Episode 84 – Drawn To Greatness
Hosts: Dr. Jeremy Waisome & Dr. Kyla McMullen
Guest: Deborah A. Anderson
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Episode Description:
In this episode, the multitalented, multifaceted Deborah A. Anderson, dives into the nuances of balancing roles as an academic, animator, and influencer, emphasizing the importance of representation and access to animation careers for Black and brown communities. The discussion unfolds around her creation of BlkWmnAnimator, aiming to demystify the animation industry for aspiring creatives. Deborah’s insights on the impact of technology and AI on animation underline the critical intersection of art, culture, and innovation.
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Deborah’s Bio–
Deborah Anderson has extensive experience in the animation industry as a 3D modeler, assistant editor, and production coordinator. She started her career at one of the premier animation studios in Seoul, South Korea at Digital eMation. While at Digital eMation, she modeled props, vehicles and backgrounds on television shows such as, Family Guy, The Cleveland Show, Batman: The Brave and The Bold, Scooby-Doo and The LeBrons. While living in New Orleans, LA she worked at TurboSquid in New Orleans, Louisiana and for Louisiana Economic Development – FastStart as an Animation Specialist. Since moving to Los Angeles, she has worked on the animated Good Times, Al Roker’s The Weather Hunters, and Amazon Prime’s Invincible. She also has a YouTube channel, BlkWmnAnimator, where she interviews animation professionals from disenfranchised communities. She recently reached a milestone of interviewing 100 Black animation professionals.