Comments on: The Original Spline Doctor

By: Anthony Ross

Anthony Ross — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 08:14:30 +0000

All of these splinecasts are so inspiring as an animator. You guys are so generous for sharing your talents and ideas. I hope one day to work with all of you at Pixar and maybe even.. become a spline doctor

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 07:32:00 +0000

@rene barrera…

Walt had no idea how Fantasia was going to turn out? I think the record shows he had VERY specific ideas and expectations. He made it because he thought it would be a hit. And he was quite disappointed when it wasn’t.

By: Rene Barrera

Rene Barrera — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 07:21:00 +0000

One more thing…

I just want to comment on what Dr. Catmull said about taking risks. When Walt was around, he was always taking risks. He had no idea how Fantasia was going to turn out, but he knew he had to make it. It’s nice to know that Pixar is taking those same risks. Dr. Catmull said they have no idea if a film is going to work, and yet they do. Keep taking risks. It only strengthens the medium. It goes with what Brad Bird said about being brought on to Pixar, “They didn’t want to become complacent.” You cannot keep repeating the same story over and over again and expect them to work. To be creative, you have to take risks.

By: s-hooks

s-hooks — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 05:15:00 +0000

Thank you for sharing! I am a huge fan of Dr. Catmull.

He’s so right on about Walt Disney. I think he’d be happy to know Ed’s in there now taking care of business.

Great job!

By: Rene Barrera

Rene Barrera — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 06:37:00 +0000

I really enjoyed the interview with Dr. Catmull. Thank you! I really enjoyed what he had to say about the future of 2D animation. It really gives me hope for the future of the medium.

Keep up the great works, Docs!

By: Jett

Jett — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 21:49:00 +0000

Thanks so much for your (and Ed’s time) in putting this particular ‘cast together.

Have you thought about interviewing anyone from the layout department? Considering they are the ones who transition the film from storyboard to ready to pass off to the animator I think hearing about that process would be fascinating to hear about.

Thanks again!

By: Daniel M.C. Alvite

Daniel M.C. Alvite — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 11:10:00 +0000

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That was inspiring, again i heard “try to be really good at something”, and “it’s not easy”, thanks, it gave me confidence to keep going, learning, practising, sometimes i smash my had on the wall but it’s necessary, I learn from mistekes, just do it.
Thanks guys.

By: Sheldon Kruger

Sheldon Kruger — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 01:32:00 +0000

That was an amazing interview. Thank you so much Doctors. These spline casts are perfect to listen to while I animate.

By: Nicholas Kelley

Nicholas Kelley — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 07:28:00 +0000

Wow Ed its so smart. I didn’t want to
conversation to end because his outlook on things are very thought provoking. I think I may listen again
and take notes this time!

Thanks Spline Docters!

By: Heather

Heather — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 04:45:00 +0000

This site is very impressive. Thanks for all the amazing posts. Working at Pixar has to be a blast. I can only hope that one day I too can experience Pixar. Thanks again for the post they are really great.
:O)

Heather Kilber