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
