Best Julia Carson Podcasts (2025)

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Light of the World: How to make an Indy 2d feature film - John J Schafer & Pam Darley 1:24:25

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26m ago1:24:25

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To celebrate today’s release of the 2d animated film “Light of the World”- a film the Bancroft’s worked on- they discuss the ins and outs of creating a 2d independent animated feature film. They are joined by directing partner John J Schafer and producer Pam Darley. Let’s get into it!By Bancroft Brothers

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The Bookish Animator: Julia McIntyre 59:08

7d ago59:08

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The Bancroft’s sit down with Julia McIntyre, also known as @thebookishanimator_ After losing her dream job in 2d animation, she gained popularity on her social media by creating animated scenes based on books she was reading. Publishers now come to her to create custom content for new book releases!By Bancroft Brothers

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With YouTube Artist Jackie Droujko 1:16:35

21d ago1:16:35

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Welcome to a fun and inspiring episode of our podcast, featuring YouTube character designer, filmmaker, and influencer Jackie Droujko! 🎙✨ In this candid conversation, Jackie opens up about her creative journey — from early struggles to major successes — and shares the lessons she’s learned along the way.…

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With Digital brush creator, Kyle Webster! 1:14:13

1M ago1:14:13

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It's podcast episode 275 and we saved it for the amazing Kyle T. Webster! If you have used Photoshop within the last five years, you know Kyle by his digital brushes that he created for Adobe. He has an interesting story of being the forerunner of creating digital brushes, creating relationships with major studios, being an early entrepreneur on Gu…

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Is 2D Animation making a comeback? With Snow Bear creator Aaron Blaise and Producer Nick Burch 1:10:40

2M ago1:10:40

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Is 2d animation making a comeback? It is if you're talking with Tom and Tony and Aaron Blaise and Nick Burch! Join these four animation vets as they discuss where 2d animation is now, what's happening with Aaron's one man-, hand drawn "Snow Bear" short film, will Disney get back into the 2d game, and what's next for this group of 2d animation lover…

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Making your own Animated short - with Nathan Englehardt and Jeremy Spears 50:47

2M ago50:47

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There are a flood of amazing animated short films out and coming your way so Tony and Tom are sitting with a few creators to discuss their films pre-Oscar buzz! For this episode, the Bancrofts interview Disney animation supervisor Nathan Englehardt and Disney Storyboard artist Jeremy Spears, the two creators/directors of the CG animated short film …

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Steamroller Animation 53:00

3M ago53:00

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Tony (without Tom this time) sits down with the founders of Steamroller Animation- a new independent animation studio that is creating "steam" throughout the industry! Innovative training programs and interesting projects abound at Steamroller. Have a listen to hear how they are trying to make a difference in the US animation market!…

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Phineas and Ferb - Dan Povenmire & Jeff “Swampy” Marsh 37:36

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Making it in Animation with Aaron Blaise, Lara Carson, Matt O’Callaghan and Chelsea Trousdale 1:05:17

4M ago1:05:17

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Recorded at this year’s Animation Y’all Expo this was a panel called “Making it in Animation” with words of encouragement from vets to newer industry professionals. This panel includes tips, tricks and anecdotes from Aaron Blaise, Lara Carson, Matt O’Callaghan and wonderfully moderated by Chelsea Trousdale. If you are struggling to find your way in…

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GenAI as a Tool? with filmmaker Paul Trillo 1:29:02

4M ago1:29:02

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Here's a description: In our unofficial "Part 3" of podcasts where we talk to industry insiders about GenAI usage and how it will affect artists, The Bancroft Bros talk with filmmaker Paul Trillo from the LA studio, Asteria. Paul and his team have just finished an animated music video for artist Cuco called “A Love Letter to LA" that uses hand draw…

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"Here’s the pitch..” Chris Sonnenburg & Jeff Snow from Animation Y'all Expo 1:06:17

5M ago1:06:17

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The Bancroft Brothers present the Chris Sonnenburg show- co-starring Jeff Snow! Yep, this episode is a panel that Chris and Jeff put on at our own Animation Y'all Expo just a couple months ago. Chris leads the panel which is called "Here’s the pitch..” - and he goes deep on how you need to think about your show so it can get bought! Chris and Jeff …

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Co-creator of Pixar’s Win or Lose series, Carrie Hobson! 50:32

5M ago50:32

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Co-creator of Pixar’s Win or Lose series, Carrie Hobson!By Bancroft Brothers

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VO Actor Eric Bauza 37:09

6M ago37:09

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In this fun episode, the Bancroft Bros get the chance to speak with the amazing voice actor, Eric Bauza, the voice for Daffy Duck, Elmor Fudd and many more. He also does a pretty good TRUMP, as you'll hear. We discuss the upcoming release of the fully 2D animated new WB feature film, "The Day the Earth Blew Up". You won't want to miss this one! Lis…

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Illustrator James Gurney 1:15:03

6M ago1:15:03

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The Bancroft Brothers are honored to have the legendary illustrator, James Gurney on the podcast this week! We discovered so many similarities in our paths and mutual loves and influences. Enjoy this discussion of animation, illustration, and even a bit of where he believes things are headed for himself- and possibly you.…

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Paul and Gaetan Brizzi 59:15

7M ago59:15

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The twins interview twins in this Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast episode! French animation mastors and Disney alum directors, Paul and Gaetan Brizzi, have a storied past on some of the most epic Disney films of the 90s. Tony and Tom discuss their storyboarding and directing of some of the most iconic scenes in films like Hunchback of Notre Dam…

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From Illustration to Character Design with Thomas Fluharty 1:14:16

7M ago1:14:16

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Welcome to another Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast! In this episode, Tom and Tony interview uber-talented illustrator and character designer Thomas Fluharty. Thomas has been in advertising and editorial illustration for magazines and newspapers for most of his career and has recently dove into the animation world through character design. In fa…

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Seize the Day! 1:17:06

8M ago1:17:06

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The BBros reminisce about a time in their lives when these two wet behind the ears, shy boys were trying to break into the animation industry. These are the stories that were game changer moments and helped define us. Listen to this episode if you are just starting out and-Seize the day!By Bancroft Brothers

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Designing Animation with Izzy Burton 1:12:34

8M ago1:12:34

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The Bros enjoyed a sit down conversation with the talented UK Concept Artist Izzy Burton! Fresh off of working together on a 2D feature film, we discuss: Her amazing drive and how she doesn't suffer from FOMO, but FONC (Fear of Not Creating), having an artist partner, and what the UK animation market is like right now and how she finds work. Happy …

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The Animation Year in Review 48:24

9M ago48:24

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In this fun-filled Hash It Out episode, Tom and Tony discuss what’s happening in the industry with the Anination Union negotiations, trying to get AI standards, and how it can affect you. Let’s get into it!By Bancroft Brothers

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Episode 40: Listener Questions 1:01:03

9M ago1:01:03

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Welcome to our final episode of season 2! We are taking a break over Christmas and we'll be back fresh and raring to go with season 3 in the new year. To round us off for 2024 we are answering some questions from our lovely listeners about sobriety, habit change and more. If you would like submit a question for us to discuss next year please do con…

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Tod Polson - The 21 43:53

9M ago43:53

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In this episode, Tom and Tony interview a true “artist’s artist”, Tod Polson, master animation designer and director. We discuss Tod’s amazing book about Maurice Noble and what he learned from Chuck Jones's main layout artist at Warner Brothers Studios. We then dive into discussing his newest short film, “The 21” a powerful and stylized film that t…

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Episode 39: Community (with Michelle O'Dwyer) 57:23

10M ago57:23

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Today on Rise we are thrilled to welcome the lovely Michelle O'Dwyer. Michelle is a business owner and CIC founder who provides healthy cooking classes to a wide community of people in need of support across Liverpool and organises a free annual Christmas dinner which last year was attended by over 200 people. She was the perfect person for us to e…

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Hash It Out - Lightbox 2024 40:16

10M ago40:16

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As promised, this is the Bancroft Brothers breakdown of this year’s Lightbox Expo. And it was a good one! The B boys also talk about their own expo, Animation Y’all in Nashville and give out some exclusive announcements! You know who’s coming? You will after listening to this episode!By Bancroft Brothers

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Episode 38: Awe 56:05

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Welcome back to Rise! Today we are chatting about the science and psychology of awe and how accessing more of it in our lives can enhance our happiness and wellbeing. It is a unique emotion which we all recognise immediately when we feel it, but can be surprisingly hard to define and categorise. Resources mentioned: Liz's website featuring her Awe-…

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Primos - Natasha Kline 58:09

10M ago58:09

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In this episode, the “twin bros that knows” interview Showrunner Natasha Kline, creator of the Disney show “Primos”. Hear her story of developing it through a hurtle like the pandemic while keeping site of her dream- to make a show based off her own story- about a Latin American girl with many different cousins all living nearby! After all, “Primos…

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Episode 37: Transitions 1:11:03

11M ago1:11:03

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Today on Rise we are chatting about the impact transitional periods can have on our mental health and wellbeing and how we have been impacted by this in different ways through parenting challenges, career changes and of course our sobriety journeys. Resources mentioned: The Outrun by Amy Liptrot: https://www.jameslockhartagency.com/agency-author/am…

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Flashback Friday - Chris Sanders 1:16:14

11M ago1:16:14

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Lightbox Expo 2024 - Bobby Chiu & Jim Demonakos 1:12:36

11M ago1:12:36

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Flashback Friday - James Baxter 1:00:37

12M ago1:00:37

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On this Flashback Friday, step back in time as the Bancroft Brothers interview one of their top ten wants for the podcast, the legendary animator, James Baxter. Find out what one of the top five animators in the world did at the beginning of his career that set him on a lifelong path of animation success. In addition, learn what movie James wishes …

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The Amazing Digital Circus with Lead Animator, Kevin Temmer 45:18

1y ago45:18

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“The Amazing Digital Circus”! They dive into what makes the series creators, Glitch Productions so different in their approach to making shows on YouTube! Is this the future of animation? Yes it is!By Bancroft Brothers

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Episode 36: Thriving in Adversity 1:02:22

1y ago1:02:22

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Today's episode of Rise was recorded in early August 2024, in the midst of the far right riots in the UK so we are chatting about how we self-support when the world feels overwhelming - is it possible to thrive at all in the modern world and, if so, how do we strike the balance between self-protection and keeping our hearts open and compassionate t…

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The BBros Animation Update 40:37

1y ago40:37

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Welcome to the Bancroft Brothers "update" episode! And, unlike the rest of the industry, it's all fun news! Tom and Tony discuss their crazy weekend at the annual Twins Day Festival, an update on the feature film they are working on, and a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT about the newest Animation Expo on the block- created by The Bancroft Brothers! Enjoy!…

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AI discussion Part 2, with Aniket Bhatt 1:11:25

1y ago1:11:25

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Tom and Tony take on the subject of Generative AI once again but this time with guest Aniket Bhatt, Meta animator and artist! Aniket and the twins discuss some of the misconceptions artists have about AI and how it may not be taking over entertainment like everyone is saying!By Bancroft Brothers

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Episode 35: Breathwork (with Elaine Bonfrer) 1:13:49

1y ago1:13:49

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Following on from last episode's chat with Sarah we are delighted to welcome Elaine Bonfrer to Rise, to talk with us in more detail about the power of breathwork. Elaine is a therapeutic coach and Owaken Breathwork practitioner, whose passion is empowering the people she works with to heal and let go of whatever is holding them back, to help them c…

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Usman Raiz director of The Glassworker 1:02:45

1y ago1:02:45

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The brothers interview an amazing up and comer director, Usman Raiz. His new Indy feature film, The Glassworker, premiered at this year’s Annecy film festival to rave reviews! Hear how Usman’s 10-year journey making Pakistan’s first animated feature film was laced with challenges and inspiration all along the way!…

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Episode 34: Life Beyond Booze (with Sarah Rusbatch) 53:55

1y ago53:55

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Today we are thrilled to welcome our sober sister Sarah Rusbatch to Rise to chat about her amazing book Beyond Booze: How to Create a Life You Love, Alcohol Free. Sarah is an accredited grey area drinking coach, motivational speaker and now bestselling author who has supported thousands of women worldwide to quit drinking and rediscover themselves …

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Garfield with Pete Oswald 44:28

1y ago44:28

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The brothers Bancroft discuss Production Design with Pete Oswald of the “Garfield” movie! Pete is a multitalented animation and children’s book artist with a wealth of knowledge on character design, art direction and production design! Enjoy!By Bancroft Brothers

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Episode 33: Rise and Shines Revisited 1:04:49

1y ago1:04:49

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Today on Rise, by popular request, we are taking a bit of a retrospective look back at previous episodes and, in particular, our good intentions with the Rise and Shine actions to see if we actually took our own advice and, if not, why not! Resources mentioned: Liz's summer challenge: https://lizfolan.com/ and https://www.instagram.com/sunrisesobri…

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The Rise of Glen Keane! 1:19:35

1y ago1:19:35

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The Rise of Glen Keane! In this episode, the Brothers Bancroft discuss one of their favorite topics: the legendary animator Glen Keane! But, they don't discuss the part of his career that is what eveeryone know him from - the The Little Mermaid to the present day- BUT they do a deep dive (okay, more shallow and not researched) in THE EARLY DAYS OF …

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Running a Worldwide Drawing Challenge 1:13:05

1+ y ago1:13:05

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"Running a worldwide drawing challenge" with Whitney Pollett and Lauren Barger. We are wrapping up May, but not without talking to Tom's partners in "MerMay", the amazing Whitney Pollett and Lauren Barger! Tony and Tom dig into how MerMay became the second largest drawing challenge on the internet and a worldwide phenomenon, what are the changes ha…

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Episode 32: Sober Socialising (with Alex Clapp) 52:21

1+ y ago52:21

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Today on Rise we are chatting with Alex Clapp, one of the co-founders of Claritee, a new sober events company which is currently hosting monthly sober club nights in North West England as well as corporate sober events and more. Alex shares his personal story with us with so much authenticity, talking about how a physical health problem combined wi…

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Eric Goldberg (Flashback Friday) 1:23:17

1+ y ago1:23:17

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In this Flashback Friday- we go back to episode 20- the Eric Goldberg interview! In this classic, the Disney Legend speaks about his love for 2d Animation, his masterpiece work on the Genie in Aladdin, and what’s missing in CG animation today.By Bancroft Brothers

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Episode 31: RISE 52:23

1+ y ago52:23

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This week on Rise we are exploring a new format we are planning to introduce with our guests - a reflective exercise based around the letters R, I, S and E: R - What does the word Rise bring up for you? I - What inspires you? S - What is your superpower? E - What excites and energises you? We loved hearing each other's answers to these questions an…

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Victoria Ying (Flashback Friday) 1:02:45

1+ y ago1:02:45

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Flashback Friday with Victoria YingBy Bancroft Brothers

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Episode 30: Yoga (with Rose Long) 1:05:52

1+ y ago1:05:52

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This week on Rise we are delighted to welcome Rose Long to the pod - Rose is wonderful coach with a raft of qualifications in life coaching including health, recovery, self-expression and life changes and she is also a qualified yoga teacher. She is joining us today for a chat about how yoga has helped all three of our recovery journeys and how yog…

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Flashback Friday: Disney Legend Floyd Norman 1:11:41

1+ y ago1:11:41

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The twins are crazy busy this week so we dive back to the archives for a Flashback Friday episode with Disney Legend Floyd Norman! Hear him recount stories of meeting Walt Disney himself and being one of the first black Disney artists back in the 60s! Enjoy!By Bancroft Brothers

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Episode 29 - Introvert v Extrovert 51:51

1+ y ago51:51

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We're back! Thanks to all our listeners for bearing with us while we took our own advice and dialled things back for a self-care break last month. We're now recharged and raring to go and this week is a good one. We're exploring the differences in how we perceive the world depending on where we are on the introversion/extraversion spectrum and how …

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AI with Niko Pueringer 1:11:13

1+ y ago1:11:13

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The long awaited “AI discussion” episode is here! The Bancroft’s talk all things artificial intelligence and animation with special effects guru and YouTuber Niko Pueringer of the Corridor Crew channel! They discuss the ins and outs of the issues behind the technology that is potentially changing the animation industry. Is there a way to use it as …

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Mitchells VS the Machines (Flashback Fridays) 1:04:47

1+ y ago1:04:47

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Today we go back in time to rediscover Mitchels VS the Machines. the brothers interview Mike Rianda (director), Phil Lord and Chris Miller (Producers). If you missed it the first time around, you won't want to miss this.By Bancroft Brothers

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Being an Animator (Flashback Friday) 1:13:02

1+ y ago1:13:02

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By Bancroft Brothers