SEGMENT EPISODE! This week we also have a ‘special’ feature being that this episode is mostly UNEDITED; I mean I put in music and stuff but awkward pauses?… totally intact. We talk about studios skipping Comic-Con, Eric Goldberg’s awesome couch gag for “The Simpsons” and of course the fact that Comcast just bought Dreamworks Animation for $3.8bil! Taylor Armstrong, festival manager for Animation Block Party in Brooklyn, comes on to remind you all to submit your films to their awesome event, we talk about ALL your RubberOnionBattle submissions for April and cap it all off with your favorite segment… Rapid Fire! Enjoy the show!

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HOT-COCOA SHOW! While Jon Favreau’s “The Jungle Book” is wowing audiences it’s also kicked up a conversation about the role of Motion Capture in movies and if it should be considered Live-Action or Animation. We’ve talked about mo-cap on the podcast but this time I decided to do my research on the path that the technology has taken over the years and how it relates to the distinction in what the final product is called and broke it all down the way only we do on the RubberOnion Animation Podcast! I’d love to hear your thoughts (preferably after you listen to the show haha) in the comments section below. Enjoy the show, and check out the companion blog post on this topic!

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SEGMENT EPISODE! Benedict Cumberbatch will tap into his inner Boris Karloff to voice 2017’s animated Grinch film, Blue Sky is the first to settle in the huge animation studio wage-fixing lawsuit, and the Astro Boy Reboot gets a poster… we also talk about Tax Day and the new TMNT movie trailer. You also get a preview of next week’s episode (our interview with Adam Phillips), there’s an audience question AND your favorite segment… Rapid Fire! Enjoy the show!

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SEGMENT EPISODE! There’s so much to talk about this week: OpenToonz was finally released, Adam Phillips returns to Brackenwood with “Last of the Dashkin 2,” we have a Creator Spotlight on Alex Dudley of DToons and we get a cartoon character to give us a shoutout! The news stories this week was mostly trailers so we get to talk about the weird world of Voltron and LEGO saving Batman. Enjoy the show!

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SEGMENT EPISODE! It has been 2 full months since our last one of these so if you don’t remember, these are explicit episodes… thar be swears! And there’s kind of a lot to swear about. The Fine Brothers really pissed off the internet last week when they tried to trademark “React” for title use, and Marvel yanked fanimation series “X-Men: Danger Room Protocols.” On the fun side, Robert Valley finished animation on his animated short film “Pear Cider and Cigarettes” and is using Kickstarted to finish post-production, but what we’ve seen so far looks awesome. We talk about all the trailers we missed in our time away from animation news discussion, our first animation battle has concluded and was awesome, and we return for RAPID FIRE! Enjoy the show

 
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This week I bring you a very special interview with DON BLUTH (Dragon’s Lair, Secret of NIMH, American Tale, Land Before Time). His Indie GoGo campaign to make a sizzle reel for a “Dragon’s Lair” movie pitch closes this Friday, January 15, so if you want some of the perks like autographs, tutorials, animation cells, a masterclass, and more you should check out the page!

We talk about his time at Disney and decision to leave, his thoughts on sequels, CGI, the current landscape of animation and the internet, the importance of not dumbing things down for kids, and a bunch more stuff. We also took some of your questions so thanks to those of you who submitted!
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Listen for animatronics, dog sneeze, cgi and hormones, Gary’s playboys, and death… this was a fun episode!

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HOT COCOA SHOW! This show’s topic is “What to do when Technology lets you down as an Artist” and we talk all about our (mis)adventures in using technology, how to troubleshoot problems when they arise, and how to even avoid problems before they happen! If you are technologically-challenged, this is the episode for you and you should definitely check out the main blog post. And don’t miss the giveaway announcement in the podcast… it’s first-come-first-served!

And don’t forget to check out the companion blog post with this podcast to read a more structured list of ways to be troubleshoot and prevent technology failures!

Listen for Rob2001, #TechShaming, caramel-snort, ♫calling Stephen Brooks♫, cats = computer bugs, and “Samsonite… I was way off!”

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1:04:05 I talk about the BSOD before recording the tech-failures podcast ep, this is it haha https://t.co/JeZ1XtD9Sb pic.twitter.com/DyiXrkrE78

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Flipbook loop: "Santa likes eggnog" Needed something to do while I'm stranded without my computer! #christmas #holiday #animation #animatedshort #animated #animatedloop #loopinganimation #loop #animation #Animator #handdrawn #traditional #penandink #penciltest #classic #classicanimation #handdrawnanimation #traditionalanimation #santa #santaclaus

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While there weren’t a lot of media type animation stories (except for The Good Dinosaur trailer which is covered), that didn’t stop this episode from turning into one of the more interesting ones filled will discussions over the roll cartoons play in a child’s development, the nature of copyright in the internet age, why the Surface Pro 4 is a sign that Microsoft is doing more for the creatives of today than Apple… oh and there’s an Emoji movie being developed… which ALSO turned into an interesting discussion over public domain stories! We also field a question about if these two 2D (hand-drawn) animators would/will ever dabble in 3D (computer modeling). Enjoy the last week of “Stephen’s traveling audio” because next week I’ll be back in the office and I’ll be crystal clear!

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“We are beyond excited!  It’s not every day you see this kind of response”  – said Floating Gardens CEO, Blake Yerian.

The organic farm plans to work with researchers from the University of Arizona to promote the use of aquaponic technology for backyard use for Americans of all ages. The farm plans to grow over a dozen products that have surged in price for Arizona residents in an effort to provide a lower price point than organic farms thousands of miles away.

What Is Floating Gardens

Floating Gardens is dedicated to utilizing one of nature’s most amazing processes for the benefit of the local community by providing affordable organic food as well as ongoing education to those interested in growing at home. With an entirely closed loop ecosystem, Floating Gardens is able to boast one of the most sustainable farming operations in the world. Below is more information on this amazing new campaign and how you can Get Involved Today!

What the heck is Aquaponics?!

Aquaponics  is a food production system that combines conventional aquaculture (raising aquatic animals such as snails, fish, crayfish or prawns in tanks) with hydroponics (cultivating plants in water) in a symbiotic environment. This allows the water that would be wasted, and flushed away, in both systems to be recycled and provide nutrients to plants through fish waste.

Why Floating Gardens

Floating Gardens will build the largest aquaponics farm in the United States, providing full access to its patrons as well as education for the community. Its customers can see exactly where and how their food is grown. With placement directly adjacent to the customer, Floating Gardens will eliminate the need for transportation costs and their impact on the environment.

Where Will It Be?

Floating Gardens is proud to call Arizona its first home and plans on expanding nationwide after its pilot farm, the largest of its kind in the U.S..

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Great mobile apps for street art enthusiasts

Mobile gadgets have revolutionized not just the tech market, but how we go about our lives as well. As we become increasingly dependent on these devices that promise us convenient direct access to all sorts of services, companies are finding it more imperative to adopt online personas lest they get left behind in the proverbial dust.

Mobile Lifestyle

In a survey by comScore, more than 68% of mobile users make use of Amazon’s apps to purchase various goods, contributing largely to the company’s total revenue of $74.75 billion in 2013. On the entertainment front, mobile gaming apps are also redefining the video game industry. Online game developer Dragonfish Tech – whose titles are staples on gaming site Total Gold – is a pioneer in helping clients enter new markets through its practicall solutions. Gaming on mobile devices is now a very big thing, which is why developers are always scrambling for ways to reach new audiences.

Digital Street Art

Enthusiasts of the artistic expression afforded by graffiti definitely aren’t left wanting in this new environment. One of the more interesting apps for this market niche is Geo Street Art. It’s a nifty little program that constantly updates you with the latest tags painted by notable street artists. Even better, it utilizes your gadget’s GPS tracker to help you locate particular masterpieces. And of course, sharing great finds with your friends through social media channels is just a button press away.

About the only drawback is that at the moment, you’d have to be living in New York to be able to use it. That being said, the way it marries graffiti appreciation with functions expected of current apps is nothing short of excellent.

If you’re an aspiring graffiti artist, you could get a feel for the craft (or at least, the look of it) with Fotofitti. It’s an app that lets you manipulate existing photos and “graffiti-ize” them through various filter effects and digital spraypaints.

And for something more frivolous but no less fun, FAILE Puzzle Boxes is guaranteed to entertain you. It lets you solve sliding tile puzzles that depict graffiti from the famed Brooklyn duo. It’s a diversionary app more than anything else, but it’s highly enjoyable just the same.

There are certainly more apps out there that cater to street art aficionados. All you have to do is find ‘em, tag ‘em, and get ‘em running on your smartphones and tablets.

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