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An animation podcast to educate, inform and inspire black artists pursuing careers in animation. Hosted by Breana Williams and Waymond Singleton.
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Sunday Jun 02, 2019
Sunday Jun 02, 2019
Hey howdy hey BNA Listeners!!
Bre and Way are back this week to chat about the SUPER HERO... STATIC SHOCK, WHOOP WHOOP! It's almost funny how long it's taken them to talk about this show. WELL THE WAIT IS OVER. Bre and Way discuss 3 iconic episodes in the series, and discuss their powerful messages involving gun violence, bullying, racisim, and black acceptance. Static is a show that wasn't afraid to be silly, but also tackle important issues that children should learn about.
They also dive in briefly to the Origin of Static in Milestone Comics and his creator Dwayne McDuffie.
Come to think of it... maybe it's good it took them a little bit longer to get around to talking about Static. Yesterday, 6/1/19 was the 25 year anniversary of Static Shock! PERFECT TIMING!
Sunday May 19, 2019
Sunday May 19, 2019
Hey animation fam!!
This week Way and Bre Interview Storyboard Artist Dashawn Mahone:
Dashawn Twitter: https://twitter.com/@dashawnmahone
Dashawn Instagram: http://instagram.com/dashawn.mahone
Valorous Tales: https://valoroustales.com/
Sunday May 05, 2019
Sunday May 05, 2019
Hey gang!!
In this episode of Black N Animated. Way and Bre discuss Iconic Black Voice Actors. We name as many as we can think of along with well known works of theirs. (No shade to people we didn't get to mention.)
Who are your favorite black voice actors? Tell us on Instagram and Twitter @blacknanimated and check out the Black N Animated Facebook Group to interact with listeners of the podcast! You can also email us using blacknanimated@gmaill.com
Here is a list of the vocal talent mentioned in this episode! :
Phil Lamar (https://imdb.to/2DOSDWM ), Cree Summer (https://imdb.to/2GXxY3R), Regina King (https://imdb.to/2Y6OxBd), John Witherspoon (https://imdb.to/2JiYg36), James Earl Jones (https://imdb.to/2WywHXe), LeVar Burton (https://imdb.to/2Yf2ptp), James Avery (https://imdb.to/2Y1U1Nw), Kevin Michael Richardson (https://imdb.to/2WpmP2j), Gary Anthony Williams (https://imdb.to/2JeWyjc), Keith David (https://imdb.to/2H3VKfN), Isaac Hayes (https://imdb.to/2Vf3jcg), Zeno Robinson (https://imdb.to/2H2UARs), Shameik Moore (https://imdb.to/2vFEcA2 ), Kimberly Brooks (https://imdb.to/2WkI3y9), Estelle (https://imdb.to/2DRAO9L)
KEEP COOL, Y'ALL!!
Sunday Apr 21, 2019
Sunday Apr 21, 2019
Hey howdy hey,
we're back again with another episode for you! This time we interview Technical Director on Disney TVA's Big City Greens CHRISTINA HALSTEAD YA'LL!
We dive into the world of a critical role in the animation process that honestly isn't talked about enough! The TD's are the last line of defense and they are the problem solvers. She tells us the tale of how she came into the world of animation and how everyone has their own path into the industry, whether it's the traditional way of doing internships... or being recognized for knowing certain programs and becoming a valuable asset to the pipeline. We even peer into her personal love of fantasy creature character design and her love of the hero's journey and how those tales inspire her own work.
Check out the world of being a TD you guys! You don't wanna miss it!
LINKS LINKS LINKS!!
Christina's Portfolio : http://shadowbrushcreations.com/
Chirstina's twitter : https://twitter.com/Risuquin
Christina's instagram : https://www.instagram.com/risuquin/
Christina's Gamertag: Risuquin
Toon Boom Harmony : https://www.toonboom.com/products/harmony
Christina's Tutorials :
https://www.toonboom.com/resources/video-tutorials/chapter/harmony-interface
https://www.toonboom.com/resources/video-tutorials/chapter/character-creation-and-rigging
https://www.toonboom.com/resources/video-tutorials/chapter/introduction-effects
Sunday Apr 07, 2019
Sunday Apr 07, 2019
Zip ah Dee doo Dah every body!
This week we discuss Song of the South. This film has been lock away in the Disney Vault for years because of controversial stereotypes. However many people may recognize elements from the film but have never seen it, including the song Zip-Ah-Dee-Doo-Dah and characters like Br'er Rabbit, Bear and Fox.
Bre and Way watch the film and review what make it so controversial, and ask themselves if it really is something that must be hidden in the vault forever.
Thanks for listening!
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STAY GOLDEN, FOLKS---
Sunday Mar 24, 2019
Sunday Mar 24, 2019
Welcome back everyone!!
Get ready, this episode we talk with Color Designer and all around cool person, Mariama Alizor. We discuss her journey into becoming a Color Designer, and what you do as a Color Designer on a television animated show, and the thought process behind choosing the right colors. (It's a real color-filled episode y'all)
Ooooh don't forget them SWEET SWEET Links!:
Mari's Portfolio: https://www.chromantica.com/
Mari's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/astronacht/
Mari's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Chromantica
Color & Light by James Gurney: https://www.amazon.com/Color-Light-Realist-Painter-Gurney/dp/0740797719
Don't forget, you can subscribe to the podcast at blacknanimated.podbean.com
Or you can listen to the podcast through Spotify, Itunes, or even, Google Play
And be sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter @blacknanimated and check out the Black N Animated Facebook Group to interact with listeners of the podcast!
Catchya on the FLIPSIDE!
Sunday Mar 10, 2019
Sunday Mar 10, 2019
Hey howdy hey,
We're back this week with an all new WB Episode of BNA! Today we talk about a recently released Netflix Original called Motown Magic. A cute little show about a young boy named Benny Love who works together with his friends to bring music, light and life to Motown and share his artistic creative spirit. We also touch upon Pre-K shows in general and the representation that children are exposed to and how creators who are non POC use their privilege to give POC a platform in certain spaces.
And last but not least, you can subscribe to the podcast at blacknanimated.podbean.com
Or you can listen to the podcast through Spotify, Itunes, or even, Google Play
And be sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter @blacknanimated and check out the Black N Animated Facebook Group to interact with listeners of the podcast!
STAY GOLDEN, FOLKS---
Sunday Feb 24, 2019
Sunday Feb 24, 2019
Hey howdy hey Guys! We're here with our first interview of Season 2! Get ready to hear some awesome knowledge about publishing, illustration and making the big leap out west to start a career in animation. Nilah Magruder is a writer and artist who has worked as a storyboard artist at Dreamworks TV and Disney Television Animation. She's also the winner of the Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity and has published comics online, in stores, Children's Books and written for Marvel!
She's a powerhouse of creativity ! Dive right in to this episode and get inspired!
LINKS LINKS LINKS!
Nilah's Portfolio: http://nilahmagruder.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/nilaffle
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/nilahmagruder
Don't forget, you can subscribe to the podcast at blacknanimated.podbean.com
Or you can listen to the podcast through Spotify, Itunes, or even, Google Play
And be sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter @blacknanimated and check out the Black N Animated Facebook Group to interact with listeners of the podcast!
LATER DAYS---
Sunday Feb 10, 2019
Sunday Feb 10, 2019
We're black and backer than EVER! (nailed it!)
It's 2019 and Black N Animated is back with a fresh new episode! We watch the award winning film Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse discussing story elements, aesthetic, and theme. If you haven't seen it yet, PLEASE DO, because spoilers abound. Or just listen to the episode and find out why we love and or dislove the film so much.
Thanks for for listening to the podcast!
Don't forget you can subscribe and listen to the podcast on Podbean, Google Play, Spotify, and Itunes!
And be sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter @blacknanimated
That's all folks....!---
Tuesday Jan 15, 2019
Tuesday Jan 15, 2019
Hey howdy hey everyone,
Bre and Way are back with an all new season of the Black N Animated Podcast! New Episodes starting Feb 10th. 2019 and and every other Sunday following.
STAY TUNED!