Kathryn Taccone
Co-founder at Open Pixel Studios
Appears in 62 Episodes
021 - Hack - 3 Things To Do Before Your Next AV Script
Will describes three ways to better prepare for writing your script. Whether you’re writing it independently, working with a team, or bouncing ideas off ChatGPTs face....
020 - Production - AV Scripts - A Writing Structure for Content
Kathryn and Will break down the first production step in their workflow: The AV Script. They’ll share helpful tips when scriptwriting for animation projects, talk abou...
019 - Hack - 3 Ways to Lower Character Animation Costs
Kathryn, our resident Character Animator, describes three ways to save time and money if you're price-sensitive but want to utilize animated characters for your projec...
018 - BYB - Understanding Character Animation Costs
Kathryn and Will discuss character animation, the production workflow for characters, and how specific changes to characters can impact production costs. They'll inves...
Bonus - Q&As with the Team
Kathryn and Will take a break from the show's standard format to talk openly about many different topics, including Artificial Intelligence, Project Management, Animat...
014 - 1-on-1 - Myke Connolly at Stand Out Truck®
Will and Kathryn ride with Myke Connolly, CEO/Founder at Stand Out Truck®, to discuss his thoughts on marketing strategies, how the medium of animation can be best uti...
013 - Hack - Avoid These Questions When Getting an Estimate
Will describes a quick hack to avoid certain questions when asking for an estimate. There is no such thing as a bad question, but try to avoid these at all costs when ...
012 - BYB - How To Analyze Animation Costs
Why does the cost of animation vary so much? In this episode, Will and Kathryn try to answer this question. Whether you've never worked with animation or you've create...
011 - Hack - Maximize ROI Through Repurposing Animated Content
In this hack, learn how to increase your ROI on animated content and maximize your assets by utilizing your video in new ways! Kathryn Taccone will walk you through ma...
010 - 1-on-1 - Alex Salsberg at PokeGravy Studios
Kathryn and Will sit down with the indie animator, writer, and teacher Alex Salsberg to discuss how he works with his clients to achieve a successful animation project...
009 - Hack - Organize Your Script for Animation
In this short Hack episode, Will gives away tips to think about script structure for animation. Generally, you may know what you want to say; you have to put it in the...
008 - BYB - What are Your Options for Outsourcing Animation
In our longest episode yet, Will and Kathryn review all of your options for outsourcing animated content. They explore DIY Options, Gig Economy Platforms, Freelancers,...
007 - 1-on-1 - Traci Wolfe at Amherst College
Open Pixel co-founders Will and Kathryn talk shop with Traci Wolfe, the Senior Director of the Amherst Fund at Amherst College. They discuss how Amherst utilizes the m...
006 - Hack - Create Guidelines for Your Brand Motion
For this Hack, Will describes a way to think differently about the brand motion when you’re re-doing old videos on your website or need to update those brand guideline...
005 - Hack - Tips for Working with Scratch Audio
For our first Hack, Kathryn describes a way to utilize Scratch Tracks and temp audio for your productions. This podcast is also uploaded to YouTube.If you have a topic...
004 - BYB - The Most Common Animation Terminology
A/B Testing? Rendered? Animarketing? Okay, we made that last one up.Often the language of animation can be confusing. Will and Kathryn break down which terms are essen...
Bonus - Conversations with Will at UC Denver
Get to know Will Colón! Listen in as he talks with a group of students mentally preparing to enter the creative economy. In this special bonus episode, Will chats with...
003 - BYB - Defining The Animation Production Workflow
In this episode, Kathryn and Will review what you should expect in a typical animation production workflow and offer advice on what kind of feedback should be given at...
002 - BYB - When to Use (or Avoid) Animation as Content
Will and Kathryn explore when it’s beneficial and when it’s detrimental to utilize animated content in your marketing strategy. We’ll provide examples of appropriate a...
001 - BYB - How to Utilize The Medium of Animation
In this episode, Will and Kathryn discuss options you might want to consider if you're looking to dip your toes into using the medium of animation for your business co...