Episode 18: Claudio Salas

Animalators

Claudio Salas is an independent animator, director and designer based in London. During our conversation, we talk about the tension of being a generalist or a specialist, how to collaborate within the animation community, and a few of Claudio’s latest projects.

Links:

Website- http://www.claudiosalas.com/

Childline Project- http://www.claudiosalas.com/childline/

The Wisdom of Pessimism Project- http://www.claudiosalas.com/pessimism

The Wisdom of Pessimism Project Spreadsheet- https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FRA-PjApn88JJEufk_muLWDDdlq1Gz2Yco1tNyTG1HI/edit#gid=0

Blend- http://blendfest.ca/

Wine After Coffee- https://vimeo.com/wineaftercoffee

Highlights:

-Uncle taught him how to draw, scale and grid

-Started on photoshop & flash

-Schooling

-Intern at Buck LA and NY

-Now a full-time freelancer in London

-Childline project

-Benefits of working in a team

-Buck’s team dynamics

-Communicating with clients

-Transitions and style frames

-The Wisdom of Pessimism project

-Working with a bunch of freelancers on big projects

-Spreadsheet, mood boards

-Animation community

-Blend, Wine After Coffee

-Inspiring people

-Blend

-Being a generalist or a specialist

-Taking time to learn, push your skill set

-Life & work balance

-New projects

-Dream Client: A studio that treats their employees with love and respect

-Favorite animated film: Aladdin

-What does your family think you do: They get it

-Animalator: A black sheep