The Mechanics of Storytelling - Storyboarding with Bobby Rubio, Director of Pixar Short "Float"

Storyboarding with Bobby Rubio, Director of Pixar Short "Float"

01/18/21 • 33 min

The Mechanics of Storytelling

ORIGIN STORY: "How did you get started with storyboarding for animation?" (2:29)
Bobby talks about his creative process. (12:30)
Taking feedback from others but staying true to your story’s vision. (14:44)
Thinking about Asian heritage when Assistant Director for “Avatar: The Last Airbender”. (23:10)
“How do you access or experience the divine?”(30:05)

ORIGIN STORY: "How did you get started with storyboarding for animation?" (2:29)
Bobby talks about his creative process. (12:30)
Taking feedback from others but staying true to your story’s vision. (14:44)
Thinking about Asian heritage when Assistant Director for “Avatar: The Last Airbender”. (23:10)
“How do you access or experience the divine?”(30:05)

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