tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-738814364413384768.post2725652873469481131..comments2024-03-13T23:42:25.845-07:00Comments on Animondays: The Frame DrainDavid B. Levyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12611160893518781463noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-738814364413384768.post-31381662181888787042010-06-15T05:00:53.121-07:002010-06-15T05:00:53.121-07:00Hi Celia,
Those are powerful reasons and argument...Hi Celia,<br /><br />Those are powerful reasons and arguments for why this is happening. Although, the neat thing about New York is that we each make our own blend of opportunity in a way you don't see in L.A. But, if someone just wants to draw, period, you are dead-on that L.A. would be the place to do that. <br /><br />But, just as NY has a shortage of great opportunities for good draftsman and draftswomen, so does L.A. have a shortage of good content to work on. After all, how many shows or projects there are Adventure Time?David B. Levyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12611160893518781463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-738814364413384768.post-31052020918742245062010-06-14T12:56:49.986-07:002010-06-14T12:56:49.986-07:00I believe the frame drain is due to lack of INTERE...I believe the frame drain is due to lack of INTERESTING work.<br /><br />Many of the young talents you have mentioned are great draftsmen (draftswomen), with a lot of great visual styles to offer. I don't see how they could thrive in a town that has been primarily making shows by puppeting elements around in After Effects and Flash. It would be a waste of their talents, and they know it.<br /><br />Sure, there are the occasional hand drawn shows like Super Jail, and in house productions like Venture Brothers, but this is not enough to keep young talents here.<br /><br />Lets hope more interesting work comes to New York, and maybe we can lure some of these artists back!<br /><br />Oh yeah, let's not forget that LA studios tend to pay higher salaries for their artists.celiabeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12091907827221670387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-738814364413384768.post-10524940482345984842010-06-09T05:30:18.981-07:002010-06-09T05:30:18.981-07:00Manahattan is for the young. If you want any space...Manahattan is for the young. If you want any space for an affordable cost, NY is not the place. Knowing you can get this space in LA is the allure; understanding that you can probably get work in the INDUSTRY (caps intended) is a nice backup.<br /><br />To me LA will never have the allure of NY, but I do wish I had more space at home. And a plot of green.Michael Spornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02018522723674960270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-738814364413384768.post-23071499999039668932010-06-08T08:30:01.209-07:002010-06-08T08:30:01.209-07:00It's a mix of both of what Dave says and what ...It's a mix of both of what Dave says and what Roconnor says. My wife and I have been fantasizing about LA life only because we just get tired of the cramped expensive life here. We want more for out money, a washer and dryer in the house/apt..and yes a little plot of green to grow vegetables and allow our little pup to run amok. <br /><br />My wife works in TV/Film so of course the industry would be better for her there. I think i'd do fine as well.<br /><br />only thing... I hate commuting by car.. I hate driving... did I mention I hate cars. ugh.. 20mins just to go to a store? F that!Franciscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15438737141034238092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-738814364413384768.post-56550465407180522462010-06-07T19:49:39.342-07:002010-06-07T19:49:39.342-07:00Good to know, Tim. I remember seeing that film in ...Good to know, Tim. I remember seeing that film in Ottawa last year. <br /><br />Interesting perspective on this, ROC. But, I think when it comes to L.A., it's not just the plot of green but the promise of a more consistent work flow. I sure do agree on middle class production artists being priced out, however. But, I suppose those that really want to stick around (and can't imagine living anywhere else) always find a way to make it work.David B. Levyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12611160893518781463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-738814364413384768.post-37221283450575360652010-06-07T14:50:38.251-07:002010-06-07T14:50:38.251-07:00I don't think this mini-exodus has much to do ...I don't think this mini-exodus has much to do with the amount of work available in New York.<br /><br />It's greater economic issue, in part, a result of the "Sex in the City-ification" of the town.<br /><br />Middle class careers like production artists have been completely priced out of middle class life.<br /><br />Many people move to Los Angeles or Atlanta or Austin or San Diego not solely for the greener pastures of steady work but for a little plot of green in the back of the house.roconnorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04933040935053560675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-738814364413384768.post-50354249030514509742010-06-07T08:51:38.247-07:002010-06-07T08:51:38.247-07:00Well... NYC is about to add someone I would consid...Well... NYC is about to add someone I would consider one of the most unique and promising animators to come along in a while, Ian Miller.<br /><br />http://vimeo.com/6988470<br /><br />Watch out!Tim Rauchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17372320274473421640noreply@blogger.com