childline

New Waterford FC manager, man whose sons uses trampoline for the first time, award winning Irish films, and an increase in demand for Childline services

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