Episode 11: Michelle Higa Fox

Michelle Higa Fox is a director and animator based in Brooklyn, New York. She owns Slanted Studios which focuses on creating mixed-media animation for experiences of any kind. During the episode, we discussed her permanent public art pieces, how she started with Mixtape Club, and the importance of building trust with a client. Links: Slanted http://www.slanted.studio/ Website: http://www.higafox.com/ Twitter https://twitter.com/higapod Squall http://www.marcuseckert.com/squall/ Highlights: -Background -Transition into animation -Mixtape Club- the first business -Music videos -10-11 of freelancing months & breaking for 2 months for personal projects -Transition from doing every style to being a director and needing to make those calls for clients -Make things over and over again to get better -Pitches: committing to making something look a certain way -Making depth without using 3D software -Building trust with a client -Interactive installation in an airport -Touchdesigner -Love for stop motion -Squall -The future for Michelle -Dream client: The MTA (who runs the Subway in NYC) -Favorite animated film: Rejected, The Hedgehog and the Fog -What do your parents think you do: I think my parents know now -Animalator: a corgi- my dog Merlin   Animalators is part of the Gradient Podcast Network. Learn more at Gradient.is.