Canadian animator Chris Wieme trained in animation and fashioned an early career in the most unlikely of places: the prairie provinces of Canada. Yet his work is as strong as any who have trained at the more prestigious animation schools or worked at the bigger...
Sam Cabanac is a young animator of great skill, and it’s been my joy to work with Sam and watch his exponential growth. In this second part of my conversation with Sam we talk about how he uses social media to network, how he met his hero Glen Keane, and how young...
Sam Cabanac is a young animator who I've had the pleasure to watch blossom into a senior level animator within a remarkably short period of time. In this edition of Conversations of Creatives, Sam shares with us his artistic development in childhood, his influences,...
What does a mom blogger do when her kids grow too old to be the subjects for a mom blog? In Missy's case, she turned her interest in photography in to a business. In this edition of the Shaffer Creative Podcast, Todd and Missy discuss the launch of her new...
Guillaume Blackburn is a character animator with a storied-analytical approach, fueled by a bulldog spirit. I worked with him for the past year on a 2D animated project for a major studio. His growth as an animator has skyrocketed in the past few years, and I wanted...
Character Animator Alain Seguin and I discuss the concept of talent and it's relation to hard work and artistic growth. We attempt to provide students and entry level animators with advice on getting ahead in a competitive industry. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts | Anchor...
Montreal character animation veteran Alain Seguin discusses his artistic influences, schooling at Algonquin College, his first job, and other thoughts on the animation life.This is the first in our new podcast series Conversations with Creatives.SUBSCRIBE: Apple...
He's the baby of the family but that doesn't stop him from knowing his craft. See if you can guess how old he is when he discusses animation. Hint: Too young for a learner's permit, but not too old to catch frogs in the backyard. SHOW NOTES: George Bridgeman’s...
Shaffer Creative has launched a podcast. It's a miracle, no children opened the studio door while we were recording. Maybe it's because we were really in a closet and they couldn't find us. Our inaugural podcast will give you a little glimpse into what we're all...