The Paper Wings Podcast continues! We’re excited to post our first story episode: 5 STEPS TO A WINNING ANIMATION PITCH. What does it take to make a successful animation pitch? What is a pitch bible, and what should it include? What should you really be thinking about when pitching an animated series? In this episode […]
Exercise At Your Desk: How My Standing Workstation Works
Every day at 3pm I was hit with back pain and fatigue. Coffee didn’t help. Lots of stretching didn’t help. I consulted the ergonomics department at Disney about creating a sit/ stand workstation and I’ve been in love with it since the day we set it up. I used to sit all day, hunched over […]
Ten Steps To A Winning Portfolio (Part 1) :: PWP #1
How do you build a portfolio that will land you that dream job? How do you make work that stands out in the crowd? More importantly, how do YOU stand out in the crowd? We talk about the seldom discussed aspects of getting a job that go beyond selecting which pieces to include in your […]
How To Get A Portfolio Critique From An Entertainment Industry Professional
I choose to be really accessible for a lot of reasons. One result of that accessibility is the inundation of critique requests. Unfortunately, there’s just no way I can critique the portfolios or websites of everyone who asks. The best advice I can give for getting professional and/ or experienced eyes on your work is […]
Hard Work Pays Off For Young Steve Umbleby & Creative Collaborations At IlloPond.com :: ArtCast #53
Steve Umbleby’s career in Character Design takes another leap forward on account of his hard work, great attitude and remarkable talent. If you haven’t heard my first interview with Steve Umbleby, I recommend listening to it here. PLUS: How any project can find it’s finish if it can find enough artists.