The World of Animation: Procreate Dreams, AI and Essential Tools

A new Brushing Up episode! This time, Cody and I have a special guest; We talked to Giulia Martinelli about animation. Giulia is a talented animator and illustrator, based in Zurich, Switzerland. I chatted with Giulia a few times already, in this chat and this interview!

In this chat (in two parts!), we discuss animation, Procreate Dreams, artificial intelligence, how the world of animation and illustration overlap, and much more. Giulia explains how you can become an animator, and what basics you can learn as an illustrator.

Overview of part 1:
00:00 Intro
00:43 Giulia’s work 
01:07 Giulia’s Animation Background
03:27 Animation and Illustration Overlaps and Differences
09:06 Teamwork VS. Working Alone
10:43 Types of Animation
13:47 A Day In the Life of an Animator
17:11 Animation Festivals
23:23 Trends: Interactive Design, Motion Design, and Procreate Dreams

Relevant Links:
Instagram
Youtube
Giulia’s Skillshare classes
Patreon
Podcast about animation: Under the Onion Skin  

Overview of part 2:
00:00 Intro
00:17 Animation Tips for Illustrators
05:50 The Future of Animation
14:26 Tools and Programs
23:09 Tips, Festivals and More

Related article: FRAMES IN MOTION: EXPLORING ANIMATION WITH GIULIA MARTINELLI

With Brushing Up, Cody and I want to educate and empower other creatives through inspiring talks. As always, feel free to get in touch if you ever have any questions via email. If there’s something in particular you’d like us to talk about, please let us know. You can download the resource guide for free over here. We are here to cheer you on!