Aaron Ray is one of the founders of Legwork studio based in Denver, Colorado. During our conversation, we talked about how the studio got started, the ins and outs of creative project management, and the importance of having creative outlets.
Links:
Website http://www.legworkstudio.com/
Twitter https://twitter.com/aaronjray
Animated Storytelling http://www.amazon.com/Animated-Storytelling-Creating-
Animation-Graphics/dp/013413365X
Highlights:
-Background
-Loving to draw
-Rust Boy project
-3-D Skills
-Basic design development
-Ad agency
-Collective - Marketing Ad for young people
-Transitioning into Animation
-Started Legwork in 2008
-Team size growth up to 14
-Defining the brand
-Pros & cons of being in Colorado
-Company growth
-The art of self-editing
-Team dynamics
-Put your culture/tone into it
-Challenges of managing
-Book: Animated Storytelling
-Timelines
-Storyboards
-Thick skinned
-Other creative outlets
-Future of Legwork
-Dream client: Music Videos
-Favorite animated film: Ernest & Celestine & Song of the Sea
-What do the people you love think you do: Cartoon stuff
-Animalator: Turtle