Ambling Around: Interview

In Conversation with Georges Schwizgebel - Part 3

skatz — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 07:18:51 -0800

In this, the third of three articles on the work of Georges Schwizgel, we follow the production of Romance and examine Schwizgebel's unique way of visualizing his animated world.

In Conversation with Georges Schwizgebel - Part 2

skatz — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 11:32:31 -0800

In this, the second of a three part series on the work of Georges Schwizgebel, we look at his pre-production process.

In Conversation with Georges Schwizgebel - Part 1

skatz — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 09:47:00 -0700

Georges Schwizgebel’s films are swirling journeys through space and time. The first of a three part series, this article looks at the inspiration behind his films.

The Lyrical Lines of Tsvika Oren

skatz — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 07:24:04 -0700

Tsvika Oren has been deeply involved in animation for the better part of 30 years - creating, teaching, writing, judging, jurying…

Ric Viers, The Master of Sound Effects

skatz — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 07:43:01 -0800

Ric Viers not only creates vast libraries of sound effects, he also shares his knowledge with anyone who wants to create their own sounds.

Steven Woloshen: At the Heart of Experimental Animation

skatz — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 20:17:00 -0800

Steven Woloshen creates animation in cars, at work, in airports, on planes… in other words wherever and whenever he has ten consecutive minutes to play. We chatted over bottled water at the Ottawa International Animation Festival this past October, and continued by email after his return to Montreal.

Caroline Leaf: A Serious Game

skatz — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 19:40:00 -0800

Several years ago I’d heard that Caroline Leaf had moved on from filmmaking and was now painting. I was curious to know what was behind the shift, and even more curious to see her current work. I finally had an opportunity to interview her.