Originally posted by: Invader Jenny
Well (and apprently I've hijacked this thread here), I've always had an affinity for entertainment media (TV, movies, radio, theater, stage). I was originally I biology major, but couldn't pass organic chemistry, so I switch gears and took control of my other love - media.
I can't explain why I fell in love with cartoons. Probably because it is lower key, you can do anything in a cartoon, the potential for storylines is endless, and I have the utmost respect for voice actors. It's a art higher than anything Hollywood can produce. In audio, you focus on pure form and delivery of the line. You don't fuss with wardrobe and shout out "I'm ready for my close up now, Mr. Divile!"
To quote Mark Hamill, while working on the Radio Drama, "Radio is a very different form. Here, nobody can see how silly you look as you pretend to dangle from a weather vane. It's all about the delievery of the lines."
With the line of work that I want to go into, chances are good that I might actually work the Mr. Hamill himself from time to time, including a list of other well respected voice actors.
Well (and apprently I've hijacked this thread here), I've always had an affinity for entertainment media (TV, movies, radio, theater, stage). I was originally I biology major, but couldn't pass organic chemistry, so I switch gears and took control of my other love - media.
I can't explain why I fell in love with cartoons. Probably because it is lower key, you can do anything in a cartoon, the potential for storylines is endless, and I have the utmost respect for voice actors. It's a art higher than anything Hollywood can produce. In audio, you focus on pure form and delivery of the line. You don't fuss with wardrobe and shout out "I'm ready for my close up now, Mr. Divile!"
To quote Mark Hamill, while working on the Radio Drama, "Radio is a very different form. Here, nobody can see how silly you look as you pretend to dangle from a weather vane. It's all about the delievery of the lines."
With the line of work that I want to go into, chances are good that I might actually work the Mr. Hamill himself from time to time, including a list of other well respected voice actors.
I have to agree with the stuff about animation and cartoons. You really do have unlimited freedom with that medium. I realized that when I saw the 1978 animated Lord Of The Rings. Love or hate the adaptation itself, you have to admit that the animation in the film is incredible. You can literally do ANYTHING you want with no constraints whatsoever.
I've been meaning to get into Japanimation or Anime or whatever it's called. I'm trying to compile a list of stuff to watch so I can get into it. That stuff, from what I hear is pretty impressive in terms of story. Definitely not your traditional Saturday morning cartoons. Also, there's an animated film coming out next summer based on the Conan books. I'm a big fan of the original stories and the early concept art looks mighty impressive. That should be very cool to see.
That is really awesome that you're into this stuff, Jenny. Wish I had pulled my head out of my butt when I was in school and applied myself more to that. It's more in line with my interests, which is story. I love stories of all kinds....doesn't matter if they're books, comic books, movies, TV shows, stage plays, you name it. Fits in with my pipe dream of being a writer. Cross fingers on that one.
Organic chemistry?!?!?! YUCK!!!! Your experience sounds like mine with Calculus....except I didn't wake up and switch gears.
Mark Hamill was awesome when I met him. He did the Joker's voice for me and it was great!!!