The Animator NOW Podcast
The Animator NOW Podcast
Podcast Description
🎙️ Animator NOW – The Podcast Raw conversations. Real stories. The humans behind the frames. The Animator NOW podcast is a show for animators who want to go beyond tutorials and get to know the people shaping the animation industry today. Each episode is a deep, honest conversation with artists from around the world — whether they work at major studios, freelance from home, or carve their own unique path. We talk careers, struggles, creative choices, personal growth, and the evolving tools and technologies transforming our craft. Alongside these guest interviews, you’ll also find solo episodes, where I share personal thoughts, ideas, and reflections on animation. Sometimes it’s behind-the-scenes of Animator NOW, sometimes it’s commentary on the state of the industry — and sometimes it’s just me rambling about this thing we all love. If you’re curious about what it really means to be an animator today — this podcast is for you. Expect deep dives into workflows, inspiring journeys, and exclusive shot breakdowns only available through the Animator NOW community. If you love animation — and believe it’s more than just a job, it’s a calling — you’re in the right place.
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The podcast centers on themes of personal growth, creative choices, and the evolving technology in animation, with episodes highlighting topics like artist journeys, career balancing acts, and specific projects such as shot breakdowns from guest animators to showcase their unique workflows.
🎙️ Animator NOW – The Podcast
Raw conversations. Real stories. The humans behind the frames.
The Animator NOW podcast is a show for animators who want to go beyond tutorials and get to know the people shaping the animation industry today.
Each episode is a deep, honest conversation with artists from around the world — whether they work at major studios, freelance from home, or carve their own unique path. We talk careers, struggles, creative choices, personal growth, and the evolving tools and technologies transforming our craft.
Alongside these guest interviews, you’ll also find solo episodes, where I share personal thoughts, ideas, and reflections on animation. Sometimes it’s behind-the-scenes of Animator NOW, sometimes it’s commentary on the state of the industry — and sometimes it’s just me rambling about this thing we all love.
If you’re curious about what it really means to be an animator today — this podcast is for you.
Expect deep dives into workflows, inspiring journeys, and exclusive shot breakdowns only available through the Animator NOW community.
If you love animation — and believe it’s more than just a job, it’s a calling — you’re in the right place.
🎙️ “I wasn’t ready — but I said yes.”
Welcome to the first episode of the Animator NOW Podcast, where we dive into honest conversations with animators who are shaping the industry from the inside.
In this premiere episode, I’m joined by Patrick Giusiano — a close friend and incredibly talented Lead Animator at DreamWorks, whose credits include Epic, The Croods, and Kung Fu Panda 4.
We explore his journey from Marseille, France to Hollywood — the bold decisions, the sacrifices, and the constant drive to grow. Patrick shares:
•What it took to bring his family across continents
•The struggle to find balance between career and personal life
•How he stays sharp and keeps learning in an ever-changing industry
•Why acting is the soul of great animation
🎞️ We also break down some of Patrick’s shots and dive into the artistic decisions behind them — what worked, what didn’t, and what he learned along the way.
Whether you’re a student, a pro, or someone dreaming of a creative career, this conversation is full of raw insight, hard-earned wisdom, and the kind of behind-the-scenes honesty we don’t get enough of in the animation world.
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