Lines and Splines Podcast

On this episode we talk with Jennifer Sterling Bragg, a Channel Manager from the YouTube network Frederator.  We continue our conversation from a couple episodes ago when we talked about the relationship between YouTube Networks and creators.We talk about how Frederator works with creators to help them grow their content and audience.Download this episodeShow Notes:DomicsJennifer Sterling Bragg:Channel FrederatorChannel Frederator YoutubeTwitterJustin Goran:TwitterYoutubeTwitch Live-streamingIan Strandberg:TwitterYoutubeTwitch Live-streamingHave a question or comment for the show? Leave a comment or leave a question at linesandsplines@gmail.com

On this episode the trio returns to talk about animation streaming, How it is used in the process, and how it can be used as a tool to interact with an artists audience and share their process.Download this episodeShow NotesThunderHumorThanks for listening!RedMinus:YoutubeTwitterTumblrJustin Goran:TwitterYoutubeTwitch Live-streamingIan Strandberg:TwitterYoutubeTwitch Live-streamingHave a question or comment for the show? Leave a comment or leave a question at linesandsplines@gmail.com

Our first episode of 2015! took us a little bit to get back on the wagon this year but we start off strong with a great episode with special guest Jonathon Gran AKA Ukinojoe. Ukinojoe is an independent animator that creates content for the web.  He has a unique sense of humor and an animation style that is very recognizable. This episode we talk about when he first started creating, why he got into animation, and where he finds inspiration. If you want a glimpse into the mind of an animator that loves to explore the medium with his work and his unique type of comedy, this is an episode for you! Download the episode Show Notes: Haircut (An Interactive-adventure Song) by Neil Cicierega Frumble’s Quest Please Say Something by David O'Reilly Basics Animation Aesthetic by David O'Reilly Tales of Mere Existence Vi Hart Really3d Ukinojoe: Youtube Tumblr Twitter Justin Goran: Twitter Youtube Twitch Live-streaming Ian Strandberg: Twitter Youtube Twitch Live-streaming Have a question or comment for the show? Leave a comment or leave a question at linesandsplines@gmail.com

“Fans want more of the last thing they read and they liked, That’s what fans want, they liked that thing you did they would like another one of those please” -Neil Gaiman In this episode RedMinus joins Ian and I for a discussion on who controls artistic vision, the artist or the audience. The discussion is related to some of the negative reaction to the new webseries “Bee and Puppycat” that just launched.  The reaction has been related to the characters redesign and slight change in look from the pilot that people saw first and fell in love with. A part of the audience seems very offended by the changes, and we delve into what right (if any) an audience has to demand changes that an artist have made on their work. We also highlight one of RedMinus’s and mine favorite animation creators online Ukinojoe, whom we’ve mentioned in a previous episode and have talked more about his work in this one. It’s a fun episode with some great discussion, Hope you enjoy it and thanks for listening! Download the episode Show Notes: Bee and Puppycat Pilot Bee and Puppycat New Episodes Ukinojoe Frumple’s Quest Thanks for listening! RedMinus: Youtube Twitter Tumblr Justin Goran: Twitter Youtube Twitch Live-streaming Ian Strandberg: Twitter Youtube Twitch Live-streaming Have a question or comment for the show? Leave a comment or leave a question at linesandsplines@gmail.com

On this episode Ian and I attempt to talk about YouTube networks and our experience with them.  We try and talk about some important things to look out for when looking at offers from networks, and what a network could help you out with plus some of the positives of being with a network. The conversation jumps around a bit so I apologize about that, we’ll revisit the topic soon and try to be more clear then. Also I apologize for the long delay between episodes, as I mention in the episode I’ve been sick for a while but I finally got over it and we’re back on schedule! Our artist/short spotlight this episode was Felix Colgrave, who’s very unique design sense and animation style really blows me away in everything he releases. His imagination knows no bounds and his work reflects that! Check him out! Download the episode Show Notes: Felix Colgrave Thanks for listening! Justin Goran: Twitter Youtube Twitch Live-streaming Ian Strandberg: Twitter Youtube Twitch Live-streaming Have a question or comment for the show? Leave a comment or leave a question at linesandsplines@gmail.com

On this episode we are joined by special guest independent web animator RedMinus! Creator of many great animated comedy shorts and parodies that have an original style and a unique sense of humor. In this episode we talk about a lot of different things, we talk about where RedMinus first got his interest in animation, we go off on a little tangent talking about our first anime experiences, and delve into some talk about unique awkward comedy and try our best to understand why it makes us laugh so much. All that and much more, This is a great episode so give it a listen! Also, I’m excited to see Lines and Splines has now hit episode 10! we’re hitting a stride and both Ian and I are having a great time with the show! Here’s to many more episodes and good discussion! Download the episode Show Notes: Garfield Minus Garfield Forever a Noel by Ukinojoe RedMinus Youtube Twitter Tumblr Thanks for listening! Justin Goran: Twitter Youtube Twitch Live-streaming Ian Strandberg: Twitter Youtube Twitch Live-streaming Have a question or comment for the show? Leave a comment or leave a question at linesandsplines@gmail.com

EP 9: Special Guest Marty Cooper On this episode we are joined by special guest Marty Cooper! Independent animator, storyboard artist, and creator of Aug(De)Mented Reality, A short that went viral using a very interesting animation style that really shows off the animation process.   We talk about how he found his way into animation, his experiences with festivals, his exploration of the craft of animation, and much more! Tune in for our first guest podcast episode with more to come! Download the episode Show Notes: Marty Cooper Links Aug(De)Mented Reality Photoshop Contest Instagram Youtube Twitter Thanks for listening! Justin Goran: Twitter Youtube Twitch Live-streaming Ian Strandberg: Twitter Youtube Twitch Live-streaming Have a question or comment for the show? Leave a comment or leave a question at linesandsplines@gmail.com

EP 8: The Ottawa International Animation Festival 2014 This week is ALL about the Ottawa International Animation Festival 2014. Justin has returned from the festival and made a list of all of his favorite shorts from the festival (see show notes).  Ian watches the shorts from the list and they discuss why they enjoyed certain shorts and shorts they found interesting as well as many other related topics in-between. We also talk a little bit about animation festivals in general and how you should definitely check them out if you ever get a chance. **I apologize for some of the strange audio in places, unfortunately there was a mistake with Ians audio track which resulted in some talk back.  I edited it out as best as I could so I hope it works out okay. Download the episode Show Notes: My favorite shorts from OIAF 2014 Thanks for listening! Justin Goran: Twitter Youtube Twitch Live-streaming Ian Strandberg: Twitter Youtube Twitch Live-streaming Have a question or comment for the show? Leave a comment or leave a question at linesandsplines@gmail.com

EP 7: Future of Animation on the Web We have returned after a long hiatus!  In this episode I am joined by the Lines and Splines new co-host Ian Strandberg! We talk about where we would like to take the new format of the show and our change of focus towards independent animation.   We also talk about the on going discussion about the future of sustainable animation on the web which was brought to the forefront as a few animators have posted videos talking about how the recent changes to the YouTube algorithms are in-inadvertently hurting animated content, or any content that has a long production time. Download the episode Show Notes: Does Independent Animation Have a Future on Youtube? By RubberNinja Animators and Youtube: No More Complaints By Ricepirate Shorts of the Month Buy Buy Baby Directed by Gervais Merryweather Scrap Book - Stop Motion by Oli Putland Monty Python Reference Thanks for listening! Justin Goran: Twitter Youtube Ian Strandberg: Twitter Youtube Twitch Live-streaming Have a question or comment for the show? Leave a comment or leave a question at linesandsplines@gmail.com

EP 6: Concept Art and Education In this episode of Lines and Splines we talk about the process of concept art in pre-production and how it evolves and simplifies in an industry setting. We also talk about different paths to take for learning animation, the pros of attending a college vs being self taught.  We answer a question from a viewer about what 3d software to start with when first beginning to learn 3d animation. Thanks for listening! Download Justin Goran: Twitter Youtube David Steele: Twitter Youtube Other Links: Dig Build Live Have a question for the show? Leave a comment or leave a question at linesandsplines@gmail.com

EP 5: Drawing From Other Mediums In this episode of Lines and Splines we talk about some animation news, Production trouble on Pixars “The Good Dinosaur” and President Obama visits Dreamworks. Our discussion today we talk about drawing inspiration from other artistic mediums and expanding our creative language from other mediums and applying it to our animation work. Thanks for Listening! Download Justin Goran: Twitter Youtube David Steele: Twitter Youtube Other Links: Dig Build Live Have a question for the show? Leave a comment or leave a question at linesandsplines@gmail.com

EP 4: Inspiration In this episode of Lines and Splines we talk about some new animated feature films coming out and the news about a new adult animated feature coming from Sony Animation.  Our discussion topic today is about inspiration, things we find inspiring in our work, what got us into animation and suggestions on where you can find your own inspiration. Thanks for Listening! Download Some show notes: Frank Frazetta Fallen Art David O'Reilly Georgios Cherouvim Meinbender Blur Studios The Third & The Seventh Justin Goran: Twitter Youtube David Steele: Twitter Youtube Other Links: Dig Build Live BootstrapBuckaroo Livestream Have a question for the show? Leave a comment or leave a question at linesandsplines@gmail.com

EP 3: Critiquing This episode of Lines and Splines we talk about Critiquing other peoples work and how to receive and handle getting criticism yourself.  We also ramble on about why learning animation from Minecraft is a bad idea and answer a listeners question about why it’s good to learn how to draw and keep practicing away from the computer if you want to be an animator. Thanks for listening! Download Have a question for the show? linesandsplines@gmail.com

EP 2: Collaboration This episode of Lines and Splines we talk about Collaborating with other artists online and the issues that could arise from that environment.  We also answer some listener questions! Thanks for listening! Download Have a question for the show? linesandsplines@gmail.com

EP 1: Pilot This episode David and I Introduce the podcast and ourselves.  We talk about production workflows for creating CG Animated content for the web. Download Have a question for the show? linesandsplines@gmail.com