Sam Bass
Revision Path
Freelancing in Animation: Passion and Reflection
Sam Bass, a freelance animation director, shares his creative process and the unpredictability of freelancing. He discusses the growing animation industry in Atlanta and the appreciation of art in the city. The chapter also explores the challenges of sustaining a career in Atlanta and the advantages of freelancing.
If you’ve been thinking about striking out on our own as a new year’s resolution, then this week’s episode might be a good one to check out as I speak with freelance animator and art director Sam Bass. Sam is a creative problem solver at heart, and for the past ten years, he’s worked on illustrative images and animating unique graphics with silky smooth results.
Sam talked about his work and delved deep into his creative process, including some of the unique challenges of sustaining a freelance career. He also spoke about growing up in the DMV area, his time at ICF before moving to Atlanta, and gave a sneak peek into his latest project — a short film called “The Exchange.”
Big thanks to Ricardo Roberts of BIEN for the introduction!
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For a video of this interview, including a full transcript, visit revisionpath.com.
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Revision Path is brought to you by Lunch, a multidisciplinary creative studio in Atlanta, GA.
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