Claudio Salas is an independent animator, director and designer based in London. During our conversation, we talk about the tension of being a generalist or a specialist, how to collaborate within the animation community, and a few of Claudio’s latest projects. Links: Website- http://www.claudiosalas.com/ Childline Project- http://www.claudiosalas.com/childline/ The Wisdom of Pessimism Project- http://www.claudiosalas.com/pessimism The Wisdom of Pessimism Project Spreadsheet- https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FRA-PjApn88JJEufk_muLWDDdlq1Gz2Yco1tNyTG1HI/edit#gid=0 Blend- http://blendfest.ca/ Wine After Coffee- https://vimeo.com/wineaftercoffee Highlights: -Uncle taught him how to draw, scale and grid -Started on photoshop & flash -Schooling -Intern at Buck LA and NY -Now a full-time freelancer in London -Childline project -Benefits of working in a team -Buck’s team dynamics -Communicating with clients -Transitions and style frames -The Wisdom of Pessimism project -Working with a bunch of freelancers on big projects -Spreadsheet, mood boards -Animation community -Blend, Wine After Coffee -Inspiring people -Blend -Being a generalist or a specialist -Taking time to learn, push your skill set -Life & work balance -New projects -Dream Client: A studio that treats their employees with love and respect -Favorite animated film: Aladdin -What does your family think you do: They get it -Animalator: A black sheep