film
Lessons from the Backrooms
We have a couple of really big success stories and, as always, I wonder if some people are learning the wrong lessons...
Storytelling
Posts on the craft of storytelling
Animation
When the model doesn't fit the medium
So recently I saw someone express surprise that the streaming model didn't generate the revenue expected. Let's dig into that a bit...
Animation
The self-fulfilling prophesy
Wait, all this uncertainty, the turmoil in the industry... did we make this happen?
Animation
Just draw it
A little post about software and tools...
film
Embracing that blank page
Remember how I told you to overcome the blank page? Here's the case for the other side and why we need that blank page...
Creative Leadership
Conquering the blank page
A post about making something from nothing, and how there are few things more paralysing than the blank page. Here's how I overcome that in order to take a project from the beginning to completion...
Animation
Story in 2025. Welcome 2026!
What a year, am I right? It's a tough world out there. Here's how I dealt with it...
Star Wars Visions
Star Wars: Visions Memories 12
When it's all done, what happens when it makes it out there to the public?
Star Wars Visions
Star Wars: Visions Memories 11
The finishing touches. We did grading, sound and here's how we got to stay at Skywalker Ranch...
Star Wars Visions
Star Wars: Visions Memories 10
Every process can add... or it can take away. Here's how our approach elevated the work at each step...
Star Wars Visions
Star Wars: Visions Memories 09
How can anyone possibly bring any originality to the Star Wars universe? Here's how we did it...
Star Wars Visions
Star Wars: Visions Memories 08
When everyone brings their opinions, someone just has to make a decision...