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Stuart and Dave interview animators Gareth Axford, Beatriz Antunes, and Christian Chessell about their industry experience, career paths, and preferred software.

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Join Dave and Stuart as they explore how creative camera work shapes storytelling in animation. Discover the art of framing, learn how directors set the mood, and find out how every shot can influence what you feel as a viewer. Perfect for animation fans and budding filmmakers alike!

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Join Stuart and Dave as they sit down with editor and longtime partner in crime, Adam Dymond. Together, they dive into the wild world of animated film editing. Sharing behind the scenes stories, a few laughs, and their top tips for turning chaos into cinematic magic.

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Dave and Stuart discuss the merits of Animated Christmas Feature films. See if you agree with their opinions on the selection made and let them know what you might be watching this year!

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Join Dave and Stu as they delve deep into the world of Artificial Intelligence and explore its transformative potential within the Animation Industry. Drawing intriguing parallels with changes from the past, they uncover the lessons of previous technical developments with insights that help make sense of both the challenges and opportunities ahead.

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Join Stuart and Dave as they delve into the dynamic role of the director within today’s fast-evolving production landscape. Discover their insights on how directing has transformed in recent years, and explore the innovative ways modern productions are structured and brought to life.

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Comedy in Animation - Dave and Stu discuss animated comedy: their favourite comedy influences; verbal or non-verbal humour; how to set up a great sight gag; directing voice actors, board artists and editors to get the best comedy; and the secret of great comedy timing.

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Building Teams - Dave Osborne and Stuart Evans engage in a thoughtful discussion regarding what precisely defines a team within the context of the animation process. Their debate explores the key elements that make up an effective team, considering both the dynamics and the structure required for success!

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