Keeping You Animated

What up Animation FAM!! This ep Bre and Way chat with Production Assistant Vassiea Hurt! She talks about what she does as a Production Assistant in the Design Department of a 3D animated series at Nickelodeon, and drops some great advice about networking, and how skills from a different career path can help you pursue your animation career. You can catch Vassiea Hurt on Twitter @VahSeeYa : https:/...

   Hey howdy hey BNA Listeners!! Bre and Way are back this week to chat about the SUPER HERO... STATIC SHOCK, WHOOP WHOOP!  It's almost funny how long it's taken them to talk about this show. WELL THE WAIT IS OVER.  Bre and Way discuss 3 iconic episodes in the series, and discuss their powerful messages involving gun violence, bullying, racisim, and black acceptance.   Static is a show that wasn't...

Hey animation fam!! This week Way and Bre Interview Storyboard Artist Dashawn Mahone: Dashawn Twitter:  https://twitter.com/@dashawnmahone Dashawn Instagram:  http://instagram.com/dashawn.mahone Valorous Tales:  https://valoroustales.com/

Hey gang!! In this episode of Black N Animated. Way and Bre discuss Iconic Black Voice Actors. We name as many as we can think of along with well known works of theirs. (No shade to people we didn't get to mention.)   Who are your favorite black voice actors?  Tell us  on  Instagram  and  Twitter  @blacknanimated and check out the  Black N Animated Facebook Group  to interact with listeners of the...

Hey howdy hey,     we're back again with another episode for you! This time we interview Technical Director on Disney TVA's Big City Greens CHRISTINA HALSTEAD YA'LL!    We dive into the world of a critical role in the animation process that honestly isn't talked about enough! The TD's are the last line of defense and they are the problem solvers.  She tells us the tale of how she came into the wor...

Zip ah Dee doo Dah every body! This week we discuss Song of the South. This film has been lock away in the Disney Vault for years because of controversial stereotypes. However many people may recognize elements from the film but have never seen it, including the song Zip-Ah-Dee-Doo-Dah and characters like Br'er Rabbit, Bear and Fox.  Bre and Way watch the film and review what make it so controvers...

Welcome back everyone!! Get ready, this episode we talk with Color Designer and all around cool person, Mariama Alizor. We discuss her journey into becoming a Color Designer, and what you do as a Color Designer on a television animated show, and the thought process behind choosing the right colors. (It's a real color-filled episode y'all) Ooooh don't forget them SWEET SWEET Links!: Mari's Portfoli...

Hey howdy hey,    We're back this week with an all new WB Episode of BNA!  Today we talk about a recently released Netflix Original called Motown Magic. A cute little show about a young boy named Benny Love who works together with his friends to bring music, light and life to Motown and share his artistic creative spirit. We also touch upon Pre-K shows in general and the representation that childr...

Hey howdy hey Guys! We're here with our first interview of Season 2!   Get ready to hear some awesome knowledge about publishing, illustration and making the big leap out west to start a career in animation.  Nilah Magruder is a writer and artist who has worked as a storyboard artist at Dreamworks TV and Disney Television Animation. She's also the winner of the Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity...

We're black and backer than EVER! (nailed it!) It's 2019 and Black N Animated is back with a fresh new episode! We watch the award winning film Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse discussing story elements, aesthetic, and theme. If you haven't seen it yet, PLEASE DO, because spoilers abound. Or just listen to the episode and find out why we love and or dislove the film so much. Thanks for for listenin...

Hey howdy hey everyone,   Bre and Way are back with an all new season of the Black N Animated Podcast!  New Episodes starting Feb 10th. 2019 and and every other Sunday following.  STAY TUNED!

In this Episode of the Black N' Animated Podcast, Bre and Way say Goodbye.... TO SEASON 1.  It's been a great season and Bre and Way appreciate you all for listening this season and share information about a few events, what they've been up to and what they're looking forward to in season 2.   LINKS LINKS LINKS! #DrawingWhileBlack  Mixer Event Photos :  https://twitter.com/Blacknanimated/status/10...

Hey howdy Hey it's that time again! A little late but we're here with a new episode for you! On This week's episode we've got a great interview by character animator Bria Jones! She gives us a rundown of what it's like to be someone who animates in house dispelling the notion that the actual job of animating is done and gone.  Bria's portfolio :  https://www.briajones.com/ Toonboom Harmony : https...

Quick note: Audio is a liiiiiiiittle bit rough this episode due to some tech issues. We apologize in advance ..sometimes technology can be silly. Thanks for your patience guys and happy listening! In this episode of the podcast Bre and Way are strait-jacking as they watch the film Bebe's Kids. Directed by Bruce W. Smith and realesed in 1992 Bebe's Kids is a animated comedy that was a staple in bla...

Hey howdy hey everyone! On today's episode we interview Storyboard Artist and Animator Kalen Whitfield! Kalen's approching his 4th year here in the industry and is eager to share his experiences with us. We talked in depth about how to balance working in the industry while also maintaining your creative voice, being an animator in the indie scene, having artwork on the more mature side, and making...

 Hey howdy hey folks. Episode 10 is here!   A little late but we're dropping a new BW or BW whatever you like episode for you. This week we discuss the wonderful Disney princess , Tiana !  Princess and the frog was a movie that was and still is so near and dear to our hearts. However, you can enjoy something immensely but still openly critique it.   Kick back and listen to us discuss the issues of...

Hey howdy hey guys. Welcome to a new episode! Just a couple of housekeeping things first, We love that so many of you have supported and listen to the show. But if you’re not already.. Be sure to hit up the facebook group  , our instagram, and twitter for updates! Also remember, we’re not just here on podbean, if you’re one of those mac folks.. We’re on itunes, as well as google play and spotify!...

In this episode Bre and Way bring on guest Clayton D’andrade as we talk about our experience at Anime Expo 2018 last week. We discuss cosplaying characters that are not specifically your skin tone and why it’s great to cosplay any character you want, as well as our favorites of the expo, and previous convention experiences we’ve had. (There’s quite a bit of cosplay talk in this ep!) If you want to...

Welcome to another episode of the Black N Animated Podcast! This week we interview veteran animator Dan Haskett. Dan has worked in animation for 50 years, and has work on films such as Disney's The Little Mermaid, and Beauty and the Beast. He's is very kind and we hope you learn plenty from his animation journey! And don't forget, you can subscribe to the podcast at   blacknanimated.podbean.com An...

WELCOME TO THE CREEK! In this BW/WB episode we check out Craig of the Creek! We don't get a lot of cartoons for kids with black main characters so we were EXTREMELY excited to talk about the show. Have you seen Craig of the Creek? Whats your opinion? Shoot us an email at >blacknanimated@gmail.com < and let us know what YOU think! And tell us how you pronounce "GIF" (ie, tell Waymond he's wrong) An...

'Allo friend! On this episode we interview Story Artist and Illustrator Lorraine Grate! Lorraine shares with us her journey from going to school in Arkansas to landing her first gig at DTVA. Lorraine's Tumblr/Instagram: http://rollainedraws.tumblr.com https://www.instagram.com/lorrainegrate/ Education resources mentioned: Concept Design Academy : http://conceptdesignacad.com/ The Animation Guild :...

Hello world! We're excited to present to you the fourth episode of the Black N Animated podcast! In this BW episode (WB? BW? still figuring that out) Bre and Way discuss the Censored Eleven. These are animated shorts origanilly produced and released by Waner Bros.and withheld from syndication by United Artist in 1968, for it's racially insensitive content. We watch five of the shorts and discuss w...

Welcome Back to Black N Animated Podcast, hope you're ready for our SECOND INTERVIEW EPISODE! Lenord Robinson has worked in animation for 30+ years and shares his experiences working in animation today compared to when he first started out! Lenord Robinson's Website: http://lenordrobinson.wixsite.com/robinsonanimation/storyboards Lenord Robinson's Youtube :  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7dZnQ...

Welcome to the second episode AND our first WB Episode! WB or BW? (Whichever floats your boat)  WB episodes are casual chat episodes that take a break away from the interviews discussing topics in animation and how they relate to black culture. On this episode we discuss anime that inspired us growing up and how it impacted our artwork. We also touch upon the unfortunate circumstance of racial ste...

Welcome to the second episode (aka the first interview episode) with Production Coordinator Brittney Lewis! Way and Bre talk to Brittney about her journey through animation, tips for networking and finding jobs with little professional experience, and bear claws! Brittney drops a LOT of fantastic gems for people interested in working in the animation industry! Thanks for listening! To connect with...