Career Advice from a Disney Animator - Aaron Blaise Interview

Dive into an insightful interview with Disney animator Aaron Blaise, exploring his journey from internship to working on iconic films. Gain valuable career advice as Blaise discusses rapid skill development, the importance of mentorships, and his approach to training. Learn about his color work on Beauty and the Beast, upcoming projects like "Snow Bear," and recent endeavors such as "Bear and the Hare." Discover Blaise's preferences in sketching, favorite animals, and desired new mediums. Explore his future plans, course offerings, and the significance of maintaining sketchbooks. This 35-minute video provides a wealth of knowledge for aspiring animators and artists alike.

Internship and working for Disney
How did you get good so fast?
How important were mentorships?
Is there anything you would do differently in the way you trained?
So you were good at color. Did you also color [on Beauty and the Beast]?
Aaron’s upcoming animation “Snow Bear”
Recent small projects - discussing “Bear and the Hare”
Speedround not really…
What do you enjoy more, quick sketches or longer efforts?
Favorite animal?
What medium do you want to learn?
What question do you hope I will ask you?
What can people expect from you in the next 5 years?
Where can people find your courses?
The importance of Sketchbooks
Doing anything else in the next 5 years?