Behind The Pixel: Closing The Animation Communication Gap Open Pixel Studios

Welcome to another SLAE episode. These episodes were recorded at The Salt Lake Animation Expo in March of 2024. We interviewed Expo Speakers and others who were involved with the expo. A special thanks to Jordyn Curly for allowing us to do this.
In this episode, Mike Morris, the Creative Director at BlueOwl, provides insider insights into the mind of corporate clients. He discusses client-side hesitations, shares tips on how to understand what they are thinking, and provides practical advice on navigating conversations with creative internal team leaders. Drawing from his experience as an ex-Amazon creative employee, Mike takes us on a journey through his personal learnings, providing valuable takeaways for all those in the creative industry. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to enhance their corporate creativity skills.
If you want to connect with Mike, you can find him at https://mikemorris.tv/Or shoot him an email at mike@mikemorris.tv
If you have a topic or question you’d like us to cover, ⁠you can submit it to http://www.openpixelstudios.com/podquestion⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

Learn more about this podcast here⁠⁠: https://www.openpixelstudios.com/behindthepixel

⁠⁠EMedia⁠⁠ produces the podcast in Easthampton, MA. 
Produced by Jackson Foote and Will Colón
Written and Created by:
Will Colón: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willmcolon/
Kathryn Taccone: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryntaccone/

Welcome to the SLAE episodes. These are podcasts we recorded at The Salt Lake Animation Expo in March of 2024. We interviewed Expo Speakers and others who were involved with the expo. A special thanks to Jordyn Curly for allowing us to do this.
In this episode we chat with Chaz Walgamott, the owner of Digital Gravy in Salt Lake City, Utah. We chat about how the Animation Expo got started, what clients should think about when getting to the digital door, and how students starting their animation journey should think about smaller studio's hiring needs.
If you have a topic or question you’d like us to cover, ⁠you can submit it to http://www.openpixelstudios.com/podquestion⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

Learn more about this podcast here⁠⁠: https://www.openpixelstudios.com/behindthepixel

⁠⁠EMedia⁠⁠ produces the podcast in Easthampton, MA. 
Produced by Jackson Foote and Will Colón
Written and Created by:
Will Colón: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willmcolon/
Kathryn Taccone: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryntaccone/

Kathryn and Will sit with Mark Cernosia founder of Prøfanity Creative to have a no bullsh*t discussion on client-side communication, project budgets, what issues freelancers are facing today, and what his camp is all about.
Camp Mograph Tickets drop this Saturday (4/20/24)! Learn more here: https://www.campmograph.com/More info on Monday Meeting: https://www.mondaymeeting.org/
If you have a topic or question you’d like us to cover, ⁠you can submit it to http://www.openpixelstudios.com/podquestion⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

Learn more about this podcast here⁠⁠: https://www.openpixelstudios.com/behindthepixel

⁠⁠EMedia⁠⁠ produces the podcast in Easthampton, MA. 
Produced by Jackson Foote and Will Colón
Written and Created by:
Will Colón: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willmcolon/
Kathryn Taccone: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryntaccone/

Open Pixel gets creative with Amy Scott, the founder of Wild Apple Design Group to discuss the relationship between websites and design. What motion can do to help create successful brands and campaigns online. We explore a little bit of A.I. and it's impact on the web as well as how everything is now on the cloud.
Wild Apple is an award-winning and tech-savvy graphic design firm located in the Pioneer Valley. Check them out at https://www.wildappledesigngroup.com/  
If you have a topic or question you’d like us to cover, ⁠you can submit it to http://www.openpixelstudios.com/podquestion⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

Learn more about this podcast here⁠⁠: https://www.openpixelstudios.com/behindthepixel

⁠⁠EMedia⁠⁠ produces the podcast in Easthampton, MA. 
Produced by Jackson Foote and Will Colón
Written and Created by:
Will Colón: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willmcolon/
Kathryn Taccone: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryntaccone/

Kathryn and Will chat with former client Rachel Murray, the Co-CEO at She+ Geeks Out, to talk to us about how they utilize the medium of animation in different ways within their organization, how D.E.I. is changing, and how to best use long form and short form content.
She+ Geeks Out offers a variety of services to support you in your journey to abolish inequity at work, whether it's through our training and consulting or through public programs. Learn more at https://www.shegeeksout.com/
If you have a topic or question you’d like us to cover, ⁠you can submit it to http://www.openpixelstudios.com/podquestion⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

Learn more about this podcast here⁠⁠: https://www.openpixelstudios.com/behindthepixel

⁠⁠EMedia⁠⁠ produces the podcast in Easthampton, MA. 
Produced by Jackson Foote and Will Colón
Written and Created by:
Will Colón: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willmcolon/
Kathryn Taccone: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryntaccone/

Quick updates from Will and Kathryn in Salt Lake City. They talk a little about what's to come and apologize for not having done enough. More episodes to drop soon.