Animation Industry Podcast

Enter to win 1 of 2 CLIP STUDIO PAINT EX licenses here: https://forms.gle/3HRUZaKNChjw58vv7 Check out Clip Studio Paint here: https://www.clipstudio.net/en?utm_source=web&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=terryibelle_podcast&utm_id=220301 This episode features Derek Gerber, who is the Senior Vice President of Explainy, which makes animated explainer videos for sales, marketing, and training purposes. Before diving into the world of corporate animation videos, Gerber’s previous experience lies in robotic process and intelligent automation, but he started his career down the hall from Cartoon Network, which perhaps had an influence on him switching gears to help run an animation company. You'll also learn: *The three pillars of running a success animation studio *How to get really really good at video search engine optimization *The loophole way to get hired at Explainify ~[Sponsored Message]~ This episode is sponsored by Clip Studio Paint, which is the artists’ app for tablets, computers and smartphones, perfectly suited for drawing and painting, and to create a wide range of content. With a wealth of unique features, it helps to create anything from illustrations over manga to concept art and animation. Whether professional or hobbyist, Clip Studio Paint's natural drawing feel, along with its comic, manga and webtoon features, is loved by artists from around the world. Visit Clip Studio Paint to learn more: https://www.clipstudio.net/en?utm_source=web&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=terryibelle_podcast&utm_id=220301 ~[Contest]~ Clip Studio Paint is giving away two licenses of their software to start creating your own illustrations, comics, or whatever kind of art you enjoy! Two winners will be chosen at random and win one CLIP STUDIO PAINT EX license each, valid for 12 months and compatible with Windows, macOS, iOS, Android and Chromebooks, worth over $200 US! To enter, simply fill out your name and email in the form I’ve included in the description of this podcast. I’ll announce the winners in 2 weeks time, so stay tuned for that. Enter the contest here: https://forms.gle/3HRUZaKNChjw58vv7 ~ Social Links: *Follow Derek on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derekgerber/ *Follow Derek on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gerbzman38 *Follow Explainify on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/explainify/ *Check out Explainify’s website: https://explainify.com/

This episode features UK stop motion animator and producer, James Kerr, who dropped out of university to start his own stop motion animation studio called Kerrupt Animation. Twenty years later, Kerrupt Animation is still going strong, having worked with clients like Paw Patrol, Teletubbies, Polly Pocket, and more. James' story is one of perseverance, incredible luck, and a dash of misfortune along the way. You'll also learn: *How to get your first clients as a new animation studio *The product-market fit that has kept Kerrupt successful *What the day-to-day operations of a small-team-run studio is like ~[Sponsored Message]~ This episode is sponsored by HUE, makers of colorful, affordable USB cameras and animation software for creative teaching, work and play. Available from huehd.com and Amazon, the new HUE HD Pro camera features 1080p image and video resolution, a built-in microphone and LED lights. HUE’s funky, flexible, Plug & Play cameras are easy-to-use and they are compatible with any apps that recognize USB cameras including Discord, Dragonframe, OBS, Twitch, Google Meet, Zoom and many more. Visit www.huehd.com for more information and follow @HUEcameras on Instagram or Twitter for news, freebies and giveaways! ~ Social Links: *Check out Kerrupt’s website: https://www.kerruptanimation.co.uk/ *Follow Kerrupt on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kerruptstopmo/

This episode features Vince Commisso, founder of 9 Story Media Group, Canada’s #1 producer and distributor of children’s content. In their chat, Commisso shares his journey from leaving Nelvana to produce his first show, Peep in the Big Wide World. Since then he has employed a unique strategy to help 9 Story grow to over 1,100 employees today, producing shows like Ada Twist, Scientist, Blue’s Clues and You!, and Ridley Jones. Tune in to Ibele and Commisso to hear: *What it takes to really be a successful producer *The basic business model any production company can employ *Commisso’s predictions for kid’s media trends in 2022 Social Links: *Check out 9 Story Media Group’s website: https://9story.com/

This episode is with Memphis, Tennessee artist Twight, an aspiring animator who shares his “eureka moment” that propelled him to pursue a career in animation. In this chat he covers what he’s doing to pick up the necessary skills in animation, storyboarding, script writing, and character design on his own, as well as his process to create an independently animated television show. Tune in to Ibele and Twight to hear: *3 key ways Twight is picking up animation skills while working full time *The biggest obstacles independent artists face entering the industry *Twight’s strategy to start his own studio Social links: *Follow Twight on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/twightpeaks/ *Check out Twight’s website: https://studioneodawn.com/

This episode features 2D Character Animator, Rachel Gitlevich who also headed up the unionization of Titmouse New York. In this chat Gitlevich shares the history of unionizing animation and how it came to be at Titmouse as well as resources and information for others interested in unionizing their animation workplace. Besides all this, Gitlevich has over ten years experience in character animation working on projects for Netflix, Disney, Cartoon Network, YouTube, and of course Titmouse. Tune in to Ibele and Gitlevich to hear: *Ten questions to ask your coworkers to gauge their interest in unionizing *Exactly what it means to unionize an animation studio (the pros and cons) *The two (out of three) skills animators need to master in order to get ahead in their careers Social Links: *Check out Rachel’s work on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/gitlevichr *Read: Drawing the Line: The Untold Story of the Animation Unions from Bosko to Bart Simpson, by Tom Sito *Link to the Animation Guild: https://animationguild.org/ *Check out Amaze.org: https://amaze.org/

This episode features Toronto animator Ali Kellner who does a little bit of everything in the industry. She’s a storyboard artist, writer, animator, director, and show creator. In this chat Ali focuses on how she turned her original show idea, Melrose Middle School, into a multiple festival competition winning pitch. You'll also learn: *The five crucial elements that make your show pitch a success *The ins and outs of option agreements *The secret sauce to writing a compelling character for TV animation Social Links: *Check out Ali's website: https://www.alikellner.com/ *Follow Ali on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ali.kellner/

This episode features Adam Rosenberg who is a filmmaker, director, editor, and animator living in Colorado. He’s directed and animated on dozens of music videos, commercials, and short films, in fact his work has screened at nearly 100 festivals worldwide. His current project, Alphabetical Athleticalz just might be the most ambitious pixilation there is and in our chat he’s going to share all the behind-the-scenes on how it’s coming together. Tune in to Ibele and Rosenberg to hear: *Five surprising tips to take your pixelation to the next level *Where Rosenberg has gotten funding to make his short films *Rosenberg’s best advice to make your short films stand out ~[Sponsored Message]~ This episode is sponsored by HUE, makers of colorful, affordable USB cameras and animation software for creative teaching, work and play. Available from huehd.com and Amazon, the new HUE HD Pro camera features 1080p image and video resolution, a built-in microphone and LED lights. HUE’s funky, flexible, Plug & Play cameras are easy-to-use and they are compatible with any apps that recognize USB cameras including Discord, Dragonframe, OBS, Twitch, Google Meet, Zoom and many more. Visit www.huehd.com for more information and follow @HUEcameras on Instagram or Twitter for news, freebies and giveaways! ~ Social Links: *Follow Rosenberg on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr.adam.rosenberg/ *Check out Rosenberg’s website: https://www.mradamrosenberg.com/

This episode features animation Executive Producer Alex Plapinger. Recently Plapinger produced a series of shorts for FXX’s Cake including Swan Boy, The Beings, and The Dream. In the past Plapinger has worked on a number of projects for both television and short film including Water Bear, Desert Island, All Star Party, Plankton, and Piggy. In this chat Plapinger is going to share the ins and outs of how to become an executive producer for animation. You'll also learn *How to get so good at your job that your phone will start ringing on its own *What 99% of your role as a producer ends up being (and how to excel at it) *The most important budgeting decisions you’ll have to make Social Links: *Visit Plapinger’s website: https://nicetry.co/ *Follow Plapinger on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicetry_co/ *Watch Cake on FXX: https://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/cake

This episode features Stop Motion Animator William Allinson and how he’s built his career in Toronto. Allison has animated on projects like New Math, Dad Fight, Canadian Tire spots, and Ultra City Smiths. You'll also learn: *How Bill has survived as an independent animator in Toronto *What Bill has learned about self-promo to pick up new gigs *Bill's plans to create and sell a stop motion web series Follow Bill on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wallymation/ ~[Sponsored Message]~ This episode is sponsored by HUE, makers of colorful, affordable USB cameras and animation software for creative teaching, work and play. Available from huehd.com and Amazon, the new HUE HD Pro camera features 1080p image and video resolution, a built-in microphone and LED lights. HUE’s funky, flexible, Plug & Play cameras are easy-to-use and they are compatible with any apps that recognize USB cameras including Discord, Dragonframe, OBS, Twitch, Google Meet, Zoom and many more. Visit www.huehd.com for more information and follow @HUEcameras on Instagram or Twitter for news, freebies and giveaways! ~

This episode features Toronto stop motion animator Isaac King who shares how he established himself in Toronto and has been able to produce multiple award winning short films. You’ll also learn: *Isaac’s formula for festival success *The unique (and new??) type of animation Isaac is pursuing an MFA in *How to apply to government art grants in Canada ~[Sponsored Message]~ This episode is sponsored by HUE, makers of colorful, affordable USB cameras and animation software for creative teaching, work and play. Available from huehd.com and Amazon, the new HUE HD Pro camera features 1080p image and video resolution, a built-in microphone and LED lights. HUE’s funky, flexible, Plug & Play cameras are easy-to-use and they are compatible with any apps that recognize USB cameras including Discord, Dragonframe, OBS, Twitch, Google Meet, Zoom and many more. Visit www.huehd.com for more information and follow @HUEcameras on Instagram or Twitter for news, freebies and giveaways! ~ Social Links: *Check out Isaac’s website: http://www.isaacking.net *Follow Isaac on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isaaaacking