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Monthly Archives: June 2015
John K. Lei
What is your name and your current occupation?
Hey there, my name is John K. Lei. I am an animation director and artist. I recently finished up Assistant Directing on Johnny Test, season 5. Currently I am freelancing design and development, and working on my website and blog.
What are some of the crazier jobs you had before getting into animation?
Well, I worked as a graphic designer for a small company in Toronto. Of course, there were the long hours (my first day there was 15 hours) and crazy expectations (I had 3 days to conceive, create and put together all the art and signage for a fashion show). However, the craziest thing about that job were the unrelated skills I developed (fixing computers and photocopiers, painting the office, being the delivery boy and my favourite – fixing the phones). I’m surprised I got any of the design work done.
What are some of your favorite projects you’re proud to have been a part of?
I really like funny, zany shows like Johnny Test because our crew can have lots of fun. Also, working on features like Curious George is nice because we can afford time to create some beautiful artwork. I also liked illustrating the black and white art for some of the Franklin the Turtle books – it’s a nice break away from the typical animation production.
How did you become interested in animation?
Naturally, I got into animation by watching a lot of cartoons on television when I was a young kid. Some of my favourite shows were The Flintstones, Looney Tunes and Merry Melodies, Battle of the Planets (Science Ninja Team Gatchaman) and Starblazers (Space Cruiser Yamato). I was intrigued by Continue reading
Lauren Carr
What is your name and your current occupation?
Lauren Carr Assistant Professor 3D Animation Montclair State University.
What are some of the crazier jobs you had before getting into animation?
Telemarketing for chiropractors “More Balls Than Most†(juggling company) Splatter painting gift boxes.
What are some of your favorite projects you’re proud to have been a part of?
Spirit, Chubb Chubbs, XMen 2, Chicken Little, Bolt, Ice Age, 4Â Rio.
Where are you from and how did you get into the animation business?
I grew up in New City, NY and studied graphic design at Buffalo State. After graduating college, I started working for a website firm in Buffalo doing HTML programming and website design. Website development software had not yet been created and the ability to Continue reading
Jobs: Animator at Sony PlayStation-San Diego
Sony currently has two highly anticipated PS4 titles we will need Animation support for. If hired you will be responsible for either Stylized animation over the top of motion capture, facial performances, and some hand-key work OR for Motion capture animation going toward realism with facial performances.
Please email April Wise with your resume/reel if you are interested in learning more @ april_wise@playstation.sony.com
Stephanie Olesh
What is your name and your current occupation?
My name is Stephanie Olesh and I am currently a freelance visual development artist.
What are some of the crazier jobs you had before getting into animation?
Nothing too crazy. I’ve been a cashier and a shelf stocker, and I can operate a copy machine. One summer I had a job reading submissions for children’s books at a major publishing house. Another time my job was to keep arcade machines filled with prize tickets.
What are some of your favorite projects you’re proud to have been a part of?
I’m really proud for having worked on numerous projects at Gas Powered Games. Working there as a concept and UI artist was really the best postgraduate education I could have asked for. I loved working as part of that team, and I think we made some really unique work.
Where are you from and how did you get into the animation business?
I’m from Omaha, Nebraska. Although Continue reading
“Zootopia trailer”-Disney 2016
Looks good to me! What say you?
