Podcasts about sono sanctus

In this episode we chat with Yann Lhomme, co-founder from the SF-based studio Thinkmojo. We chat about how the motion design industry has evolved over the last 10-15 years, and where he sees the industry in the next few years. He lends insight into how AI has been quickly shifting the industry, and how the industry shifted with previous tech booms in the past.      LINKS https://www.thinkmojo.com/ https://spectacle.is/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/yannlhomme/ https://epipheo.com/     *Want to share your story? Reach out at hello@christianprieto.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------- *music provided by Sono Sanctus

In this episode we chat with Motion Designer, David Urbinati, about his career and how he navigates his career by pursuing his interests in music and emerging tech. We talk about his experience with the challenging economy, and how he's positioning himself to be at the forefront of some new technologies.    LINKS https://www.davidurbinati.com/ https://rocketpoweredmilktruck.com/     *Want to share your story? Reach out at hello@christianprieto.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------- *music provided by Sono Sanctus

In this episode we chat with fellow podcast host and studio owner Caroline Le. We discuss her career as a motion designer, and how she tranisitioned from being staff to freelance and forming her own business. We also touch upon her experience as a podcast host, and how it's been beneficial for personal and professional development.   LINKS https://formerlealbrecht.com/ https://linktr.ee/formerle Styleframe Saturdays Joe Pilger Runway ML     *Want to share your story? Reach out at hello@christianprieto.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------- *music provided by Sono Sanctus

In this episode we chat with another fellow podcast host and business owner in the Motion Design industry, Drysen Carsten. We talk about his previous business endeavors, and what lead him into the world of motion design and podcasting. He mentions some of the lessons he's learned along the way, and shares his more authentic approach to marketing his business.    LINKS https://www.linkedin.com/in/drysen-carsten/ https://www.frameoneshow.com/ https://www.hyperfocusmotion.com/ https://www.tiktok.com/@drysencarsten Next Level Farming (TV series) https://m.imdb.com/title/tt14089230/       *Want to share your story? Reach out at hello@christianprieto.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------- *music provided by Sono Sanctus

In this episode we chat with freelance motion designer, Kyle Harter. We talk about how some bad experiences lead him to leaving the country to fully recharge and gain maximum focus on his career. He tells us about his genuine and authentic approach with networking, and how it's been very beneficial for his freelance career.   LINKS Kyle's Website Kyle's LinkedIn Kyle's Instagram     *Want to share your story? Reach out at hello@christianprieto.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------- *music provided by Sono Sanctus

In this episode we chat again with the founder of School of Motion, Joey Korenman. We reflect on the motion design industry over the last few years, and discuss the current state of the economy and how it's impacting business. He provides some tactics on riding out some of the slow times, and also some new tools coming onto the Mograph scene.   LINKS School of Motion The Client Code The Freelance Manifesto Mograph.com Emonee LaRussa Las Vegas Sphere Unreal Avalanche Rive Duo Lingo Curious Refuge     *Want to share your story? Reach out at hello@christianprieto.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------- *music provided by Sono Sanctus

In this episode we chat with UK-based freelance motion designer Nassib El Mourabet. We chat about how he has navigated work during economic downturns, and how his resourcefulness helped create opportunities for his career.  LINKS - Plunk.tv - Nassib's LinkedIn - Leigh Williamson - People Per Hour     * Want to share your story? Reach out at hello@christianprieto.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------- *music provided by Sono Sanctus

In this episode we chat with freelance motion designer Taylor Cox about his career as a freelancer. We learn about what the last ten years of freelance has looked like for him, and what the biggest learning lessons were. He shares insights on habits that helped him be a more successful freelancer, father and husband.  LINKS - Taylor's Website - Taylor's Twitter post on 10 Years of Freelancing  - School of Motion     * Want to share your story? Reach out at hello@christianprieto.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------- *music provided by Sono Sanctus

In this episode we chat with freelance motion designer Austin Saylor. We learn about his experience going freelance, and he shares with us what strategies he uses to be more successful with his freelance business. We also chat about his most recent career pursuit, which was labeled "Project $200k" and he shares his learnings from it.    LINKS Austin's Website Austin's Social Media Links: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Austin's Interview on the Scotty Russell Podcast * Notion - Productivity Tool     * Want to share your story? Reach out at hello@christianprieto.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------- *music provided by Sono Sanctus

In this episode we sit down and chat with the team over at Workbench. We learn about their origin story, and what business looks like in a lesser-known market like Tampa, Florida. We hear some behind the scenes info about their great tutorials, and also chat about their experience through the pandemic.    LINKS Jordan's Website Articles & Interviews Jordan's Interview on Styleframe Saturdays ( YouTube ) - ( iTunes ) - ( Spotify ) Simplate School of Motion   * Want to share your story? Reach out at hello@christianprieto.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------- *music provided by Sono Sanctus

In this episode we sit down and chat with the team over at Workbench. We learn about their origin story, and what business looks like in a lesser-known market like Tampa, Florida. We hear some behind the scenes info about their great tutorials, and also chat about their experience through the pandemic.    LINKS Workbench Website Workbench Patreon     * Want to share your story? Reach out at hello@christianprieto.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------- *music provided by Sono Sanctus

In this episode we have another exclusive chat with Chad Ashley, a very talented 3D artist, teacher, and creator of 3D tools. He shares his career progression, and his experiences that lead him to where he is today. We chat about different work environments, and what motivated him early on in his career.    LINKS Greyscalegorilla The Minimalists Podcast Motion Hatch Podcast feat. Beeple   * Want to share your story? Reach out at hello@christianprieto.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------- *music provided by Sono Sanctus

In this episode we continue our chat with Chad Ashley, a very talented 3D artist, teacher, and creator of 3D tools. We chat more on the personal side, and he gives us great advice on things to consider when progressing in your career.    LINKS Greyscalegorilla The Minimalists Podcast Motion Hatch Podcast feat. Beeple   * Want to share your story? Reach out at hello@christianprieto.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------- *music provided by Sono Sanctus

In this episode we chat again with motion designer & art director Casey Latiolais about his latest career moves. He tells us about the career moves he made during the uncertain times of the global pandemic. We also talk about the contrast between different work environments, and the popular subject of corporate vs studio life.    LINKS Casey's Website - https://caselat.com Casey's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/caselat/   Albert Lee - https://www.albertleeillustration.com/ Paul McMahon (Rusted Pixel) - https://www.therustedpixel.com/     * Want to share your story? Reach out at hello@christianprieto.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------- *music provided by Sono Sanctus

In this episode we chat with motion designer & art director Casey Latiolais about his career. He tells us about the striking differences between working at a small boutique studio and a large corporate tech company. We touch upon how the culture varies drastically between bigger and smaller companies, and how one might navigate through the bureaucracy and politics of a large company. We also talk about the future of the motion industry and some of the changes we anticipate happening. Casey also touches upon his experience being more of a leader and how he fosters growth within his team, and builds a strong culture.    LINKS Casey's Website - https://caselat.com Casey's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/caselat/ Trump Chicken - https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/10/us/politics/trump-giant-inflatable-chicken.html   Michael Jones Article about Freelance - https://www.mographmentor.com/industry/7-reasons-not-to-freelance/ Interview with Michael Jones on the Motion Hatch Podcast - https://motionhatch.com/e55-7-reasons-not-to-freelance-w-michael-jones       * Want to share your story? Reach out at hello@christianprieto.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------- *music provided by Sono Sanctus

In this episode we chat with Matt Nelson, who is currently doing motion design in the tech industry. He shares with us his experience in the field, and what it's like to be doing motion design in Silicon Valley. He touches upon his career progression, and his experience starting a family throughout his career pursuit. He also shares some great resources that shed light on valuable career info, such as salary info and inner culture at big companies.    LINKS - Matt's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mattthenelson/ - https://rapidfire.design/ - Matt Nelson's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattthenelson/ - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-create-your-best-work-lightning-fast-matt-nelson/ - https://www.teamblind.com - https://www.levels.fyi/ - http://www.jamesjean.com/   * Want to share your story? Reach out at hello@christianprieto.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------- *music provided by Sono Sanctus

In this episode we chat with Andy Needham, a London-based Freelance Senior Motion Designer. He's also an online instructor for resources such as LinkedIn Learning and Greyscalegorilla Plus. We chat about his freelance career, his experience creating educational content and also how he navigates the stressful times in his freelance career.   LINKS Website: https://www.imcalledandy.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imcalledandy/ X-Particles Challenge: https://www.xp-challenge.com X-Particles Challenge Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xpchallenge/ LinkedIn Learning: http://linkedin-learning.pxf.io/andy-needham Greyscalegorilla Plus - https://greyscalegorilla.com/plus/ Created: https://www.created.academy The Freelance Manifesto - https://www.schoolofmotion.com/freelance-manifesto     * Want to share your story? Reach out at hello@christianprieto.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------- *music provided by Sono Sanctus

In this episode we chat with 2D Technical Director Zack Lovatt. He was originally a motion designer, then focused on his strengths in the technical side of creating tools for motion. We talk about things like the hold system, the value of building strong relationships with clients and accepting your strengths/weaknesses in your career. Zack has created fantastic tools and plugins for motion design, and is continually helping the community by engaging frequently and helping others as much as possible.  LINKS - https://zacklovatt.com/  - Zack's After Effects Tools & Plugins - Zack's Twitter - Zack's School of Motion Course "Expression Session"   * Want to share your story? Reach out at hello@christianprieto.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------- *music provided by Sono Sanctus

In this episode we chat with motion designer and creative director Kennon Fleisher. We chat about the pros/cons of full-time vs freelance, and what makes people stay long-term at certain companies. We also talk about how a prestigious role and title might not be as appealing as we would think. We might find ourselves climbing the wrong mountain, and need to change our path in order to align with our career goals.    LINKS Kennon's Website: https://www.kennonfleisher.com/ Kennon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kennonfleisher/ Kennon's Behance: https://www.behance.net/kennonfleisher Joey Korenman's "Too Old for MoGraph" Article on Motionographer: http://motionographer.com/2017/02/15/too-old-for-mograph/ Greyscalegorilla Podcast "Too Old for Mograph" Discussion: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-46-are-you-too-old-to-do-3d/id433976980?i=1000380127957 * Want to share your story? Reach out at hello@christianprieto.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------- *music provided by Sono Sanctus

In this episode we chat with David Franklin, who is currently the recruiting manager at the great studio We Are Royale. We discuss topics such as the challenges with the hold system, some good/bad habits from freelancers and the changing landscape of the motion design industry.  LINKS David's Email: david@weareroyale.com David's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-s-franklin/ We Are Royale: https://weareroyale.com/   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- *music provided by Sono Sanctus

In this episode we touch upon many hot topics with the very talented Brian Gossett. We talk about how different freelancing was in previous years, how budgets were much healthier, how unforeseen family health issues temporarily halted his work, and how priorities changed after growing older. Brian also shares some advice and wisdom on when it might be the right time to go freelance, and he also shares his plans for a career mentorship program.  LINKS Brian's Twitter: https://twitter.com/briangossett Brian's Email: howdy@brianmichaelgossett.com Brian's Freelance Tips hashtag: #freelancetipsfrombrian Brian's Instagram: @brianmichaelgossett Logan - https://logan.tv/ Brand New School - https://brandnewschool.com/   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- *music provided by Sono Sanctus

Good sound design can set an animation apart from the rest of the pack. We may be pushing pixels left and right, but the audible experience needs just as much love. On today's podcast, Wes and Trevor of Sono Sanctus bust down doors and deliver a really unique podcast experience.   https://www.schoolofmotion.com/podcast/sono-sanctus-podcast-interview

In this episode we chat with Toronto-based Artist Oscar Mar about his career. He shares with us his experience of working as a staff in-house artist in the gaming industry for over 10 years, then pursuing the freelance world. We discuss the importance of staying relevant in this field, and some of the pros/cons with a long-term staff gig.  LINKS - www.oscarmar.com - Pablo Lozano - https://www.plozano.com/ - Nidia Diaz - https://nidiadias.com/ - I Love Dust - https://www.ilovedust.com/ - Prodigal Pictures (Danny Yount) - http://prodigalpictures.com/ - Victor Mosquera - http://www.victormosquera.com/ - Worship Studio - http://www.worship.studio/ - Ranger & Fox - https://www.rangerandfox.tv/   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- *music provided by Sono Sanctus

In this episode we chat with Stephen Panicara, one of the founders from the studio Ranger & Fox. We discuss what it's like when transitioning from a full-time staff gig to opening your own studio. We discuss the details behind making the decisions to open a studio, while simultaneously having children and experiencing some of the benefits / flexibility it can provide.   LINKS - Ranger & Fox - Stephen's email: steve@rangerandfox.tv - Ranger & Fox email: hello@rangerandfox.tv - Blair Enns (2 Bobs Podcast) - School of Motion Podcast w/ TJ Kearney   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- *music provided by Sono Sanctus

In this episode, we have a quick check in and recap of the conversations we've had so far on The Freelance Monocle. We've been very lucky to have some incredible guests on the show, and share some amazing insight into the world of freelance. We'd love to hear more from the community and see what topics you'd be interested in hearing. What common issues and fears do you have regarding freelance? Feel free to reach out and share any questions or stories regarding freelance at the following email address: hello@christianprieto.com   Helpful Freelance Links • The Freelance Contract Bundle from Motion Hatch • The Freelance Manifesto from Joey Korenman • The Futur with Chris Do   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- *music provided by Sono Sanctus

In this episode, we chat with freelancer Mark Walczak and his career in motion design. Mark shares some insight on what makes him successful as a freelancer, and also as a family man. He gives us personal insight into how he became debt free, and how that has provided more fulfillment in his career and his personal life. We also talk about some common freelance rates, being more valuable to your clients and that tackling debt is very achievable.  LINKS Mark's Twitter - https://twitter.com/MDWalczak Mark's Behance - https://www.behance.net/mdwalczak Dave Ramsey - https://www.daveramsey.com/ The Futur - https://www.thefutur.com   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- *music provided by Sono Sanctus

Working Class Audio #227 with Wesley Slover!!! Wesley Slover founded Sono Sanctus in 2011 as a means to freelance in music and sound design. He creates sound design and music for films, ads, apps, games, installations, and hardware with an emphasis on the intersection of sound and music. Some of his client list includes: Dolby, Spotify, Casper, Google, Facebook, the Atlanta Falcons, and Airbnb. About this interview: Wesley joins me to talk about the art & craft of sound design, scheduling, family time, the cassette tape guy, making stuff and church sound. Enjoy! -Matt Links and Show Notes: Wesley's company: http://www.sonosanctus.com/ Designing with Sound book Current sponsors & promos Credits:Host: Matt Boudreau Guest: Wesley SloverWCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck SmithEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt BoudreauAdditional Music: The License Lab

In this episode we get to chat with Marti Romances, a Creative Director at the amazing Territory Studio. We learn about Marti's career and how he quickly worked his way up the ranks to start a very successful studio in the design/entertainment industry. We learn what his experience with freelancers is like, and what he typically looks for when seeking talent to bring onto projects.    LINKS: • Territory Studio • Motion Plus Design Conference   * www.martiromances.com   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- *music provided by Sono Sanctus

In this episode we chat with Trevor Kerr from Man vs Machine and Chad Ashley from Greyscalegorilla. We talk about some of their career experience, and the different opportunities they pursued. We discuss topics such as full-time vs staff, ways to level up in your career, managing double bookings, remote freelance, long-term bookings and the benefits of cloud-based storage.    LINKS: • Man vs Machine • Greyscalegorilla • Motion Plus Design Conference • Dropbox • Trevor's Personal Project - Star Wars   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- *music provided by Sono Sanctus

In this episode we chat with Monica Reimold, who is currently the executive producer at the studio Ranger & Fox. Monica shares some very valuable insight into the freelance world from the perspective of the producer. She shares great insight on things like what it's like to book freelancers, some typical rates for freelancers and what studios may typically look for when booking a freelancer.  Links Ranger & Fox - https://www.rangerandfox.tv/ Avaza - https://www.avaza.com/ Slack - https://slack.com   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- *music provided by Sono Sanctus

In this episode we chat with Canadian-based Motion Designer Jess Libby. We learn what it was like for Jess to go from being an in-house staff motion designer to becoming a business owner. She shares what the transition was like, and some of the things she's learned as a business owner.  Follow Jess Libby Demo Reel - https://vimeo.com/321156673 Twitter- twitter.com/jesseylibby Instagram - instagram.com/jesseylibby  Links Mentioned in this Episode Cushion App - https://cushionapp.com/   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- *music provided by Sono Sanctus

In this episode we are joined by sound designer Wesley Slover (aka Sono Sanctus). Wesley began his freelance career by opening a small remote studio with a network of talented musicians and audio engineers. We chat about the growing pains of starting his own small studio, but he also elaborates on the joys and benefits it has brought to his personal life and professional career.  Contact Info for Wesley Slover sonosanctus.com Twitter: @sonosanctus   Links Mentioned in this Episode Jordan Scott - Motion Designer   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- *music provided by Sono Sanctus

As designers, a lot of us love to think that we are in complete control over the outcome and success of our projects. But how many times have you been blown away after the sound designer worked their magic on it? As I share in the episode, I experience this on pretty much every project I work on. Today we’re diving into the audio side of the animation world with one of the most popular sound designers in the animation world, Wesley Slover. Wesley Slover is the founder and owner of Sono Sanctus where the tagline reads “Don’t let audio be an afterthought,” which is exactly where a lot of big projects go wrong. He shares with us how to plan and budget for sound design and music, as well as diving into getting started as a freelancer and growing a team. He spoke to us about how having a team with all different strengths can lead to not only bigger projects but projects with way more diversity and excitement, how your multiple skill bases will help your project costs and time management. Wes also gave us some insights into using social media to grow your network and ultimately your clientele, and how simply making friends and learning from others will help you grow your community and lead to collaborations and projects you’ll love. How do you budget for and plan around sound design in your projects? Leave us a comment below and let us know!   In this episode: How to use social media to grow your clientele How to diversify your projects by building a team The pros and cons of branding yourself as a freelancer vs a studio or company How to grow your business without losing the personal touch with clients Music licensing and libraries: What you can expect   Links: Sono Sanctus Sono Sanctus Sound Library Follow Sono Sanctus on Vimeo | Twitter | Tumblr   Support Motion Hatch On Patreon! Find the full show notes at https://motionhatch.com/13 Keep up with everything Motion Hatch  

Wesley Slover is the founder of Sono Sanctus, a sound design studio in Grand Rapids, Michigan. On the episode, we talk about Wesley’s music library, learning to think like a designer, and his love for game development.   Links: Website: sonosanctus.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/SonoSanctus Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wslover/ Marmoset Music: https://www.marmosetmusic.com/ Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences: http://www.cras.edu/ Twenty Thousand Hertz: https://www.20k.org/ Jordan Scott: https://t.co/LvQ18QjF3y Level 99 Games: https://www.level99games.com/ Trevor Richardson: http://www.trevorjrichardson.com/   Notes: -Remote Work Model -Sound Design Process -Supporting Animation Studios -Short turnarounds -Pitching -Reference tracks -Wesley’s music library -Marmoset -Poverty Island -Client feedback -Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences (CRAS) -Matthew Lee Johnston -Microsoft Game Studios -Audio burnout -Twenty Thousand Hertz Podcast -Learning to think like a designer -Getting in the door -Cassette tape ministry -Live sound -Getting it right the first time -Being comfortable doing things wrong -Transition to freelance -Jordan Scott -Game development -Level 99 Games -Arkham Horror -Captain Sonar -Battlecon Online & Pixel Tactics -IDEO design studio -Freelancing in Seattle -Hiring his first employee -Dream Client: Nintendo -Favorite Animated Film: Akira -What do the people you love think you do for a living: His wife pays the bills -Animalator: Bat

Welcome to Bush League. Compelling audio stories from the sports. NEW SEASON STARTS 6.5.17. Featured Track: Mountain Ash - Sonos Sanctus/Sounds Like An Earful All music contained on this Creative Commons Share-Alike album written and recorded by Sono Sanctus (aka Wesley Slover). Find out more about Sono Sanctus and his commercial sound design work at www.sonosanctus.com soundslikeanearful.com