Keeping You Animated

Hey Animation fam! This ep Bre and Way chat with Production Coordinator James Mosley! He talks about his experience as a Production Coordinator working and various shows and his personal journey to making it into animation. We talk about dreams of being in the NBA, making shorts on Newgrounds, and skills necessary to make it as a PC.  James has great inspiration content in his Insta Stories! Find him here: https://www.instagram.com/jamesmosleyii/ Thanks for listening! Subscribe to the podcast on Podbean: blacknanimated.podbean.com and listening and subscribe on Spotify, Itunes, and Google Play And be sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter @blacknanimated and check out the Black N Animated Facebook Group to interact with listeners of the podcast! Catchya on the FLIPSIDE!---

07-14

01:29:18

Hey gang! In this episode of Black N Animated. Way and Bre discuss different ways of networking. We briefly discuss the first Black N Animated Mixer with Disney TVA and Disney Junior, and continue with discussion of how one networks in animation.  Have some more networking tips reach out to us on Instagram and Twitter @blacknanimated and check out the Black N Animated Facebook Group to interact with listeners of the podcast! You can also email us using blacknanimated@gmaill.com  Catch yah on the flipside!

07-02

54:23

What up Animation FAM!! This ep Bre and Way chat with Production Assistant Vassiea Hurt! She talks about what she does as a Production Assistant in the Design Department of a 3D animated series at Nickelodeon, and drops some great advice about networking, and how skills from a different career path can help you pursue your animation career. You can catch Vassiea Hurt on Twitter @VahSeeYa :https://twitter.com/vahseeya Thanks for listening! Subscribe to the podcast on Podbean: blacknanimated.podbean.com and listening and subscribe on Spotify, Itunes, and Google Play And be sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter @blacknanimated and check out the Black N Animated Facebook Group to interact with listeners of the podcast! STAY GOLDEN, FOLKS---

06-16

01:07:52

I HAVE A DREAM.... That one day a black and animated podcast will come back for Season 3 in 2020.... Get ready for you dream to come into fruition because Black N Animated is BACK! To kick things off, your hosts Bre and Way watch the old educational VHS classic "Our Friend Martin".They discuss story theme, 90's animated aesthetic, and the history of Martin Luther King. They even have a James Earl Jones show up as a surprise guest for two seconds!   Be in the know on everything BNA by following the social medias... and WEBSITE! blacknanimated@gmail.com - email  http://blacknanimated.com/  - website  @blacknanimated - twitter / Instagram 

02-23

52:02

   Hey howdy hey BNA Listeners!! Bre and Way are back this week to chat about the SUPER HERO... STATIC SHOCK, WHOOP WHOOP!  It's almost funny how long it's taken them to talk about this show. WELL THE WAIT IS OVER.  Bre and Way discuss 3 iconic episodes in the series, and discuss their powerful messages involving gun violence, bullying, racisim, and black acceptance.   Static is a show that wasn't afraid to be silly, but also tackle important issues that children should learn about. They also dive in briefly to the Origin of Static in Milestone Comics and his creator Dwayne McDuffie.  Come to think of it... maybe it's good it took them a little bit longer to get around to talking about Static. Yesterday, 6/1/19 was the 25 year anniversary of Static Shock! PERFECT TIMING!

06-02

42:59

Hey animation fam!! This week Way and Bre Interview Storyboard Artist Dashawn Mahone: Dashawn Twitter: https://twitter.com/@dashawnmahone Dashawn Instagram: http://instagram.com/dashawn.mahone Valorous Tales: https://valoroustales.com/

05-19

01:35:24

Hey gang!! In this episode of Black N Animated. Way and Bre discuss Iconic Black Voice Actors. We name as many as we can think of along with well known works of theirs. (No shade to people we didn't get to mention.)   Who are your favorite black voice actors?  Tell us  on Instagram and Twitter @blacknanimated and check out the Black N Animated Facebook Group to interact with listeners of the podcast! You can also email us using blacknanimated@gmaill.com  Here is a list of the vocal talent mentioned in this episode! : Phil Lamar (https://imdb.to/2DOSDWM ), Cree Summer (https://imdb.to/2GXxY3R), Regina King (https://imdb.to/2Y6OxBd), John Witherspoon (https://imdb.to/2JiYg36), James Earl Jones (https://imdb.to/2WywHXe), LeVar Burton (https://imdb.to/2Yf2ptp), James Avery (https://imdb.to/2Y1U1Nw), Kevin Michael Richardson (https://imdb.to/2WpmP2j), Gary Anthony Williams (https://imdb.to/2JeWyjc), Keith David (https://imdb.to/2H3VKfN), Isaac Hayes (https://imdb.to/2Vf3jcg), Zeno Robinson (https://imdb.to/2H2UARs), Shameik Moore (https://imdb.to/2vFEcA2 ), Kimberly Brooks (https://imdb.to/2WkI3y9), Estelle (https://imdb.to/2DRAO9L) KEEP COOL, Y'ALL!!

05-05

44:12

Hey howdy hey,     we're back again with another episode for you! This time we interview Technical Director on Disney TVA's Big City Greens CHRISTINA HALSTEAD YA'LL!    We dive into the world of a critical role in the animation process that honestly isn't talked about enough! The TD's are the last line of defense and they are the problem solvers.  She tells us the tale of how she came into the world of animation and how everyone has their own path into the industry, whether it's the traditional way of doing internships... or being recognized for knowing certain programs and becoming a valuable asset to the pipeline. We even peer into her personal love of fantasy creature character design and her love of the hero's journey and how those tales inspire her own work.  Check out the world of being a TD you guys! You don't wanna miss it!   LINKS LINKS LINKS!! Christina's Portfolio : http://shadowbrushcreations.com/ Chirstina's twitter : https://twitter.com/Risuquin Christina's instagram : https://www.instagram.com/risuquin/ Christina's Gamertag: Risuquin Toon Boom Harmony : https://www.toonboom.com/products/harmony Christina's Tutorials :  https://www.toonboom.com/resources/video-tutorials/chapter/harmony-interface https://www.toonboom.com/resources/video-tutorials/chapter/character-creation-and-rigging https://www.toonboom.com/resources/video-tutorials/chapter/introduction-effects                                   

04-21

01:27:48

Zip ah Dee doo Dah every body! This week we discuss Song of the South. This film has been lock away in the Disney Vault for years because of controversial stereotypes. However many people may recognize elements from the film but have never seen it, including the song Zip-Ah-Dee-Doo-Dah and characters like Br'er Rabbit, Bear and Fox.  Bre and Way watch the film and review what make it so controversial, and ask themselves if it really is something that must be hidden in the vault forever. Thanks for listening! Subscribe to the podcast on Podbean: blacknanimated.podbean.com and listening and subscribe on Spotify, Itunes, and Google Play And be sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter @blacknanimated and check out the Black N Animated Facebook Group to interact with listeners of the podcast! STAY GOLDEN, FOLKS---

04-07

54:49

Welcome back everyone!! Get ready, this episode we talk with Color Designer and all around cool person, Mariama Alizor. We discuss her journey into becoming a Color Designer, and what you do as a Color Designer on a television animated show, and the thought process behind choosing the right colors. (It's a real color-filled episode y'all) Ooooh don't forget them SWEET SWEET Links!: Mari's Portfolio: https://www.chromantica.com/ Mari's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/astronacht/ Mari's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Chromantica Color & Light by James Gurney: https://www.amazon.com/Color-Light-Realist-Painter-Gurney/dp/0740797719 Don't forget, you can subscribe to the podcast at  blacknanimated.podbean.com Or you can listen to the podcast through Spotify, Itunes, or even, Google Play And be sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter @blacknanimated and check out the Black N Animated Facebook Group to interact with listeners of the podcast! Catchya on the FLIPSIDE!

03-24

01:31:31

Hey howdy hey,    We're back this week with an all new WB Episode of BNA!  Today we talk about a recently released Netflix Original called Motown Magic. A cute little show about a young boy named Benny Love who works together with his friends to bring music, light and life to Motown and share his artistic creative spirit. We also touch upon Pre-K shows in general and the representation that children are exposed to and how creators who are non POC use their privilege to give POC a platform in certain spaces.    And last but not least,  you can subscribe to the podcast at  blacknanimated.podbean.com Or you can listen to the podcast through Spotify, Itunes, or even, Google Play And be sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter @blacknanimated and check out the Black N Animated Facebook Group to interact with listeners of the podcast! STAY GOLDEN, FOLKS---

03-10

22:52

We're black and backer than EVER! (nailed it!) It's 2019 and Black N Animated is back with a fresh new episode! We watch the award winning film Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse discussing story elements, aesthetic, and theme. If you haven't seen it yet, PLEASE DO, because spoilers abound. Or just listen to the episode and find out why we love and or dislove the film so much. Thanks for for listening to the podcast! Don't forget you can subscribe and listen to the podcast on Podbean, Google Play, Spotify, and Itunes! And be sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter @blacknanimated That's all folks....!---

02-10

56:41

Hey howdy hey everyone,   Bre and Way are back with an all new season of the Black N Animated Podcast!  New Episodes starting Feb 10th. 2019 and and every other Sunday following.  STAY TUNED!

01-15

00:56

In this Episode of the Black N' Animated Podcast, Bre and Way say Goodbye.... TO SEASON 1.  It's been a great season and Bre and Way appreciate you all for listening this season and share information about a few events, what they've been up to and what they're looking forward to in season 2.   LINKS LINKS LINKS! #DrawingWhileBlack  Mixer Event Photos : https://twitter.com/Blacknanimated/status/1041165532534173696 https://twitter.com/nilaffle/status/1041350631691235328 #DrawingWhileBlack  : https://twitter.com/mica/status/1045008708584067077 Annabelle Hayford : https://twitter.com/sparklyfawn?lang=en Diverse Toons : https://www.simplyrobotix.com/diversetoons/ Monique:  https://twitter.com/SimplyRobotix Lorraine Grate : https://twitter.com/RollaineDraws?lang=en Lorraine's Episode :  https://blacknanimated.podbean.com/e/05-lorraine-grate-story-artist-and-illustrator-black-n-animated-podcast Nilah Magruder : https://twitter.com/nilaffle?lang=en  

10-07

36:54

Quick note: Audio is a liiiiiiiittle bit rough this episode due to some tech issues. We apologize in advance ..sometimes technology can be silly. Thanks for your patience guys and happy listening! In this episode of the podcast Bre and Way are strait-jacking as they watch the film Bebe's Kids. Directed by Bruce W. Smith and realesed in 1992 Bebe's Kids is a animated comedy that was a staple in black culture in the 90's. We discuss our experiences with the film and talk in depth about it's plot and characters. And don't forget, you can subscribe to the podcast at  blacknanimated.podbean.com Or you can listen to the podcast through Spotify, Itunes, or even, Google Play And be sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter @blacknanimated LATER DAYS---