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#2 - Things We Wish We Knew in School: In Episode 2, We discuss the top ten things that we wish we knew when we were in animation school. Topics covered include: specialization, on-campus recruiting, personal finance, CTN Animation Expo, and more. by Animation Happy Hour

88 min listen

#10 - Is Art School Worth It?: Are online schools better than brick & mortar schools? Is art school worth the money? In episode 10 we sit down with animators Laura han and Joe Holmark and compare all of the options. by Animation Happy Hour

178 min listen

#3 - Visas and Working Abroad with Paula Benedicto Martinez: in Episode 3, we interview Paula Benedicto Martinez, a feature film animator from Spain. We discuss moving to the US for the Walt Disney Animation Studios Apprentice Program, visas, Paula’s workflow and the best advice she’s ever received. by Animation Happy Hour

81 min listen

#7 - Applying to Jobs: In Episode 7 of the Animation Happy Hour, Garrett, Katie, and Ben cover the ins and outs of applying to jobs! We discuss everything from networking, cover letters/resumes, interviews, negotiations, and more! We know this task can seem a little daunting, by Animation Happy Hour

121 min listen

#8 - Let's Talk Money: In Episode 8, we tackle one of the industry’s most delicate subjects. Listen and learn about student loans, wage negotiation, and more! Disclaimer that we aren’t financial experts, but we aim to share the knowledge we have acquired over the years. by Animation Happy Hour

141 min listen

#1 - What is The Animation Happy Hour?: In our very first episode of the Animation Happy Hour podcast, our three hosts Garrett Lewis, Katie Low, and Ben Girmann introduce the mission of the podcast, and discuss future episodes, our backgrounds, and why we love working in animation. We encourage by Animation Happy Hour

41 min listen

#6 - Indie Content & Going Viral: In Episode 6 of the Animation Happy Hour, we sit down with Josh Slice, feature film animator and creator of the viral YouTube series Lucas The Spider! We talk about independent content, making money outside the studio system, and the pros and cons of goi by Animation Happy Hour

72 min listen

#4 - Demo Reels with Guillermo Careaga: In Episode 4, we interview DreamWorks lead animator Guillermo Careaga about his top 10 tips for animation demo reels. We cover a wide range of questions pertaining to demo reels including: Does it matter what rig I use in my animations? How should I ord by Animation Happy Hour

102 min listen

#5 - Setbacks and Rejections: In Episode 5, we discuss the setbacks and rejections we have experienced throughout our careers. We emphasize that rough periods which feel like failures in the moment can turn out to be temporary setbacks in the long run. by Animation Happy Hour

70 min listen

#12 - Day In The Life: Production Management: We're starting off our Day in the Life series with a bang! Production management professionals are intricately involved with every single step of the pipeline, from initial development all the way to image finaling and marketing, so we could not imagine a by Animation Happy Hour

165 min listen

#18 - Top 5 Bad Habit and How To Avoid Them!: Garrett, Katie, and Ben have a light and lengthy conversation about the various ways that bad habits can creep into our work lives. Our hosts not only give advice on what to watch out for as you pursue your career in animation, but also how to overcome ba by Animation Happy Hour

82 min listen

#11 - Which Job in CG Feature Animation Is Right for You? by Animation Happy Hour

122 min listen

#14 - Top 10 Tips For Your First Job!: Are you nervous about transitioning from school to the professional world? Do you feel overwhelmed or confused when you hear words like 401k, contracts, benefits, etc? Are you nervous about not landing your dream job right out of school, or possibly being by Animation Happy Hour

121 min listen

#9 - Quarantine Q&A: Does the animation industry suck? How do you “practice” animating? What is life like in LA? In Episode 9 - Quarantine Q&A, we sit down and answer fifteen of our listeners’ top questions. by Animation Happy Hour

130 min listen

#15 - What Level Animator Are You?: Assessing yourself as an artist can be difficult. In episode 15, we cover some practical ways to objectively evaluate where you are in your journey from new student to seasoned professional, and provide tips on how to advance to the next level! by Animation Happy Hour

20 min listen

#20 - Day In The Life: Layout/Previz Artist (Part 1): We are honored to have had the opportunity to sit down with two incredible Disney artists, Dorian Bustamante @layoutsketches and Corey "Rocco" Florimonte, to talk about all things Layout and Previz. This is a crucial, and often underrepresented step in th by Animation Happy Hour

20 min listen

#13 - Work Life Balance: Can I work in the animation industry and have a normal life? What if I want to have a family? Is the industry all just all-nighters and unpaid overtime? We are pleased to announce that in episode 13, we sit down with married couple and industry veterans R by Animation Happy Hour

173 min listen

#17 - Day In The Life: Stop Motion Animator: In episode 17, we dive into the world of stop motion animation! Our special guest Dan MacKenzie draws upon his years of experience in feature film, TV, advertising, and more to give us a picture of what life as a stop motion animator is like. We cover a L by Animation Happy Hour

20 min listen

#16 - Day In The Life: Storyboard Artist: Storyboards are one of the earliest and most integral elements in an animation pipeline, and we have the pleasure of chatting with a couple industry superstars who have extensive experience storyboarding in both TV and feature film. Natalie Nourigat and I by Animation Happy Hour

158 min listen

#19 - Dealing With Feedback: Feedback and critiques are essential in the creative world, but that doesn't mean giving or receiving it is easy. Everyone, from seasoned professionals to first-year students, has to grapple with this aspect of our jobs, but you don't have to go it alone! by Animation Happy Hour

20 min listen

#25 - Things We Can't Live Without!: In this episode we talk about the tools & accessories we can't live without! by Animation Happy Hour

111 min listen

#21 - Day In The Life: Layout/Previz Artist (Part 2): As promised, our next episode will conclude our deep dive into a Day in the Life of a Layout/Previz artist! Listen in as we discuss everything from useful resources for students, to what kind of people might enjoy layout, favorite parts of the job, and mo by Animation Happy Hour

118 min listen

#22 - Studio Surprises!: This month's episode is all about things that surprised us working for a big studio. We hope you enjoy! by Animation Happy Hour

69 min listen

#23 - Where Have We Been?: Good news! After a much needed hiatus, the Animation Happy Hour is back with a brand new episode in 2024. Listen in as we discuss what we’ve been up to, the current state of the animation industry, and future episodes coming your way. A huge thanks to all by Animation Happy Hour

64 min listen

#24 - Burnout & Mental Health: Burnout impacts many people in the animation industry, and can happen to anyone regardless of their age or position. In this episode, we discuss burnout symptoms, prevention, and treatment, and share some of our own personal journeys with mental health. by Animation Happy Hour

125 min listen

#26 - Day In The Life: CG Feature Film Animator: In this episode we finally tackle our own jobs! Listen to find out what a typical day is like for a CG character animator for feature film. We ran out of time for listener Q&A so make sure to subscribe and keep an eye out for part 2 coming soon! by Animation Happy Hour

117 min listen

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