As usual we went down some tangents that didn’t quite fit in the episode, but they’re definitely worth a listen if you’re interested in animation! Some of the topics in the unabridged version:
- More details on Dimetrodon and amphibian studies
- Some of the most interesting and difficult animations Stuart has worked on
- How to deal with the “uncanny valley” in animation
- Details of his work on How to Train your Dragon, Ratatouille, & Life of Pi
- Why different animation studios get involved in a single film
- How working with his wife Elizabeth Rega is like