This episode features London-based 2D animator Jeremy Nixon of Instagram and TikTok Fame. Over the years Jeremy has worked with brands like Amazon Prime, Dell, and Modern Wolf to create animated loops, music videos, and game trailers. In this chat Nixon shares his climb to social media fame and his strategy to make it as an independent animator. Tune in to Ibele and Nixon to hear: *Nixon’s social media strategy *How Nixon gets gigs with big clients *Nixon’s tips for using TV paint for 2D animation ~[SPONSORED MESSAGE]~ This episode is sponsored by TV Paint. Created in 1991 by Hervé Adam, TV Paint was developed to create digital 2D animations as closely as possible to hand-drawn animation and to make it accessible to everyone. Now used by artists, animation schools, and major film studios all over the world, including Cartoon Saloon who used it to create their feature film Wolfwalkers, TV Paint has many powerful tools that can imitate real-life painting and drawing techniques like gouache, watercolor, pencil, and more. So, if you'd like to try TV Paint for yourself, head on over to TVPaint.com to begin your free trial now. www.tvpaint.com/v2/content/article/home/ ~~ Social Links: *Check out Nixon’s website: https://nixonanimation.com/home *Follow Nixon on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nixonanimation *Follow Nixon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nixonanimation/

This episode features independent stop motion animator D.M. Galloway, who animates action figures for a living. Over the years he’s worked with brands like TMNT, Iron Man, Halo, and Captain America, and in this chat he’s going to share where it all began. Tune in to Ibele and Galloway to hear: *How Galloway grew a following of over 100K subscribers on YouTube from scratch *How Galloway manages to make brand deals *What goes into to creating action figure stop motion animation ~[Sponsored Message]~ This episode is sponsored by Cloud Stop Motion who've created possibly the easiest way to start animating from your phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop in seconds. Simply go to www.cloudstopmotion.com and click "start animating". Their software works in any modern browser and your files are instantly saved to the cloud. The best part is that they are completely free to use up to 500mb of storage, which is actually quite a lot. They're especially useful if you're teaching a class since you can create an organization account which comes with 2GB of free storage as standard, and allows the creation of unlimited student groups and profiles, all of whose projects and work you can view for yourself from your admin account. ​ Go to www.cloudstopmotion.com to see how easy it is to get started now. ~ Social Links: *Follow Galloway on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DGDXAnimation *Check out Galloway’s website: https://www.dmgalloway.com/ *Follow Galloway on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dgdxofficial/

This episode features Spanish illustrator and 2D/stop motion animator Alba Medinyà, who in 2018 decided to leave Spain and pursue an animation career in Canada. In this chat, she details the entire process from leaving Europe, finding stop motion animation work in Canada, and then her ultimate decision to move back to Spain in 2021. Tune in to Ibele and Medinyà to hear: *What the visa process is like from Europe to Canada *How she connected with studios when she didn’t know anyone (or even the language) *The ups and downs of pursuing your dream in a foreign country ~[Sponsored Message]~ This episode is sponsored by Cloud Stop Motion who've created possibly the easiest way to start animating from your phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop in seconds. Simply go to www.cloudstopmotion.com and click "start animating". Their software works in any modern browser and your files are instantly saved to the cloud. The best part is that they are completely free to use up to 500mb of storage, which is actually quite a lot. They're especially useful if you're teaching a class since you can create an organization account which comes with 2GB of free storage as standard, and allows the creation of unlimited student groups and profiles, all of whose projects and work you can view for yourself from your admin account. ​ Go to www.cloudstopmotion.com to see how easy it is to get started now. ~ Social Links: *Follow Medinyà on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/albamediba/?hl=en

This episode features artist and animator (and Danny Phantom fan art enthusiast) Christian Haynes. In this chat, Haynes shares his journey to get his own original series, Zack in Time, off the ground. Tune in to Ibele and Haynes to hear: *How Haynes assembled a team to work on Zack in Time *Hayne’s thoughts on animation school vs learning on your own *How to get the right type of feedback to improve your art ~[Sponsored Message]~ This episode is sponsored by Cloud Stop Motion who've created possibly the easiest way to start animating from your phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop in seconds. Simply go to www.cloudstopmotion.com and click "start animating". Their software works in any modern browser and your files are instantly saved to the cloud. The best part is that they are completely free to use up to 500mb of storage, which is actually quite a lot. They're especially useful if you're teaching a class since you can create an organization account which comes with 2GB of free storage as standard, and allows the creation of unlimited student groups and profiles, all of whose projects and work you can view for yourself from your admin account. ​ Go to www.cloudstopmotion.com to see how easy it is to get started now. ~ Social Links: *Check out the Zack in Time trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fi444UA-_U0 *Follow Haynes of Twitter: https://twitter.com/christiandionh *Follow Haynes on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christiandionhaynes/

This episode features Toronto and New York based stop motion animator and filmmaker Chelsea Lee. In the past Lee has worked with brands like Bank of America, Hennessy, and Pinterest, and also productions like Ultra City Smiths, and Benny’s Mini World. In this chat Lee shares her journey from professional dancer into the art of animation. Tune in to Ibele and Lee to hear: *Her biggest tips to impress new clients *How to show confidence when something goes wrong (and you don’t know what you’re doing) *What it was like being pregnant and animating on a stop motion television show ~[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 Lee’s website: http://www.chelsearobinlee.com/ Follow Benny’s Mini World on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bennysminiworld/

This episode features animator, artist, and director, Laurie Rowan, who is renowned for his quirky, loopy, and cute 3D animation style. Over the years clients like Google, the BBC, MTV, and others have commissioned custom pieces from Rowan. He’s also racked up numerous accolades including a Children’s Bafta win, a Lovie Award, and the super-coveted Vimeo Staff Pick. In this chat Rowan shares how he left his job to pursue is own animation style, which went viral on social media, launching his independent career. You'll also learn: *How to brand yourself as an independent artist to get noticed by big brands *What gave Rowan the courage to break away from mainstream animation and do his own thing *The post that made Rowan go viral (and how you can recreate it) ~[Sponsored Message]~ This episode is sponsored by Cloud Stop Motion who've created possibly the easiest way to start animating from your phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop in seconds. Simply go to www.cloudstopmotion.com and click "start animating". Their software works in any modern browser and your files are instantly saved to the cloud. The best part is that they are completely free to use up to 500mb of storage, which is actually quite a lot. They're especially useful if you're teaching a class since you can create an organization account which comes with 2GB of free storage as standard, and allows the creation of unlimited student groups and profiles, all of whose projects and work you can view for yourself from your admin account. ​ Go to www.cloudstopmotion.com to see how easy it is to get started now. ~ Social Links: *Check out Rowan’s website: https://www.laurierowan.com/ *Follow Rowan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurierowan

This chat features puppet, set, and prop fabricator, stop motion animator, and super cool cosplay artist, Meaghan Hettler. In their chat, Hettler shares how she trained as a puppet fabricator, how she got her first paid gig, and how she continues to pursue her dream career of making crafts for a living. Tune in to Ibele and Hettler to hear: *What made Hettler switch gears from animator to fabricator *Where to learn how to use all the complex materials needed for puppet fabrication *How to overcome the biggest challenge anyone wanting to get into fabrication faces ~[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 Meaghan’s website: https://meaghanhettler.com/

This episode features animator, writer, producer, development executive and currently the Chief Content Officer at Ottawa-based Mercury Filmworks, Heath Kenny. His current role at Mercury sees him managing the development team and heads up their content strategy, but in the past he’s worked on projects like Robot Boy, the Gorillaz music videos, and Noddy Toyland Detective. In our chat he’s going to share his journey from New Zealand to Canada as well as exactly how to make the leap from maker to manager. You’ll also learn: *3 helpful questions you can ask yourself if you feel stuck in your career *What Heath did to get into the industry at a time when there wasn’t much of an industry *How Heath evaluates pivotal decisions to choose the best path career-wise ~[Sponsored Message]~ This episode is sponsored by Cloud Stop Motion who've created possibly the easiest way to start animating from your phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop in seconds. Simply go to www.cloudstopmotion.com and click "start animating". Their software works in any modern browser and your files are instantly saved to the cloud. The best part is that they are completely free to use up to 500mb of storage, which is actually quite a lot. They're especially useful if you're teaching a class since you can create an organization account which comes with 2GB of free storage as standard, and allows the creation of unlimited student groups and profiles, all of whose projects and work you can view for yourself from your admin account. ​ Go to www.cloudstopmotion.com to see how easy it is to get started now. ~ Check out Heath's plastic cup hotel animation: https://youtu.be/ZaV0rWxnPtQ

Check out the Hello Stop Mo Podcast: https://animationwildcard.com/hellostopmo This episode features Moroccan self-taught 3D animator, Ayoub Moulakhnif who teaches at AnimSchool and works as a character animator at Axis Studios. In their chat Moulakhnif shares what the animation industry is like in Morocco, including what opportunities exist, how to find determination to pursue your dreams even when they seem impossible, and how he ended up going from student to teacher at AnimSchool (plus everything you wanted to know about that program). You'll also learn: *How to train as an animator in Morocco *3 tips to increase your artistic self-discipline *What Moulakhnif did to get ahead of his class and become a teacher himself Social Links: *Follow Moulakhnif on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AyoubMoulakhnif *Connect with Moulaknif on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayoubmoulakhnif

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 chat features Jordan Beck, the Head of Development for Hero4Hire Creative, a commercial and TV development animation studio. In our chat Jordan is going to share how he went from working at an Infantry Museum to fully producing and distributing the multiple award-winning independent feature film Sgt. Stubby, including how he helped raise $25 million towards the show’s budget. He’s also going to share everything you ever wanted to know about how film distribution works in North America and what an everyday person can do to maximize their chance of success getting their film into traditional cinemas. You'll also learn: *What kind of ideas make studios enter development *The number one skill needed to get into a development role *How much it costs to get a film distributed in cinemas ~[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 Hero4Hire on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hero4hirecreative/ *Follow Hero4Hire on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hero4hirecreative/ *Follow Hero4Hire on Twitter: https://twitter.com/h4hcreative *Follow Jordan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_magnifico/