26: Niels Prayer -- Director & Designer, On Patrick Clair, Friday Night Jazz and Developing Movies
“Recording our twenty sixth episode, the guest of honor today is Niels Prayer. Director, designer and music composer, Niel's whimsical, illustrative style has earned him work with studios such as Future Deluxe and Saatchi. He's contributed to high profile projects such as the Legion title sequence, the Motion Plus Design titles, and the video game properties like Destiny. Additionally he's pumped out an impressive number of personal projects based on his affinity for cultures all around the world. Beyond the realm of CG, Niels has illustrated a children's book, done interactive work and composes musical songs and scores. Calling from France, a very special thanks to Niels for making the time.”
00:01:36 Backstory: Framestore
00:06:06 Working as an FX Artist
00:10:19 Switching Into Title Design
00:14:32 What He's Learned From Patrick Clair
00:21:14 Honing In On Important Feedback
00:24:38 Handling Clients As An Art Director
00:27:56 Niels’ Criteria for Good Work & Bad Work
00:31:28 Living a Balanced Life
00:34:42 Creating Music & Friday Night Jazz Lessons
00:40:06 Sharing & Giving Feedback
00:44:22 Niels Working Process (As an Illustrator & Houdini Artist)
00:51:42 Why Should People Learn Houdini?
01:00:06 Being a Technical Director at Illumination
01:03:30 Niels Signed a Movie Contract!
01:16:06 Final Words Of Wisdom
01:29:18 Outro
Niel’s Curriculum
