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The Geeky WaffleDisney's Wish Breakdown: Lost Romance, Music & Plot HolesThis extensive discussion and review touch upon the animated movie Wish, which commemorates Disney's 100th anniversary. Candace and Arezou share our initial excitement, expectations, and disappointment after viewing the film (multiple times). We go over the storytelling, character arcs, and music, as well as its animation style and thematic messages. We also offer another version of the movie with the concept art of Star Boy and his romance with Asha.2024-04-261h 13
Wormhole Waffles: A Stargate PodcastInfinity Episodes 17-20Arman is torn between deciding if this show is a work of art or a headache to suffer through. Arezou and Chelsea are more confident that it's a headache, though it does have its moments of clarity. Join us in agonizing over episodes "The Face of Evil," "The Key," "Chariot of the Sun," and "Answer."Find us online:Guest Arman: https://armanamin.com/https://twitter.com/wormholewaffleshttps://wormholewaffles.tumblr.com/@wormholewaffles.bsky.socialHive @wormholewaffleshttps://twitter.com/chelseafairlesshttps://chelseafairless.tumblr...2023-11-191h 39
Sovereign SoulEp. 42 - The Art of SurrenderIn this episode we break down the meaning of surrender by considering the things that we need to first let go of followed by the qualities and traits that we need to harness more of in order to live a surrendered life.2022-12-0620 min
Arezou Art#17 Interview with Zaruhi Galstyan (English)Zaruhi Galystan is an Armenian-American character designer who is most well known for her work on Coco,Luca Pixar and her Wood-burning crafts.
In this podcast, we talked about Zar’s life as the first generation of Armenian immigrant to the USA, and how she got into animation. Zar also gives great tips about her process of character designing and the inspirations behind Coco. Her attention to detail and patterns and moreover her passion for wood burning and creating handmade artworks.
Last but not least Zar talks about her idea of putting her art into a g...2022-08-1459 min
Arezou Art#16 Interview with Torsten Schrank (English)Torsten Shrank is a German character designer who has contributed in several animated feature films, TV-Series, commercials and games worldwide. He is best known for his work on Klause (The SPA Studios), Small Foot and many more.
In this podcast we talked about Torsten’s life back in Berlin, how he got into animation, some nostalgic animations such as "Bolek and Lolek”. Later how he got his first job as an animator and then his training with Borja Montoro. Torsten also give great tips about his process of character designing and the inspirations behind them that you don’...2022-05-2346 min
A Larger View of the Force: A Star Wars PodcastEpisode XXXVII: The One Where Clones AttackOn this episode, Arezou Amin joins me to mark 20 years of Attack of the Clones! We dive into everyone’s favorite love story set amidst galactic civil war and discuss its enduring impact on Star Wars storytelling.Arezou on Twitter: @ArezouAminMerch store: https://a-larger-view-of-the-force.creator-spring.com/A Larger View of the Force on Twitter: @ALargerViewPodEditing by Timothy Guthrie (@_tguthrie)Show art by Charlie Ashby (@CMWAshby)2022-05-162h 39Sovereign SoulEp. 26 - Letting GoIn this episode we discuss the essential life skill of letting go, which is foundational for living a truly rich and whole life. We cover why letting go can be so difficult for some and six steps to help you master the art of letting go. 2022-05-0319 min
Arezou Art#15 Interview with Claire Keane (Video)Claire Keane is an illustrator and visual development artist who contributed to the Disney films such as Enchanted, Tangled and Frozen. She currently published her 3rd illustrated book "Little Wonder" that is NOW available to purchase.
In this episode we talked about growing up in an artsy family (her dad is legendary Disney Animator Glen Keane and grandad is Bill Keane), Claire’s ambitions to become a singer to a turning point in her life where she studied in France, learning about fashion and graphic design until she finally went back to do visual development and worked on...2022-04-251h 35
Arezou Art#15 Interview with Claire Keane (English)Claire Keane is an illustrator and visual development artist who contributed to the Disney films such as Enchanted, Tangled and Frozen. She currently published her 3rd illustrated book "Little Wonder" that is NOW available to purchase.
In this episode we talked about growing up in an artsy family (her dad is legendary Disney Animator Glen Keane and grandad is Bill Keane), Claire’s ambitions to become a singer to a turning point in her life where she studied in France, learning about fashion and graphic design until she finally went back to do visual development and worked on...2022-03-081h 22
Arezou Art#14 Interview with Varun Nair (English)Varun Nair is an Indian Visual Development Artist and Director based in France. He graduated from the Gobelins school of Image in Paris and has worked for several companies in the Animation industry including Netflix, Sony pictures animation, Bluesky, etc to name a few. Currently, he is a Co-director and Visual development artist at Illumination.
In this episode we talked about Varun’s journey in India where he painted religious art to how he made connection with French community and then moving to Paris. We also discussed about different practices he does, life drawing, Parisian life, his in...2021-12-291h 11Sovereign SoulEp. 15 - The Art of CalmIn this episode we discuss four common contributing factors to chaos in people's lives along with some practices to help you establish and maintain inner peace.2021-11-3016 min
Arezou Art#13 Interview with Carter Goodrich (English)Carter Goodrich is an award-winning LA based character designer, illustrator best known for his covers for New Yorker Magazine. Carter has worked with numerous well-known animation companies on classical movies such as Prince of Egypt, Sinbad to big companies like PIXAR, Dreamworks ,Sony, on movies such as Ratatouille, Brave, Open Season, Hotel Transylvania, The Croods, Coco, and Despicable Me to name a few.
In addition to his character design work, Carter has written and illustrated seven award winning children’s books for Simon & Schuster pub.
In this episode Carter talks about his artistic background, working as...2021-10-241h 31
Arezou Art#12 Interview with Tuna Bora (English)Tuna Bora is an award winning LA based,Turkish illustrator, animation director and production designer , best known for her distinctive storytelling style and diverse daily sketches. She has worked on many companies such a as Google, Nexus Studios, for the advertising, animation, games projects.
In this episode on the first half of the podcast we talk about unspoken parts of immigration, opening up yourself the way you are and the cultural differences between west and east and all the vulnerabilities it brings.
On the second half we discuss the process of Tuna's work:
00:47:49 "T...2021-06-131h 46
Arezou Art#11 Interview with Juan Pablo Zaramella (English)Juan Pablo Zaramella is an Argentinean director and animator, mostly well-known for his comedy Stop Motion and Pixilation. His short films has won more than 500 awards all over the world.
In this episode Juan talks about the process of his works and finding ideas, sound designing, how he loves to explore diverse style in animation from 2D animation to the realm of stop motion like Claymation and Pixilation.
You can hear all the process of his short film “Luminaris” which has won 324 awards, holding the Guinness World Record for the Most Awarded Short Film in histor...2021-04-271h 05
Arezou Art#10 Interview with Richey Beckett (English)Richey Beckett is a pen and ink illustrator based in rural Wales, mostly known for his intricately detailed linework. He has done many commissions for world's biggest bands such as Metallica, The Doors, Foo Fighters, and Black Sabbath, as well as creating movie posters for TV series such as "Game Of Thrones" and "The Walking Dead".
In this episode we talk about all Richey's lifestyle and journey from growing up in a creative family, having his own metal band and being in music industry to fully dedicating his life to illustration and designing posters and album covers.2021-03-011h 53
Arezou Art#9 How to apply for Universities (Farsi)This episode is in Farsi only but please feel free to ask me any questions regarding applying for universities in UK.
سلام به همگی
تو این اپیزود یکی از متداول ترین سوالات یعنی روند کلی برای اپلای کردن دانشگاه ها و نحوه ی اپلای و کمی از تجربیات خودم در دانشگاه بورنموث انگلیس رو با شما اشتراک می ذارم. امیدوارم براتون مفید باشه. ممنون که این پادکست رو با دوستان خودتون به اشتراک میذارین.
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Arezou Art#8 Interview with Portlynn Tagavi (English)Portlynn Tagavi is a half Persian, half African American character designer, storyboard artist and filmmaker working in companies such as Paramount, Fox, Dreamworks TV and currently Netflix.
She studied Character Animation at Cal Arts and filmmaking at American Film Institute.
In this episode Portlynn talks about her mixed background culture and her journey to find out more about her Persian heritage. She gives some great tips on storyboarding and ways of storytelling and how it leads her to take a role as a director to make her short movies as well as the differences and...2020-12-291h 08
Arezou Art#7 Interview with Andrew Chesworth (English)Andrew Chesworth is an Oscar-nominated director for "One Small Step" at Taiko Studios , 2D animator, 3D animator, character designer and instructor working on phenomenal projects, Disney's Moana, Zootopia, Big Hero 6, Netflix's Klaus. He is currently working on his recent Patreon Project "The Brave Locomotive !
In this episode Andrew talks about directing commercial animation, great tips about acting in animation and performance, how to use reference for animators, inspirations behind Baymax Big Hero 6, geeking out about Disney's 9 old men, and the process of writing a score for One Small Step (Tap to listen) and directing his passion project.2020-11-281h 44
Arezou Art#6 Interview with Kris Pearn (English)Kris Pearn is a director, story artist and animator with experience in film and television in companies such as Sony Pictures Animation and Netflix, including such films as Surf's Up, Open Season, Arthur Christmas. He is a director of Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs, and his recent Netflix's animated feature "The Willoughbys" !
In this episode Kris talks about all his journey of becoming a director. From his past of working for the legendary Don Bluth, studying at Sheridan and how he end up being a teacher to my previous guest Deanna (Episode #5) .He shares the differences...2020-11-061h 11
Arezou Art#5 Interview with Deanna Marsigliese (English)Deanna Marsigliese is an Art director and character designer at Pixar animation studios and has been working there since 2012 on movies such as Incredibles 2, Inside Out.
In this episode Deanna shares all her journey from being a 2D animator at Yowza Animation to become a character designer. We also talked about her love for fashion and vintage style, making collages and adding her Italian flair to the upcoming Pixar's feature film LUCA ! As well as her podcast with Zaruhi Galstyan back in 2016, "Straight against the Curve".
For more updates please follow Deanna on her Instagram : @dea...2020-10-1839 min
Arezou Art#4 Trojan Horse was a Unicorn Event (Farsi)در این اپیزود من،آرزو رمضانی، درباره ی ایونت اسب تروجان، که یک انجمن خلاق برای دور هم جمع کردن متخصصین و علاقمندان در حوزه ی انیمیشن،فیلم،بازی سازی، جلوه های ویژه و واقعیت مجازی هست، و تجربیات خودم در دو سال گذشته در مالتا میگم و همه چیز رو از نحوه ی گرفتن بلیت تا اتفاقاتی که تو این برنامه می افته و راه هایی که می تونید تو این ایونت شرکت کنید و جوایزی که وجود داره رو براتون توضیح میدم.
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Arezou Art#4 Trojan Horse was a Unicorn Event (English)In this episode I will talk about "Trojan Horse was a unicorn" , a creative community that brings creators from every area of the industry, including Games, VFX, Animation, Film, and VR, and why I think this event is the BEST in entertainment industry!
I will take you to my journey back in Malta in 2018 and 2019 edition, the vibes of this event, tips and tricks and you will also learn about the competitions and prizes that this event will bring to you.
If you have attended THU before please feel free to share your favourite memory...2020-10-0331 min
Arezou Art#3 Interview with Joseph Pierce (English)Joseph Pierce is a London based, award-winning indie director, animator, and filmmaker.
In this episode Joseph shares all his experiences from his time at National Film and Television School to the inspirations he got from Jan Svankmajer works. He also talks about his filmmaking process, animation techniques and using rotoscoping as a reference.
If you are interested in being an indie filmmaker/animator and you love grotesque movies, I recommend you to listen to this interview as Joseph shares everything about making his 3 phenomenal short animations. He recently works as a director and motion designer in...2020-09-1448 min
Arezou Art#2 Interview with Kataneh Vahdani (English)Kataneh Vahdani is a multi award winning director,animator, storyteller and professor.
On this inspiring podcast Kataneh openly shares all her experiences from her early childhood to all the difficulties she endured during immigration.
She also takes us to all the ups and downs she had on her artistic career from working in Disney's story department, making her own indie films and finally working at Netflix. Kataneh reveals all the details behind her latest illustrated book "Kat and Juju" (purchase it on Amazon) and she is mama bird too!
For more updates please foll...2020-08-301h 30
Arezou Art#1 Arezou Art Introduction (Farsi)سلام به همگی،
من آرزو رمضانی هستم و قراره تو این اپیزود علاوه بر معرفی پادکست آرزو آرت، کمی درباره ی تاریخ انیمیشن با شما صحبت کنم.
این پادکست در دو نسخه فارسی و انگلیسی منتشر میشه و اگر دوست دارین تو صفحه ی اینستاگرام من می تونید تصاویر مطالب گفته شده در پادکست رو ببینید.
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/arezouart/message2020-08-2108 min
Arezou Art#1 Arezou Art Introduction (English)Hello everyone,
I am Arezou Ramezani and I will be your host for Arezou Art Podcast. On this episode you will hear a little bit of history of animation and I will tell you what to expect in the future episodes!
To see more you can check out my IG: @arezouart
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/arezouart/message2020-08-2110 min