The Creative Leaders

In this episode of The Creative Leaders Podcast, we dive into the world of casting and voice production in the gaming industry. Our guest, Adam Ritchie, shares insights on the importance of authentic casting and the growing need for innovative choices. We also discuss the impact of diverse voices in games and the rewarding experience of nurturing talent. Join us as we explore the behind-the-scenes of creating immersive audio experiences for gamers. Timestamps: [00:01:06] Gaming and music technology. [00:06:31] Divisiveness of character voices. [00:09:26] Character design and inconsistencies. [00:14:11] Speed running a recording session. [00:19:34] Managing international production teams. [00:25:10] Innovative casting choices. [00:27:17] Diversity in character voices. [00:33:48] The value of voice directors. [00:36:17] The actual magic of storytelling. [00:40:28] Remote recording challenges. [00:47:39] Recording in unique studio setups. [00:52:31] The importance of game knowledge. [00:57:10] Showcasing Skills in Sound Design. [01:01:30] Foley work and learning activity. [01:05:48] Dialogue editing in games. [01:10:00] Generosity and humility. Follow Adam here: ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ Follow Stephen here: ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠  We're a podcast that focuses on in-depth conversations with leaders, founders and top creative talent working in animation, gaming and beyond. Hosted by Stephen Scott and Powered by Bigmouth Audio. Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Linkedin⁠⁠⁠ Our website: ⁠⁠⁠https://bigmouthaudio.com⁠

In this episode of the Creative Leaders Podcast, host Stephen Scott sits down with Sam Carlisle, Senior Director of External Partner Relations at Microsoft, to discuss his journey into the world of gaming. Sam shares how he initially pursued art and had a passion for comics before eventually finding his way into the games industry in his thirties. Despite facing challenges in finding work, Sam's involvement in behavior analysis during his time working with his father played a surprising role in shaping his career. Timestamps: [00:01:24] Art and comics in the 80s. [00:05:00] Lara Croft advertising poses. [00:10:49] External development challenges. [00:12:45] India's contrasting poverty and wealth. [00:18:06] External development community. [00:22:11] External development importance. [00:28:11] What external partners should consider. [00:31:01] Production management and trust. [00:36:10] Games never truly finished. [00:39:22] Pre-production in movies. [00:42:27] Polishing by addition in games. [00:46:26] Limitations and creativity. [00:50:08] The loneliness of outsourced management. [00:53:33] Lack of support in industry. [00:57:04] XDS and the external development community. [01:02:23] Gaming industry's unexpected origins. Follow Sam here: ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ Follow Stephen here: ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠  We're a podcast that focuses on in-depth conversations with leaders, founders and top creative talent working in animation, gaming and beyond. Hosted by Stephen Scott and Powered by Bigmouth Audio. Follow us: ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Linkedin⁠⁠ Our website: ⁠⁠https://bigmouthaudio.com⁠

In this episode of "The Creative Leaders" Podcast, we are joined in the Bigmouth Audio Virtual Studio by Owen Rixon, Founder & Head of Animation at The 2D Workshop - a VFX and animation studio that focuses on producing stunning, cinematic imagery across all their work, be it corporate video, music video, advert or film. Follow Owen here: ⁠LinkedIn⁠ Follow Stephen here: ⁠LinkedIn⁠  We're a podcast that focuses on in-depth conversations with leaders, founders and top creative talent working in animation, gaming and beyond. Hosted by Stephen Scott and Powered by Bigmouth Audio. Follow us: ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Linkedin⁠ Our website: ⁠https://bigmouthaudio.com⁠

In this episode of the Creative Leaders Podcast, host Stephen Scott interviews Jon Mason, a former Navy member turned kids' entertainment industry professional. Jon is an award winning creative digital producer and founder of Jollywise. He is passionate about the intersection of digital and entertainment and its ability to constantly reinvent the way we tell stories to each other. Following a career spanning start-ups and the Walt Disney Company, Jon has spent the last 16 years steering Jollywise into the kids' digital entertainment space. His team's expertise has successfully delivered award winning creative digital projects for the BBC, Disney, NickJR, eOne.Jon is also the creator of Stan & Gran an animated children's show currently in development.Jon runs a not for Profit campaign called the Secret Story Draw, designed to open up real career opportunities in the children's media sector for creative talent from underrepresented ethnicities. Timestamps: [00:01:55] Navy career and graphic design. [00:05:33] Kids as early adopters. [00:08:35] Interactive storytelling and gaming. [00:13:32] Entertainment and education for kids. [00:16:25] Representation in children's media. [00:19:13] Diversity and inclusion. [00:24:09] Importance of diversity in society. [00:28:23] Autism and neurodiversity. [00:35:23] A love letter to my grandma. [00:39:37] Self-publishing and pitching. [00:42:36] The complicated business. [00:45:09] People in the industry. [00:51:10] TV shows as part of IP strategy. [00:54:18] My show on milkshake. [00:58:05] Finding the finance. [01:00:16] Kids pitching at Kids Green. [01:04:37] Company's future plans. [01:08:48] Maintaining passion in business. [01:11:29] Recognizing our creative achievements.

In this episode of the Creative Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Paula Bird, Head of Production: Features and TV at Axis Studios. Paula shares her origin story and how she got started in the creative industry. Born in Brazil, she pursued a fine art degree and had her sights set on a career in the film industry. After graduating, she landed a job as a runner in a post-production facility before finding her way into the advertising world and eventually moving into animation. Paula discusses the opportunities and challenges she faced as she transitioned into producing, and the excitement of being involved in all aspects of a production. Timestamps: [00:01:23] Starting a career in advertising. [00:07:30] Longevity in the creative industry. [00:12:33] Living with imperfection. [00:15:44] Long format vs short format. [00:19:07] Getting people to come in from the outside. [00:26:00] The creative industry's opportunities. [00:28:21] Encouraging arts in schools. [00:34:07] Work-life balance and family support. [00:42:38] Leadership versus management. [00:47:21] Being open to feedback. [00:54:09] Exciting times.

In this episode of the Creative Leaders Podcast, host Stephen Scott interviews Laura Breaden, Executive Producer at The Line Animation. Laura shares her journey from studying business to finding her passion in media and film. She discusses how her creative side led her to become a producer, combining entrepreneurial skills with a love for bringing creative projects to life. [00:01:32] Being a producer with a creative outlet. [00:05:23] Starting out with ambitious companies. [00:08:39] Setting up own studio. [00:11:45] Fear of failure and growth. [00:15:31] Apathy and economic challenges. [00:20:19] Elevating the animation industry. [00:22:04] The golden age of animation and advertising. [00:26:06] Working in smaller companies. [00:30:44] Vetting projects and creative values. [00:35:58] Company values and integrity. [00:39:13] Authenticity and community. [00:42:26] Investing in relationships for success. [00:47:41] Be creative problem solvers. [00:50:32] Web3 multiverse space. [00:53:46] AI voice-generated threat. [00:58:57] Niche audiences and storytelling. Follow Laura here: LinkedIn Follow Stephen here: LinkedIn We're a podcast that focuses on in-depth conversations with leaders, founders and top creative talent working in animation, gaming and beyond. Hosted by Stephen Scott and Powered by Bigmouth Audio. Our website: https://bigmouthaudio.com

In this episode of the "The Creative Leaders" podcast, we are joined in the Bigmouth Audio Virtual Studio by Liam O'Neill, Head of Production at Raw Fury.  Follow Liam here: LinkedIn Follow Stephen here: LinkedIn We're a podcast that focuses on in-depth conversations with leaders, founders and top creative talent working in animation, gaming and beyond. Hosted by Stephen Scott and Powered by Bigmouth Audio. Follow us: Instagram | Linkedin Our website: https://bigmouthaudio.com

In this episode of "The Creative Leaders" Podcast, we are joined in the Bigmouth Audio Virtual Studio by Ken Anderson, Founder & Director of Exploration & Discovery at Wild Child Animation - a cutting edge animation studio driven by a passion for bringing great stories and ideas to life. Follow Ken here: LinkedIn Follow Stephen here: LinkedIn  We're a podcast that focuses on in-depth conversations with leaders, founders and top creative talent working in animation, gaming and beyond. Hosted by Stephen Scott and Powered by Bigmouth Audio. Follow us: Instagram | Linkedin Our website: https://bigmouthaudio.com

In this episode of "The Creative Leaders" Podcast, we are joined in the Bigmouth Audio Virtual Studio by Tom Bryant, Managing Director at Interference Pattern - a world-class creative animation studio based in Edinburgh, UK. From creating content for their clients, to building digital assets that support other studios, their work spans 2D, 3D, augmented and virtual worlds. Follow Tom here: LinkedIn Follow Stephen here: LinkedIn  We're a podcast that focuses on in-depth conversations with leaders, founders and top creative talent working in animation, gaming and beyond. Hosted by Stephen Scott and Powered by Bigmouth Audio. Follow us: Instagram | Linkedin Our website: https://bigmouthaudio.com

In this episode of "The Creative Leaders" Podcast, we are joined in the Bigmouth Audio Virtual Studio by David Sheldon-Hicks, Founder at Territory Studio - Territory Studio is a creative specialist that draws on expertise in narrative-led creative design to imagine, realise and build new worlds. David, recounts his journey towards a career in design, starting with his early love for stop-motion animation and drawing. Despite not seeing a career path in it at first, he persisted in pursuing his dream of combining creativity and technology. David emphasizes the importance of being an intelligent designer and not being afraid of technology, while also encouraging others to focus on their skills and passions rather than worrying too much about the end game. Show Notes: 00:04:35 Focus on what you enjoy. 00:06:11 Training ground for creative professionals. 00:11:36 Constantly replace yourself. 00:17:09 Importance of advisor network. 00:22:19 Consistent improvement leads to success. 00:28:10 Global relevance, local brilliance. 00:33:42 Broaden horizons for business success. 00:41:32 Creative industry needs improvement. Follow David here: LinkedIn Follow Stephen here: LinkedIn  We're a podcast that focuses on in-depth conversations with leaders, founders and top creative talent working in animation, gaming and beyond. Hosted by Stephen Scott and Powered by Bigmouth Audio. Follow us: Instagram | Linkedin Our website: https://bigmouthaudio.com

In this episode of "The Creative Leaders" Podcast, we are joined in the Bigmouth Audio Virtual Studio by Phil Dobree, Founder at Jellyfish Pictures - one of the most respected visual effects and animation studios in the world. VFX credits include blockbuster movies such as Lucas Films' Star Wars series Solo: A Star Wars Story, The Last Jedi and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story; TV Dramas including HBO's Watchmen, Netflix's The Innocents and Black Mirror: Hated in the Nation; TV Documentaries such as Planet Dinosaur and Inside the Human Body. Follow Phil here: LinkedIn Follow Stephen here: LinkedIn  We're a podcast that focuses on in-depth conversations with leaders, founders and top creative talent working in animation, gaming and beyond. Hosted by Stephen Scott and Powered by Bigmouth Audio. Follow us: Instagram | Linkedin Our website: https://bigmouthaudio.com

In this episode of "The Creative Leaders" Podcast, we are joined in the Bigmouth Audio Virtual Studio by Rob Hewson, CEO and Creative Director at Huey Games - a game development and console porting company founded by industry veterans. Follow Rob here: LinkedIn Follow Stephen here: LinkedIn  We're a podcast that focuses on in-depth conversations with leaders, founders and top creative talent working in animation, gaming and beyond. Hosted by Stephen Scott and Powered by Bigmouth Audio. Follow us: Instagram | Linkedin Our website: https://bigmouthaudio.com

In this episode of "The Creative Leaders" Podcast, we are joined in the Bigmouth Audio Virtual Studio by Rhona Drummond, Executive Producer and Co-founder of Eyebols - an Edinburgh based production studio with a passion for storytelling in live-action and animation. Follow Rhona here: LinkedIn Follow Stephen here: LinkedIn  We're a podcast that focuses on in-depth conversations with leaders, founders and top creative talent working in animation, gaming and beyond. Hosted by Stephen Scott and Powered by Bigmouth Audio. Follow us: Instagram | Linkedin Our website: https://bigmouthaudio.com

In this episode of "The Creative Leaders" Podcast, we are joined in the Bigmouth Audio Virtual Studio by Kevin McCrae, Creative Director and Founder of Revenant. Follow Kevin here: LinkedIn Follow Stephen here: LinkedIn We're a podcast that focuses on in-depth conversations with leaders, founders and top creative talent working in animation, gaming and beyond. Hosted by Stephen Scott and Powered by Bigmouth Audio. Follow us: Instagram | Linkedin Our website: https://bigmouthaudio.com

In this episode of the "The Creative Leaders" podcast, we are joined in the Bigmouth Audio Virtual Studio by Giles Lamb, Composer at Giles Lamb Music. Follow Giles here: LinkedIn  Follow Stephen here: LinkedIn We're a podcast that focuses on in-depth conversations with leaders, founders and top creative talent working in animation, gaming and beyond. Hosted by Stephen Scott and Powered by Bigmouth Audio. Follow us: Instagram | Linkedin Our website: https://bigmouthaudio.com

In this episode of the "The Creative Leaders" podcast, we are joined in the Bigmouth Audio Virtual Studio by Jesse Cleverly, Founder and Creative Director at Wildseed Studios. Jesse is a multi-award-winning Creative Executive with 30 years experience in Theatre, TV and Film. Follow Jesse here: LinkedIn Follow Stephen here: LinkedIn We're a podcast that focuses on in-depth conversations with leaders, founders and top creative talent working in animation, gaming and beyond. Hosted by Stephen Scott and Powered by Bigmouth Audio. Follow us: Instagram | Linkedin Our website: https://bigmouthaudio.com

In this episode of the "The Creative Leaders" podcast, we are joined in the Bigmouth Audio Virtual Studio by Mick Cooke, Founder and Lead Composer at Too Many Cookes Music. Multi-instrumentalist Mick has been composing for the screen since 2007 and his credits include Elmo Gets A Puppy (Sesame Workshop), Bitz & Bob (CBeebies), and Zack & Quack (Nick Jr.). Mick was also the trumpet and bass player in Belle & Sebastian for 15 years before taking the leap to leave the band and pursue a career in composing for the screen. Follow Mick here: LinkedIn Follow Stephen here: LinkedIn We're a podcast that focuses on in-depth conversations with leaders, founders and top creative talent working in animation, gaming and beyond. Hosted by Stephen Scott and Powered by Bigmouth Audio. Follow us: Instagram | Linkedin Our website: https://bigmouthaudio.com

In this episode of the "The Creative Leaders" podcast, we are joined in the Bigmouth Audio Virtual Studio by Justin Alae-Carew, Co-Head of games at Blazing Griffin, a Glasgow-based digital entertainment company which specialises in telling stories across a wide range of platforms and mediums with a specific focus on video game development, film and TV development and production and post production services. In games they are best known for Hercule Poirot: The First Cases, Murder Mystery Machine and Murderous Pursuits. Justin is a seasoned game industry professional and has been a key player in the development and success of Blazing Griffin. Join us as we delve into Justin's journey in the games industry and learn about his role at Blazing Griffin. He shares his insights on the current state of the industry and provides valuable advice for aspiring game developers. From the challenges and triumphs of developing games to the future of the industry, Justin offers a unique perspective on the world of gaming. Follow Justin here: Linkedin Follow Stephen here: LinkedIn We're a podcast that focuses on in-depth conversations with leaders, founders and top creative talent working in animation, gaming and beyond. Hosted by Stephen Scott and Powered by Bigmouth Audio. Follow us: Instagram | Linkedin Our website: https://bigmouthaudio.com