35: Debra Isaac -- Educator, On Founding Houdini School, Scientific Visualization & Human Connection
Recording our thirty fifth episode, the guest of honor today is Debra Isaac. Visual artist, animator, educator, and founder of Houdini School, her previous clients included Intel, Mattel, and The UCLA Art|Sci Center. In addition to being an educator at Drexel University, Debra has co-organized the Los Angeles Houdini User Group and hosted the Youtube series Houdini Battle. Calling all the way from Los Angeles, a very special thanks to Debra for making the time.
00:02:36 Backstory: Falling In Love With Houdini
00:17:00 Houdini & Code
00:21:32 Best Way To Learn Houdini
00:25:40 Career Opportunities With Houdini
00:33:54 Founding Houdini School
00:38:50 Economics Of Starting Online School
00:43:35 Marketing Your School
00:45:48 Why Do Students Want To Learn Houdini?
00:49:12 Science Visualization With Houdini
00:50:32 Human Connection
00:55:55 Future of Houdini School/ Personal Work
01:01:48 Typical Day Running Houdini School
01:03:48 Launch Course Catalogue/ Debra’s Teaching Style
01:06:32 Learn With A Buddy