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Directing Animation Livecast
Directing Animation Livecast#63 - Ratatouille Writer's New Stop Motion Film ~ The Inventor ! Jim Capobianco ~ D.A. LivecastOriginally streamed on YouTube Live Feb 7, 2025. Audio edited by Kiara Horowitz.This fantastic new film floored Scott Wiser, so we had to interview Jim about his daring art project and why so many people should see and treasure this film! Jim Capobianco is an American film director, animator and screenwriter. He has worked as a story artist and storyboard artist for films such as The Lion King (1994), Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996), A Bug's Life (1998), Toy Story 2 (1999), Monsters, Inc. (2001), Finding Nemo (2003), Up (2009), Inside Out (2015), and Finding Dory (2016). (Source: Wikepedia)In 2008, he was nominated for an Academy Award for...
2025-02-1043 minDirecting Animation Livecast
Directing Animation Livecast#62 - Trouble working with Creative Directors? Awesome tips w/Sam Nielson ~ D.A. LivecastOriginally streamed on YouTube Live on Jan 10, 2025. Audio edited by Kiara Horowitz.Blizzard Entertainment! Disney! Sony Animation! Illumination Entertainment! Visual Development Artist Sam Nielsen has worked for them and more: • Viz Dev @ Skydance Animation• Character Design and Environment Design for games at Bungie, Warner Brothers Games, Disney Interactive, Activision, NBC Universal, many others• Environment and Character Design for TV for Dreamworks TV, WildAid• Figurine Design for Sideshow Collectibles, Disney Interactive• Character Design for theme park attraction, Disney Imagineering• Book Illustrations for HarperCollins, Scholastic, Simon & Schuster, etc.Sam also teaches in the prestigious animation department at BYU (Brigham Young Univer...
2025-02-1043 minDirecting Animation Livecast
Directing Animation Livecast#61 - The 21, Oscar Eligable animated short directed by Cartoon Saloon alum Tod Polson ~ D.A. LivecastOriginally Streamed on YouTube Live Dec 6, 2024. Audio edited by Kiara Horowitz. Produced by a team of 70+ artists from more than 24 countries, in collaboration with the global Coptic community, "The 21" is up for an Oscar nomination in 2025 Director Tod Polson made this statement: The 2015 beheading of 21 Coptic Christians by ISIS sent shockwaves across the globe and left a deep, lasting impact on me personally. The martyrs’ steadfast faith in the face of overwhelming terror was, and continues to be, both humbling and deeply inspiring. When the opportunity arose to tell their story, I embraced it wholeheartedly. The creation of...
2024-12-0844 minDirecting Animation Livecast
Directing Animation Livecast#60 - Tony Bancroft - Full Satisfaction in a long Animation Directing Career ~ D.A. LivecastIn person interview at the SLAnimation Expo. Audio edited by Kiara Horowitz. It was fascinating to see the difference in Tony from episode #1 of the Directing Animation Livecast till NOW! His attitudes were refreshing as as always it was a wonderful conversation. 1st interview: https://www.youtube.com/live/oMrfdY_w... Tony Bancroft is currently working on the 2D Light The World Animated feature film. has co-directed Mulan (1998), Animal Crackers, supervised the animation of Pumbaa in Lion King, and wrote the book on Directing for Animation. He and his Brother (Bancroft Brothers Podcast) are a force for...
2024-12-0819 minDirecting Animation Livecast
Directing Animation Livecast#61 - The 21, Oscar Eligable animated short directed by Cartoon Saloon alum Tod Polson ~ D.A. LivecastOriginally Streamed on YouTube Live Dec 6, 2024. Audio edited by Kiara Horowitz. Produced by a team of 70+ artists from more than 24 countries, in collaboration with the global Coptic community, "The 21" is up for an Oscar nomination in 2025 Director Tod Polson made this statement: The 2015 beheading of 21 Coptic Christians by ISIS sent shockwaves across the globe and left a deep, lasting impact on me personally. The martyrs’ steadfast faith in the face of overwhelming terror was, and continues to be, both humbling and deeply inspiring. When the opportunity arose to tell their story, I embraced it wholeheartedly. The creation of...
2024-12-0744 minDirecting Animation Livecast
Directing Animation Livecast#59 - Ron Friedman: Youtube Animation Instructor and The Third Floor Previz Jedi ~ D.A. LivecastOriginally Streamed on YouTube Live Sep 6, 2024. Audio edited by Kiara Horowitz. Ron Friedman and I had a wonderful conversation at the Salt Lake Animation Expo* BUT technology Failed us, so let's do it again! Let's talk about His Thirty Years as an animator on hand-drawn animated films such as The PageMaster and Swan Princess, which visual FX, video game animation, supervising animation for Pan's Labyrinth, to previsualizing films at The Third Floor to teaching future animators through   / animationtrainers   and    / @animationtrainers   Interviewer Scott Wiser is currently supervising at Steamroller Studios (supervising Lego Fortnite and animating on Spice Frontier) and has wri...
2024-09-1047 minDCOMmentaries
DCOMmentariesDEN BROTHER (& Summer Recap)Al & Val are BACK after a summer break and ready to be uber critical about Den Brother.Enjoy a recap of our summers. Den Brother chat starts at 34min.Den Brother (August 13, 2010)IMDB WikipediaDirected by Mark L. Taylor (Actor - The Other Me & Eddie’s Million Dollar Cookoff)Written by James Krieg (Clueless show, Scooby Doo, LEGO properties, 2 other random TV movies) & Michael Horowitz (Burn Notice, The Gifted)Starring: Hutch Dano as Alex Pearson (Ramona & Beezus, Zeke & Luther) Ge...
2024-09-031h 26Directing Animation Livecast
Directing Animation Livecast#58 - "Bloom"-ing an Indie Animated Feature Film with Oscar Winner, Brandon Oldenburg ~ D.A. LivecastOriginally streamed on YouTube Live on Aug 2, 2024. Audio edited by Kiara Horowitz. Since Directing Animation Livecast Episode #2 starring Moonbot Co-founder Brandon Oldenburg, he has gone to develop Flight School Studio, The Immersive Department of Wonder, and now "InBetween" which got to show off development for it new feature film Bloom at Annecy 2024. As always, Brandon is an inspiring guy and this should be a great conversation! Interviewer Scott Wiser is currently supervising at Steamroller Studios (supervising Lego Fortnite and animating on Spice Frontier) and has written and directed for Spacestation Animation. He is the creator of 15 deeply...
2024-08-0437 minDirecting Animation Livecast
Directing Animation Livecast#57 - A.I. Prankster and Tuttle Twins Animation Director: Mike Morris. Directing Aanimation LivecastUploaded to YouTube July 24, 2024. Audio edited by Kiara Horowitz. Since interview Story artist, consultant, director Mike Morris, I've been amused by his contributions to "collaborative posts" on LinkedIn. Knowing these "articles" are used to train AI, he trolls them in the funniest way and ironically earned the "Top Animation Voice Badge" on his LinkedIn profile at   / animike   But that's not what this episode about. It was a serious, great conversation about living as an artist in the animation industry. His thoughts inspired me and hopefully will do the same for you! Interviewer Scott Wiser is currently supervising at St...
2024-07-2524 minDirecting Animation Livecast
Directing Animation Livecast#56 - Eli Harris - How to be a full-time voice actor by the PRO who does it! ~ D.A. LivecastPosted on YouTube June 14, 2024. Audio edited by Kiara Horowitz. Met Eli Harris at the Salt Lake Animation Expo and he is a professional in every sense of the word, nicknamed "The Image Maker" because of the inspiring passion that comes from his voice acting. His advice, tips, and experience were fun topics for discussion! From his LinkedIn bio: I am Eli Harris, an award winning actor and voice artist in the industry. I am also known as the outstandingly smooth and versatile voice of several brands which has earned me the title of “The Image Maker” in the...
2024-06-1432 minDirecting Animation Livecast
Directing Animation Livecast#55 - Mike Mattesi - Dyanamic Drawing Force - Salt Lake Animation Expo ~ D.A. LivecastPosted on YouTube May 31, 2024. Audio edited by Kiara Horowitz. At DrawingFORCE.com, Mike Mattesi, author of the FORCE drawing books and creator of the FORCE drawing theory teaches his drawing approach. Scott Wiser sat down with Mike at the Salt Lake Animation Expo for this challenging conversation about navigating the industry as an artist and about his love for animation and teaching! Mike Mattesi attended the School of Visual Arts in New York City to pursue a career in the comic book industry and found my way into Walt Disney Consumer Products and Walt Disney Feature Animation...
2024-06-1425 minDirecting Animation Livecast
Directing Animation Livecast#54 - Andrew Chesworth ~ Disney Animator become Director of The Brave Locomotive ~LivecastOriginally Streamed on YouTube Live Jan 19, 2024. Audio Edited by Kiara Horowitz. Andrew Chesworth is an Oscar-nominated filmmaker living in Burbank, CA. You can see his latest project, The Brave Locomotive at:    • The Brave Locomotive   ​He co-wrote and co-directed the short film One Small Step ​at Taiko Studios. He was an animator for Disney on Frozen, Zootopia, Moana, Big Hero 6, Wreck-It Ralph, Feast, Get a Horse!, Inner Workings, and Olaf's Frozen Adventure​. Previously, he was a director of commercials and short films at Make in Minneapolis. From 2016-2017, Andrew taught fourth-year Character Animation at CalArts. He was an instructor for t...
2024-01-2053 minDirecting Animation Livecast
Directing Animation Livecast#53 - Josh Carroll, Ben Rische ~ Heads of Creative and Story at Steamroller Studios ~ D.A. LivecastOriginally streamed on YouTube Live Dec 13, 2023. Audio edited by Kiara Horowitz. Josh Carroll and Ben Rische are such a powerful creative team that even though they've worked together for years and are currently on Steamroller Animation & Jalil Sadool's Spice Frontier, they're collaborating after hours on their own original Graphic Novel. Ben Rische is the Head of Story at Steamroller, but that's not all. He's a great character designer, 2D FX animator, etc.   / benrische   Josh Carroll is not only an awesome 3D character modeler, but his input is vital enough at Steamroller Studios that this year he became the H...
2023-12-1852 minDirecting Animation Livecast
Directing Animation Livecast#53 - Josh Carroll, Ben Rische ~ Heads of Creative and Story at Steamroller Studios ~ D.A. LivecastOriginally streamed on YouTube Live Dec 13, 2023. Audio edited by Kiara Horowitz. Josh Carroll and Ben Rische are such a powerful creative team that even though they've worked together for years and are currently on Steamroller Animation & Jalil Sadool's Spice Frontier, they're collaborating after hours on their own original Graphic Novel. Ben Rische is the Head of Story at Steamroller, but that's not all. He's a great character designer, 2D FX animator, etc.   / benrische   Josh Carroll is not only an awesome 3D character modeler, but his input is vital enough at Steamroller Studios that this year he became the H...
2023-12-1552 minThe Crossover Media Podcast
The Crossover Media PodcastConspirare 'House of Belonging' featuring: Craig Hella JohnsonAs they begin their 30th Season, the GRAMMY® Award-winning choral ensemble from Austin, Texas, Conspirare, present an emotionally rich and wide-ranging program in their Delos recording: ‘House of Belonging.’ Known worldwide for expanding the boundaries of choral performance, Conspirare has teamed up with the superb Miró Quartet to present a tapestry of intriguing new works by dynamic American composers…. Kevin Puts, Derrick Skye, Alex Berko, Moira Smiley, Ross Lee Finney, Shara Nova, Michael Schachter and Margaret Bonds. The album’s thoughtful texts explore themes about spirituality, philosophy, the natural world, and the human need for deep connection with verses by Ewen Tait...
2023-11-1329 minDirecting Animation Livecast
Directing Animation Livecast#51 - Armand Serrano ~ Production Designer / viz-dev artist @ MARVEL, DISNEY SONY, BLIZZARD ~LivecastOriginally streamed on YouTube Live Oct 6, 2023. Audio edited by Kiara Horowitz. Armand Serrano is a visual development artist, art director, and production designer for animated feature films and games specializing in environment design. He is currently working as a Production Designer for an unannounced biblical animated feature film slated for 2025. Armand is known for his works at Walt Disney Animation Studios, Marvel Studios, Sony Pictures Animation, and The Bible Project. His most recent projects were Skydance Animation's The Search for Wondla (2024) and Marvel Studios' "What If...?" . He is also a seasoned lecturer in the field of animation...
2023-10-071h 06Directing Animation Livecast
Directing Animation Livecast#49 - Chris Wall ~ Wingfeather Saga and Veggie Tales ~ Shining Isle Productions ~ D.A. LivecastOriginally Streamed on YouTube Live Aug 18, 2023. Audio edited by Kiara Horowitz. Chris is a creator of family and faith-infused entertainment such as the Wingfeather Saga now streaming on Angel Studios' Platform. He spent over a decade producing 16 movies for the venerated VeggieTales franchise. That included the wildly successful "Wonderful Wizard of Ha's," "Saint Nicholas" and "Noah's Ark." During that time, he also oversaw the multi-national team to create new 20x22min episodes of "3-2-1 Penguins" CG animated series for NBC/Qubo. These titles have been enjoyed by millions of families, generating millions in revenue. He is...
2023-08-2147 minDirecting Animation Livecast
Directing Animation Livecast#48 - Eric Koenig ~ Director of The Simpsons and HouseBroken BTS Interview ~ D.A. LivecastOriginally Streamed on YouTube Live July 21, 2023. Audio edited by Kiara Horowitz. He's not only directed the Simpsons and HouseBroken, but also animated on classics such as Cat's Don't Dance, Prince of Egypt, and The Tigger Movie. Join Eric Koenig and Scott Wiser as we discuss his long, successful career and his directing Philosophy! You can follow Eric at https://www.instagram.com/flyingacepi... And his webcomic at: https://www.rachelericwedding.com/ Interviewer Scott Wiser is currently supervising at Steamroller Studios and has written and directed for Spacestation Animation. He is the creator of 10 deeply meaningful feature film...
2023-07-2446 minDirecting Animation Livecast
Directing Animation Livecast#47 - Ruby Gillman: Teenage Kraken ~ Dreamworks Head of Story, Glenn Harmon ~ D.A. LivecastOriginally Streamed on YouTube Live June 30, 2023. Audio Edited by Kiara Horowitz. With this new Dreamworks film In theaters June 30, let's have a second conversation with Head of Story, Glenn Harmon, formerly the Head of Story at Skydance Animation, with storyboarding tips he picked up on projects as Boss Baby, All Hail King Julien, Hotel Transylvania, and Smurfs. See Glenn's work at: https://www.instagram.com/thegr8ful_dad Interviewer Scott Wiser is currently supervising at Steamroller Studios and has written and directed for Spacestation Animation. He is the creator of 10 deeply meaningful feature film pitches and counting. 3...
2023-07-0148 minDirecting Animation Livecast
Directing Animation Livecast#46 - Aaron Augenblick ~ City Island ~ How to create a PBS original animated series ~ D.A. LivecastOriginally Streamed on YouTube Live June 16, 2023. Audio edited by Kiara Horowitz. Aaron Augenblick, in his own production company was worked on: City Island (PBS KIDS) Headspace (Netflix), Losers (Netflix), The Jellies (Adult Swim), Ugly Americans (Comedy Central), Superjail! (Adult Swim), and Wonder Showzen (MTV), etc. Augenblick Studios' independent cartoons have been seen in film festivals throughout the world. Their short film Golden Age was an official selection of the Sundance Film Festival and won the grand prize for best film at the Ottawa International Animation Festival. Augenblick Studios is one of the leading independent animation companies in...
2023-06-2152 minDirecting Animation Livecast
Directing Animation Livecast#45 - Ross Venokur ~ Writing and directing Rally Road Racers in theaters soon! ~ D.A. LivecastOriginally streamed on YouTube Live May 12th, 2023. Audio edited by Kiara Horowitz. Ross has written and directed three CG features, including Charming starring Demi Lovato, Sia, Avril Lavigne, Ashley Tisdale, and John Cleese — released globally on Netflix in 2020. Ross has written original pilots and screenplays for Disney, Fox, Walden Media, Warner Brothers, DreamWorks, Sony, Universal, The Jim Henson Co., Playtone, Vanguard Anima7on, Jersey Films, 1492, ABC, UPN, Carsey-Werner, The WB, ConcaCo, Cartoon Network, Reliance, Nickelodeon, and many others. Early in his career, Ross wrote on Nickelodeon’s Kenan and Kel, the original live-action The Tick, and the firs...
2023-05-2044 minDirecting Animation Livecast
Directing Animation Livecast#44 - Nora Twomey, Cartoon Saloon Producer Director ~ The Breadwinner, My Father's Dragon ~ LivecastOriginally Streamed on YouTube Live Apr 21, 2023. Audio Edited by Kiara Horowitz. Meet Cartoon Saloon's premiere Producer and Director of The Breadwinner (Oscar Nominated), My Father's Dragon, Secret of Kells, etc. How has her leadership impacted one of the most unique animation studios in the world? Let's deep dive into Nora's process. Interviewer Scott Wiser is a Director at Spacestation Animation and creator of 10 deeply meaningful feature film pitches. Any producers or executives interested in collaborating or funding on Scott Wiser's projects can peruse these pitches through the application at scottwiser.com/collaborate You can follow Nora and...
2023-04-2257 minDirecting Animation Livecast
Directing Animation Livecast#43 - New Experiments in Studio leadership ~ Steamroller Studios CEO Aaron Gilman ~ D.A. LivecastOriginally Streamed on YouTube Live April 7, 2023. Audio Edited by Kiara Horowitz. In building the best animation studio Scott's worked for, Aaron Gilman has gathered philosophies from Brene Brown, Simon Sinek, etc, and in an experimental way has been navigating toward something remarkeable. Let's discuss how he does it and also the future of Steamroller Animation! With 23 years in the VFX industry, Aaron has worked at all levels of animation in film, games, and TV. Beginning with his early film work, Aaron was an animator on Matrix Revolutions, Hellboy, and Constantine with the acclaimed Tippett Studio. Eventually making...
2023-04-1150 minDirecting Animation Livecast
Directing Animation Livecast#42 - My Dad The Bounty Hunter ~ Everett Downing Jr ~ Netflix Director Interview ~ D.A. LivecastOriginally Streamed on YouTube Live Mar 24, 2023. Audio edited by Kiara Horowitz. He's Animated and storyboarded for Pixar and beyond: Brave, Toy Story 3, Monsters University, Maya and the Three, Wall-e, UP, Ratatouille, Robots, Ice Age, The Boss Baby, Hair Love, Veggie Tales, etc - The breadth and depth of his work is incredible. Let's chat with Netflix Director Everett Downing Jr about his directing philosophy, How his crowdfunding film project, Book of Mojo prepared him for the opportunity to direct Hair Love and executive co-create My Dad The Bounty Hunter as executive producer. https://www.edowning.com/
2023-03-2646 minDirecting Animation Livecast
Directing Animation Livecast#41 - Chris Oatley: The best animation art schools and how they impact the industry ~ D.A. LivecastOriginally Streamed on YouTube Live Feb 14, 2023. Audio Edited by Kiara Horowitz. He was a Disney character designer and podcast (ArtCast) host and with a twist of fate because one of the best educators I've ever seen in any university, online school, etc. His mentorship has impacted my career exponentially and his students continue to flourish in both their internet presence and their quality of the art.  Former Oatley Academy students are Published Children's Book Authors / Illustrators, Animation Directors, Character Designers, Wizards of the Coast Artists, Blizzard Artists, Instagram Art celebrities, Laika Puppet makers, Fashion Design I...
2023-02-2050 minDirecting Animation Livecast
Directing Animation Livecast#40 - Adam Yaniv ~ Director of "Summer Memories" the fully independent cartoon series ~ Directing Animation LivecastOriginally streamed on YouTube Live Jan 13, 2023. Audio edited by Kiara Horowitz. He's developed animated stories for Disney TV, Nickelodeon, and most recently, the most special of his projects: Summer Memories. Adam was Scott Wiser's first animation supervisor ever and had a huge impact on his career beginnings!   Check out the series at:  https://www.facebook.com/SummerMemori...  Interviewer Scott Wiser is a Director at Spacestation Animation and the creator of 10 deeply meaningful feature film pitches.  Any producers or executives interested in collaborating or funding on Scott Wiser's projects can peruse these pitc...
2023-01-1543 minDirecting Animation Livecast
Directing Animation Livecast#39 - Chris Sanders: Director of How To Train Your Dragon + Lilo & Stitch Cartoons!!! ~ Directing Animation LivecastOriginally Streamed on YouTube Live on Dec 9, 2022. Audio edited by Kiara Horowitz. He directed How to Train Your Dragon + Lilo & Stitch + The Croods  - What more need we say? We already know he's a fantastic artist and storyteller! Ladies and gents... CHRIS SANDERS!!!!   Interviewer Scott Wiser is a Director at Spacestation Animation and the creator of 10 deeply meaningful feature film pitches. Any producers or executives interested in collaborating or funding on Scott Wiser's projects can peruse these pitches through the application at https://scottwiser.com/collaborate  Follow Chris Sanders at:   https://www...
2022-12-1547 minDirecting Animation Livecast
Directing Animation Livecast#38 - Pietro Schito & directors mentored by Guillermo del Toro. on Write for Animation ~ Directing Animation LivecastOriginally Streamed on YouTube Live Nov 11, 2022. Audio edited by Kiara Horowitz. Doing screenwriting for 2 feature films with directors mentored by Guillermo del Toro - should teach you a LOT. And Pietro has DONE JUST THAT.    Interviewer Scott Wiser is a Director at Spacestation Animation and the creator of 10 deeply meaningful feature film pitches. Any producers or executives interested in collaborating or funding on Scott Wiser's projects can peruse these pitches through the application at https://scottwiser.com/collaborate  From his website: Going from an Avid editor in Italy, L.A. to complete the New...
2022-12-1043 minDirecting Animation Livecast
Directing Animation Livecast#37 - Directing Hollywood Animation vs Independent Passion Projects ~ Alex Orrelle ~ Directing Animation LivecastOriginally Streamed on YouTube Live on Oct 10, 2022. Audio Edited by Kiara Horowitz.  Klaus, Space Jame, Looney Toons, The Incredibles - What style of animation hasn't Alex Orrelle worked on?  Interviewer Scott Wiser is a Director at Spacestation Animation and the creator of 10 deeply meaningful feature film pitches. Any producers or executives interested in collaborating or funding on Scott Wiser's projects can peruse these pitches through the application at https://scottwiser.com/collaborate Alex has been sought after as an animator, story artist, and director throughout the industry and doesn't an amazing job at de...
2022-10-1546 minDirecting Animation Livecast
Directing Animation Livecast#36 - Choosing the BEST ANIMATION SCREENWRITING story structure ~ Eric Elrod ~ Directing Animation LivecastOriginally Streamed on YouTube Live on Sep 9, 2022. Audio Edited by Kiara Horowitz. Oscar-winning Pixar Co-director Mark Andrews directed cutting-edge production using Unreal Engine and Motion Capture. More info coming soon.    Interviewer Scott Wiser is a Director at Spacestation Animation and the creator of 10 deeply meaningful feature film pitches. Any producers or executives interested in collaborating or funding on Scott Wiser's projects can peruse these pitches through the application at https://scottwiser.com/collaborate  Eric Elrod has been a director on Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous and the Spider-Man TV series (2020-2022), as well as a s...
2022-09-1146 minDirecting Animation Livecast
Directing Animation Livecast#35 - Mark Andrews Producing Super Giant Robot Bros in record time ~ Directing Animation LivecastOriginally Streamed on YouTube Live August 19, 2022. Audio Edited by Kiara Horowitz. Oscar-winning Pixar Co-director Mark Andrews directed cutting-edge production using Unreal Engine and Motion Capture. More info coming soon.    Interviewer Scott Wiser is a Director at Spacestation Animation and the creator of 10 deeply meaningful feature film pitches. Any producers or executives interested in collaborating or funding on Scott Wiser's projects can peruse these pitches through the application at https://scottwiser.com/collaborate  After 18 years at Pixar, Mark Andrews directed 5 hours of content in a little less than two years and called it "Super Gia...
2022-08-3042 minDirecting Animation Livecast
Directing Animation Livecast#34 - The best new Animation Expo by Indie Animation Studio, Digital Gravy! ~ Directing Animation LivecastOriginally streamed on YouTube Live July 15, 2022. Audio Edited by Kiara Horowitz. From the Salt Lake Animation expo, to the ChowPow card game, to Tuttle Twins, to original animated series, Digital Gravy is working hard to make waves in the entertainment industry!   Interviewer Scott Wiser is a Director at Spacestation Animation and the creator of 10 deeply meaningful feature film pitches. Any producers or executives interested in collaborating or funding on Scott Wiser's projects can peruse these pitches through the application at https://scottwiser.com/collaborate  The animation house assisting Angel Studio with Tuttle Twins, Di...
2022-08-3045 minDirecting Animation Livecast
Directing Animation Livecast#33 - JP Sans - Behind the scenes of THE BAD GUYS w/ DreamWorks Head of Animation ~ Directing Animation LivecastOriginally streamed on YouTube Live May 27, 2022. Audio edited by Kiara Horowitz. Interviewer Scott Wiser is a Director at Spacestation Animation and the creator of 10 deeply meaningful feature film pitches. Any producers or executives interested in collaborating or funding on Scott Wiser's projects can peruse these pitches through the application at https://scottwiser.com/collaborate  JP Sans most recently served as Head of Character Animation on DreamWorks Animation’s latest hit film, The Bad Guys. He made his co-directing debut at DreamWorks Animation on the animated short film Bilby, which received numerous industry accolades and awards.  
2022-05-3140 minDirecting Animation Livecast
Directing Animation Livecast#32 - Expert Acting Lesson for Animators ~ Ed Hooks on the Directing Animation LivecastOriginally streamed on YouTube Live on May 13, 2022. Audio edited by Kiara Horowitz. Interviewer Scott Wiser is a Director at Spacestation Animation and the creator of 10 deeply meaningful feature film pitches. Any producers or executives interested in collaborating or funding on Scott Wiser's projects can peruse these pitches through the application at https://scottwiser.com/collaborate  From his website, https://edhooks.com/ Ed Hooks, author of Acting for Animators, created acting training especially for animators instead of stage or movie actors. He has taught his Masterclass for most major animation studios and video game c...
2022-05-2148 minDirecting Animation Livecast
Directing Animation Livecast#31- Stephen Candell - How a Dreamworks Rigging Master started Studio Zubio, a premium companyOriginally recorded on YouTube Live on April 8, 2022. Audio Edited by Kiara Horowitz. Croods, How To Train Your Dragon, Kung Fu Panda - Stephen Candell has built so many amazing rigs for them, and now... he has one of the best independent character creation studios out there!    Interviewer Scott Wiser is a Director at Spacestation Animation and the creator of 10 deeply meaningful feature film pitches. Any producers or executives interested in collaborating or funding Scott Wiser's projects can peruse these pitches through the application at scottwiser.com/collaborate   You can follow Stephen at: https://www...
2022-04-2450 minDirecting Animation Livecast
Directing Animation Livecast#30- Adam Sidwell - How he started a metaverse media animation company! Directing Animation LivecastOriginally recorded on YouTube Live on March 4, 2022. Audio edited Kiara Horowitz. How did Adam start an animation company that grew 10x the size in one year?    Interviewer Scott Wiser is a Director at Spacestation Animation and the creator of 10 deeply meaningful feature film pitches. Any producers or executives interested in collaborating or funding on Scott Wiser's projects can peruse these pitches through the application at scottwiser.com/collaborate   Adam Sidwell has gone from rigging characters as a TD in the FX industry to owning his own publishing company, to starting a booming animation stu...
2022-04-2443 minStory Science with DJ Finley
Story Science with DJ FinleyHow to introduce your protagonist | Lessons from The Wolfman 1941& 2010Showing who your protagonist is as a person in the opening of your story. Fantasy & World Music by the Fiechters:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjMZjGhrFq_4llVS_x2XJ_w Ukrainian Folk Music - Ukrainian Village: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5y2iwuJaAOY Halloween Music - Howl of the Werewolves: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNv7Bl9mvUo Halloween Music - Werewolf Castle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33K...
2022-04-0457 minDirecting Animation Livecast
Directing Animation Livecast#28 - Shawn Boyles Designs 5 Characters AT THE SAME TIME - on the Directing Animation LivecastOriginally streamed on YouTube Live Jan 6, 2022. Audio edited by Kiara Horowitz. Character Designer goes beyond your average tutorial by designing 5 characters side by side.    Scott Wiser is a Director at Spacestation Animation and creator of 10 deeply meaningful feature film pitches. Any producers or executives interested in collaborating or funding on Scott Wiser's projects can peruse these pitches through the application at scottwiser.com/collaborate   Shawn Boyles is a character designer with experience in film, games, tv, and currently designs at Spacestation animation on A for Adley and the Adley's Playspace Appl and upcoming Cre...
2022-01-0946 minDirecting Animation Livecast
Directing Animation Livecast#27 - Shonduras - Founder of The Spacestation - a BEST DAY EVER on the Directing Animation LivecastOriginally streamed on YouTube on Dec 3, 2021. Audio edited by Kiara Horowitz. Shonduras shares the story of Spacestation Animation   Scott Wiser is a Director at Spacestation Animation and creator of 10 deeply meaningful feature film pitches. Any producers or executives interested in collaborating or funding on Scott Wiser's projects can peruse these pitches through the application at scottwiser.com/collaborate   Shonduras first grew his audience on Snapchat doing entertaining photos and drawings then grew the Shonduras Youtube channel followed by the many businesses at Spacestation and the A for Adley family show.    We met...
2021-12-1238 minDirecting Animation Livecast
Directing Animation Livecast#26 - Jasmine Katatikarn (CG Lead / Job-search Warrior) on the Directing Animation LivecastOriginally streamed on YouTube Live Nov 12, 2021. Audio Edited by Kiara Horowitz. Interview by Scott Wiser: A Director at Spacestation Animation and creator of 10 deeply meaningful feature film pitches. Any producers or executives interested in collaborating or funding on Scott Wiser's projects can peruse these pitches through the application at scottwiser.com/collaborate   Jasmine, co-founder of the Academy of Animated Art for training CG Lighters, didn't let the closing of Blue-Sky Studios get her down.  She is now the CG Lead currently at Framestore and loves helping new artists break into the animation and VFX industry. We...
2021-12-1248 minDirecting Animation Livecast
Directing Animation Livecast#27 - Shonduras - Founder of The Spacestation - a BEST DAY EVER on the Directing Animation LivecastOriginally streamed on YouTube Live on Dec 3, 2021. Audio Edited by Kiara Horowitz. Shonduras shares the story of Spacestation Animation   Scott Wiser is a Director at Spacestation Animation and creator of 10 deeply meaningful feature film pitches. Any producers or executives interested in collaborating or funding on Scott Wiser's projects can peruse these pitches through the application at scottwiser.com/collaborate   Shonduras first grew his audience on Snapchat doing entertaining photos and drawings then grew the Shonduras Youtube channel followed by the many businesses at Spacestation and the A for Adley family show...
2021-12-1238 minStory Science with DJ Finley
Story Science with DJ FinleyTop 12 Amateur Writing Mistakes in High Guardian Spice.High Guardian Spice has no throughline, no plan, no point. Out of all the issues, DJ Finley and Essi narrowed it down to a few key problems common in many writers' groups.
2021-12-111h 23Directing Animation Livecast
Directing Animation Livecast#25 Matthew Luhn Director, Story Guy, Pixar Alum on the Directing Animation LivecastOriginally recorded on YouTube Live Oct 2, 2021. Audio edited by Kiara Horowitz. Interview by Scott Wiser:  A Director at Spacestation Animation and creator of 10 deeply meaningful feature film pitches. Any producers or executives interested in collaborating or funding on Scott Wiser's projects can peruse these pitches through the application at scottwiser.com/collaborate   Matthew is a Pixar veteran, having worked 20 years as a story artist on so many beloved films. He is currently wrapping up directing his original short film, Sprite Fright with the Blender. He is also the author of "The Best Story Wi...
2021-10-0545 minDirecting Animation Livecast
Directing Animation Livecast#24 - Nathan Riddle (Spacestation Animation Producer) on the Directing Animation LivecastOriginally Streamed live on YouTube on Sep 10, 2021. Audio edited by Kiara Horowitz. Interview by Scott Wiser: Director at Spacestation Animation Creator of 10 original feature-film pitches at: https://youtu.be/Q7fhfy5awTs  Get updates from Scott Wiser by:  1. Subscribing to this channel and/or 2. Signing up for the newsletter and www.scottwiser.com/follow   Nate's dream of building an animation studio is coming true as he and I just joined as partners over Spacestation and got the team on track to finish the first episode of A for Adley Animated. We ALSO have a b...
2021-09-2045 minStory Science with DJ Finley
Story Science with DJ FinleyWhat Did We Watch? Shang-Chi and the Legend of the 10 EXPOSITION SCENES!Disney-Marvel continues to put spectacle over substance. Shang-Chi is a fast-paced marble track of movement that resolves at a mind-splitting conclusion. DJ Finley and Essi explain why. The Critical Drinkers plot synopsis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLJGVikolJs Don't forget to check out "The Girl with Ghost Eyes," by M. H. Boroson. 
2021-09-151h 11Story Science with DJ Finley
Story Science with DJ FinleyThe Comedy of Errors 2021 Play ReviewShakespeare's The Comedy of Errors is one of the hardest plays to mess up.
2021-08-1932 minStory Science with DJ Finley
Story Science with DJ FinleyShakespeare's Richard III A Lesson in Context.The Utah Shakespeare Festival decided to do Shakespeare's histories in order and Richard III shows why context is important to understand character motivation. Audio clip from Directing for Animation with Scott Wiser, episode 20 with Brian McDonald. Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gz0pXCPzrfI&t=1416s
2021-08-1852 minStory Science with DJ Finley
Story Science with DJ FinleyPericles. Alpha Male vs The Harmless Male. Play Review.Shakespeare's Pericles performed by The Utah Shakespeare Festival 2021. The festival is celebrating its 60th anniversary, in this year's playbill is the lesser-known play, Pericles about the king of Tyre who faces adversity from the gods.  The Utah Shakspeare Festival website https://secure.bard.org/Online/default.asp
2021-08-1651 minStory Science with DJ Finley
Story Science with DJ FinleyHigh Guardian Spice! Original or Cliché? Being unique when every story has already been told.The official trailer for High Guardian Spice dropped recently and... Oh Boy. It's as embarrassing as people predicted. However, it begs the question of where is the line between unique and cliche? As well as how to avoid sounding like everything that came before? Email: seriesoflivesinc@gmail.com
2021-08-1245 minStory Science with DJ Finley
Story Science with DJ FinleyCharacter Analysis with Rayne: The Mummy! What is this corpse about?Welcome back to the Show, Rayne. Here to discuss the mummy as a character, some things to consider when writing a mummy. All ideas discussed are free to use so don't be shy.  Follow Rayne on Twitch at Rayne Draws. Contact DJ Finley via Gmail: seriesoflivesinc@gmail.com Music for this episode this from Fantasy & World Music by the Fiechters songs: Ancient Egyptian Music - Prince of Egypt and Beautiful Jungle Music - Amazon Rainforest.  Follow them on YouTube they write great stuff!  Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj...
2021-07-262h 05Directing Animation Livecast
Directing Animation Livecast#22 - Daniel Harmon (CCO) on the Directing Animation Livecast.Originally recorded on YouTube Live on June 4, 2021. Audio edited by Kiara Horowitz. Interview by Scott Wiser: A Director, Animator on projects for Indies, Fox, DreamWorks, etc.  Creator of original feature-film pitches (in the form of self-published books, short films, etc.)   Get updates from Scott Wiser by:  1. Subscribing to this channel and/or 2. Signing up for the newsletter and www.scottwiser.com/follow  Daniel Harmon began his journey into animation as an internet marketer, but not just any internet marketer. He was part of the team that created the viral campaign for the Orabrush (yes...
2021-06-0943 minStory Science with DJ Finley
Story Science with DJ FinleyPatterns of Behavior. How Personality affects your character’s actions and decisions.Copyright Disclaimer, This episode features segments from the book The People Code by Dr. Tayler Hartman. These segments are being used for educational purposes only and DJ Finley does not claim ownership of them. Personality is the deciding factor on how your character acts and reacts to what's happening. A character's personality will also decide what pattern of behavior they will show throughout the story. For more information about The People Code check out Dr. Tayler Hartman's book. Email: seriesoflivesinc@gmail.com
2021-05-221h 27Directing Animation Livecast
Directing Animation Livecast#21 - Stephen Weese (VoiceActing) on the Directing Animation LivecastOriginally recorded on YouTube Live on May 7, 2021. Audio edited by Kiara Horowitz. Interview by Scott Wiser: A Director, Animator on projects for Indies, Fox , DreamWorks, etc.   Creator of original feature-film pitches (in the form of self-published books, short films, etc.)   Get updates from Scott Wiser by:  1. Subscribing to this channel and/or 2. Signing up for the newsletter and www.scottwiser.com/follow   Stephen Weese is a voice-over producer and director with a demonstrated history of working in video games, film industry, animation, and academics. He has been a college instructor for over...
2021-05-1149 minDirecting Animation Livecast
Directing Animation Livecast#20 Brian McDonald (Filmmaking Guru) on the Directing Animation LivecastOriginally recorded on YouTube Live on April 2, 2021. Audio edited by Kiara Horowitz. Interview by Scott Wiser: A Director, Animator on projects for DreamWorks, Fox, and Indies. Creator of original feature-film pitches (in the form of self-published books and short films).   Brian McDonald is my personal favorite story guru and has become a good friend over the years. He has consulted at Pixar, Disney, Dreamworks, etc, has written winning screenplays which have been made into both films and graphic novels. He is currently collaborating with a director writing a script for a big feature film.   ...
2021-04-1051 minStory Science with DJ Finley
Story Science with DJ FinleyDiscussing Horror and 2015 Jekyll & Hyde with Rayne.So what's happening with Horror? DJ Finley discusses the currant state of the Monster Movie genre with horror fan Rayne. Along with this discussion DJ Finley and Rayne talk about the 2015 TV adaptation of Jekyll and Hyde. Follow Rayne on Twitch at Rayne Draws. His YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHsE9xDSj67QEnbLZ_Fj43w Email: seriesoflivesinc@gmail.com
2021-04-051h 12Story Science with DJ Finley
Story Science with DJ FinleyRaya and the Last Dragon Review with Essie!The show features audio from After Earth 2013, Raya and the Last Dragon 2021, Phylis Diller comedy, The Purple People Eater by Sheb Wooley. Honest review of Disney's new animated film. Email: seriesoflivesinc@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kiarakaihorowitzwriter
2021-03-2354 minStory Science with DJ Finley
Story Science with DJ FinleyWhat Writers Aren't Telling You About Writing Characters in ScenesWhen learning how to write, I had a difficult time working with the characters in the scene. Until I discovered the Coordinated Management of Meaning theory, or CMM for short. The CMM theory argues that the way people communicate with one another is often times more important than the matter being discussed. The mood and mannerisms that a person adopts during an interaction or experience plays a large part in the construction of the reality. Instead of simply focusing on the message content or what people are thinking which made my characters sound robotic. I turned more focus on...
2021-03-1621 minDirecting Animation Livecast
Directing Animation Livecast#19 - Tom Bancroft (Studio CEO) on the Directing Animation LivecastOriginally recorded on YouTube Live March 5, 2021. Audio edited by Kiara Horowitz. Interview by Scott Wiser:  A Director, Animator on projects for DreamWorks, Fox, and Indies. Creator of original feature-film pitches (in the form of self-published books and short films).   Though Tom Bancroft is best know for his animation on Mulan and his character design of Mushu, his influence extends way beyond that. He is rethinking the animation industry with his new studio, pencilish.com, co-hosts the Bancroft Brothers Podcast, and has a massive impact on the artists wherever he goes,    You can...
2021-03-0947 minStory Science with DJ Finley
Story Science with DJ FinleyJ.J. Abrams plan for Star Wars Episode 8? Leaks act 3A few weeks ago a treatment printed on red paper was posted on Imgur. It was claimed that this was the original plan for episode 8 by Abrams himself. Though, no one knows for sure. After watching reviews of the treatment on YouTube, that said these leaks were betted then what fans got. DJ Finley and Essie decide to read them and judge them on a level of quality rather than a straight on comparison to what episode 8 turned out to be.  Leaks: https://imgur.com/gallery/WKkli  Email: seriesoflivesinc@gmail.com
2021-01-161h 06Directing Animation Livecast
Directing Animation Livecast#17 - Pablo Smith (Animation Director) on the Directing Animation LivecastOriginally recorded on YouTube Live on Jan 8, 2021. Audio edited by Kiara Horowitz. Interview by Scott Wiser: A Director, Animator on projects for DreamWorks, Fox, and Indies. Creator of original feature-film pitches (in the form of self-published books and short films).  Pablo has worked for years as both a 2d and CG animator and is currently co-directing the animation on the upcoming Spongebob Kamp Koral series. He is also creating his own zany series, Prepper Farms, which has been put on hold because of the demanding nature of his Nickelodeon role.   You can follow Pablo at:  http...
2021-01-1342 minStory Science with DJ Finley
Story Science with DJ FinleyJ.J. Abrams plan for Star Wars Episode 8? Leaks act 2A few weeks ago a treatment printed on red paper was posted on Imgur. It was claimed that this was the original plan for episode 8 by Abrams himself. Though, no one knows for sure. After watching reviews of the treatment on YouTube, that said these leaks were betted then what fans got. DJ Finley and Essie decide to read them and judge them on a level of quality rather than a straight on comparison to what episode 8 turned out to be. Leaks: https://imgur.com/gallery/WKkli Email: seriesoflivesinc@gmail.com
2021-01-0958 minStory Science with DJ Finley
Story Science with DJ FinleyJ.J. Abrams plan for Star Wars Episode 8? Leaks act 1A few weeks ago a treatment printed on red paper was posted on Imgur. It was claimed that this was the original plan for episode 8 by Abrams himself. Though, no one knows for sure. After watching reviews of the treatment on YouTube, that said these leaks were betted then what fans got. DJ Finley and Essie decide to read them and judge them on a level of quality rather than a straight on comparison to what episode 8 turned out to be. Leaks: https://imgur.com/gallery/WKkli Email: seriesoflivesinc@gmail.com
2021-01-021h 39Story Science with DJ Finley
Story Science with DJ Finley#7 Perfect, Salvageable, or Trash? ScroogeThe 1970 one starring Albert Finney and has Obi-Wan Kenobi himself, Alec Guinness.  Email: seriesoflivesinc@gmail.com
2020-12-241h 14Story Science with DJ Finley
Story Science with DJ Finley#6 Perfect, Salvaegable, or Trash? We're No Angles.A 1955 Christmas Cult Classic starring Humphrey Bogart, Peter Ustinov, and Aldo Ray. Three convicts are determined to escape Devil's Island and return to France. While concocting a plan they hide out in the house of a friendly merchant and his family. Since it's Christmas Eve, the convicts get wrapped up in the family's love and their problems and want to help the people who showed them kindness. The convicts find the perfect Christmas gift to give their new friends... and it wont cost them a dime. Email: seriesoflivesinc@gmail.com
2020-12-2156 minStory Science with DJ Finley
Story Science with DJ Finley#5 Perfect, Salvageable, or Trash? MULAN 2020. Yes, we watched it so you don't have to. You're Welcome. Watch Shadiversity for a why the fighting in this movie sucks. Copyright: this episode has clips from Clue, Space Balls, and The Time Warp. These clips are being used for entertainment and DJ Finley does not claim to own the rights. Email: seriesoflivesinc@gmail.com
2020-12-121h 03Directing Animation Livecast
Directing Animation Livecast#16 - Arnie Leibovit (Producer / Historian) on the Directing Animation LivecastOriginally recorded on YouTube Live on Dec 4, 2020. Audio edited by Kiara Horowitz. Interview by Scott Wiser: A Director, Animator on projects for DreamWorks, Fox, and Indies. Creator of original feature-film pitches (in the form of self-published books and short films).   Arnie Lebovit is not only the foremost expert of animation visionary George Pal, he also knew 4 of animation's "nine old men", Disney, and several other visionaries in the animation industry. Arnie directed the creation of the Puppetoon documentary series.  https://puppetoon.net/ https://www.facebook.com/puppetoons https://www.facebook.com/thefantasyfi...  G...
2020-12-0939 minStory Science with DJ Finley
Story Science with DJ Finley#4 Perfect, Salvageable, or Trash? Ice AgeDJ Finley and Essie take a look at Blue Sky Studio's 2002 film "Ice Age" to see how well it stands after eighteen year of life.  Email:  seriesoflivesinc@gmail.com
2020-12-051h 06Story Science with DJ Finley
Story Science with DJ FinleyHow Interests move your characters and effect their decisions.One of the fastest ways to not just have conflict in your story, but also move the plot is identifying each character’s interest. But what are motivating interests and how do they work? Email: seriesoflivesinc@gmail.com
2020-12-0552 minStory Science with DJ Finley
Story Science with DJ FinleyAction vs Conflict: using Communication to make character interactions more engaging.Copyright disclaimer, this episode has audio clips from Yes Prime Minister, White Collar, and The Red Green Show. These clips are being used for educational purposes only. DJ Finley does not claim to own any rights to these properties. Ego-involvement: refers to how crucial something is to someones live or argument. LUUUUTT Model. Information about these models was taken from "A First Look at Communication Theory" by Em Griffin. Check out DJ Finley's website for more information: https://kiarafinleyhorowitz.wordpress.com/ Email: seriesoflivesinc@gmail.com
2020-11-2151 minDirecting Animation Livecast
Directing Animation Livecast#15 - Aaron Fullan (Composer) on the Directing Animation LivecastOriginally recorded on Nov 13, 2020 on YouTube Live. Audio edited by Kiara Horowitz. Interview by Scott Wiser: A Director, Animator on projects for DreamWorks, Fox, and Indies. Creator of original feature-film pitches (in the form of self-published books and short films).   Get updates from Scott Wiser by:  1. Subscribing to this channel and/or 2. Signing up for the newsletter and www.scottwiser.com/follow   Aaron is an independent film composer who is breaking the mold of "LA-based-only" Hollywood film scorers. Writing music from his home studio in Iowa, Aaron has caught the attention of an imp...
2020-11-1739 minStory Science with DJ Finley
Story Science with DJ FinleyA quick look at Communication Perspective and Selective Exposure.Communication Perspective is the theory that communications effects our whole world. Selective Exposure determines what we as individuals know about the world, and what we're open to experiencing. Follow me on Facebook: @kiarakaihorowitzwriter· Writer Email me at: seriesoflivesinc@gmail.com
2020-11-1437 minStory Science with DJ Finley
Story Science with DJ Finley#3 Perfect, Salvageable, or Trash. Gods of EgyptWhat should be a film review, turns into a lesson on ancient Egypt real quick. DJ Finley and Essie go to town on a corporate cash grab that failed hard at the box office.  Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kiarakaihorowitzwriter/?view_public_for=341759632938467 Email: seriesoflivesinc@gmail.com
2020-11-072h 02Story Science with DJ Finley
Story Science with DJ Finley#2 Perfect, Salvageable, or Trash? Halloween Special "Mad Monster Party?"Rankin Bass is responsible for so many wonderful childhood memories. Does Mad Monster Party live up to the expectations left in Rudolph's wake? Standing as a cult Halloween classic, Mad Monster Party is the inspiration for cultural icons like the Sesame Street Count, and possibly the Zombie Bellhops in Hotel Transylvanian. 
2020-10-311h 04Story Science with DJ Finley
Story Science with DJ FinleyMulan Article has Good Argument but Poor defence for the 2020 FilmDr. Sax argues a good sentiment about messages for young women in films, but sadly he picked the wrong Girl Power movie to represent it.  Sax Article: https://www.thepublicdiscourse.com/2020/10/71902/ Mark Bauerlein argues that art should be studied separate from political views and religious beliefs. Bauerlein Article: https://www.thepublicdiscourse.com/2020/09/71081/ Follow DJ Finley on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kiarakaihorowitzwriter Email: seriesoflivesinc@gmail.com
2020-10-2447 minStory Science with DJ Finley
Story Science with DJ FinleyDr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Adaptation Review of the 1931 and 1941 Films.Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde 1941 film (starring Spencer Tracy and Ingrid Bergman) is a remake of the 1931 film (starring Fredric March and Miriam Hopkins). DJ Finley and her co-host Essie watched both of them in one night. (Kind of) The question is how do they stand as adaptations of the 1886 book? Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kiarakaihorowitzwriter Email: seriesoflivesinc@gmail.com
2020-10-171h 09Story Science with DJ Finley
Story Science with DJ FinleyThe Mummy's Failed "Theme." Cruise and Kurtzman admit they're Idiots.2017's the Mummy wanted to sound as deep and philosophical as the horror films that came before it. Sadly, the people behind it don't have the brains to pull it off. Follow at: https://www.facebook.com/kiarakaihorowitzwriter Email: seriesoflivesinc@gmail.com For more information about the Shadow check out Einzelganger at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCybBViio_TH_uiFFDJuz5tg For more information about "Shadow of the Conqueror" by Shad M. Brooks at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkmMACUKpQeIxN9D9ARli1Q
2020-10-1135 minDirecting Animation Livecast
Directing Animation Livecast#14 - Ryan Leach (Composer) on the Directing Animation LivecastOriginally recorded on YouTube Live October 2, 2020. Audio edited by Kiara Horowitz. Interview by Scott Wiser: A Director, Animator on projects for DreamWorks, Fox, and Indies. Creator of original feature-film pitches (in the form of self-published books and short films).   Get updates from Scott Wiser by:  1. Subscribing to this channel and/or 2. Signing up for the newsletter and www.scottwiser.com/follow   Ryan Leach was the composer for my short film, Layers. He's now an award-winning composer for Film and TV, his music has been heard on every major network and clients include Disney, The...
2020-10-0643 minStory Science with DJ Finley
Story Science with DJ Finley#1 Perfect, Salvageable, or Trash? First Victim "The Mummy 2017"Review and Critique of Universal's 2017 attempt at making a Cinematic Universe with the Mummy. Episode features DJ Finley's co-host Essie. DJ Finley and Essie discuss how the film worked and failed and give suggestions on how to fix it. Both hostess are members of the League of Utah Writers and Essie is head of one of the League's Chapters. Follow and contact DJ Finley at: https://www.facebook.com/kiarakaihorowitzwriter Email: seriesoflivesinc@gmail.com
2020-10-031h 08Story Science with DJ Finley
Story Science with DJ FinleyDJ Finley finally read Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (Book Review)You can follow DJ Finley on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/kiarakaihorowitzwriter Email her at seriesoflivesinc@gmail.com.
2020-09-2632 minDirecting Animation Livecast
Directing Animation Livecast#13 - Denver Jackson (Solo Feature Animator) on the Directing Animation LivecastOriginally recorded on September 4, 2020 on YouTube Live. Audio version edited by Kiara Horowitz. Interview by Scott Wiser:  A Director, Animator on projects for DreamWorks, Fox, and Indies. Creator of original feature-film pitches (in the form of self-published books and short films).   Get updates from Scott Wiser by:  1. Subscribing to this channel and/or  2. Signing up for the newsletter and www.scottwiser.com/follow  Denver Jackson is known for his work on The Wishing Jar (2016), Esluna: The First Monolith (2018) and Somnius (2013). He storyboarded and animated these films himself, alone...
2020-09-0943 minDirecting Animation Livecast
Directing Animation Livecast#12 - William Joyce (Filmmaker/Illustrator) on the Directing Animation LivecastOriginally recorded on August 7, 2020 on YouTube Live. Audio edited by Kiara Horowitz. Interview by Scott Wiser:  A Director, Animator on projects for DreamWorks, Fox, and Indies.  Creator of original feature-film pitches (in the form of self-published books)   Get updates from Scott Wiser by:  1. Subscribing to this channel and/or  2. Signing up for the newsletter and www.scottwiser.com/follow   Bill Joyce is an entertainment master. He began as a successful, widely publishing illustrator, worked at early Pixar, inspired the movies Meet The Robinson, Rise of The Gua...
2020-08-1135 minStory Science with DJ Finley
Story Science with DJ FinleyIs Miscommunication or Communication more Conflicting?Where does the conflict in a story come from? Does it come from Miscommunication? 
2020-07-1041 minDirecting Animation Livecast
Directing Animation Livecast#11 - Jalil Sadool (CEO Steamroller Studios) on the Directing Animation LivecastOriginally recorded on YouTube Live on July 3, 2020. Audio edited by Kiara Horowitz. Interview by Scott Wiser: A Director, Animator on projects for DreamWorks, Fox, and Indies. Creator of original feature-film pitches (in the form of self-published books and short films).   Get updates from Scott Wiser by:   1. Subscribing to this channel and/or  2. Signing up for the newsletter and www.scottwiser.com/follow   Jalil has worked many years in the animation industry at Dreamworks, Weta, Rhythm & Hues, etc. He created the online animation school, CGTarian, and co-founder Steamroller Studios, which just...
2020-07-0745 minDirecting Animation Livecast
Directing Animation Livecast#10 - Micheal Flaherty (Executive Producer) on the Directing Animation LivecastOriginally recorded live on YouTube June 5, 2020. Audio edited by Kiara Horowitz. Interview by Scott Wiser:  A Director, Animator on projects for DreamWorks, Fox, and Indies. Creator of original feature-film pitches (in the form of self-published books)   Get updates from Scott Wiser by:  1. Subscribing to this channel and/or  2. Signing up for the newsletter and www.scottwiser.com/follow   Michael Flaherty has two decades of experience as a film company President, CEO, Executive Producer of Several Major Motion Pictures, including, The Chronicals of Narnia, Holes, Mr Magori...
2020-06-0944 minStory Science with DJ Finley
Story Science with DJ FinleyHow Attractive is your main character? Into to Interpersonal CommunicationAn overview of how relationships between characters and reader are made.
2020-05-2043 minDirecting Animation Livecast
Directing Animation Livecast#09 - David Wilson (Aspiring Producer) on the Directing Animation LivecastOriginally recorded on YouTube Live May 8, 2020. Audio edited by Kiara Horowitz. Interview by Scott Wiser:  A Director, Animator on projects for DreamWorks, Fox, and Indies.  Creator of original feature-film pitches (in the form of self-published books and short films).   Get updates from Scott Wiser by:   1. Subscribing to this channel and/or  2. Signing up for the newsletter and www.scottwiser.com/follow   David Wilson serves as the Lead Animator for many Magic Leap Studios’ projects. He has enjoyed working across the entertainment industries for over a decade...
2020-05-1141 minDirecting Animation Livecast
Directing Animation Livecast#08 - Brenda Chapman (Writer/Director) on the Directing Animation LivecastOriginally recorded on YouTube Live April 3, 2020. Audio edited by Kiara Horowitz. Interview by Scott Wiser: A Director, Animator on projects for DreamWorks, Fox, and Indies. Creator of original feature-film pitches (in the form of self-published books)   Get updates from Scott Wiser by:   1. Subscribing to this channel and/or 2. Signing up for the newsletter and www.scottwiser.com/follow   Brenda Chapman was a Disney story artist on films such as Beauty & The Beast and The Lion King. She then Co-Directed Prince of Egypt and Brave. She recently debuted her live-action fil...
2020-04-0734 minStory Science with DJ Finley
Story Science with DJ FinleyThe 5 Foundation Principles of Communication1) Message  2) Creation  3) Interpretation  4) Process  5) Response  Questions for Creation: 1) What does each character know during this conversation? 2) What truths or lies does each character believe when this conversation happens? 3) Would this character tell the other everything they know? Probably not. What is left out and why? 4) What are all the characters in this conversation hoping to to get out of it? Which on gets what they want? Which one doesn't? 5) What information is dragging the scene and can be cut?
2020-04-0218 minDirecting Animation Livecast
Directing Animation Livecast#07 - Mike & Jasmine (Senior Lighters at BlueSky) on the Directing Animation LivecastOriginally recorded on YouTube Live on March 6, 2020. Audio edited by Kiara Horowitz. Interview by Scott Wiser: A Director, Animator on projects for DreamWorks, Fox, and Indies. Creator of original feature-film pitches (in the form of self-published books and short films).   Get updates from Scott Wiser by:   1. Subscribing to this channel and/or  2. Signing up for the newsletter and www.scottwiser.com/follow   Jasmine and Mike co-founded the https://academyofanimatedart.com/ and have helped several students break into the industry as lighters and animators.   Jasmine Katatikarn is currently a Sen...
2020-03-0837 minDirecting Animation Livecast
Directing Animation Livecast#06 - Kevin Lima (Director/Producer) on the Directing Animation LivecastOriginally recorded live on YouTube Feb 6, 2020. Audio edited by Kiara Horowitz. Interview by Scott Wiser: A Director, Animator on projects for DreamWorks, Fox, and Indies. Creator of original feature-film pitches (in the form of self-published books)  Get updates from Scott Wiser by:  1. Subscribing to this channel and/or 2. Signing up for the newsletter and www.scottwiser.com/follow  From Wikipedia: Kevin Lima (born June 12, 1962) is an American film director who has directed a number of Disney films including his debut film A Goofy Movie in 1995, Tarzan (1999), 102 Dalmatians (2000), and Enchanted (2007). He is mar...
2020-02-1140 minDirecting Animation Livecast
Directing Animation Livecast#05 - Glenn Harmon (Head of Story) on the Directing Animation LivecastOriginally recorded on YouTube live Jan 4, 2020. Audio edited by Kiara Horowitz. Interview by Scott Wiser: A Director, Animator on projects for DreamWorks, Fox, and Indies. Creator of original feature-film pitches (in the form of self-published books)   Get updates from Scott Wiser by:  1. Subscribing to this channel and/or 2. Signing up for the newsletter and www.scottwiser.com/follow   See Glenn's work at: https://www.instagram.com/thegr8ful_dad  Glenn is the Head of Story at Skydance Animation, drawing on his experience on such projects as Boss Baby, All Hail King Juli...
2020-01-1641 minDirecting Animation Livecast
Directing Animation Livecast#04 - Robert Kondo (Tonko House) on the Directing Animation LivecastOriginally recorded on YouTube live Dec 6, 2019. Audio edited by Kiara Horowitz. Interview by Scott Wiser: A Director, Animator on projects for DreamWorks, Fox, and Indies. Creator of original feature-film pitches (in the form of self-published books)   Get updates from Scott Wiser by:  1. Subscribing to this channel and/or 2. Signing up for the newsletter and www.scottwiser.com/follow   See Robert Kondo's work at: https://www.instagram.com/robertkondo/ http://www.tonkohouse.com/  Robert Kondo began his career in visual development on Ratatouille, Monsters University, and Good Dinosaur and moved on to co-d...
2020-01-1540 minDirecting Animation Livecast
Directing Animation Livecast#03 - Brenda Gilbert, Producer - on the Directing Animation LivecastOriginally recorded on YouTube live Nov 1, 2019. Audio edited by Kiara Horowitz. Interview by Scott Wiser: A Director, Animator on projects for DreamWorks, Fox, and Indies. Creator of original feature-film pitches (in the form of self-published books)   Get updates from Scott Wiser by:  1. Subscribing to this channel and/or  2. Signing up for the newsletter and www.scottwiser.com/follow   Follow Brenda at: https://www.instagram.com/brendaagilb...  Brenda Gilbert is the co-founder of BRON Media Corp and the President of BRON Animation. Intimately involved in the daily operations of the studi...
2020-01-1442 minDirecting Animation Livecast
Directing Animation Livecast#02 - Brandon Oldenburg on the Directing Animation LivecastOriginally recorded live on YouTube Oct 1, 2019. Audio edited by Kiara Horowitz. Interview by Scott Wiser: A Director, Animator on projects for DreamWorks, Fox, and Indies. Creator of original feature-film pitches (in the form of self-published books)   Get updates from Scott Wiser by:  1. Subscribing to this channel and/or 2. Signing up for the newsletter and www.scottwiser.com/follow   Follow Brandon at: https://www.instagram.com/flightschoo... https://twitter.com/Brandonbot https://flightschoolstudio.com/  Oscar-winning Brandon Oldenburg was there from the founding of ReelFX, co-founded Moonbot Studio, and co-founded Flight School Studio wher...
2020-01-1443 minDirecting Animation Livecast
Directing Animation Livecast#01 - Tony Bancroft on the Directing Animation LivecastOriginally recorded on YouTube live Sep 10, 2019. Audio edited by Kiara Horowitz. Interview by Scott Wiser: A Director, Animator on projects for DreamWorks, Fox, and Indies. Creator of original feature-film pitches (in the form of self-published books)   Originally recorded live on Youtube Get updates from Scott Wiser by:  1. Subscribing to this channel and/or 2. Signing up for the newsletter and www.scottwiser.com/follow   Follow Tony Bancroft at: https://www.instagram.com/pumbaaguy/ His Book: https://www.amazon.com/Directing-Anim...  Tony Bancroft has co-directed Mulan, Animal Crackers, supervised the...
2020-01-0945 min