SO just like last weekend (and every one following) I’ll be live on Adobe’s Twitch channel animating random stupidness tomorrow (Saturday) from 12-3pm PST using Adobe’s Animate software (The artist tool formerly known as Flash). Tune in if you’ve got the time and see if I put my foot in my mouth! (Pretty sure I will)
http://www.twitch.tv/adobe
What are some of the crazier jobs you had before getting into animation?
The craziest job I ever had was as a carpenter/roofer. I worked with a bunch of super manly dudes whose life mission was to win concert tickets on the radio or Pick 4 lotto. The money was good, and you couldn’t beat the hours, but I knew pretty early on that I wanted to pursue a career in art.
What are some of your favorite projects you’re proud to have been a part of?Â
Hands down my favorite project was Transfurter. We had a lot of freedom with the designs and story, and it was a very homegrown production. I often compare this project to how a garage band works – very DIY, gritty, and a fair amount of improvisation. And just like a Garage band, that unkempt feel translates into something beautiful when it all comes together in the end. It’s truly satisfying.
Where are you from and how did you get into the animation business?Â
I’m originally from eastern Long Island, which made my choice to go to SVA very easy. I interned at a bunch of Animation studios like B3, NOODLE SOUP, WORLD LEADERS, and 4KIDS ENTERTAINMENT. NOODLE SOUP, provided me with a job opportunity on the pilot episode of VENTURE BROTHERS. After school ended, I had my first Continue reading
