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Bobby Beck, AnimationMentor.com CEO; All About Animation


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If you are into animation, you want to listen to this episode. Bobby Beck is the co-founder and CEO of AnimationMentor.com and an ex animator at Pixar Animation Studios. Listen to Bobby tell you what it takes to become an animator today!

Published On 10/21/08 under 3D, Acting, Animation, Digital Content, Graphics Design, Shows: Meet The Experts

Bobby Beck, Animation Mentor Founder; Interview Questions:

  1. Tell us about your gig at Pixar.
  2. How much creative freedom do animators get?
  3. Do you prefer full creative freedom or director guidelines?
  4. Tell us about Animation Mentor.
  5. How important is it for animators to learn quickly?
  6. What applications should an animator be familiar with?
  7. Is creativity or application knowledge more important?
  8. How important is acting to animators?
  9. How important is it to be a life observer?
  10. How competitive is it for animators?
  11. What one quality does an animator need to stand out from the crowd?
  12. How hard is it to impress experienced animators today if you are starting out?
  13. What are your thoughts on animation for the web?

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The Host

Marcelo Lewin
General Manager of Pixel Heads Network
Director of Marketing & Interactive Media at ProMAX Systems
marcelo@pixelheadsnetwork.com

Marcelo Lewin, a.k.a. The Digital Media Dude, started The Digital Media Dude in late 2006 as a blog, mainly, to write about new media. He then created his first podcast, The Digital Media Dude Daily Tip now known as Digital Media Quick Tips which got picked up by iTunes in the Top 25. By late 2007, The Digital Media Dude became officially a network of shows and in early 2008, it was renamed to Pixel Heads Network. Pixel Heads Network was acquired by ProMAX Systems in December 2008.

With over 15 years of experience in the digital media industry, including gigs with NBC, Walt Disney Imagineering, Toyota and having a couple of "dot com" companies under his belt, he shares his knowledge throughout our shows.

He is married with his wife of 16 years and has 2 sons. His hobbies include photography, videography, new media, technology, great food, great beers and just playing around with his kids.

Marcelo Lewin currently hosts 3 shows, blogs and makes presentations about new media all over. He is the General Manager of Pixel Heads Network and the Director of Marketing & Interactive Media at ProMAX Systems, Pixel Heads Network's parent company.


 



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One Response to “Bobby Beck, AnimationMentor.com CEO; All About Animation”

  1. Dan Says:
    October 29th, 2008 at 12:41 pm

    Love the interview. I am a student at Animation Mentor and came across the link to this interview from Bobby Becks Blog (http://bobbyboom.blogspot.com/). Great stuff. I will be coming back to listen to other interviews. Great job!

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