Animation U
AnimationU is a weekly show where we talk about the exciting animation industry. Each episode will address a variety of topics including detailed analysis of the different jobs and responsibilities of those employed in the studios, and we’ll share insider information on the steps you should take to help start your own career in this highly rewarding, fascinating field. If you’re curious about animation and the people who create your favorite shows or if you’ve often wondered what it would take to land a job at a studio this podcast, and AnimationU, is what you’ve been searching for.
Episodes
17 episodes since 2023
Associate Producing in Animation with Romney Marino
If you've ever imagined what it would be like to help produce animated films, or if you have a curiosity about being one, please take a listen to this engaging podcast episode with Associate Producer Romney Marino as she shares her experiences ...
July 02, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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1:01:23
Internships in Animation with Clarissa Corral
Are you, or do you know anyone interested in breaking into the animation, game or entertainment industries? Securing an internship may well be the single most important link that can connect you to, and launch you into a lifelong career ...
June 25, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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1:06:02
Prop Design for 2D Animated Television Shows with Kyle Bowman
In this weeks episode of Prop Design for 2D Animated Television Shows, Kyle Bowman will help to clarify what a Prop Artist is and what contributions they bring to a pre-production animation pipeline. Kyle will share what you need to do to find ...
June 18, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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57:54
Background Painting for 2D Animation TV Series with Andy Clark
Have you ever been mesmerized by the background paintings that provide a stage for your favorite animation to come to life? Check out this engaging AnimationU episode that focuses on Background Pa...
June 11, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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1:33:50
Career Preparedness with Camille Eden
The right preparation when looking for your next job can make or break the deal. Camille Eden, Vice President of Recruitment, Talent Development and Outreach at Nickelodeon Animation Studio offers he...
June 04, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:18:06
Directing 2D Animation with Vic Cook
In this episode of AnimationU we'll explore an informative and interesting conversation with animation veteran Vic Cook as he shares his experience and provides advice for anyone interested in&nbs...
May 27, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:06:12
Character Design for Animation with Adam Dix
Iconic and memorable cartoon characters have touched most of us at some point in our lives. Adam Dix specializes in creating engaging and iconic characters that many of you are likely familiar with. This weeks episode of
May 06, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:26:13
Pre and Post Visualization for Animation and VFX With Noah Amrani
Spider-Man: No Way Home, Black Adam, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania are just a few of the mega films that our special guest Noah Amrani has worked on. In this episode of Pre and Post Visualization for live act...
April 29, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:16:55
From Student To Industry Professional - How To Make The Transition Into Animation with Jiyoung Choi
How does a student, or artist, successfully make the transition to work in one of animation's most world-renowned studios? It's the one question that's at the top of every student's or artist's mind when they're looking to find employmen...
April 20, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:07:08
Editing for Feature Films with Lisa Linder Silver
If you've ever had a wondering about what it would be like to work on feature films as an film editor Lisa Linder Silver is here to provide a glimpse into this exciting career. She has worked on award winning projects for iconic studios s...
April 16, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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56:26
Pitching Shows For A Television Series
Have you ever had an idea for a show that you wanted to pitch to an animation studio? Come take a listen to Rudi Bloss share tips and advice on how to pitch a show to studio development teams. Rudi is an experienced industry artist who ...
March 31, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:07:32
Game Design and VFX with Caleb Owens
This episode spotlights Game Design and VFX with our special guest Caleb Owens. Learn about these unique and dynamic roles and get some tips that can help guide you down a path to an exciting career in this amazing industryCaleb is an a...
March 21, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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56:25
Color Design in Animation with Nancy Ulene
Nancy Ulene is an accomplished industry veteran in the filed of animation. She has served in the industry in positions as an Art Director, Co-Art Director, Lead Color Designer, Visual Color Artist, Lecturer and Adjunct University Professo...
March 18, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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57:31
Art Direction for Animation with Christophe Vacher
Christophe Vacher is a two-time Emmy Award winning artist for his work on Transformers. He is a highly accomplished Art Director, Background Painter, Layout Artist, and Visual Development Artist having worked for mega studios including Walt Dis...
March 10, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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50:57
2D Character Animation with Nancy Beiman
Nancy Beiman is a career animator, professor and published author with an incredibly rich animation background. She has worked domestically and internationally for some of the worlds most recognized and iconic animation studios. Throughout her ...
March 03, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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51:13
Background Design for Animation with Robert St. Pierre
This episode will explore what a background designer is in the field of animation. In addition to learning what they do, we'll teach you about the kind of drawing and design skills that you'll need to be a professional artist designing ba...
February 24, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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25:41
Get ready for an exciting and informative new podcast!
AnimationU is a weekly podcast where we talk about the exciting animation industry. Each episode will address a variety of topics including detailed analysis of the different jobs and responsibilities of those employed in the studios, and we’ll...
February 17, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 0
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2:18