Episode 27 - Day in the Life - CG Feature Animator - Part Two

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MICHAEL’S BIO

Michael Woodside is an Animator who has been working in the industry for 15 years. Currently at Walt Disney Animation Studios, he has contributed as an Animator on films that include Frozen, Big Hero 6, Zootopia, and Moana. He was an Animation Supervisor for Frozen 2 and Encanto, helping to shepherd the musical sequences through Animation. In 2022, Michael received the VES Award for Virtual Cinematography for his participation in the construction of the “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” sequence.

EPISODE OUTLINE

01:42 INTRODUCING MICHAEL WOODSIDE

10:45 INTRO TO TOPIC - Q&A

11:30 EPISODE DRINK

14:54 HOW MANY FRAMES ARE YOU ANIMATING IN A DAY?

19:12 DEADLINES IN GENERAL

35:45 WHAT DO YOU DO IF YOU’RE CONFUSED ABOUT NOTES?

42:23 WHAT DO YOU DO IF THE DIRECTOR SUGGESTS SOMETHING YOU HAVE ALREADY TRIED?

47:00 HOW DO YOU BALANCE PUTTING YOUR VOICE IN YOUR WORK WHILE BALANCING SHOW/DIRECTOR NOTES?

58:10 HOW DO YOU FIND JOY IN SHOTS THAT AREN’T SPEAKING TO YOU?

1:10:15 HOW DO YOU SPLIT UP THE DAY TO HAVE PRODUCTIVE WORK AND LIFE?

1:18:00 HOW DO YOU MAINTAIN WORK LIFE BALANCE WITH PERSONAL WORK?

1:22:50 HOW TO MAINTAIN BALANCE WHEN WORKING FROM HOME?

1:32:45 DO YOU HAVE TIME FOR PERSONAL HOBBIES?

1:16:50 HOW DO YOU COLLABORATE WITH THE REST OF THE PIPELINE?

1:45:35 HOW OFTEN DO ANIMATORS USE VIDEO REFERENCE? ANY TIPS FOR PUSHING BEYOND VIDEO REFERENCE?

2:02:30 DO YOU EVER FEEL THAT A SHOT CANNOT BE IMPROVED?

2:12:55 TIPS FOR PROTECTING EYESIGHT?

2:14:25 HOW EFFICIENT IS A PEN TABLET VS. A MOUSE?

2:18:00 ANY FAVORITE STRETCHES?

2:23:10 HOW OFTEN DO ANIMATORS USE BLENDER?

2:26:05 DO YOU EVER GET IMPOSTER SYNDROME?

2:34:10 TIP JAR