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Interview with Animation Art Director Ryan Carlson (Part 2) :: ArtCast #101

By Chris Oatley

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In the previous episode, we met Ryan Carlson – my Disney mentor and the person without whom The Oatley Academy may never have happened…

Now in part two, Ryan talks about:

  • Working on The Iron Giant and what he learned from Brad Bird.
  • His advancement from Assistant Effects Animator to Art Director.
  • How to lead a team of creative professionals well.
  • The greatest gift an aspiring animation professional can offer an Art Director…

PLUS: The ArtCast: Behind The Scenes with the OA Team!

Listen to part 2 of our interview with Ryan Carlson:

[ download the mp3 ] [ subscribe in iTunes ]

Awesome Links:

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Ânia Marcos

Ejiwa (Edge) Ebenebe

Jessie Kate Patterson

Kevan Chandler

Zijian (Zi) Yan

Music by Storybook Steve and Kangaralien

What Did You Learn?

Whether from the interview with Ryan or from the panel discussion with the OA Team, what concept from this episode resonated with you the most? …and why?

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