The UNOFFICIAL Tangled Animator’s Commentary made by the biggest group of animators you will probably ever hear in one room. Here’s the plan: queue up your copy of Tangled to frame 1 of the actual film (before the castle logo) and hit pause. Wh

Animation Podcast 031 - Disney Talent Development Alumni

Oct 7th, 2009 1h 23m

My focus for this show was to grab five artists at Disney who recently went through the Talent Development Program at Disney and talk about how they got there and what it’s like to work at the studio. My guests include Story Artist Jeremy Spear

Animation Podcast 030 - Eric Goldberg, Part Two

Nov 3rd, 2008 1h 3m

The interview concludes in Part Two where Eric Goldberg shares his extensive knowledge and appreciation for animating as he talks about many of the projects he has directed including Pocahontas, Rhapsody in Blue, and The Monkey’s Tale while the

Animation Podcast 029 - Eric Goldberg, Part One

Aug 4th, 2008 1h 8m

Eric Goldberg is one of the most admired animators working today. After years of developing his craft in the commercial business in London, he exploded on the feature animation scene with the Genie in Aladdin. After that, he co-directed Pocahon

Animation Podcast 028 - Ken Duncan, Part Three

Jul 7th, 2008 1h 27m

Ken Duncan owns Duncan Studio in Pasadena, CA. Before that he animated Meg in Hercules, Jane in Tarzan, Capt. Amelia and Scroop in Treasure Planet, and he served as a sequence supervisor on Dreamworks’ Sharktale. In this final part of the inter

Animation Podcast 027 - Ken Duncan, Part Two

Jun 9th, 2008 54m 18s

The conversation with Ken Duncan continues. In this second part of the interview, Ken talks about some of the his earlier films at Disney. Then the conversation focuses on his personal approaches to acting and his general workflow for animating

Animation Podcast 026 - Ken Duncan, Part One

May 5th, 2008 56m 58s

Ken Duncan has served as a supervising animator on four Disney films. His characters include Thomas (Pocahontas), Meg (Hercules), Jane (Tarzan), Captain Amelia and Scroop (Treasure Planet). Ken was also a sequence supervisor on Dreamworks’ Shar

Animation Podcast 025 - James Baxter, Part Three

Apr 7th, 2008 55m 39s

The interview concludes with part three as James Baxter talks about learning from the old masters, what inspires him, and his experiences on films from Beauty and the Beast through Madagascar. James was the supervising animator of Belle, Rafiki

Animation Podcast 024 - James Baxter, Part Two

Mar 3rd, 2008 42m 14s

Part two of the interview continues with James Baxter, supervising animator of Belle, Rafiki, Quasimodo, Spirit, and director of the animation for Enchanted. The conversation goes in to deeper detail regarding the technical aspects and processe

Animation Podcast 023 - James Baxter, Part One

Feb 4th, 2008 39m 48s

James Baxter is considered one of the most talented animators working today. At Disney and Dreamworks some of the characters he has animated include Belle, Rafiki, Quasimodo, Moses, and Spirit. He has also served as a supervising animator on Sh

Animation Podcast 022 - Dale Baer, Part Two

Dec 3rd, 2007 46m 42s

Dale Baer came to Disney’s as an animation trainee in the late sixties, when the era of the Nine Old Men was coming to a close. He has worked for Filmation, Disney, Ralph Bakshi, and at his own studio, Baer Animation. Dale has been back at Walt

Animation Podcast 021 - Dale Baer, Part One

Nov 5th, 2007 46m 42s

Animation Podcast 020 - Ray Harryhausen

Aug 20th, 2007 33m 51s

For over 50 years, Ray Harryhausen single-handedly animated the most captivating stop-motion creatures in movies such as Mighty Joe Young, The Beast From 20,000 Fathoms, The 7th Voyage of Sinbad, Earth vs. The Flying Saucers, Jason and the Argo

Animation Podcast 019 - Burny Mattinson, Part Four

Jul 15th, 2007 41m 22s

In the fourth and final part of his interview, Burny Mattinson leads us through Disney's second golden age of animation. He talks about his work on various films inlcuding Aladdin, The Lion King, Pocahontas, and Mulan, and he shares some great

Animation Podcast 018 - Burny Mattinson, Part Three

May 16th, 2007 51m 5s

In part three, Burny Mattinson continues the conversation on his amazing career, from Mickey's Christmas Carol, to the arrival of the Eisner era, through storyboarding on Beauty and The Beast. Burny has worked at Walt Disney Animation Studios f

Animation Podcast 017 - Burny Mattinson, Part Two

Sep 4th, 2006 47m 57s

Burny Mattinson has worked at Disney Animation for well over 50 years on such titles as Lady and the Tramp, Sleeping Beauty, Robin Hood, The Rescuers, Mickey’s Christmas Carol, The Great Mouse Detective, Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, Mul

Animation Podcast 016 - Burny Mattinson, Part One

Jun 26th, 2006 44m 32s

Interview with Burny Mattinson, 50-year veteran of Walt Disney animation studios. A few films he has worked on include Lady and the Tramp, Sleeping Beauty, Robin Hood, The Rescuers, Mickey's Christmas Carol, The Great Mouse Detective, Tarzan, a

Animation Podcast 015 - Glen Keane, Part Two

Apr 24th, 2006 35m 27s

Supervising animator of Ariel, The Beast, Aladdin, Pocahontas, Tarzan, John Silver and Director of the upcoming film Rapunzel. In part two of the interview Glen talks about training under Ollie Johnston and some of the artistic struggles and re

Animation Podcast 014 - Glen Keane, Part One

Apr 3rd, 2006 32m 47s

Ariel, The Beast, Aladdin, Pocahontas, Tarzan, John Silver. The list should say it all. Animation hero to many, Glen Keane has created many of the most memorable characters in modern animation with performances that rival those of any flesh and

Animation Podcast 013 - Vault - Milt Kahl, Side Two

Mar 3rd, 2006 33m

Conclusion of a Milt Kahl lecture at CalArts from 1976, generously donated to the show by John Musker. Milt answers questions from students, including Brad Bird. Side two of two.

Animation Podcast 012 - Vault - Milt Kahl, Side One

Feb 25th, 2006 30m 49s

A Milt Kahl lecture at CalArts from 1976, generously donated to the show by John Musker. Milt shows and discusses a rough cut of some of his work on Medusa in "The Rescuers." Side one of two.

Animation Podcast 011 - Eamonn Butler, Part Two

Jan 29th, 2006 43m 59s

Conclusion of my interview with Eamonn Butler, Animation Supervisor on the films "Chicken Little" and "Reign of Fire." Eamonn talks about how he approached many aspects of animation on "Chicken Little." Part two of two.

Animation Podcast 010 - Eamonn Butler, Part One

Jan 16th, 2006 38m 6s

Interview with Eamonn Butler, Animation Supervisor on the films "Chicken Little" and "Reign of Fire." Eamonn recalls his animation career from "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" through "Chicken Little." Part one of two.

Animation Podcast 009 - Ron and John, Part Three

Nov 1st, 2005 25m 57s

Interview with Ron Clements and John Musker, directors of The Great Mouse Detective, The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Hercules and Treasure Planet. In part two they describe their writing process as well as developing The Little Mermaid and Aladdin

Animation Podcast 008 - Ron and John, Part Two

Sep 30th, 2005 26m 16s

Interview with Ron Clements and John Musker, directors of The Great Mouse Detective, The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Hercules and Treasure Planet. In part two they detail their transition from animators to story artists to directors.