Comments on: Show 030 – Eric Goldberg, Part Two

By: :: smo ::

:: smo :: — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 02:24:25 +0000

Hey Clay!

I just went back and started listening to these again while i was working and they help keep me motivated big time!

i’ve been working in animation in new york for about four years or so but i still feel like i’m “aspiring to be an animator.” i always wanted to be able to work traditionally but the majority of the work i’ve found has been in flash with only rare opportunities to draw, let alone work on paper or really experiment and learn.

these podcasts, especially the ones with eric goldberg and nick ranieri and their tales of working in commercial animation have been invaluable and helped push me to do better work even when a project is crummy!

i really appreciate the work you’ve put into these and i know a lot of other animators who listen to these over and over again because they’re so inspiring!

thanks so much!!!

-smo

By: eleonora duvivier

eleonora duvivier — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 15:57:56 +0000

I would like to share two links to the presentation of “From Mars to Marceline” at the NFFC’s Silver Anniversary:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nIDHd3hQsQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fexScncdFb0

By: Ellen Ault

Ellen Ault — Sun, 17 May 2009 00:49:12 +0000

Just finished the second Eric Goldberg podcast and loved it! I first heard him at the Disney Institute in summer 2000 for the Fantasia 2000 festival and he is so inspiring and passionate!
Quick question regarding a section in his book and something that has been mentioned before about exposure sheets. Are they still being utilized in 3D animation? Eric’s book has a great breakdown of them.
And Clay, great work on Rhino! I loved the motion in and outside of the ball!

By: Chelsea

Chelsea — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 19:41:21 +0000

Alittle late on my listening, I actually just finished the 2nd half of the Kevin Duncan interview. And I have to answer you question on whether we mind having more to listen to with each podcast. Well I say, the more the better. Keep up the great work.

By: Nicole Caverta

Nicole Caverta — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 04:28:52 +0000

Great courageous thing to say. This is a great source of inspiration.

By: Andy Leeke

Andy Leeke — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 02:43:54 +0000

Ive just listened to Episode 30, and i just want to say, regarding pocahontas, I abolutly agree that it was a film that was needed. i was just becoming a teenager back then, and i can honestly say, that film shaped a large part of my attitude towards understanding relations between all races.

In the very multi-cultural place where i grew up, it could have been so easy to slide the other way. Art like Pocahontas speaks to children, and the child in all of us. sometimes, as a society, we need things spelled out in big bold letters. It will always be a film I will consider important to me despite its flaws.

A lesson and a movie that ill never forget.

By: Paul N

Paul N — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 22:47:53 +0000

Listened to this podcast recently while going to Eric’s presentation and book signing at the Cartoon Art Museum in S.F. Got there early and was going through the Totoro exhibit with Eric in my ears. Turned a corner, and there he was, right in front of me! Weird (and cool) to be hearing Eric talk about his experiences while he’s looking at the Totoro art! :0)

Also went back recently and listened to the earliest podcasts with Andreas. I’d forgotten that they were only 15 minutes long, and I thought that was amazing at the time! You’re giving us a ton of great information Clay, and I don’t think we can thank you enough.

By: Chelsea

Chelsea — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 21:29:05 +0000

Also I was thinking if you maybe interesting in interview Bernard Derriman. He seems to be one of the few animators who are using Flash MX for their 2D animation.

By: Chelsea

Chelsea — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 19:58:25 +0000

I hope you’re enjoying (or enjoyed, if you’re back at work)your vacation, Clay. I’m currently going back to school to get a better knowledge of this 3D animation thing. Anyhow, Eric Goldbreg really gave me some hope on this new medium, that there is still hope for 3D animation.

Do you think that traditional animation might cross over to Flash Animation?

By: Sean

Sean — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 15:28:53 +0000

Clay,

I read your bio and have been really inspired. It is awesome to think that I can achieve my goals just like you did. I am attending animation mentor starting in January. I was/am really worried about not being able to draw. I have a very similar background as you and was wondering if you could direct me to some helpful books/websites/hints about learning to draw thumbnails. I have caught the animation bug and want to become the best animator I can be. I was going to email, but decided to post instead just in case someone else is going through the same situation as me.

Thanks for your time.