CAT CHAT PODCASTS

Centre for Arts and Technology presents CAT Chat hosted by Chris Morris chatting with Digital Filmmaking Alumni Brendon Rodney, who has worked in the Vancouver Film Industry since graduating in 2012.  Brendon has worked on many TV and movies in Vancouver, including Arrow, Magicians, Falling Skies, Resident Alien and the Power Rangers movie, and has great advice for anyone looking to get into the industry.

Check out Brendon's own podcast about video games!
https://www.videogamesnow.ca

Want to know more about ALL of Centre for Arts and Technology's programs?
https://digitalartschool.com

CAT Chat #9 - Brendon Rodney - Filmmaking Alumni

CAT Chat is the official Centre for Arts and Technology podcast where host Chris Morris interviews CAT teachers and alumni...this week we talk to Maelynn Ball, graduate from the Audio Engineering and Production program.  Maelynn has an amazing story to tell about following your passion, being creative in finding a job and not allowing anything to get in her way.  Take a listen!

0:00 to 1:29
- Intro to the show
1:30 to 3:34
- Being from High River, Alberta
- Finding out about CAT
- Visiting Kelowna and the campus
3:35 to 7:30
- Being friends with Alumni B-Dice
- Being inspired by B-Dice
7:31 to 9:53
- Coming from a smaller town in Alberta to Kelowna
9:54 to 27:21
- Favourite class or teacher
- PDP class
- Audio classes
- Studio time
- Working with different music styles
- Working with bands
27:22 to 30:43
- Dealing with health issues while at school
30:44 to 36:35
- Life after graduating
- Post production audio
- Moving to Vancouver
- Getting Job Interviews
- Networking
36:36 to 47:00
- Homemade business cards story
47:01 to 57:26
- Working in Vancouver
- Working at GGRP Sound
- Paying the bills
- Making the Connections in Industry
- Working for Post Modern Sound
57:27 to 58:39
- Maelynn’s Industry credits
- Working on Arrow, Riverdale, Supergirl…
- Working with celebrities
58:40 to 1:05:19
- What is ADR?
- Typical day in the Industry
1:05:20 to 1:08:02
- Advice for prospective students
- IMDB
1:08:03 to 1:10:30
- Rapid Fire Questions
1:10:30 to 1:12:09
- Wrap up

Want to know more about ALL of Centre for Arts and Technology's programs?
https://digitalartschool.com

CAT Chat #10 - Maelynn Ballwith - Audio Engineering & Production Alumni

CAT Chat is the official podcast for Centre for Arts and Technology, the digital art school based out of Kelowna BC Canada.

On this episode, host Chris Morris interviews Nicole Gauss, teacher in the 2D Animation and Digital Art program. They discuss how Nicole got into the Animation field, what advise she would give anyone looking to join the industry themselves, and how she got to work on such projects as "Braceface", "The Voyage of Sinbad" and "Zeta Project".

Nicole Gauss  |  Drawing/Design Instructor

Nicole graduated from Capilano University two year animation program in 1999, Soon after graduating she started her first Job at Atomic Cartoon Inc. Working as a character designer, Prop designer and clean up artist on various TV shows such as “Zeta project”, ‘Braceface’ and “Atomic Betty”. Working on such a variety of cartoons made for a very wide adaptation in her design skills. 

Animation clean up is another skill she learned along her journey when 
working on the Voyage of Sinbad for Bardel in league with Dreamworks. Attending over a dozen Comic conventions and speaking as a guest on character design and what to expect when pursuing a career in animation. 

You will still find her doing most of her artwork traditional and encouraging others to embrace bringing art to life on paper.

Want to know more about Centre for Arts and Technology and ALL it's programs?
https://digitalartschool.com

CAT Chat #12 - Nicole Gauss - Animation Instructor

CAT Chat is the official podcast of Centre for Arts and Technology, where host Chris Morris speaks to teachers, alumni and members of industry concerning all of our programs.

On this episode, we do something a little different...we speak to CAT Program Advisor Rachel Anber to discuss the Frequently Asked Questions of anyone who is thinking of coming to Centre for Arts and Technology!  Questions such as:

What are the age requirements to apply to CAT?
What are the admission requirements?
What is the essay supposed to include?
At what point do students have to give the school money?
What is the portfolio requirement for Animation?
What is the portfolio requirement for Photography?
Why do students have to sign a contract?
Do we help students from out of town find housing?
What are some of the financial options for students?
What does a student's time commitment look like when going to CAT?
Are there part time studies available?
What happens if a student needs to defer classes?
What happens if a student needs to cancel?
What kind of support to you offer students while at CAT?
Do I have to buy a Parking Pass?
Can I work while I study at CAT?
I have a disability, can I still apply to CAT?
Do you help students find jobs?
Is there a practicum during my studies?
Which programs offer certificates/diplomas/degrees, etc...?

If you want more information on ALL our programs here...
https://digitalartschool.com

CAT Chat Special #5 - FAQ's for Centre for Arts and Technology

CAT Chat is the official podcast of Centre for Arts and Technology, where host Chris Morris speaks to teachers, alumni and members of industry concerning all of our programs.

On this episode, we switch things up, as we talk to a current student,  Cheyanna Kidd (3D Animation) and her partner, Kurtis Peskleway, who are the team behind the new short film, "Like and Follow".  The film is about two characters, Awinita and Kai, "Two unsuspecting teens who learn the true meaning of connection when technology suddenly takes flight".  

In this podcast, Cheyenne and Kurtis talk about how they went through the Reel Youth Canada, TELUS Storyhive system and how the film will be released during the "Okanagan Youth Community Stories Online Film Premiere" on September 10th, 2020

UPDATE:
HERE IS THE FILM!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SR76qZzamaU

To RSVP for the event, visit the link and fill out the form:
https://reelyouth.ca/telus-premiere.html

Cheyanna tells us a lot about her journey to CAT, what it took to come from small town Tisdale, Saskatchewan to follow her dream of becoming an animator, having to pause her education due to some unforseen circumstances and then returning to finish her classes.  Cheyanna is very open with us, discussing how being autistic affects her art and how that hasn't stopped her in pursuing her dreams, and tells us the process in directing "Like and Follow" working with a diverse team of artists during the COVID-10 pandemic.  Kurtis tells us more about the process of bringing together the music and sound for the movie as well.

Here are links to other artists involved with "Like and Follow" provided by Cheyanna and Kurtis:

Colour Eclipse Art - 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coloureclipseart
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coloureclipseart/

Musicians

Akiarashi: 
https://www.instagram.com/_akiarashi/
https://soundcloud.com/user-336358746

Crowvenn:
https://www.facebook.com/crowvenn
https://www.instagram.com/crowvenn/
https://soundcloud.com/crowvenn

Monster M3:
https://www.facebook.com/themonsterinm3
https://www.instagram.com/themonsterinm3/
https://soundcloud.com/themonsterinm3

Fourth King:
https://www.facebook.com/FourthKingAudio
https://www.instagram.com/fourthkingaudiomusic/

If you want more information on ALL our programs here...
https://digitalartschool.com

CAT Chat Special #6 - The "Like And Follow" Short Film Team!

First Single release for the new album, Inside the Poisonous Mind. 

Stay tuned for the rest of the album out in October.

Poison Me

CAT Chat is the official podcast of Centre for Arts and Technology, where host Chris Morris speaks to teachers, alumni and members of industry concerning all of our programs.

On this episode, we talk all about the Storyhive and ReelYouth programs, sponsored by Telus.  Last episode we talked to Cheyenne Kidd and Kurtis Peskleway and their Storyhive short film "Like and Follow" and people asked "What is Storyhive?"  So this week we talk to Ivan, a member of the CAT Marketing team who knows about Storyhive, and then re-capped the parts of last week's podcast where Chey and Kurtis talked about working with Storyhive and their process making "Like and Follow"

If you want to watch their film "Like and Follow" click the link below!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SR76qZzamaU

If you want more information on ALL our programs here...
https://digitalartschool.com

CAT Chat Special #7 - What is STORYHIVE?

CAT Chat is the official podcast of Centre for Arts and Technology, where host Chris Morris speaks to teachers, alumni and members of industry concerning all of our programs.

On this episode, we talk to Logan MacDonald, who has the distinction of being both an Alumni and has worked for CAT.  Logan graduated from the Studio Production course, moved into working in the Equipment Room (aka The Cage), and is moving on to work full time in the Audiobook field.  Listen to Logan's story and hear his plans for the future!

If you want more information on ALL our programs here...
https://digitalartschool.com

CAT Chat #31 - Logan MacDonald - Audio Engineering & Production Alumni

CAT Chat is the official podcast of Centre for Arts and Technology, where host Chris Morris speaks to teachers, alumni and members of industry concerning all of our programs.

On this episode, we talk to 2D Animation Alumni Connor Hale.  Connor tells about his journey to CAT from Revelstoke, BC, his favourite classes and teachers at CAT and what he's worked on since graduating, including his freelance adventures!

Check out Connor's Youtube page here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJYdX1wOMQJpZLm_xRp_gag?view_as=subscriber

If you want more information on ALL our programs here...
https://digitalartschool.com

CAT Chat #32 - Connor Hale - Animation Alumni

CAT Chat is the official podcast of Centre for Arts and Technology, where host Chris Morris speaks to teachers, alumni and members of industry concerning all of our programs.

On this episode, we do something a little different where Animation Department Head Sean Ridgway with Animation Alumni Jenna “Dingo” Woldenga.  This interview was originally conducted for Interface Magazine but we decided to use the audio for this special podcast!

Jenna has a YouTube channel ‘Dingo Doodles’ in which she releases a monthly animated video.  She’s up to over 657,000 subscribers and it’s become her full-time job.  She graduated from the 2DADA program in 2015.  She also talks about her comic book “Electric Bunny” and working in the animation industry.

Check out "Dingo Doodles" here
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfPUcG3oCmXEYgdFuwlFh8w

Check out all our programs:
https://digitalartschool.com

0:00 to 3:15 intro
3:15 to 6:35 Electric Bunny comics/working in the industry/Payday
6:35 to 18:30 Dingo Doodles and Youtube
18:30 to 22:06 publishing/other projects 
22:06 to 26:00 more Dingo Doodles
26:00 to 39:03 final questions

CAT Chat #33 - Jenna "Dingo" Woldenga - Animation Alumni

Centre for Arts and Technology is a private digital arts training college delivering fully accredited certificate and diploma programs across a variety of arts and technology disciplines. We are recognized across Canada and internationally as one of the few schools that continually graduate successful students in the areas of animation, filmmaking, audio engineering, photography, graphic and web design, network security, interior design, veterinary hospital assistant, and a variety of other programs. Learn more about the programs offered at Centre for Arts and Technology at http://digitalartschool.com.

CAT Chat Special #5 - FAQ's for Centre for Arts and Technology

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