When a young Andre Rodriguez had the opportunity to learn 3D Modeling while serving time, he picked up a skill that would shape the course of his career and his life. Now a successful Environments Artist for big-name animation giants like Pixar, Blue Sky Studios, and Dreamworks, Dre has films like Spies in Disguise, Megamind, How to Train Your Dragon, the Madagascar films, Rio 2, and more racked up on his resume. He continues to inspire the youth by teaching at prestigious visual arts programs and mentoring the youth. In this episode, Dre shares his journey, landing witty, insightful advice with each gem he drops.
Timestamps:
1:32 - Learning 3D Modeling while serving time
13:46 - Journey to teaching at SVA New York
21:51 - working with diverse toons
26:04 - Shaping young mind with authenticity
38:16 - Imposter syndrome and building the Spies in Disguise Drone
44:35 - Adapting to creative collaboration in a pandemic
1:00:25 - Steps to get started
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