Today I’m speaking with Meng-Hsueh Lin, an animator and motion designer. He’s worked with studios like Ordinary Folk, Coat of Arms, and Awesome Inc, as well as clients like Disney, Airbnb, and Volkswagen.
We spoke about his CS degree, his passion for anime, his experience with School of Motion, freelancing and collaborating with studios like OF, rigging and character animation, teaching and instructional design, and some reflections on where Meng is now—a fork in the road where he’s thinking about what’s next and much more.
Summary (AI Generated)
In this conversation, Meng, an animator and motion designer, shares his journey from studying computer science to discovering his passion for animation. He discusses his experiences with various studios, the challenges of freelancing, and the importance of collaboration in the animation industry. Meng also reflects on his learning experiences, including design bootcamp and character animation, while expressing his ongoing quest to find his true passion in the field.
Chapters (AI Generated)
00:00 Journey from Computer Science to Motion Design
04:05 Discovering Passion for Animation
07:00 Transitioning to Professional Motion Design
10:06 Freelancing Challenges and Networking
13:07 Collaborations and Studio Experiences
16:19 Working with Ordinary Folk
19:11 Design Bootcamp Experience
21:58 Technical Problem Solving in Animation
25:13 2D and 3D Workflow Integration
26:39 Character Animation Insights
29:19 Tools of the Trade
30:58 Navigating Challenges in Animation
34:41 Sound Design in Motion
36:32 Teaching and Learning in Animation
38:41 Finding Passion and Direction
46:48 Reflections on Career Path and Future Goals
50:51 New Chapter
