Podcast appearances and mentions of floyd county productions

Kevin Mellon is a Director, Storyboard Director/Artist, Art Director, and Comic Book Author based out of Kansas City. He most recently directed season 2 of Hit-Monkey for Marvel/Hulu/20th Century.  He has worked on 10 seasons of the Emmy Award-winning Archer (FX/FXX), as well as America: The Motion Picture (Netflix) for Floyd County Productions. He also storyboarded for several seasons of The Vampire Diaries, Black Lightning, Legacies (all CW), amongst other live action TV shows. His work in comic books includes co-creating/drawing Gearhead and LoveSTRUCK with writer Dennis Hopeless (Marvel, Valiant), Heart with writer Blair Butler (G4, Attack of the Show), American Muscle with Steve Niles (IDW, 30 Days of Night), along with writing and drawing his own creation, Suicide Sisters. He most recently wrote the upcoming Z2 graphic novel, NEON EMPIRE in collaboration with AudioUp, the podcast network.   Want to watch: YouTube Meisterkhan Pod (Please Subscribe)

Just days after the final episode capping 14 seasons of FX's Emmy-winning adult animated comedy Archer, the series will officially wrap with a special Finale Event. Archer: Into the Cold on December 17th on FXX (next day on Hulu). The animated half-hour comedy follows Sterling Archer as he navigates the changing landscape of the spy world. In season 14, Archer and The Agency found their own way with Lana at the helm. Her goal was to make money while also making the world a better place, but she quickly discovered running a spy agency isn't so cut and dry. The series features the voices of H. Jon Benjamin as the world's greatest spy, "Sterling Archer;" Aisha Tyler as the spy with marital troubles, "Lana Kane;" Judy Greer as the crazy office assistant in search of a special skill, "Cheryl/Carol Tunt;" Chris Parnell as the reliable company-man, "Cyril Figgis;" Amber Nash as the enthusiastic offender, "Pam Poovey;" Adam Reed as the opportunist, "Ray Gillette" and Lucky Yates as the experimenter-in-chief, "Algernop Krieger." Season 14 also features Natalie Dew as super-agent "Zara Khan." Archer was created by Adam Reed and is executive produced by Reed, Matt Thompson, Casey Willis and co-executive produced by Mark Ganek at Floyd County Productions. The series is produced by FX Productions.

Just days after the final episode capping 14 seasons of FX's Emmy-winning adult animated comedy Archer, the series will officially wrap with a special Finale Event. Archer: Into the Cold on December 17th on FXX (next day on Hulu). The animated half-hour comedy follows Sterling Archer as he navigates the changing landscape of the spy world. In season 14, Archer and The Agency found their own way with Lana at the helm. Her goal was to make money while also making the world a better place, but she quickly discovered running a spy agency isn't so cut and dry. The series features the voices of H. Jon Benjamin as the world's greatest spy, "Sterling Archer;" Aisha Tyler as the spy with marital troubles, "Lana Kane;" Judy Greer as the crazy office assistant in search of a special skill, "Cheryl/Carol Tunt;" Chris Parnell as the reliable company-man, "Cyril Figgis;" Amber Nash as the enthusiastic offender, "Pam Poovey;" Adam Reed as the opportunist, "Ray Gillette" and Lucky Yates as the experimenter-in-chief, "Algernop Krieger." Season 14 also features Natalie Dew as super-agent "Zara Khan." Archer was created by Adam Reed and is executive produced by Reed, Matt Thompson, Casey Willis and co-executive produced by Mark Ganek at Floyd County Productions. The series is produced by FX Productions.

If you saw the Google Doodle earlier this month of gaming trailblazer Gerald “Jerry” Lawson, then you've gotten a sample of the amazing work of this week's guest — art director and illustrator Lauren Brown.Lauren talked to me about the ins and outs of her current role at Wizards of the Coast, which includes doing art direction for the popular Magic the Gathering game series. She also spoke about growing up in New Jersey and attending undergrad there, getting her MFA at Savannah College of Art and Design, and shared how she started her career in animation and gaming from there. Lauren is also a podcaster, so we talked shop a little bit about her show Painted in Color, and she delved into what the podcast has taught her over the years. If you're interested in getting into animation, then I hope Lauren's story inspires you to follow your dreams!LinksLauren Brown's WebsiteLauren Brown on InstagramLauren Brown on TwitterPainted in ColorFor extended show notes, including a full transcript of this interview, visit revisionpath.com.==========Apply to Join The Tenth CollectiveAre you a Black designer looking for work? Join The Tenth Collective, a joint effort from Revision Path and State of Black Design to connect Black professionals in the design and creative industries with companies committed to hiring Black candidates for design and creative positions!Looking for a new opportunity can be tough -- we know. Let us help! Apply today and get curated introduction requests from hiring companies vetted by Revision Path + State of Black Design. It's 100% free, and you'll only be contacted when a company is requesting to speak to you. And you can remain anonymous! Let us be your resource to find work, whether you're looking or not.Apply here: thetenthcollective.com==========Sponsored by HoverBuilding your online brand has never been more important and that begins with your domain name. Show the online community who you are and what you're passionate about with Hover. With over 400+ domain name extensions to choose from, including all the classics and fun niche extensions, Hover is the only domain provider we use and trust.Ready to get started? Go to hover.com/revisionpath and get 10% off your first purchase.==========Follow and SubscribeLike this episode? Then subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your favorite shows.Follow us there, and leave us a 5-star rating and a review! Thanks so much to all of you who have already rated and reviewed us!You can also follow Revision Path on Instagram and Twitter.==========CreditsRevision Path is brought to you by Lunch, a multidisciplinary creative studio in Atlanta, GA.It is produced by Maurice Cherry and engineered and edited by RJ Basilio. Our intro voiceover is by Music Man Dre, with intro and outro music by Yellow Speaker. Transcripts provided by Brevity & Wit.Thank you for listening!

Episode Notes The animators at Floyd County Productions, the animation studio in Atlanta that produces Archer, have started a union. Rachel chops it up with Alex, an animator, about the union and how them and their coworkers are building collective power. We get into: The realities of the animation industry Legal union-busting tactics What do you do with coworkers who don't want a union? &MORE Get more info about the Floyd County Productions Guild: https://twitter.com/FCP_Guild fcmutualsgroup@gmail.com Connect with us: https://twitter.com/nsfwonks https://notsafemedia.com/ https://www.patreon.com/notsafe

Chris McLaughlin is Lead 3D Environment artist at Floyd County Productions where he works on FX's Archer. Jeremiah caught up with him at SIEGE 2019 for a short conversation about his work history and thoughts about how to navigate a creative career. Chris’ Portfolio FX's Archer Floyd County SIEGE Trick3D Went2Play Vizitech "NdotL" (Shaders for Artists)   Audio Editing by Jeremiah Clark & Adam Greenlee

Hello and welcome to seventeenth episode of Fanboy Nation’s Toon-In-Talk, your rendezvous for animation interviews. What happens when an animation fan, an animator, and his crazy co-workers decide to have some fun during a podcast interview? This is what happened during the seventeenth episode. Whitney chats with Adam Toews, an illustrator on the hit series Archer. Adam works at Floyd County Productions, an Atlanta-based animation studio. They discuss Adam’s career, his work on Archer, and how Atlanta is becoming a bigger animation venue. Show Notes Adam’s last name is pronounced “taves,” although it’s spelled like “toes.” He will answer to both. Adam works at Floyd County Productions on Archer and he was the art director on He started in animation for Cartoon Network’s Squidbillies, Aquateen Hunger Force, and even Harvey Birdman: Attorney at Law. Whitney and Adam talk about how animators are versatile artists. Atlanta is a hub for animators and is becoming one of the new centers for animation in the US. Adult Swim is probably one of the reasons why Atlanta is becoming an animation hotspot. Adam got into animation through an internship he had at Turner Broadcasting (Cartoon Network). He was impressed by the casual dress code and they played good music. He also got really great animation experience. His first job was at Radical Axis, an Atlanta-based animation studio, where he worked on Squidbillies and Aqua Teen Hunger Force. Adam recommends brand new animators start out at a smaller studio, because you get work on all tasks on the pipeline. The wonderful story about how Adam got to work on Archer is explained. Archer is described as if James Bond met Arrested Development, the classic office comedy that just happens to be an international spy ring. Whitney disliked the first two episodes of Archer, but after the third she was hooked. It was due to the character’s complexities and their bizarre approach to a the usually serious spy drama. Adam and Whitney praise the animation style and how it so different from its contemporary mature cartoons, i.e. The Simpsons, American Dad, and Family Guy. Each person in Archer’s animation staff has an important function and Adam explain each role in detail, including his own as an illustrator. All of Archer’s key animation is done using Adobe Illustrator. The show’s writer Adam Reed is like a unicorn in the mists, he appears one day with scripts and then disappears again. This was recorded on a Friday night, so a few of Adam’s co-workers came to visit, Kim Feigenbaum and Adam Forbes. But due to craziness and recording difficulties, their pieces had to be edited out. Adam does share that the Atlanta, Georgia animation community is like a family and how during the deadlines you can learn more about yourself and make some really strong friendships. Also he declares that dance parties are fun.

Jorge Gaspar is a 3D artist with an extensive background in e-learning, architectural pre-viz and design, and animation. He currently works at Trick 3D doing architectural and commercial work, and previously worked at Floyd County Productions creating 3d backgrounds and assets for the FX show Archer. Jorge has also worked as a graphic designer, and as a compositor. Jorge's Profile Trick 3D Software AutoCAD 3Ds Max VRay Flash Maya Nuke Cinema 4D Modo After Effects Final Cut Pro Splutterfish renderer Arnold renderer Shows Adult Swim Archer Aqua Teen Hunger Force Lazy Town Chosen Companies Art Institute of Atlanta AutoDesk Home Depot Radical Axis Cartoon Network EdgeNet Turner Floyd County SCAD Ringling College of Art and Design People Ken Bock Tim Smith   Podcast Credits: Pat Bollin: Host Jeremiah Clark: Co-Host Adam Greenlee: Editor Opinions expressed by guests are their own, and not necessarily endorsed by their employer, past present or future, nor by Creator Forge, LLC.

Ken Bock is a 3D artist who currently works at Floyd County Productions doing 3D backgrounds and props for the TV show Archer. Originally from South Carolina, Ken earned his BFA in Game Art and Design from the Art Institute of Atlanta. We talk to him about what he does on Archer, what drives and motivates him, and how he has methodically worked to break into the entertainment industry. Ken's Website Floyd County Productions Links MR Systems (company) Art Institute of Atlanta (school) Archer (show) Art of Archer (book) Photoshop (image editor) 3Ds Max (3D modeling) VRay (3D renderer) Art Mannequin (art tool) Ed Murrietta (instructor) Cartoon Network (company) Halo (video game) World of Warcraft (video game) Joe Gardner (instructor) Ola Gardner (instructor) 3D World (magazine)   Podcast Credits: Pat Bollin: Host Jeremiah Clark: Co-Host Adam Greenlee: Editor Opinions expressed by guests are their own, and not necessarily endorsed by their employer, past present or future, nor by Creator Forge, LLC.

Kevin Mellon is a storyboard artist for Floyd County Productions, where he works on the hilarious animated spy comedy ARCHER, currently in its sixth season on FX. A graduate of the  Kubert School, Kevin is also an accomplished comic artist. His work includes GEARHEAD and LOVESTRUCK with Dennis Hopeless, HEART with Blair Butler, and his own series, SUICIDE SISTERS.

This week we share the Art Is King artist interview with Allyssa RocketPower Lewis - After Effects Animator at Floyd County Productions and Vice President of ASIFA-Atlanta, we recorded earlier this summer before her participation in the Art Is King Women Artists panel discussion at Emory University. Allyssa shared a bit of her passion as an animation artist, her path as a mentor and what she is looking to accomplish in her profession. Catch up with her work in the community by checking out http://www.asifa-atlanta.com Let us know of any artists we should connect with for an upcoming Art Is King artist interview. www.artisking.org Daniel Flores DTM -curator dtm@artisking.org Last weekend, November 22 we had the Art Is King Mano A Mano Art Shows group artshow The Way of The Artist at the Atlanta Tech Village. visit ArtIsKing.org website and Facebook page in the coming days to see some of the pictures of what you missed out on!

This week we share the Art Is King artist interview with Allyssa RocketPower Lewis - After Effects Animator at Floyd County Productions and Vice President of ASIFA-Atlanta, we recorded earlier this summer before her participation in the Art Is King Women Artists panel discussion at Emory University. Allyssa shared a bit of her passion as an animation artist, her path as a mentor and what she is looking to accomplish in her profession. Catch up with her work in the community by checking out http://www.asifa-atlanta.com Let us know of any artists we should connect with for an upcoming Art Is King artist interview. www.artisking.org Daniel Flores DTM -curator dtm@artisking.org Last weekend, November 22 we had the Art Is King Mano A Mano Art Shows group artshow The Way of The Artist at the Atlanta Tech Village. visit ArtIsKing.org website and Facebook page in the coming days to see some of the pictures of what you missed out on!