This chat features Eric Larson, a freelance illustration and motion graphics designer who shares how he went from a professional ballet dancer into animation. He also shares how he’s modeled his career after Joey Korenman’s The Freelance Manifesto: A Field Guide for the Modern Motion Designer, which helped fasttrack him to where he is today. Tune in to Ibele and Larson to hear: *Which course Larson took to learn motion graphics *How Larson prices out his work *The number one way Larson sets himself up so opportunities knock at his door Social Links: *Check out Larson’s website: https://www.ericlarson.design/ *Follow Larson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eric.animates/

This chat features Mike Caron, a seasoned Nickelodeon Director and Producer known for his work on Game Shakers, Henry Danger, and most recently, Fairly OddParents: Fairly Odder. Caron shares how he worked his way up from an actor on The Young and the Restless to Directing some of Nickelodeon’s biggest shows. He also shares the unique pipeline they created for the live-action/animation mix on Fairly Odder, as well as the technique they developed to get the actors interacting with the animated characters in the most dynamic way possible. Tune in to Ibele and Caron to hear: *How to reinvent yourself at any time in the entertainment industry *The mentality Caron adopted that pushed him further to success *The live-action/animation storyboarding process on Fairly Odder ~[SPONSORED MESSAGE]~ This episode is sponsored by HUE. Makers of colorful, Plug & Play cameras for learning, work and play. Originally designed for teachers, HUE cameras can also be used for creative activities such as capturing hand-drawn pencil tests and shooting behind-the-scenes footage, time-lapse videos and stop motion animation. The cameras have flexible, posable necks, manual focus controls and they are compatible with Dragonframe, OBS, Twitch, Zoom and many other camera apps. Visit huehd.com to learn more and follow @HUEcameras on social media for news, fun and giveaways. For a limited time only, search for the HUE HD Pro camera on Amazon.com for 10% off with code 10TERRYAIP. Valid until July 19, 2022. ~~ Social Links: *Follow Caron on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikecaron_la/?hl=en *Follow Caron on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mikecaron_la?lang=en *Follow Caron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikecaron_la?lang=en

This chat features Dutch hand-drawn animator Lava Hijzelaar. Currently she is a student at the renowned Gobelins in Paris and in this chat she’s going to share how she got accepted as an international student and was able to completely skip first year. Plus Hijzelaar will explain why she began to prefer pencil and paper to digital animation and the benefits that come with that. Tune in to Ibele and Hijzelaar to hear: *3 skills pencil and paper animation teaches you that digital does not *Hijzelaar’s entire animation process from start to finish *The conference she attended that changed her life (and got her accepted into Gobelins) ~[SPONSORED MESSAGE]~ This episode is sponsored by HUE. Makers of colorful, Plug & Play cameras for learning, work and play. Originally designed for teachers, HUE cameras can also be used for creative activities such as capturing hand-drawn pencil tests and shooting behind-the-scenes footage, time-lapse videos and stop motion animation. The cameras have flexible, posable necks, manual focus controls and they are compatible with Dragonframe, OBS, Twitch, Zoom and many other camera apps. Visit huehd.com to learn more and follow @HUEcameras on social media for news, fun and giveaways. For a limited time only, search for the HUE HD Pro camera on Amazon.com for 10% off with code 10TERRYAIP. Valid until July 19, 2022. ~~ Social Links: *Follow Hizjelaar on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lava_art/

This chat features four stop motion animators, Stephen Belford, Anna Harestad, Heather Little, and Tawny Therrien, who were part of the 11-person team who created Cantastoria, an award-winning stop motion film produced at Sheridan College during the pandemic. Together, they share the challenges of producing a stop motion film remotely, as well as some of the unique solutions they came up with to complete the film. Tune in to Ibele, Belford, Harestad, Little, and Therrien to hear: *Why the group chose to create a stop motion film in a predominantly 2D animation school *How they used story to make a remote pipeline work more cohesively *Tips on making a stop motion studio space in your bedroom ~[SPONSORED MESSAGE]~ This episode is sponsored by HUE. Makers of colorful, Plug & Play cameras for learning, work and play. Originally designed for teachers, HUE cameras can also be used for creative activities such as capturing hand-drawn pencil tests and shooting behind-the-scenes footage, time-lapse videos and stop motion animation. The cameras have flexible, posable necks, manual focus controls and they are compatible with Dragonframe, OBS, Twitch, Zoom and many other camera apps. Visit huehd.com to learn more and follow @HUEcameras on social media for news, fun and giveaways. For a limited time only, search for the HUE HD Pro camera on Amazon.com for 10% off with code 10TERRYAIP. Valid until July 19, 2022. ~~ Social Links: *Watch Cantastoria on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ciLJ5m7ZPaE *Follow Belford on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephen_belford/ *Follow Belford on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Every_Human *Follow Harestad on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mushumcap/ *Follow Harestad on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnnaHarestad *Follow Little on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healitoon/ *Follow Little on Twitter: https://twitter.com/healitoon *Follow Therrien on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tawnynt/ *Follow Therrien on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tawnyntart

This chat features Chris Rodgers, who is a stop motion animator living and building a studio in South Korea. Over the years Rodgers has worked on projects for Frederator, The Lego Movie, and Big 5, a South Korean children’s program. Tune in to Ibele and Rodgers to hear: *What opportunity made Rodgers pack up his bags in the USA and pursue stop motion in South Korea *What the South Korean stop motion industry is like *How Rodgers stays connected to US-based projects overseas ~[SPONSORED MESSAGE]~ This episode is sponsored by HUE. Makers of colorful, Plug & Play cameras for learning, work and play. Originally designed for teachers, HUE cameras can also be used for creative activities such as capturing hand-drawn pencil tests and shooting behind-the-scenes footage, time-lapse videos and stop motion animation. The cameras have flexible, posable necks, manual focus controls and they are compatible with Dragonframe, OBS, Twitch, Zoom and many other camera apps. Visit huehd.com to learn more and follow @HUEcameras on social media for news, fun and giveaways. For a limited time only, search for the HUE HD Pro camera on Amazon.com for 10% off with code 10TERRYAIP. Valid until July 19, 2022. ~~ Social Links: Follow Rodgers on Instagram: *https://www.instagram.com/rockpaperscissorspuppets/

This chat is with 2D animator and storyboard artist Grahaeme Cowie, who is most recently known for his short film, “Everything is Going to Be Okay.” Cowie’s skills have been sought after by animation powerhouses like WildBrain and Titmouse and in this chat he shares how he worked his way up to animation supervisor, then threw that all away to start over from scratch as a storyboard artist. Tune in to Ibele and Cowie to hear: *How to completely self fund your own film (and get noticed for it!) *The single most important thing to focus on as a new storyboard artist *The mentality you need to reinvent yourself ~[SPONSORED MESSAGE]~ This episode is sponsored by your neighborhood cat. ~~ Social Links: *Check out Cowie’s website: https://www.grahaemecowie.com/ *Follow Cowie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grahaeme/

This chat is with Karen and Bill Drastal, the co-founders behind the Chubby Beagle animation studio. Karen and Bill are both seasoned animators, having worked in 2D, production, storyboarding, and directing with companies like Google, Bento Box, and Warner Brothers. In this chat they also share how they came to work on the first ever drag queen superhero feature film, Maxxie LaWow. Tune in to Ibele and the Drastals to hear: *Where Maxxie LaWow got its funding from *What it took to start their own studio *How each of them go their break in the industry ~[SPONSORED MESSAGE]~ This episode is sponsored by Snowlands, a brand new full-color graphic novel series for animal fantasy fans, featuring snow leopards and arctic wolves on a wild adventure through a snow-covered mountain range. Shifty lynxes, secret monkey tribes, singing Pallas cats and a cult of sheep are just a few of what the heroes of Snowlands run into on their journey. This is a perfect book for Readers who love Erin Hunter's Warriors or Tui T. Sutherland's Wings of Fire series. This premium hardcover book is only $19.99, and since it was created by Morr Meroz, the guy behind the animation training website Bloop Animation, you can now get $25 credit to any Bloop Animation course when you buy the book. So if you thought about getting any of their courses, get this book first and get your $25 credit. It’s kinda like getting the book for free. To get this deal go to www.bloopanimation.com/terry ~~ Social Links: *Check out Chubby Beagle’s website: https://www.chubbybeagle.com/ *Check out Chubby Beagle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chubby_beagle/ *Check out the Maxxie LaWow Indiegogo: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/maxxie-lawow-drag-super-shero-animated-film#/ *Follow Maxxie LaWow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maxxielawow/?hl=en

This chat features Luis Ribeiro, who is currently a Partner and Executive Producer at LOBO, the creative design, 2D, 3D, and stop motion animation studio based out of São Paulo and New York. Over the years Ribeiro has worked with brands like Coca-Cola, Disney, and 7Up and in this chat he shares his journey from Brazil to the USA and how he prioritized risky career moves to become the producer he is today. Tune in to Ibele and Ribeiro to hear: *The surprising skill that will have opportunities knocking at your door *How to get into animation producing and work your way up the ranks *How to keep your studio ahead of the game and wow clients ~[SPONSORED MESSAGE]~ This episode is sponsored by Snowlands, a brand new full-color graphic novel series for animal fantasy fans, featuring snow leopards and arctic wolves on a wild adventure through a snow-covered mountain range. Shifty lynxes, secret monkey tribes, singing Pallas cats and a cult of sheep are just a few of what the heroes of Snowlands run into on their journey. This is a perfect book for Readers who love Erin Hunter's Warriors or Tui T. Sutherland's Wings of Fire series. This premium hardcover book is only $19.99, and since it was created by Morr Meroz, the guy behind the animation training website Bloop Animation, you can now get $25 credit to any Bloop Animation course when you buy the book. So if you thought about getting any of their courses, get this book first and get your $25 credit. It’s kinda like getting the book for free. To get this deal go to www.bloopanimation.com/terry ~~ Social Links: Check out LOBO’s website: https://lobo.cx/

This episode features Karen Disher, who was the first female Director and Story Artist at Blue Sky Studios where she worked on Robots, Ice Age: Dawn on the Dinosaurs, and Ferdinand. Currently she is the Creative Director in Development at Spire where she’s working on their new feature film. In this chat she’s going to share how she got her start, what she’s learned about story and where to find the confidence to build your own path. Tune in to Ibele and Disher to hear: *The chance way Disher got to design the characters in Daria *The skill that will send new opportunities your way *How to actively work your way up the corporate-animation-ladder ~[SPONSORED MESSAGE]~ This episode is sponsored by Snowlands, a brand new full-color graphic novel series for animal fantasy fans, featuring snow leopards and arctic wolves on a wild adventure through a snow-covered mountain range. Shifty lynxes, secret monkey tribes, singing Pallas cats and a cult of sheep are just a few of what the heroes of Snowlands run into on their journey. This is a perfect book for Readers who love Erin Hunter's Warriors or Tui T. Sutherland's Wings of Fire series. This premium hardcover book is only $19.99, and since it was created by Morr Meroz, the guy behind the animation training website Bloop Animation, you can now get $25 credit to any Bloop Animation course when you buy the book. So if you thought about getting any of their courses, get this book first and get your $25 credit. It’s kinda like getting the book for free. To get this deal go to www.bloopanimation.com/terry ~~ Social Links: *Check out Spire Studio’s work: https://www.spirestudios.com/

This episode features stop motion animator Jace Wertz, who quit his job in retail to pursue his dreams of becoming a professional filmmaker. Since then he’s set up a complete studio in his home and has gone on to become a stop motion animator, cg animator, editor, director, audio wizard, and more. In fact, he was recently featured in a WEDU Arts Plus documentary and his work on the Chompin’ Stompin’ music video was nominated for a webby this year. Tune in to Ibele and Wertz to hear: *The change in mindset that opened the doors of opportunity for Wertz *The exact equipment needed to create a home stop motion studio *How it took 3 years to make the Chompin’ Stompin’ music video ~[SPONSORED MESSAGE]~ This episode is sponsored by Snowlands, a brand new full-color graphic novel series for animal fantasy fans, featuring snow leopards and arctic wolves on a wild adventure through a snow-covered mountain range. Shifty lynxes, secret monkey tribes, singing Pallas cats and a cult of sheep are just a few of what the heroes of Snowlands run into on their journey. This is a perfect book for Readers who love Erin Hunter's Warriors or Tui T. Sutherland's Wings of Fire series. This premium hardcover book is only $19.99, and since it was created by Morr Meroz, the guy behind the animation training website Bloop Animation, you can now get $25 credit to any Bloop Animation course when you buy the book. So if you thought about getting any of their courses, get this book first and get your $25 credit. It’s kinda like getting the book for free. To get this deal go to https://www.bloopanimation.com/terry ~~ Social Links: *Check out Wertz on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/space_jacer/ *Follow Wertz on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/jacewertz *Follow Wertz on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/watch/JaceWertzProductions/