The key to clear and compelling plein air work isn’t detail. It’s decisiveness.
3 Lessons For Writing Timeless Stories :: “Toy Story” Edition
What makes Toy Story a timeless classic? In this short video tutorial, I share three lessons to help you create stories that resonate – to infinity and beyond.
From Pandora’s Box To The Holy Grail: Why Prop Design Is Essential For A Competitive Visual Development Portfolio
Pandora’s Box, The Holy Grail, The One Ring, Lightsabers, Reese’s Pieces, The Red Pill, The Ark Of The Covenant, Dorothy’s Ruby Slippers, The Flux Capacitor, Thor’s Hammer… Props are essential for creating believable worlds. So why are they often neglected in Visual Development portfolios? In this article, Ejiwa “Edge” Ebenebe – Editorial Assistant for The Oatley Academy – and I share […]
Tips For A Competitive Visual Development Portfolio (Part 3): Respect Your Characters’ Personal Space
This is the third installment in a series designed to help you understand the responsibilities of a Visual Development Artist and create a portfolio that exceeds expectations. In parts one and two, you intensified your visual exploration of story and character. I’m also hopeful that you began to think of your portfolio as a storytelling medium […]
Tips For A Competitive Visual Development Portfolio (Part 2): Be Friends With Your Characters
My good friend Claire Keane gives what is, perhaps, the best advice about Visual Development portfolios that I’ve ever heard. …and today I’m going to share it with you. This is part two in a series designed to give you an advantage when pursuing one of the most competitive jobs in animation.