Today I’m speaking with Meng-Hsueh Lin, an animator and motion designer. He’s worked with studios like Ordinary Folk, Coat of Arms, and Awesome Inc, as well as clients like Disney, Airbnb, and Volkswagen.
We spoke about: his CS degree, his passion for anime, his experience with School of Motion, freelancing and collaborating with studios like OF, rigging and character animation, teaching and instructional design, and some reflections on where Meng is now—a fork in the road where he’s thinking about what’s next and much more.
Summary (AI Generated)
In this conversation, Meng, an animator and motion designer, shares his journey from studying computer science to discovering his passion for animation. He discusses his experiences with various studios, the challenges of freelancing, and the importance of collaboration in the animation industry. Meng also reflects on his learning experiences, including design bootcamp and character animation, while expressing his ongoing quest to find his true passion in the field.
Chapters (AI Generated)
00:00 Journey from Computer Science to Motion Design 04:05 Discovering Passion for Animation 07:00 Transitioning to Professional Motion Design 10:06 Freelancing Challenges and Networking 13:07 Collaborations and Studio Experiences 16:19 Working with Ordinary Folk 19:11 Design Bootcamp Experience 21:58 Technical Problem Solving in Animation 25:13 2D and 3D Workflow Integration 26:39 Character Animation Insights 29:19 Tools of the Trade 30:58 Navigating Challenges in Animation 34:41 Sound Design in Motion 36:32 Teaching and Learning in Animation 38:41 Finding Passion and Direction 46:48 Reflections on Career Path and Future Goals 50:51 New Chapter