The Diy Animation Show

...AKA Nuts 'n' Bolts with Adam & Nate! Last time, Adam and Nate discussed the journey of their ambitious CG project 'The Sentinel', from its concept, to its nurturing, all the way through to its completion.  It's a great tale of collaboration, perseverance, and friendship. In today's episode we pick their brains for their favorite tips and tricks learnt while working on 'The Sentinel' and their other personal projects. Some of our favorite highlights include: - Realizing what you don't know and how to remedy it on the fly - How to manage a large team and keep morale boosted - A cautionary tale from Nate! - Encouraging cogitations on the creative voice - The one most vital thing a DIY Animator needs This episode is an indie production from your hosts, Jessica Doll & Lauren Morse. Our theme music is provided by Azureflux.

Since meeting in college, Adam Floeck and Nate Swinehart's creative partnership has gone from strength to strength, leading to the creation of their ambitious CG project, 'The Sentinel'. Created over the course of 4-5 years, outside of their jobs, with a team comprised of friends and strangers, with no budget, these two dreamt big, stayed committed, and saw their project through to completion. Today, in Part 1, Adam & Nate talk about: - 'The Sentinel', from the concept’s inception to its completion as a finished trailer - How the path to being an animator isn't always a straight one (and how that's a good thing) - Nurturing creative partnerships - Deadlines, milestones and self forgiveness - How personal projects can help with feeling fulfilled alongside your day job This episode is an indie production from your hosts, Jessica Doll & Lauren Morse. Our theme music is provided by Azureflux.

We're back with the first episode of the season! Today, we continue our interview with Todd Favela - this second part is chock-full of Todd's DIY nuts & bolts gold from start to finish, including his favorite things about DIY animation, and the most vital thing he thinks a DIY Animator needs. ...and here's just a taster of everything else we cover this episode: - The beauty and satisfaction of animating loops. - A complete walk-through of Todd's animation workflow wizardry. - The human wonders that are Compositors. - And the importance of play and experimentation in personal projects. This episode is an indie production from your hosts, Jessica Doll & Lauren Morse. Our theme music is provided by Azureflux.

We are THRILLED to announce that The DIY Animation Show is back with a new episode next Wednesday, April 18th! *Commence fanfare!!* For all the details, listen to this announcement. Huge thanks to Azureflux for our awesome theme music! Want to stay up-to-date with all of The DIY Animation Show's new releases?  You're in luck - here are 4 simple steps to stay updated and help out the show! 1. Bookmark the site - diyanimation.show 2. Subscribe in SoundCloud 3. Follow us on Twitter & Facebook 4. Tell a friend! Until April 18th, follow your heart, and have fun animating!

From his time at Titmouse, working on shows like China, IL to developing Nick Shorts, Todd Favela has first-hand experience that tight deadlines and high-calibre 2D animation can go hand-in-hand. Travelling through animation with his eyes and mind wide open, Todd is continually honing and building on his increasingly vast animation knowledge. Today, in part one, Todd talks about: - His on-the-job animation education. - Maintaining quality on tight, TV deadlines. - His animation insights on acting, overshoots, and… Face-Ships. - Trusting your gut. - The boldness of asking and where it can take you. This episode is a production of The Oatley Academy of Visual Storytelling. Our theme music is provided by Azureflux.

In parts one and two, Jim shared some truly awesome DIY Animation hacks and talked about collaborating with the legendary Bill Plympton on Revengeance. Today, in part three, we discuss: - More tips for recording DIY audio. - The life and times of the Ghettomation Podcast. - The one most vital thing Jim feels a DIY Animator needs. This episode is a production of The Oatley Academy of Visual Storytelling. Our theme music is provided by Azureflux.

In part one of our interview with Jim Lujan, we heard about Revengeance – Jim’s uber collab with the legendary Bill Plympton – and Jim’s take on the DIY spirit. This time, in part two, we see how Jim’s joyful, resourceful approach to making his projects, whether by himself or with other people, continues to bring him a fulfilling and fresh creative experience. Today we learn: - More on Revengeance and how Jim and Bill made their long-distance collab work. - Jim’s top tips for making truly DIY Animation. - Why he never went totally digital. - The fun of recording parties. - Young Jim gives us a lesson on swagger! This episode is a production of The Oatley Academy of Visual Storytelling. Our theme music is provided by Azureflux.

Jim Lujan is truly a DIY Animation Champion. Having created 50+ original shorts as well as co-creating Revengeance, a full-length feature collaboration with legendary animator Bill Plympton, Jim understands just how powerful a ‘Do It Yourself’ attitude can be. Today we cover: Revengeance, Jim’s collab with DIY Animation Pioneer Bill Plympton. - Jim’s take on the DIY spirit. - Creating his own indie animation festival. - Nuts-and-bolts tips for creating impactful titles. - Jim’s thoughts on the key to a good idea. This episode is a production of The Oatley Academy of Visual Storytelling. Our theme music is provided by Azureflux.

In the first two parts of this interview, Alex and Lindsay Small-Butera shared their journey creating Baman Piderman and provided insight on the importance of pursuing your dream project. Today in part three, Alex and Lindsay talk about the one most vital thing a DIY animator needs. This episode is a production of The Oatley Academy of Visual Storytelling. Our theme music is provided by Azureflux.

In part one of this interview, we learned a brief history of Baman Piderman, from its origin to its time at Mondo Media, and touched on the resonating power of making the type of work you personally want to see more of. Now, in part two, we see how Lindsay and Alex‘s determination to turn Baman Piderman into a reality became the catalyst for a host of unexpected opportunities. This time, we find out: - Where Lindsay and Alex feel DIY is going. - Working on Clarence and Adventure Time. - What a strong relationship with their audience did for Lindsay and Alex’s Kickstarter. - Having your voice be the drive of the things you make. This episode is a production of The Oatley Academy of Visual Storytelling. Our theme music is provided by Azureflux.

Welcome to The DIY Animation Show, the do-it-yourself guide for Independent Animators! Alex and Lindsay Small-Butera are the lovely creators behind YouTube sensation, Baman Piderman, and have recently directed and guest-animated on not one, but two shows on Cartoon Network. Today we cover: - The Origins of Baman Piderman. - How nonsensical humor and established rules go hand in hand. - Working with Mondo Media. - Making the kinds of shows you want to see more of. - And making the internet a more loving place! This episode is a production of The Oatley Academy of Visual Storytelling. Our theme music is provided by Azureflux.