrator - Fantastic Mr. Fox with Colin Jack - E025
Colin Jack is currently a co-director at Dreamworks Animation, and has storyboarded on everything from Ed, Edd n Eddy, Captain Underpants, Puss in Boots, The Croods, Boss Baby as well as more recently been Head of Story on Trolls Band Together.
As we siphoned through a list of potential candidate works to talk about, he quickly decided on Fantastic Mr. Fox, the 2009 debut animation from visionary director Wes Anderson. I was so excited ot get to share a discussion about his work with Colin.
These are a few of the things we talked about:
- Moving from Live Action to Storyboarding
- The themes of Fatherhood in the movie, reflected in Colin’s Life
- The design choice of Fantastic Mr. Fox as it doesn’t resemble the visual style of Quentin Blake.
& so much more!
I’m really excited to hear your thoughts after listening to us ramble on!
The Rise of Glen Keane with Tom Bancroft - E024
Tom Bancroft needs no introduction, but I’ll try to briefly summarise his career. Graduating from CalArts he was catapulted in Disney Animation at the beginning of its Renaissance. Working on nearly every film of that time. Animating Iago, Young Simba, Pocahontas and Mushu to name a few. Currently directing Light of the World with John Schaffer as well as bring CEO of Pencilish Studios and a creator of MerMay. He previously created the documentary Pencils vs. Pixels about the rise of 3D as it stole the light of hand drawn animation’s rebirth.
Speaking to Tom on this podcast was amazing. I’d recently gotten to help them with their famous Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast while they were here in Dublin. I was even more delighted when Tom chose to talk about Animation Legend, Glen Keane. I can’t think of another artist today who’s soul speaks from their pencil. His legacy is vast, so Tom chose to talk about the rise of Glen Keane in Disney during the 80s and 90s.
These are a few of the things we talked about:
- The making of Mulan in Florida
- Glen Keane’s work on the Bear in The Fox and the Hound and Ratigan
- Why Glen is a fine artist disguised as an animator
& so much more!
I’m really excited to hear your thoughts after listening to us ramble on!
You need to be Fearless & put your Ego aside - Storyboarding with Chris Williams E023
Oscar winning director Chris Williams has been storyboarding for most of his career. Joining Disney in the 90s and working on classics like Mulan, Lilo and Stitch and The Emperor’s New Groove he was then oven the chance to cut his teeth in the hot seat. Directing Bolt, Big Hero 6 and co-directing Moana, he then left Disney and directed The Sea Beast, an incredible action adventure that is one of the few animated movies that verges on Epic.
Speaking to Chris on this podcast is a huge privilege for me and I’m so thankful he took the time to be open, honest and transparent about the nature of sitting with stories and developing them into animated features. Even if the conversation can get a little opaque, I love the message of this conversation.
These are a few of the things we talked about:
- Understanding what makes a story
- Developing a story takes time
- The three ingredients that add up to some of the best artists in the industry
& so much more!
I’m really excited to hear your thoughts after listening to us ramble on!
Link to document:
https://any-mation.ck.page
Push beyond your limitations in Drawing with Tomm Moore - E022
Three time Oscar nominated director, Tomm Moore has been drawing for decades, but he has never stopped growing. Recently, after the release of Wolfwalkers, he took a sabbatical to study Life Drawing in Paris and Amsterdam, seeing his growth is inspiring.
Having Tomm on the podcast again was a huge privilege for me. Last February, I ventured down to Kilkenny to pick his brain about the nature of drawing. Originally this was intended to be a short discussion that I could pull moments from, but I loved the whole conversation so much I had to share it with you all.
Every time I speak with him, I’m reminded of the depth of his thoughts and care in his expression. His understanding of art and how he communicates that is so honest. I know in another year I’ll still come to new understandings of his musings.
These are a few of the things we talked about:
- Actionable tips for improving drawing practice
- How style is defined by your limitations (Incredible thought)
- Animation is collaborative but Drawing is individual
& so much more!
I’m excited to hear your thoughts after listening to this!
Character Design Veteran: There's so many broken designs in Animation today! Peter de Sève - E021
Character design and Illustration titan, Peter de Sève is nervous about A.I. Not for its capabilities but because studios are so driven by the bottom line, they’ll lean on the tool more rather than human imagination. There’s an epidemic of generic character design in the industry at the moment and de Sève wants to fight it.
Speaking to Peter on the podcast today was a huge honour of mine. He breaks down his incredible career, Illustrating for the New Yorker to moving across to animation starting with The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and his seminal work with Blue Sky Studios on Ice Age.
I’m delighted to have shared this discussion with her about:
- How studios will seek to use A.I. as part of their design pipelines
- Imposter Syndrome
- Advice on how to become a great illustrator
& so much more in this conversation!
I’m excited to hear your opinions and thoughts!
Find Peter’s work here: https://peterdeseve.com/
Heavy Metal with Morgan Galen King and Philip Gelatt - E020
Mind Game with Janina Putzker - E019
Unique storytelling and eccentric animation are two ways to describe the work of Janina Putzker. She is a powerhouse of professional animation while ensuring her work maintains the highest standard that i looks effortless. It truly appears that she fears no style .
Speaking to Jani on the podcast today was a great pleasure of mine. Even more so when she told me she wanted to dive into the worlds of the visionary master that is Masaaki Yuasa and his debut feature, Mind Game
I’m delighted to have shared this discussion with her about:
- Finding your path even if there is nothing around you to help
- How the only obstacle in this world is yourself
- Why Mind Game encourages her rather than inspires
& so much more in this conversation!
I’m excited to hear your opinions and thoughts!
Find Jani’s work here: https://vimeo.com/janinaputzker
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/jani.pu/
It's just a wild ride! Fern Gully with Kamille Rodriguez - E018
Visual development and concept artist who has worked with some of the biggest brands in the world. Kamille Rogriguez is a thoughtful, passionate and incredibly hard working artist. It didn’t come easy to her but she knew if she didn’t pursue her art, she would always regret it. It’s my true pleasure to speak to Kamille on the podcast today. Her choice caught me off guard, but I was delighted to revisit Fern Gully: The Last Rainforest. I’m grateful to have shared this discussion with her about: - Always knowing the direction of your path in life - Talent is only a small part of success, Hard work is crucial - The impact Fern Gully had on our development (me too) - Drawing from Imagination vs needing real references & so much more in this conversation! I’m excited to hear your opinions and thoughts!
Find Kamille’s incredible work here: https://kamillustrator.com https://www.instagram.com/kamillustrator?igshid=ZGNjOWZkYTE3MQ==
I started drawing at 40, it's NEVER too late! Jeremy Hoffman - E017
Illustrator, character designer and self professed happy man, Jeremy Hoffman. To see Jeremy’s work, is to see joy. A playful sense of observation and imagination expressing itself through a heavily practiced hand. It’s my great privilege to welcome Jeremy onto the podcast today. His passion is infectious. What shocked me when I first spoke to Jeremy is that he only started drawing again when he was 40, he’s 47 now. I’m grateful to have shared this discussion with him about - rediscovering passion - Losing touch with our childhood passions - Is fear a worthwhile reason to hold yourself back from your dreams? - How you can achieve your dreams at any age & so much more in this conversation! I’m excited to hear your opinions and thoughts!
The Tower with Jana Kattan - E016
Space Patrol Luluco with Sean Cunningham (Paperbag Animator) - E015
Enter Sean Cunningham, aka Paperbag Animator and Creative Director of one of my favourite studios in Ireland, Studio Meala. The work he and his team produce is world class, allowing a new wave of voices in Irish animation to flourish as they produce their vision fostered by Sean and the whole team. Sean is an incredible animator, writer, saxophonist and director in his own right, blasting onto the scene with his graduation film Define Intervention.
You can check out Sean's work here: www.youtube.com/@paperbaganimator/featured
Studio Meala: studiomeala.com/
Animator’s Breakfast is part of Any-mation and hosted and edited by Cole Delaney.
Support this podcast and other work on Patreon at: www.patreon.com/anymation
The Prince of Egypt with Kirsten Shiel - E014
This month we're talking about one of my favourite Animated features of all time, the sleeping titan that is The Prince of Egypt. Dreamwork's defiant call to the western world of animation that Disney isn't the only studio in town. Originally pitched as The Ten Commandments but animated, it took a dedicated team from the relatively new division in Dreamworks Animation to craft this masterpiece, and I'm not the only one who thinks it's a masterpiece, so does Kirsten Shiel.
Kirsten is a mega talented artist who's work I have been drooling over for years. She is an Art Director and Freelance Designer that has worked on shows for Sesame Street, Netflix, Disney, Nickelodeon, NBC Universal, and Apple TV as well as being an Award winning Illustrator. It was such a joy to sit down and discuss one of my favourite and her all time favourite animated work.
To see more of Kirsten's work, check out her website here:
www.kirstenmshiel.com/
Animator’s Breakfast is part of Any-mation and hosted and edited by Cole Delaney.
Support this podcast and other work on Patreon at: www.patreon.com/anymation
The Triplets of Belleville with Cliona Noonan - E013
This month we're diving deep into the world of French animator, Sylvain Chomet and his foray into feature film making. A tour de force, while looking a the tour de France, it's impossible to narrow The Triplets of Belleville down to a succinct description, rather it's a story that needs to be witnessed. I was lucky that Cliona chose it as her inspiring touchstone.
I've been a big fan of Cliona Noonan ever since I saw her short film, Wet and Soppy. It's a graphic tour de force of controlled storytelling. When I saw her college short, Tuna, I knew she was someone who has a unique and continuously developing voice in the world of animation. It's even better that she comes from Ireland and is emerging as one of the strongest voices in the next generation of storytellers. So, it was a privilege to get to sit down and talk with her.
To see more of Cliona's work, check out her website here:
clionanoonan.com/
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Animator’s Breakfast is part of Any-mation and hosted and edited by Cole Delaney.
Fred Moore with Tony Bancroft - E012
Fred Moore was one of the earliest animator’s at Walt Disney’s Animation studios in the 1930’s. He’s most famous for redesigning Mickey Mouse into the character model we know today. Moore worked through the studio as it rose to prominence, animating on works such as Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Pinocchio, Fantasia, Dumbo, Cinderella, Alice in Wonderland and Cinderella. His design of female characters influenced characters such as Ariel in the Little Mermaid which has informed what we think of as the Disney aesthetic now. Moore was a giant influence in the development of Disney animation’s design style after Ub Iwerks left, and before the Nine Old Men rose to prominence. Unfortunately, Moore’s propensity for alcohol held him back, leading him to be fired in 1946 and he’s been generally left out of conversations in the sanitisation of Disney’s history. He returned to Disney is 1948 but was killed in a car crash 4 years later.
For anyone who’s unfamiliar with Tony, he is one half of the Bancroft Bros. Animation podcast, as well as one half of the Bancroft twins. They both began their careers animating in Disney at the very beginning of the Disney Renaissance. Tony is notable for working on characters such as Cogsworth, Iago, Pumba, Kronk as well directing Mulan in 1998 with Barry Cook. He Has had an incredible, far ranging career animating, directing, podcasting as well as teaching and it’s a pleasure to get to talk to him!
Find Tony's work and social link here:
twitter.com/pumbaaguy1
www.instagram.com/pumbaaguy/
tonybancroft.com/
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Animator’s Breakfast is part of Any-mation and hosted and edited by Cole Delaney.
Support this podcast and other work on Patreon at: www.patreon.com/anymation
Aleksandr Petrov with Howard Wimshurst - E011
He is a freelance animator, content creator and generous teacher. Howard's passion and fundamental knowledge of the processes, both technically and philosophically, of animation are unparalleled in my opinion. It's always a joy to get to speak with him and I learn so much every time. As with many people you may meet in life, his openness, honesty with himself and love of the craft are refreshing and addictive to be a part of. His own podcast, The Animator's Guild Podcast, I would recommend for everyone to check out if they haven't already. I was lucky enough to be a guest and that is effectively the first part of our conversation.
Round Two is all about Aleksandr Petrov. If you don't know who he is, I urge you to stop right now and seek out his work. His shorts, such as The Old Man and the Sea, My Love, The Cow, Mermaid and many more, are baffling in technique, scope and observation, when you think about how he approached them. His animation process runs a perfect line of destruction and creation. Painting each frame with oil on glass, he then shifts around the paint with his finger to create the next frame, totally destroying the previous image. Overtime new life emerges as his vision starts to move. Petrov is a true master of his technique and of his craft.
Check out Howard's website here: www.howardwimshurst.com/
His incredible Youtube Channel here: www.youtube.com/c/howardwimshurst
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Animator’s Breakfast is part of Any-mation and hosted and edited by Cole Delaney.
Support this podcast and other work on Patreon at: www.patreon.com/anymation
Bambi with James Baxter - E010
You might know him as a horse on a ball making people happy, but James has been working in the industry for over 30 years, starting on Who Framed Roger Rabbit? He's responsible for some of the most beautifully animated moments in animation history, including Belle and the Beast dancing in the ball room, or Quasimodo carrying Esmeralda up to the top of Notre Dame. The list of his phenomenal work goes on.
Today we're talking about Bambi, well as much Bambi as we can apart from me picking his brain about his process. Bambi was the 5th feature film released by Walt Disney Animation, and it's legacy speaks for itself. Really, with Bambi, the Disney studio's leapt so far ahead from other animation competitors, and cemented itself as a powerhouse when it comes to Animation. The film's tough and rigorous development process laid down a foundation that has forever changed the animation landscape.
Check out Jame's legendary work here: www.youtube.com/channel/UCt2iDOfRW1WWu5SxgJJpP1g
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Animator’s Breakfast is part of Any-mation and hosted and edited by Cole Delaney.
Support this podcast and other work on Patreon at: www.patreon.com/anymation
Treasure Planet with Fatma Almheiri - E09
Welcome to the penultimate episode of the first series of Animator's Breakfast! On this episode I'm truly honoured to be joined by the incredible and insanely talented Fatma Almheiri, the creator of Emara. I don't have enough positive adjectives to describe Fatma, so I'll just say it's humbling to consider that she has directed a 5 episode web series about an Emirati superhero named Emara.
Her chosen topic is Treasure Planet, a beautiful and completely underrated Disney Animation. Released in 2002, a similar story to The Iron Giant, poor marketing led to the film's immediate demise. But Treasure Planet has an incredible soul in the story of Jim Hawkins and his relationship with John Silver. The storytelling is delicate and refreshing to dig into. I hope you all enjoy this episode!
Please find Emara here: www.youtube.com/channel/UCNszWQypQeqAApRmr8ACcqA
You can follow all Fatma's antics here: twitter.com/almag1cc
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Animator’s Breakfast is part of Any-mation and hosted and edited by Cole Delaney.
Support this podcast and other work on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/anymation
The Last Unicorn with The Joopis - E08
Welcome to the next episode of Animator's Breakfast. On this episode I'm joined by the fantastic Jessie Smith, aka The Joopis. She's a really talented designer, animator and has a really wonderful Youtube channel where she uploads very original and interesting work.
Today we're discussing The Last Unicorn, a 1983 film produced by Rankin/Bass. The power of their studio in the 70s and 80s can't be understated, and although they made classic stop motion works like Rudolph The Red-nosed Reindeer, their feature output combed through classic fantasy tales. The Last Unicorn is based on a book by Peter S. Beagle, which is widely considered to be one of the best Fantasy novels ever written. The animated work tried to stick as close to the source material as possible in classic Rankin/Bass style.
Please find out more about Jessie on her channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheJoopis
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Animator’s Breakfast is part of Any-mation and hosted and edited by Cole Delaney.
Support this podcast and other work on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/anymation
Adrien Merigeau with Tomm Moore - E07
Welcome back to Animator’s Breakfast everyone. This next episode is a real honour for me, I get to sit down with the ineffable Tom Moore, and his surprising, yet completely honest choice of topic: Adrien Merigeau.
Adrien is an animator and film maker that worked win Cartoon Saloon for many years. Following his graduation film, Le Carnet de Chloe, he has created several other shorts including Old Fangs and the more recent Genius Loci, as well as several music videos you can find on his website here: https://adrienmerigeau.com/
Adrien’s work is so honest, musical and unique in many ways. He has an incredibly strong voice and I can’t recommend his work enough. His accolades speak for themselves, but in each one of his works you’ll find a heartbeat of thought and a true definition of art.
Tomm Moore is an Academy Award nominated director and one of the Co-founders of Cartoon Saloon. Their passion and energy for storytelling through animation is really unique in Ireland. Visiting their studio or the surrounding area in Kilkenny is a breath of fresh air where people excitedly discuss their inspiration. With leaders like Tomm Moore, the culture in Cartoon Saloon engenders creative thinking and above all, brave storytelling in both style and substance. I’m a huge fan of their word, and a humble addict of their voice.
Please find more about them on their website: https://www.cartoonsaloon.ie/
Le Carnet de Chloe https://vimeo.com/groups/233150/videos/7023710
Old Fangs https://vimeo.com/6757600
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Animator’s Breakfast is part of Any-mation and hosted and edited by Cole Delaney.
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Grave Of The Fireflies with Sean Mullen - E06
Welcome back to Animator's Breakfast. In our 6th episode, we discuss the heartbreaking Grave of the Fireflies.
An amazing animated film in many ways, it was directed by the legendary Isao Takahata, as his first feature for Studio Ghibli. It was featured as a double bill with My Neighbour Totoro in 1988. The feature still stands the test of time and its spotlight on Setsuko and Seita's journey is a tale that shouldn't be missed.
I'm joined by the incredible Sean Mullen, one of the creative leads of Giant Animation. He recently co-directed The Overcoat, producing the CG portion of the short. Giant are a studio I've long admired for the quality work they've been producing here in Ireland. I'd highly recommend checking out Geist and The Overcoat.
You can visit their website here: http://giant.ie/animation/
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Animator’s Breakfast is part of Any-mation and hosted and edited by Cole Delaney.
Support this podcast and other work on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/anymation
King Of The Hill with BaM Animation - E05
Welcome to the Fifth episode of Animator's Breakfast. This episode is a continuation with both the incredibly talented boys of BaM Animation: Brent Noll and Maximus Pauson. The second of our two episodes we talk about a quiet Tour de Force in Animation, which is King of The Hill.
Created by Mike Judge and Greg Daniels, it ran for 8 seasons, with some incredibly smart writing. Up against shows like The Simpsons and Family Guy, at the height of their popularity, it was impossible to deny the honest humour in King of the Hill. What was always interesting to me with King of the Hill, is that their metaphors dig so deep, but seem so basic on the surface. The show hooks people and reels them in before realising how smart it is. Also, Youtube Poop is mentioned haha!
Brent and Max are super duper talented artists who have been working in the American Animation industry for years. Their greatest hit together is an amazing YouTube channel called BaM Animation, where they give professional and fun tips as to how to improve your work if you want to approach working in the industry.
If you haven't checked them out from last time, please do here : www.youtube.com/channel/UC4Qvpti1dS1KKC7PLyLl__g
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Animator’s Breakfast is part of Any-mation and hosted and edited by Cole Delaney.
Support this podcast and other work on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/anymation
Garfield with BaM Animation - E04
Welcome to the fourth episode of Animator's Breakfast, one I'm really delighted to share! This episode is a bit different in that it's a conversation with both the incredibly talented boys of BaM Animation, Brent Noll and Maximus Pauson.
This is the first of two conversations we have, and this time Max chose to discuss a character, rather than just an animation. Character design is really important and what greater mascot to pick than Garfield the cat. He holds the Guinness World Record for most syndicated comic strip in the world, and even current iterations of animated work broadcast in China. Garfield's reach is incredible, and known globally. So in this episode we dive into how Garfield began and became the cultural tour de force he still is! It's super interesting.
Brent and Max are really talented artists who have been working in the American Animation industry for years. Their greatest hit is an amazing YouTube channel called BaM Animation, where they give professional and fun tips as to how to improve your work if you want to approach working in the industry. I'm sure you've already checked them out, and if not, please do here : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4Qvpti1dS1KKC7PLyLl__g
Also for the sources Max discussed, please check them out here: Quinton Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM0V8r4kuIWIl6Sy-NHj2lg/videos
Wizard and The Bruiser - Garfield: https://soundcloud.com/wizbru/garfield
Wizard and The Bruiser - Doritos and Mountain Dew: https://soundcloud.com/wizbru/doritos-mountain-dew
Garfield Timeline: https://garfield.com/history
Vice Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLe5gN7ZADU
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Animator’s Breakfast is part of Any-mation and hosted and edited by Cole Delaney.
Support this podcast and other work on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/anymation
Pojd'te Pane with Eimhin McNamara - E03
Welcome back to Animator's Breakfast, my monthly podcast. In our third episode, I'm joined by Irish Industry veteran Eimhin Mc Namara, and his influential choice of Pojd'te Pane, budeme si hrát (Hey Mister! Let's Play).
Its a Czech animated tv series by Bretislav Pojar, released 1965-1973. They are essentially a series of shorts of 2.5D animation, surrounding two bears that have wild imaginations and personalities. The shape shifting alone is spectacular, and one thing that comes out of Pojar's work here is how playful the animation is. Even without knowing what they're saying, you can fully follow the story and enjoy it.
Eimhin is the current General Managing Director for the incredible and independent studio, Paper Panther. If you've never heard of them, I'd really recommend to check them out. Animation with them is a joy to watch as they experiment through the variety of mediums. You can find more of Eimhin's work at https://vimeo.com/eimhinmcnamara
Here is Paper Panther's site: https://www.paperpanther.ie/
Also, here's episodes of Pojd'te Pane if you want to enjoy them for yourself: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RulQ...
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Animator’s Breakfast is part of Any-mation and hosted and edited by Cole Delaney.
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Jonny Quest with Dan Nosella - E02
Welcome back to Animator's Breakfast, my monthly podcast. In our second episode I was gifted the chance to watch the original 1964 Jonny Quest tv series by Hanna-Barbera.
I'm joined by Dan Nosella who picked the series out of his past and influenced his drive toward comics and ultimately moving across to the Animation Industry. The original Jonny Quest is an incredible programme, a globe trotting adventure to show everyone the wonders of the world outside, filled with science and adventure, very akin to Tintin. Of course it has many issues that really date the show.
Dan is the series director on Doc McStuffins currently, and works in Brown Bag Films here in Ireland, I'm very honoured he gave up his time from a busy schedule to meet me and discuss Jonny Quest.
You can find more of Dan's work at https://storiesbydan-blog.tumblr.com/
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Animator’s Breakfast is part of Any-mation and hosted and edited by Cole Delaney.
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The Iron Giant with Aidan McAteer - E01
Welcome to Animator's Breakfast. In our first episode, I'm joined with Aidan McAteer to discuss The Iron Giant.
Directed by Brad Bird, this 1999 epic traditionally animated feature film has stood the test of time to become one of the greatest animated features of all time. We talk about its storytelling mechanics and how important it is to understand giving relationships time and earning that emotion.
We also discuss how it inspired Aidan's work throughout the years, from college all the way to now, where he just won Best Director for Dangermouse at Animation Dingle and Best Animation at the Galway Film Fleadh for Streets of Fury.
You can find more of Aidan's work at http://www.aidanmcateer.com/ I'd definitely recommend checking it out :)
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Animator’s Breakfast is part of Any-mation and hosted and edited by Cole Delaney.
Support this podcast and other work on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/anymation