Short Film Production With Animation Libation Studios
TLDRIn this special podcast, host Foreign from Animation Libation Studios gathers a panel of CSUN graduates to discuss their experiences creating short films. Rose Koenig talks about her 2D animated short 'How to Make Fruit Salad,' Edgar Diaz shares insights on his CG animated 'The Swindler,' Tyler Adams discusses 'Hal the Cookie Crumbled,' and Robert Curtis, the CG animation supervisor, delves into 'The Chronicles of Tobore.' Each creator shares the challenges and rewards of their projects, offering valuable advice to aspiring filmmakers and animators.
Takeaways
- 🎬 The podcast features a panel of CSUN graduates discussing their experiences in creating short films.
- 🎨 Rose Koenig's 2D animated short, 'How to Make Fruit Salad,' was inspired by her interest in horror and German expressionism.
- 🖌️ Edgar Diaz's CG animated short, 'The Swindler,' showcases a steampunk art direction influenced by Victorian London.
- 🍪 Tyler Adams' 2D animated short, 'Hal the Cookie Crumbled,' combines detective noir with a fun and sweet cookie theme.
- 🚀 Robert Curtis, as CG Animation Supervisor on 'The Chronicles of Tobore,' faced challenges in joining a project mid-production but found support in his team.
- 📅 The creators had a 15-week timeframe to complete their films, which required careful time management and prioritization.
- 🎥 Animation is a time-consuming process, with one second of animation requiring 24 drawings.
- 🖼️ Background painting was a favorite part of the production process for Rose Koenig, highlighting the importance of visual storytelling.
- 📊 A production manager played a crucial role in keeping the teams on track with deadlines and goals.
- 🌟 The panelists emphasized the value of being open to change, continuous learning, and staying organized throughout the animation process.
- 💡 Aspiring filmmakers and animators were advised to embrace challenges, practice consistently, and be open to new ideas and feedback.
Q & A
What is the main theme of Rose Koenig's short film?
-The main theme of Rose Koenig's short film is a horror story that becomes increasingly more disturbing as it progresses, with storytelling primarily done through sounds rather than dialogue.
What artistic style was Rose Koenig inspired by for her film?
-Rose Koenig was inspired by German Expressionism for her film.
How did Edgar Diaz's team settle on the art direction for 'The Swindler'?
-Edgar Diaz's team settled on a steampunk style for 'The Swindler' after much discussion, which influenced the character designs, props, and environment designs.
What was the biggest challenge Robert Curtis faced when joining 'The Chronicles of Tobore' project?
-Robert Curtis's biggest challenge was the fear and nervousness of joining a project that was already in progress, feeling like he was jumping onto a moving train.
How did Tyler Adams come up with the concept for 'How the Cookie Crumbled'?
-Tyler Adams wanted to create a detective noir murder mystery with a twist, and decided to use cookies as the opposite of the dark and serious genre to create a fun and unique concept.
What was the most time-consuming part of Rose Koenig's production process?
-The most time-consuming part of Rose Koenig's production process was the animation, as it involved drawing frame by frame.
What was the frame rate that Tyler Adams used for his animation?
-Tyler Adams animated on ones, which means 24 frames per second, requiring 4,000 drawings for a less than three-minute animated film.
How did Edgar Diaz's team ensure they stayed on track with their project deadlines?
-Edgar Diaz's team relied heavily on their production manager, who kept them reminded of their deadlines and goals, and helped keep the team on track.
What advice does Rose Koenig have for aspiring filmmakers?
-Rose Koenig advises aspiring filmmakers to be open to changes during the production process and to remain flexible with their vision.
What was the most rewarding aspect of working on 'The Chronicles of Tobore' for Robert Curtis?
-The most rewarding aspect for Robert Curtis was the challenge of tackling new tasks each week and the excitement of facing these challenges.
What was the biggest lesson learned by the creators during their animation projects?
-The biggest lesson learned was the importance of confidence in one's abilities, gained through working with a team and learning from various specialized individuals.
Outlines
🎬 Introduction to Animation Podcast
The host, Foreign, introduces the podcast focused on discussing animation and the experiences of CSUN graduates in creating their short films. The guests include Rose Koenig, Edgar Diaz, Tyler Adams, and Robert Curtis, who share insights on their individual projects. The host encourages viewers to follow their YouTube channel for more content related to animation.
🎨 Rose Koenig's 'How to Make Fruit Salad'
Rose Koenig discusses her 2D animated short, 'How to Make Fruit Salad,' which is influenced by her interest in horror and German expressionism. Despite not being a fan of fruit salad, she used the concept to create a disturbing film with storytelling driven by sound rather than dialogue. She shares her experience of working alone, handling all aspects of the production pipeline, and learning from the process.
🤖 Edgar Diaz's 'The Swindler'
Edgar Diaz talks about his CG animated short, 'The Swindler,' which features two robots fighting over a powerful crystal. The film's art direction was challenging but eventually evolved into a steampunk style inspired by Victorian London. Edgar shares the roles of his team members, including a production manager, character modelers, and environmental modelers, and discusses the importance of staying on track with deadlines.
🍪 Tyler Adams's 'Hal the Cookie Crumbled'
Tyler Adams presents his 2D animated short, 'Hal the Cookie Crumbled,' a detective noir with a unique twist involving cookies. He explains his thought process behind the concept and the team's approach to character design and animation. The project was a collaborative effort with a production manager who helped keep the team organized and on schedule.
🚀 Robert Curtis on 'The Chronicles of Tobore'
Robert Curtis discusses his role as CG animation supervisor on 'The Chronicles of Tobore,' a series produced by Animation Libation Studios. He shares the challenges of joining a project in progress and the collaborative nature of the production pipeline, which includes storyboarding, animatics, lighting, rendering, and compositing. Robert emphasizes the importance of being open to new challenges and learning from experienced team members.
🎥 Final Thoughts and Advice for Aspiring Creators
The guests share their advice for aspiring filmmakers and animators. Rose encourages flexibility and being open to change during the creative process. Edgar suggests being open-minded and taking advice from others. Tyler advises continuous practice and learning from professionals. Robert emphasizes the importance of organization and staying on track with deadlines. The host, Michael Bonitatis, concludes the podcast by thanking the guests and expressing excitement for future episodes.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Animation
💡CSUN Graduates
💡Storyboarding
💡CG Animation
💡Podcast
💡Art Direction
💡German Expressionism
💡Production Manager
💡Frame by Frame Animation
💡Steampunk Style
💡Character Design
Highlights
The podcast features a panel of CSUN graduates discussing their experiences in creating short films.
Rose Koenig, a 2D animator, shares her process of creating a short film with a unique concept of making fruit salad in a horror genre.
Edgar Diaz talks about the challenges of developing the art direction for his CG animated short, 'The Swindler', which is inspired by steampunk style.
Tyler Adams discusses his approach to blending detective noir with a fun twist by using cookies as characters in 'How the Cookie Crumbled'.
Robert Curtis, the CG animation supervisor for 'The Chronicles of Tobore', shares insights on managing a larger team and project pipeline.
The panel emphasizes the importance of being open to change and adapting throughout the animation creation process.
The value of learning from experienced professionals and applying that knowledge to one's own work is highlighted.
The significance of organization and staying on track with deadlines is underscored for successful project completion.
Michael Bonitatis, the host, encourages aspiring filmmakers and animators to keep creating and learning from the pros.
The podcast showcases the diversity of animation styles and approaches among the panelists, from 2D to CG and horror to steampunk.
The importance of storytelling through visuals and sounds, rather than dialogue, is discussed by Rose Koenig.
Edgar Diaz's team relied on a production manager to keep them on track with weekly goals and deadlines.
Tyler Adams and his team used an Excel sheet to manage and distribute shots based on difficulty levels.
Robert Curtis mentions the challenges of joining a project mid-way and the importance of mentorship and teamwork.
The podcast concludes with advice for aspiring creators, emphasizing flexibility, open-mindedness, practice, and organization.