This podcast features an interview with Gints Zilbalodis, the director of the Oscar-winning animated short film "Flow," discussing his journey in animation. The conversation covers his self-taught background, his transition from Maya to Blender for "Flow," the challenges and creative decisions in producing a dialogue-free film with a painterly aesthetic, and his collaborative approach with a team of 40 people. Zilbalodis emphasizes the iterative nature of his creative process, the importance of embracing imperfections, and the power of accessible tools like Blender in filmmaking. He advises aspiring animators to prioritize storytelling and embrace the learning process through continuous creation.
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From Self-Taught Animator to Oscar Winner: Gints Zilbalodis on Creating "Flow" | School of Motion Podcast | Podwise