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The Animation Platform

TAPCast

A Animation & Manga and Leisure podcast

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Created by ANIMATION CONTENT CREATORS to support ANIMATION CONTENT CREATORS. https://www.theanimationplatform.com/ Spotlighting Indie animation creators that are looking to promote their projects and talk about them! The Animation Platform (TAP) is here to share resources and connect animation content creators to the YouTube audience through collections of content. We are building library of collections to promote creators through blocks of content (shorts collections, development sizzles, web series etc). Please join our channel, subscribe and help spread the word.

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TAPCAST at OIAF Episode 1 - Cinesite - TAP RayGunn Interview

18 min

At The Ottawa International Animation Festival, TAP had the pleasure of sitting down with members of the Cinesite and Skydance Animation team who helped bring Ray Gunn to life. Animation at Cinesite; Jason Ryan, Animation Director at Cinesite; Adel Abada, VFX Supervisor at Cinesite; and Neysa Bove, Head of Costume Design at Skydance Animation

TAPCast Episode 9 - 50 Years of Animation Magic with Chris Robinson (Ottawa International Animation Festival)

1 hr 24 min

In this episode of the TapCast, we sit down with Chris Robinson, artistic director of the Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF), as the festival celebrates its landmark 50th anniversary. Chris shares stories from his unexpected journey into the animation world, the evolution of independent animation and festival culture over three decades, managing near-disasters, and his new book Watch Me Jump Start: Stumbling and Strutting Through Animation. Tune in for an engaging look behind the scenes of one of the world's premier animation events. https://www.animationfestival.ca/ https://asifa.net/authors/chris-robinson/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Robinson_(writer)

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TAPCAST at OIAF Episode 1 - Cinesite - TAP RayGunn Interview

18 min

At The Ottawa International Animation Festival, TAP had the pleasure of sitting down with members of the Cinesite and Skydance Animation team who helped bring Ray Gunn to life. Animation at Cinesite; Jason Ryan, Animation Director at Cinesite; Adel Abada, VFX Supervisor at Cinesite; and Neysa Bove, Head of Costume Design at Skydance Animation

TAPCast Episode 9 - 50 Years of Animation Magic with Chris Robinson (Ottawa International Animation Festival)

1 hr 24 min

In this episode of the TapCast, we sit down with Chris Robinson, artistic director of the Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF), as the festival celebrates its landmark 50th anniversary. Chris shares stories from his unexpected journey into the animation world, the evolution of independent animation and festival culture over three decades, managing near-disasters, and his new book Watch Me Jump Start: Stumbling and Strutting Through Animation. Tune in for an engaging look behind the scenes of one of the world's premier animation events. https://www.animationfestival.ca/ https://asifa.net/authors/chris-robinson/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Robinson_(writer)

TAPCast Episode 8 - Meet the Creator Behind The Gertrude Project: Molly Lacoursière

1 hr 3 min

In this episode of Tapcast, Sonia and José sit down with 2D animator, director, and creator Molly Lacoursière to discuss her upcoming adult animated series, The Gertrude Project (Gertrude l'ordinaire héroïne). Tune in as Molly shares her journey in the animation industry, her inspiration behind creating a raunchy Quebec-culturally-inspired superhero comedy, and a behind-the-scenes look at her design, writing, and Toon Boom rigging workflow https://www.purplemonkeyproductioninc.com/portfolio-collections/my-portfolio/project-title-1

TAPCast Episode 7: Discussion with Vincent Cheung on Building the Indie Animated Series "Flipside"

1 hr 6 min

In this episode of TAPcast, hosts Jose and Sonia are joined by creator, writer, and co-director Vincent Cheung to discuss his ambitious indie animated project, Flip Side. Vincent shares his unique journey from studying animation inspired by Pixar and YouTube creators to navigating the North American indie landscape, building a passionate worldwide team of recent graduates, and outlining a multi-stage crowdfunding and merch strategy for the series. Check out more from Vincent and the Flip Side team\ https://www.instagram.com/vinspirestudio/ https://www.linkedin.com/posts/vinspirestudio_indieanimation-flipside-activity-7357193583126343680-DLP0 https://www.tiktok.com/@flipside_animation

TAPCast Episode 6: Discussing "Whisper of the Vessel" with Nolux Studios' Creators

1 hr 8 min

In this episode of the TAPCast, Jose and Sonia sit down with Joanis and Janice Camacho Leon, the sibling founders of Nolux Studios. They discuss their upcoming dark fantasy indie animation project, Whisper of the Vessel, the challenges of bootstrapping a 25-person international team, navigating the animation pipeline in Toon Boom Harmony and leveraging platforms like LinkedIn, TikTok, and Instagram to build a community from the ground up. Check out Nolux Studios and stay tuned for their upcoming Kickstarter campaign https://www.youtube.com/@NoluxStudios https://www.patreon.com/NoluxStudios?l=es https://www.instagram.com/p/DdZR_GAEamK/?__d=1%25

TAPCast - NextGen Voices Episode 1: Breaking into Animation with Amelia Kaur

1 hr 14 min

In the debut episode of our brand new NextGen Voices series on the TAPCast, we sit down with Sheridan animation student and aspiring filmmaker Amelia Kaur. Join Ro, Sonia, and Jose as Amelia shares her journey into animation during the pandemic, dealing with portfolio rejections, the importance of mentorship, and the harsh economic and industry realities facing Gen Z creators today. Whether you're a student building a portfolio or an indie creator looking to carve out your path, this candid conversation is full of invaluable advice on community, networking, and the future of the craft!

TAPCast Episode 1 - Interview with Jupiter Junkie Creators

48 min

The Animation Platform Welcomes Andrew Healey and Andrew Dorland Creators of "Jupiter Junkie". We had an amazing chat with these incredibly talented guys. Come and learn more about their new manga and their process of creation. Website: https://jupiterjunkie.com/Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/cw/JupiterJunkie

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