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AWN Professional Spotlight: VIEW 2014 - Alvy Ray Smith Part 1

As part of AWN’s Professional Spotlight series -- a series of exclusive video interviews shot during VIEW 2014 -- Pixar Animation Studios co-founder Alvy Ray Smith talks about his early work with Ed Catmull and the beginnings of Pixar. Part 1 of 3.

AWN Professional Spotlight: VIEW 2014 - Glen Keane Part 1

As part of AWN’s Professional Spotlight series -- a series of exclusive video interviews shot during VIEW 2014 -- Legendary animator, artist, and director Glen Keane discusses his illustrious four-decade career in feature animation at Disney, the changing technology in animation, and his latest project, Duet, a virtual interactive film for Google’s Advanced Technology and Projects Group. Part 1 of 3.

AWN Professional Spotlight: VIEW 2014 - Scott Farrar Part 1

As part of AWN’s Professional Spotlight series -- a series of exclusive video interviews shot during VIEW 2014 -- Industrial Light & Magic visual effects supervisor Scott Farrar discusses his work on ‘Transformers 4,’ his working relationship with filmmaker Michael Bay, and how he works to bring the director’s vision to the screen. Part 1 of 2.

AWN Professional Spotlight: VIEW 2014 - Rob Coleman Part 1

As part of AWN’s Professional Spotlight series -- a series of exclusive video interviews shot during VIEW 2014 -- Animal Logic’s head of animation, Rob Coleman, discusses his role as lead animator on ‘The LEGO Movie’ including the specific creative decisions made for the production of the movie. Part 1 of 1.

AWN Professional Spotlight: VIEW 2014 - Tom McGrath Part 1

As part of AWN’s Professional Spotlight series -- a series of exclusive video interviews shot during VIEW 2014 -- DreamWorks Animation writer, director and executive producer Tom McGrath discusses his career working on groundbreaking productions, the success of the ‘Madagascar’ movies, and the process of directing a major animated feature film. Part 1 of 3.

AWN Professional Spotlight: VIEW 2014 - Alvy Ray Smith Part 2

As part of AWN’s Professional Spotlight series -- a series of exclusive video interviews shot during VIEW 2014 -- Pixar Animation Studios co-founder Alvy Ray Smith talks about Pixar's difficult early years and the role of Steve Jobs in the company's survival as well as Alvy's ultimate departure in 1991. Part 2 of 3.

AWN Professional Spotlight: VIEW 2014 - Alvy Ray Smith Part 3

As part of AWN’s Professional Spotlight series -- a series of exclusive video interviews shot during VIEW 2014 -- Pixar Animation Studios co-founder Alvy Ray Smith discusses his new book and reflects back on his career with Steve Jobs and Ed Catmull. Part 3 of 3.

AWN Professional Spotlight: VIEW 2014 - Glen Keane Part 2

As part of AWN’s Professional Spotlight series -- a series of exclusive video interviews shot during VIEW 2014 -- Legendary animator, artist, and director Glen Keane discusses his illustrious four-decade career in feature animation at Disney, the changing technology in animation, and his latest project, Duet, a virtual interactive film for Google’s Advanced Technology and Projects Group. Part 2 of 3.

AWN Professional Spotlight: VIEW 2014 - Glen Keane Part 3

As part of AWN’s Professional Spotlight series -- a series of exclusive video interviews shot during VIEW 2014 -- Legendary animator, artist, and director Glen Keane discusses his illustrious four-decade career in feature animation at Disney, the changing technology in animation, and his latest project, Duet, a virtual interactive film for Google’s Advanced Technology and Projects Group. Part 3 of 3.

AWN Professional Spotlight: VIEW 2014 - Scott Farrar Part 2

As part of AWN’s Professional Spotlight series -- a series of exclusive video interviews shot during VIEW 2014 -- Industrial Light & Magic visual effects supervisor Scott Farrar discusses his work on ‘Transformers 4,’ his working relationship with filmmaker Michael Bay, and how he works to bring the director’s vision to the screen. Part 2 of 2.

AWN Professional Spotlight: VIEW 2014 - Rob Coleman Part 2

As part of AWN’s Professional Spotlight series -- a series of exclusive video interviews shot during VIEW 2014 -- Animal Logic’s head of animation, Rob Coleman, discusses his role as lead animator on ‘The LEGO Movie’ including the specific creative decisions made for the production of the movie. Part 2 of 3.

AWN Professional Spotlight: VIEW 2014 - Rob Coleman Part 3

As part of AWN’s Professional Spotlight series -- a series of exclusive video interviews shot during VIEW 2014 -- Animal Logic’s head of animation, Rob Coleman, discusses his role as lead animator on ‘The LEGO Movie’ including the specific creative decisions made for the production of the movie. Part 3 of 3.

AWN Professional Spotlight: VIEW 2014 - Tom McGrath Part 2

As part of AWN’s Professional Spotlight series -- a series of exclusive video interviews shot during VIEW 2014 -- DreamWorks Animation writer, director and executive producer Tom McGrath discusses his career working on groundbreaking productions, the success of the ‘Madagascar’ movies, and the process of directing a major animated feature film. Part 2 of 2.

AWN Professional Spotlight: VIEW 2014 - Tom McGrath Part 3

As part of AWN’s Professional Spotlight series -- a series of exclusive video interviews shot during VIEW 2014 -- DreamWorks Animation writer, director and executive producer Tom McGrath discusses his career working on groundbreaking productions, the success of the ‘Madagascar’ movies, and the process of directing a major animated feature film. Part 3 of 3.

AWN Professional Spotlight: VIEW 2014 - Kris Pearn Part 1

As part of AWN’s Professional Spotlight series -- a series of exclusive video interviews shot during VIEW 2014 – Sony Pictures Animation story artist and director Kris Pearn shares how he visualizes ideas and what he learned from his experiences directing ‘Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2.’ Part 1 of 2.

AWN Professional Spotlight: VIEW 2014 - Kris Pearn Part 2

As part of AWN’s Professional Spotlight series -- a series of exclusive video interviews shot during VIEW 2014 – Sony Pictures Animation story artist and director Kris Pearn shares how he visualizes ideas and what he learned from his experiences directing ‘Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2.’ Part 2 of 2.

AWN Professional Spotlight: VIEW 2014 - Marcelo Vignali Part 1

As part of AWN’s Professional Spotlight series -- a series of exclusive video interviews shot during VIEW 2014 -- Sony Pictures Animation visual development artist, art director and production designer Marcelo Vignali discusses the role of a visual development artist and art director on a feature film, and how he makes creative decisions. Part 1 of 2.

AWN Professional Spotlight: VIEW 2014 - Marcelo Vignali Part 2

As part of AWN’s Professional Spotlight series -- a series of exclusive video interviews shot during VIEW 2014 -- Sony Pictures Animation visual development artist, art director and production designer Marcelo Vignali discusses the role of a visual development artist and art director on a feature film, and how he makes creative decisions. Part 2 of 2.

AWN Professional Spotlight: VIEW 2014 - David Putrino Part 1

As part of AWN’s Professional Spotlight series -- a series of exclusive video interviews shot during VIEW 2014 -- David Putrino, the Chief Scientist of Not Impossible Labs, discusses the gamification of neurological rehabilitative therapy. Part 1 of 2.