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Animation Expert Clay Kaytis on Disney, Angry Birds & Career Growth | EP. 47 Animation Podcast

In this iAnimate Animation Podcast, animation expert Clay Kaytis shares his journey from Disney animator to director of The Angry Birds Movie and offers career advice for aspiring artists. Join us for Episode 47 of the iAnimate Animation Podcast as we sit down with animation expert Clay Kaytis, a veteran Disney animator and director of The Angry Birds Movie. Clay opens up about his inspiring path from churro seller at Disneyland to working on iconic Disney classics like Mulan, Tarzan, Tangled, and Frozen. He discusses the challenges of breaking into the industry, learning 2D animation later in life, and eventually transitioning into CG. Listeners will gain insight into how Disney animators grow their careers, what it's like to be a supervising animator, and how Clay eventually stepped into the director’s chair. He also shares behind-the-scenes stories from Tangled and how working with Glen Keane shaped his understanding of performance and storytelling. This episode is packed with practical animation industry advice, including how to improve your animation eye, build a career in both 2D and CG animation, and the mindset needed to transition from animator to director. Whether you're an aspiring artist or a working professional, you'll find plenty of inspiration and tips to sharpen your craft. YouTube Chapters – Animation Expert Clay Kaytis on Disney, Angry Birds & Career Growth 00:00 – Intro: Meet Animation Expert Clay Kaytis 01:20 – Getting Started at Disney 04:50 – Discovering Animation in College 06:44 – Early Training and Mentorship 08:47 – Breaking into Disney Animation 11:14 – Transition to CG Animation 13:14 – Challenges of Learning 2D vs. CG 15:25 – Mentors and Influences at Disney 17:54 – The CG Learning Curve at Disney 20:02 – From Chicken Little to Tangled 21:24 – Tangled: A Turning Point in CG Animation 23:38 – Working with Glen Keane 26:00 – Learning to See Like an Animator 28:44 – Studying Film and Developing Your Eye 29:57 – Obsession and Animation Growth 30:41 – Post-Tangled Projects 32:11 – Staying Fresh as a Supervisor 34:08 – Discovering a Passion for Directing 36:27 – Directing Angry Birds: The Big Leap 39:29 – Animation Quality and Budget Balance 41:28 – Behind the Visuals of Angry Birds 43:48 – Leading an International Animation Team 46:52 – Working with Rovio and Creative Collaboration 49:20 – Creating Story and Action in Angry Birds 51:17 – Planning Efficient Animation Production 54:08 – Audience Reception and Critical Feedback 56:26 – Embracing the Role of Storyteller 59:48 – Life After Angry Birds: What’s Next 01:01:40 – Meeting Studios and Pitching Projects 01:04:00 – Animation’s Expanding Canvas 01:05:57 – Favorite Films and Career Highlights 01:08:12 – Building Character and Personality in Animation 01:11:21 – Mentoring and Supporting New Talent 01:12:22 – Final Thoughts on the Animation Industry 🎓 Learn more and level up your skills with iAnimate’s world-class online training: 👉 Feature Animation: https://ianimate.net/workshops/featur... 🌐 Explore All iAnimate Workshops: https://ianimate.net/workshops 🎓 Visit iAnimate.net: https://ianimate.net/ If you enjoyed this episode, hit Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don’t miss future interviews with animation pros! 👇 Drop a comment below: What did you think of Clay Kaytis’s journey from animator to director? We’d love to hear your thoughts! #AnimationExpert #DisneyAnimator #ClayKaytis #iAnimateAnimationPodcast #AnimationCareer #animationpodcast