Animation Guild | We are 839 Digital Magazine
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WINTER 2021 5 44 I S S U E 1 6 8 FROM THE PRESIDENT 11 EDITOR'S NOTE 13 ART & CRAFT Matt Jones uses painting and sketching to explore new environments. 15 THE CLIMB Joy still fuels veteran animator Eric Goldberg's thriving career. 19 AFTER HOURS Camaraderie is the driving force behind Cars & Coffee meet-ups. 22 TECH TALK A passion for animation inspires three TAG member- driven podcasts. 25 ON THE JOB Three staff writers explain pitching, breaking, and punching up. 28 DIALOGUE Supervising Director Ashley Long shares her philosophy on Big Boss Energy. 50 FINAL NOTE Director Vicky Jenson discusses Shrek winning the first scar or est Animated Feature. CONTENTS FRAME X FRAME 30 STEP INTO CHOREOMATION Movement is at the heart of animation's magic, and dance in animation is a particularly special art. The teams behind Encanto and Vivo share the inside scoop on what it's like to work with choreographers to create unforgettable musical sequences. 38 THE ART OF DELEGATION Being in charge of others takes special skills. Six experts walk leaders and those on their way up through hiring, one-on- one conversations, encouraging staff strengths, cultivating clarity, and more. 44 HOLIDAY SPIRIT The fourth annual Holiday Gift Guide continues to showcase crafts and artwork by some of The Animation Guild's talented members—celebrate the season while supporting local artists and Union kin. FEATURES 30 38 30 CONTENTS