Ellie Lenz on Animation, Being a CG Lead, and The Wingfeather Saga

This week, Chris welcomes Ellie Lenz — CG Lead and Unreal Engine Artist for The Wingfeather Saga and a proud Lipscomb University graduate. From her early days on the project to leading the show’s 3D and Unreal Engine work, Ellie has played a key role in shaping the visual world of Aerwiar. In this episode, she shares what goes into bringing the show’s environments and characters to life, the evolving role of real-time tools in animation, and how collaboration across departments fuels the creative process. Together, they reflect on the artistry, innovation, and teamwork that make The Wingfeather Saga soar! Season 3 of The Wingfeather Saga is now streaming on Angel!

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Theme Music: “Lively Tavern” by Alexander Nakarada. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.