Tag: AnimationIndustry
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Reinventing the Craft: How Animators Are Adapting to New Tools and Trends
When I first started in animation, the idea of AI shaping our daily workflows felt like science fiction. Back then, Maya was the hot new thing, and I remember getting a trial version on a CD (yes, an actual CD). Now, I can’t go a few days without hearing about new tech reshaping how we…
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Constructive Feedback: How to Provide Creative Notes That Inspire Rather Than Discourage
The Art of Notes: It’s Not Just What You Say—It’s How We’ve all been there. That sinking feeling when feedback is vague, unhelpful, or downright crushing:“This isn’t working.”“It’s just… off.”“Make it pop.” And we’ve all struggled to give feedback that lands without sparking defensiveness. Giving notes is an art form. Done right, it inspires, builds…
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What Spider-Verse and Arcane Teach Us About Taking Creative Risks
Great animation isn’t just about movement—it’s about momentum. The studios that dare to break the mold aren’t just making great films; they’re reshaping the industry. Both Spider-Verse and Arcane took risks that could have failed spectacularly. Instead, they redefined what animated storytelling can be. Here’s why their bold choices worked—and why risk isn’t just an…
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Why Storytelling and Creative Environments Matter (And Why I’m Writing About Both)
If you love animation, games, or any kind of storytelling, you’ve probably felt it—that moment when a story isn’t just a story, it’s an experience. When a world feels real, characters resonate, and something lingers long after the credits roll. But what makes a story great isn’t just the writing, the animation, or the worldbuilding.…
Christy Heyob | Building Worlds, Stories & Creative Teams 