Flipped Podcast #11: Aidan Hickey

Flipped Podcast #13: Jason Ryan

Welcome to Episode 13 of Flipped with CG animation director, animator and teacher, Jason Ryan. Jason is a multi-talented Irish animator whose career has spanned the last 20 years on such films as Fantasia 2000, Chicken Little, Meet the Robinsons, Kung Fu Panda 2, The Croods and most recently Big Hero Six (to name a few).  Alongside to his film work Jason also teaches animation online through his own site and iAnimate which I can personally recommend as a great way to learn character animation and productive workflow through traditionally-based methods, mentor-supported training sessions and clearly explained online tutorials. If you would like to know more please check out the links below. Subscribe here in iTunes [https://itunes.apple.com/ie/podcast/flipped/id595193087] Download episode (right/ctrl click)  [http://s37.podbean.com/pb/52bc98e9562e32d54998b16896b5f8c5/55dde3a7/data1/blogs32/596086/uploads/flipped_podcast_ep13.mp3] Facebook page [https://www.facebook.com/FlippedPodcast]  Podcast Contents00:00 - Intro01:00 - Interview start - Brush with accountancy03:30 - Starting out in Dagda05:45 - Joe Grant memories06:50 - CG Animation, love at first sight & video game animation13:15 - Coming to America - Fantasia 200019:16 - Disney's Dinosaur23:29 - 3D Theme Park animation - working with Eric Goldberg30:38 - Chicken Little - animating acting34:58 - Leaving Disney38:50 - Pre-poduction animation40:10 - Working at Dreamworks45:21 - Feature pipeline - character teams v sequence teams48:12 - Baseball trading animators51:28 - The animation process and workflow1:12:14 - Outro References An interesting article about the video game Jason worked on can be found here  [http://www.unseen64.net/2011/01/18/urban-decay-pc-cancelled/] The Steadfast Tin Soldier sequence from Fantasia 2000 Dinosaur The Magic Lamp from Disney Seas Tokyo attraction Chicken Little Jason's Dreamworks Reel Ianimate iAnimate - Advanced Character Animation Training [https://vimeo.com/99100568] from iAnimate [https://vimeo.com/ianimateworkshops] on Vimeo [https://vimeo.com]. iAnimate - Advanced Character Animation Training [https://vimeo.com/99100568] from iAnimate [https://vimeo.com/ianimateworkshops] on Vimeo [https://vimeo.com/]. For more information on iAnimate - visit ianimate.net [http://www.ianimate.net/] Really huge thanks to Jason for taking the time to talk to us and thanks to Gareth Lee at Animation Skillnet for helping facilitate the interview. We hope you enjoy the podcast - let us know what you think at flippedpodcast(at)gmail.com or contact us on our facebook page [http://www.facebook.com/flippedpodcast] Flipped was produced by Aidan McAteer & Megan McMahon, edited by Aidan McAteer and Megan McMahon and featured music from www.royaltyfreemusiclibrary.com www.flippedpodcast.com

Flipped Podcast #12: Damien O'Connor

Welcome to Episode 12 of Flipped.  This podcast features Megan's interview with Damien O'Connor - editor, storyboard artist, episodic director at Brown Bag  and film-maker. Damien has written and directed 5 short films -  'Mutt', 'Ledog', IFTA nominated 'Dick Terrapin', 'After You' and most recently the beautiful short, 'Anya' which was made in association with 'To Russia with Love' to promote not only their cause but also the positive outcomes of their work so far. Damien has also worked as an editor on Noddy, Olivia the Pig and the Emmy nominated Octonauts. He was Retakes Supervisor on Doc McStuffins for Disney and currently works for the Oscar nominated Brown Bag film studios in Dublin Enjoy! Subscribe here in iTunes [https://itunes.apple.com/ie/podcast/flipped/id595193087] Download episode (right/ctrl click)  [http://a1.podbean.com/596086/flipped_podcast_ep12.mp3?AWSAccessKeyId=AKIAJU2BVTWVJMFYIRCA&Expires=1420572269&Signature=kzIxg6o8zeuYGF%2B0p18MQtAVA%2F4%3D] Facebook page [https://www.facebook.com/FlippedPodcast]  Podcast Contents 00:00 - Intro01:25 - Interview start - College (without a Leaving Cert)04:10 - First frameworks05:25 - Journey to the worst place on earth07:55 - Directing horses08:45 - Brown Bag Films come knocking09:35 - Learning with After You11:40 - Learn editing15:05 - To Russia With Love17:07 - Making Anya18:34 - A trip to Russia20:12 - A message of hope22:55 - The orphanage premiere27:00 - Writing v directing35:50 - Teaching38:25 - Response to Anya40:08 - Outro References  Leanr more about to russia with Love here http://www.torussiawithlove.ie [http://http://www.torussiawithlove.ie/]/Text HUG 50300 to send €4 to From Russia With Love Anya After You Le Dog More of Damien's work can be seen on his vimeo page http://vimeo.com/damienoconnor [http://vimeo.com/damienoconnor]. Really huge thanks to Damien for taking the time to talk to us. We hope you enjoy the podcast - let us know what you think at flippedpodcast(at)gmail.com or contact us on our facebook page [http://www.facebook.com/flippedpodcast] Flipped was produced by Aidan McAteer & Megan McMahon, edited by Aidan McAteer and Megan McMahon and featured music from www.royaltyfreemusiclibrary.com www.flippedpodcast.com

Flipped Podcast #11: Aidan Hickey

Welcome to Episode 11 of Flipped with Aidan Hickey - animator, writer, director, teacher and painter.  Aidan began working in animation in the mid-seventies for RTE and his works forms the bedrock of the Irish animation industry.  He had made several award-winning short films, written and produced many hours of children's television and also written several feature length projects. Until recently served as Ireland's representative on the European animation body, Cartoon. Enjoy! Subscribe here in iTunes [https://itunes.apple.com/ie/podcast/flipped/id595193087] Download episode (right/ctrl click)  [http://s35.podbean.com/pb/18ead62dd9ee96e31fc145590c0c20f7/5415759c/data2/blogs32/596086/uploads/flipped_podcast_ep10.mp3] Facebook page [https://www.facebook.com/FlippedPodcast]  Podcast Contents 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:47 - Podcast Starts 00:02:00 - Transitioning from Painting to Film 00:02:45 - Hornsey College of art in London 00:05:00 - Meeting with Éamon de Buitléir 00:06:30 - First Series for RTE 00:08:39 - Writing and Story Development 00:08:50 - Process for RTE 00:10:20 - McSpuds,Bosco and Beyond! 00:13:00 - Painting comes in handy when... 00:17:08 - RTE process 00:28:36 - Annecy 00:29:00 - An Inside Job 00:34:00 - CARTOON and Jimmy Murikami 00:37:00 - Standardising 00:39:00 - Seven Deadly Sins and overseas collaboration 00:45:00 - the 90's 00:47:00 - Writing 00:53:00 -  Screen Training Ireland 00:58:00 - Bob Godfrey and John Hallas 01:00:00 - Brown Bag 01:03:00 - The Boy Who Had No Story 01:10:00 - Dermot and Gráinne feature treatment 01:16:00 - Jimmy Murikami 01:23:00 - End of Cartoon involvement 01:25:00 - Painting and Green Acres Gallery References Animation Art Show http://www.animationartshow.com/ [http://www.animationartshow.com/] Green Acres Gallery https://www.greenacres.ie [https://www.greenacres.ie/] Screen Training Ireland https://www.screentrainingireland.ie/index.cfm?fuseaction=main [https://www.screentrainingireland.ie/index.cfm?fuseaction=main] "Däumelinchen" by Lotte Reiniger  McSpuds  Bosco animated An Inside Job, 1987 The Boy Who Had No Story, 2003 Really huge thanks to Aidan for taking the time to talk to us. We hope you enjoy the podcast - let us know what you think at flippedpodcast(at)gmail.com or contact us on our facebook page [http://www.facebook.com/flippedpodcast] Flipped was produced by Aidan McAteer & Megan McMahon, edited by Aidan McAteer and Megan McMahon and featured music from www.royaltyfreemusiclibrary.com www.flippedpodcast.com

Flipped Podcast #10: John Huikku

Welcome to Episode 10 (finally) of Flipped with look and lighting artist, John Huikku. John worked on many features including, Armageddon, Return of the King and at Disney, Bolt, Wreck It Ralph, Tangled and Frozen.  He chats about getting into the industry and why you should try lighting as a career.  Subscribe here in iTunes [https://itunes.apple.com/ie/podcast/flipped/id595193087] Download episode (right/ctrl click)  [http://s35.podbean.com/pb/18ead62dd9ee96e31fc145590c0c20f7/5415759c/data2/blogs32/596086/uploads/flipped_podcast_ep10.mp3]Facebook page [https://www.facebook.com/FlippedPodcast]  Podcast Contents 00:00 - Intro 01:11 – Interview Start - move to animation from VFX 03:35 - Weta and Return of the King 08:15 - Look and Lighting 09:50 - 80's versus now 10:40 - Transition from different media 11:53 - Disney Tales 19:20 - Frozen 28:25 - Why you should give Look and Lighting a chance References Spike and Mike's Festival [http://http//www.spikeandmike.com/] Liquid Television [http://wallstcheatsheet.com/entertainment/mtv-brings-back-the-insanity-liquid-television-returns.html/?a=viewall] Fanboy and Chum Chum LOTR: Return of the King - The Black Gates Frozen - Opening Sequence Henry Hugglemonster We wanted to say a special thanks to John for taking the time to talk to us. We hope you enjoy the podcast - let us know what you think at flippedpodcast(at)gmail.com or contact us on our facebook page [http://www.facebook.com/flippedpodcast] Flipped was produced by Aidan McAteer & Megan McMahon, edited by Aidan McAteer and Megan McMahon and featured music from www.royaltyfreemusiclibrary.com www.flippedpodcast.com

Flipped Podcast #9: Celine Kiernan

Welcome to Episode 9 of Flipped with traditional feature film animator and award-winning author, Celine Kiernan. Celine worked on many features at the Don Bluth studio in Dublin, including Land Before Time, All Dogs Go to Heaven and Anastasia and she chats about getting into animation, working in Dublin and Phoenix, starting her own studio and her writing career. Subscribe here in iTunes [https://itunes.apple.com/ie/podcast/flipped/id595193087] Download episode (right/ctrl click)  [http://media67.podbean.com/pb/fd4358dba5175ff0bb22820c91572662/52a34221/data2/blogs32/596086/uploads/flipped_podcast_ep9.mp3]Facebook page [https://www.facebook.com/FlippedPodcast]  Podcast Contents 00:00 - Intro01:09 - Interview start - Starting out zoetropes and going to Dun Laoghaire03:58 - Applying to Sullivan Bluth and getting a hair cut06:19 - The Dublin studio - learning the craft13:19 - The Phoenix studio 16:01 - Animation Process - reference vs rotoscope20:44 - Back to Ireland - Pigs in the Attic and email24:30 - Sudden end of 2D animation30:25 - On writing 32:23 - How to feel about your work and never looking back39:18 - Outro References To find out more about Celine's artwork and books visit her website http://www.celinekiernan.com/ [http://www.celinekiernan.com/] All Dogs Go To Heaven Thumbelina Anastasia Help! I'm A Fish Laura's Star   Glossary Rotoscoping is an animation technique in which animators trace over (usually live action) footage, frame by frame. Photo stats (in this context) are the individual frames/photos of live action that have been printed out and mounted on animation paper We wanted to say a special thanks to Celine for taking the time to talk to us. We hope you enjoy the podcast - let us know what you think at flippedpodcast(at)gmail.com or contact us on our facebook page [http://www.facebook.com/flippedpodcast] Flipped was produced by Aidan McAteer & Megan McMahon, edited by Aidan McAteer and featured music from www.royaltyfreemusiclibrary.com www.flippedpodcast.com