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[eduardomarin90]

What Was the Reformation All About? from Jorge R. Canedo E. on Vimeo.

500 years ago, a German monk named Martin Luther started a protest that exploded into a worldwide movement. So what was the Protestant Reformation all about? I had the privilege to work with Ligonier to answer that question, and what more fitting time to do it than 500 years after those 95 theses were nailed to the door of the Wittenberg Castle church.

Learn more at Ligonier.org/reformation

Ligonier Creative Director and Writer: Dirk Naves Narrated by R.C. Sproul

Creative Direction & Animation: Jorge R. Canedo E. Design: Chris Anderson Additional Animation: Joash Berkeley, Justin Lawes, Phil Borst Music & SFX: John Poon

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Racial Inequality & Homelessness from Eido on Vimeo.

eido.net/work/racial-inequality-homelessness

“Homelessness is a mirror that reflects the racism in our nation’s systems”

CREDITS - Direction - Eido Design - Selah Copp, Joash Berkeley, Ryan Whiteley, Alessia Margarita, Tom Goyon. Animation - Joash Berkeley, Allen Laseter, Philip von Borries, Seongjin Yoon.

[aboutanimation]

Built for Zero - Ending Homelessness from Eido on Vimeo.

builtforzero.org

Homelessness is a big and complex problem — but it is not one too big or complex to be solved.

Across the country, communities in Built for Zero are proving that homelessness is solvable. Is your community a part of it?

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Credits Direction - Joash Berkeley Produced by - Eido Design - Selah Copp, Ryan Whiteley, Federico Epis Animation - Joash Berkeley, Philip von Borries, Casper Nykopp, Drew Jackson, Alex Covella Music/SFX - John Poon

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How Do We Study Living Brains? (TED-Ed Cut) from Joash Berkeley on Vimeo.

Visit ed.ted.com for more info - TED-Ed commissioned me to create an animated film on techniques of neuroimaging; a lesson taught by neurologists Elizabeth Waters and John Borghi. So, how do we see what’s happening in the brain? Let's find out. - Help support the free education of our youth - patreon.com/teded - For more behind the scenes check out jberk.tv/neuro

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#Eido ha rilasciato online il corto animato #TheHiddenLifeofRosaParks diretto da Joash Berkeley e realizzato insieme ad un team molto creativo che ha dato alla luce un progetto suggestivo e accattivante sulla vita dell'attivista Rosa Parks, simbolo della lotta contro i pregiudizi razziali, divenuta famosa per aver rifiutato nel 1955 di cedere il posto su un autobus a un bianco, dando così origine al boicottaggio dei bus a Montgomery WATCH: https://vimeo.com/426102797 https://www.instagram.com/p/CBV0GyVojIW/?igshid=umzu1kalvb89

[renjuphilip]

What Was the Reformation All About? from Jorge R. Canedo E. on Vimeo.

500 years ago, a German monk named Martin Luther started a protest that exploded into a worldwide movement. So what was the Protestant Reformation all about? I had the privilege to work with Ligonier to answer that question, and what more fitting time to do it than 500 years after those 95 theses were nailed to the door of the Wittenberg Castle church.

Learn more at Ligonier.org/reformation

Ligonier Creative Director and Writer: Dirk Naves Narrated by R.C. Sproul

Creative Direction & Animation: Jorge R. Canedo E. Design: Chris Anderson Additional Animation: Joash Berkeley, Justin Lawes, Phil Borst Music & SFX: John Poon

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Sabrina Chaney

Freelance Motion Designer www.sabrinachaney.com Brooklyn, NY Age 25 She/Her

How did you get your start in motion design, animation, or whatever it is that you do? I majored in the Animation program at SCAD and started making the switch to Motion Design late in my junior year. By the time I graduated in May 2016 I had a few motion media classes under my belt, but my portfolio was not where I wanted it to be (you can view it here, password is sabrina2016). Out of 50+ internship applications sent over the course of junior and senior year, I was either rejected or I didn’t receive a response from anyone. I moved back home with my parents in Spring, Texas and spent the first month out of school not knowing what to do next. I only knew that my portfolio was not the same caliber as the reels from studios that I admired and desperately wanted to work for, so I decided to try and close the skill gap between my work and theirs.

I developed a game plan to polish my demo reel, resume, and personal branding. Recognizing that I didn’t have to reinvent the wheel, I used the steal-like-an-artist approach. I identified my dream studios and used them as a guide for the type of work I wanted to create. I referenced the reels and websites of my SCAD peers who had graduated and immediately found work, like Joash Berkeley, Crosby Ignasher, Eli Orth, and Sarah Beth Morgan. I also enrolled in School of Motion’s Animation and Design bootcamps. Ideas for personal projects kept jumping around in my head, but I wanted to dedicate the rest of 2016 to learning, so I started organizing each idea in a notebook including details like a 2-week breakdown of each project with daily to-do lists, sketches, and lists of the materials or assets I would need. My New Years’ Resolution for 2017 was to open the notebook and go through it project-by-project with the goal of finishing a new demo reel and portfolio website by summertime. I ended up finishing it in early March (you can view it here). Blend 2017 was announced that spring and I snagged a ticket before they were gone. I’m extremely introverted but I didn’t want that to get in the way of meeting new people, so I looked into who was attending and reached out to the artists I admired in the hopes of introducing myself and not being a complete stranger at the event. I was acutely aware that I was a newbie, but to my surprise I received many responses and ended up meeting almost everyone I contacted. It was a magical and intensely motivational experience!

After Blend I continued applying for internship positions and quickly learned that my location was a hindrance, as very few studios would help pay for relocation. I tried to send 5-10 applications a day. Finally I received a response from Matt Vojacek from ZwellyCo after spotting his call for interns on Twitter. We had a phone interview, and we’ve been working together on and off ever since. Working with Matt taught me what it means to be a true mentor; he opened the lines of communication so I could work remotely, he didn’t take advantage of my low experience level by making me work for free, we did weekly Skype calls where I could ask him questions about motion design or freelancing, and when he felt that my skills had surpassed the level of an intern he promoted me to Motion Graphics Designer and gave me a raise(!!). I wouldn’t be where I am now if he hadn’t taken a chance on my potential. Still, the type of work I wanted to do wasn’t in Houston, Texas. During a short trip to New York with my family, I used the same technique I used at Blend and contacted a few producers in the hopes of introducing myself personally. After visiting with Daniel Castro, Emily Collins, and Todd St John, it became clear that if I was in New York I would get freelance work, which was all I needed to hear. Back in Texas I ordered the Freelance Manifesto, packed two large suitcases with necessities, and flew back to New York 2 weeks later to live in an apartment my parents and I found through Craigslist. Timing was on my side; as winter approached, there were more job openings because clients steadily liquidated their budgets before year’s end. I also took advantage of the abundance of networking opportunities in the city, involving myself in Punanimation NYC. This lead to several jobs from referrals, but more importantly a tight-knit support group of kind and immensely talented artists. Most of my initial freelance bookings came from cold-emailing producers, politely introducing myself and my reel. The first few jobs were short-term, lasting only a day or two, but the relationships established during those bookings has lasted far longer. Most of my current clients are return clients that contact me directly. Dedication and strategy helped orient and prepare myself for career risks. My goal for the future is to help others do the same.

State your privilege – What circumstances may have helped or hindered you along the way?

I’m an only child, and my parents viewed my education as a team effort between all three of us. I maintained my academic and artistic scholarships and they helped me pay for SCAD with the additional aid of low-interest loans. I had very little debt by the time I graduated due to their financial support, and the rest was paid off within the year. Freedom from the burden of debt is a huge privilege that allowed me to make decisions that not everyone has the opportunity to make. It’s a gift easily taken for granted and I try to honor that by budgeting responsibly and paying it forward to marginalized artists. Luckily, SCAD isn’t the be-all-end-all of motion design education, especially with the resources available online for a fraction of the cost.

What are some best practices you use today?

I love animation but I wouldn’t die on a hill for it, so I make an effort to eat healthily and keep to a schedule. I avoid pulling all-nighters at all costs. Once work ends, I declare myself done for the day and I can run errands, cook, or go to an event. I also like to physically write to-do lists to keep my thoughts organized.

How have you learned to practice self-care? What do you do to take care of yourself?

Like many others who spend time online, I got to the point where social media was largely negative and emotionally draining. I downloaded browser extensions like Facebook Fluff-Buster to curate my Facebook feed, and I’m not afraid to unfollow or unfriend someone if I find myself feeling consistently annoyed or angry at their posts. I’ve also completely erased my Twitter a few times, removing all of my tweets and starting over from scratch. I try to keep my social media limited to following my family, close friends or acquaintances that I plan on meeting again, animation studios, and a handful of artists I like. I’m not concerned with followers whatsoever; the goal is to dip my toe into everything without drowning in the current.

What advice do you have for those just starting out?

Identify your weaknesses and find a balance between healthy competition and imposter syndrome. You shouldn’t work in a vacuum, but you also shouldn’t psych yourself into thinking that it’s impossible to reach your goals by comparing yourself to other people. Instead, take what you know you’re good at and combine it with the influences that make you excited to learn more. Take advantage of the knowledge that’s available online and apply your own twist to it after you learn the basics. Get out of your comfort zone and involve yourself in communities--the more you can do in-person, the better. Finally, you don’t have to suffer to prove your dedication; if you’re suffering, allow yourself to get the help you need. Animation is cool but it’s not worth isolating yourself, falling prey to anxiety, or losing sleep.

[benjaminsantiago]

Slack Logo Reveal from Joash Berkeley on Vimeo.

jberkstudio.com Logo reveal for Slack team messaging app. -- Design, animation and sound design - Joash Berkeley.

[sincerepositivethings]

Issue Forty-Seven

A Hidden History and a Persistent Past

If you missed last week's issue, here's how you can still help.

I thought long and hard this week about if there should be a Sincere, Positive Things this week and what that would look like.

This newsletter was designed to be a quick diversion from the negative stuff. A nice, quick treat. I don't believe the world needs distraction right now; it needs to continue to listen and continue to be shocked by what they may have once ignored. The ability to distract oneself from the horrors of the world is a privilege that not everybody gets to enjoy. It's important to recognize that.

Conversely, we all need hope and glimmers of light to remind us that there is good worth fighting for. In short, SPT will continue and as it does, we hope to shed a little light, however you want to interpret that phrase.

Rosa Parks. You know the name. You know the gist of the story. If I'm being honest, the extent of my knowledge beyond the bullet points could only fill a paragraph if I had to do it for school and I was allowed to double space it and could really pad it out. It turns out there's a lot more to the story. This week, Jason Kottke, who has been sharing fascinating links on the Internet loooooong before this newsletter got in the game, shared an incredible animated short film that explores Ms. Parks's life in far greater detail than I was familiar with. Yes, Rosa refused to move her seat. Yes, that lead to the Montgomery Bus Boycott which lead to the Supreme Court jumping in. But before that, did you know she was already a prominent voice in Montgomery's chapter of the NAACP (and one of only two women in it at the time)? This was not a person accidentally sparking something. The quote from Rosa that begins this film sums it up perfectly: "This day, I was especially tired. Tired from my work as a seamstress, and tired from the ache in my heart." There's so much more to Rosa, and this film does an excellent job of exploring her legacy both before and after the bus ride. This film, from director Joash Berkeley and educator Riché Richardson is less than five minutes, and was eye opening from both a historical perspective, and as an animation fan. The visuals are beautiful, clever and only enhance the presentation of the information; never distracting. Rosa Parks lead a life of rebellion that was longer than one bus ride and her legacy should reflect that.

Graphic by Lin Zagorski. Irene Triplett of North Carolina died last week at age 90. She was the last American to collect a pension from the Civil War. You read that correctly, 155 years after the Civil War, due to a disability, Irene was collecting her father's pension of $73.13 a month. Ordinarily, this would just be a strange piece of trivia from the News of the Weird Dept. but right now, this is a reminder that no matter how much time passes, history isn't as far back as we think it is. Another hat tip to Jason Kottke, who has been collecting these kinds of stories under the title The Great Span. In 1956, there was a guy on I've Got a Secret who had witnessed the Lincoln assassination. Think about that. Yo-Yo Ma played cello for JFK at age 7. President John Tyler's grandchildren are still alive(!). William Faulkner said it best: "The past is never dead. It's not even past."

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The Hidden Life of Rosa Parks from Eido on Vimeo.

Throughout her life, Rosa Parks repeatedly challenged racial violence and the prejudiced systems protecting its perpetrators. But this work came at an enormous risk – and a personal price. - Full project - eido.co/work/ted-rosa-parks - Credits

Creative Director - Joash Berkeley Art Director - Harol Bustos Designers - Harol Bustos, Rommel Ruiz, Felipe Vargas, Federico Epis, Joash Berkeley. Animators - Chris Saez, Seongjin Yoon, Reece Parker, Manuel Neto, José Manuel Peña, Felipe Vargas, Joash Berkeley. Music & Sound - John Poon Additional music - Alphonso Horne, Josh Cole, Todd Pentney, Daniel Kluger.

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HBO TV Package | Joash Berkeley

[eduardomarin90]

CrowdStrike: Breaches Stop Here from Eido on Vimeo.

Our friends at CrowdStrike continue to deliver cutting edge end-point cloud protection. Breaches stop here. See more at eido.co/project/cs-breaches - Direction - Eido Design - Joash Berkeley, Andy Most, Yuki Yamada Animation - Joash Berkeley, Francisco Quiles Additional Animation - Greg Stewart Music / SFX - QB Sound

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How Do We Study Living Brains? (TED-Ed Cut) by Joash Berkeley http://bit.ly/2RJBpmI

[aboutanimation]

Racial Inequality & Homelessness from Eido on Vimeo.

eido.net/work/racial-inequality-homelessness

“Homelessness is a mirror that reflects the racism in our nation’s systems”

CREDITS - Direction - Eido Design - Selah Copp, Joash Berkeley, Ryan Whiteley, Alessia Margarita, Tom Goyon. Animation - Joash Berkeley, Allen Laseter, Philip von Borries, Seongjin Yoon.

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Healthcare Video for Undisclosed Client from Coat of Arms on Vimeo.

This is an edited version, removing any mention of the brand/client.

Client: Confidential Creative Direction/Producing: Clara Lehmann & Jonathan Lacocque Design Direction: Ryan Butterworth Design: Janis Andzans, Joash Berkeley, Julia Iverson, & Pablo Lozano Animation: Julia Iverson, Pablo Lozano, Ryan Butterworth, Susanna Basone, & Terence Ginja-Martinho Sound Design: Sarah Krohn

[owlmedia]

The Light in the Dark from eli g on Vimeo.

When going through darkness, hope can be hard to find. More so than not, the season brings doubt, dryness, and loneliness. But what if I said that there is light to be found in the dark? The purpose of this piece is to encourage anyone lost in the darkness, and boldly claim that this season may be what they need to move forward.

Credits

Directed by: Eli Guillou Written by: Hannah Maschoff Voiceover: Michelle Falanga Original Music: Matt Stanfield Sound Design: Clark Rhee Design: Joash Berkeley, Eli Guillou, Matt Higgins Animation: Eli Guillou

Special thanks: Joash Berkeley, Daniel Cordero, Chrissy Eckman, Andrea Freiwald, Matt Higgins, John Hughes, Kenny Kerut, Geoff Schultz, Sam Stucky, Seth Upperman, Duff Yong, My family