Cloudy with a Chance of Vin Diesel
MP3July 20, 2016
“You go to school to learn a craft in some sense, but more than anything else, you’re learning about yourself.” The Michigan-Edmonton duo of Paul & Chris were lucky enough to chat with animator & director Jamil Lahham who shared those words about university. Jamil tells us about the organic nature of traditional animation, animating cycles for iPads and the weight of an Oscar.
- Jamil was a part of Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, the Academy award winning The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore and his wonderful short Dirty Laundry Day.
- If you want to learn even more about Jamil, have a look at this interview at episcura.
- Jamil went to Ringling College of Art + Design and has mentored students in the animation department for the last 3 years.
- While in Syria, Jamil attended Damascus University to study interior design.
- Jamil did his internship at EA.
- Artist William Salazar explains how he prefers to draw 2D over his 3D work to get the movement right.
- Andy Serkis (Golem) waged war animators back in 2014, saying he did all the work.
- The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore won an Oscar. Jamil said he got to carry it around the studio briefly, and that it is ‘heavy as s**t!”
- Paul has downloaded The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore app for his daughters and they love it.
- The movie and the app are based on a story by WIlliam Joyce.
- Jamil is learning Python because it works in Maya.
- Jamil challenges the idea of “bad” movies on our Film Frown podcast. “What is good and bad?”
- Jamil and hosts agree that you need to seek your own happiness and not compare yourself to others. Chris says former guest Sally Ann is a perfect example of making your own way.
Stay tuned for part 2 where we learn about Jamil’s animated short and how one stays focused. Thanks to you for listening. A very special thanks to our patrons and of course Jamil Lahham.