Story Structure with Ryan Summers

Ryan Summers, originally set to become a chemical engineer, was inspired by Jurassic Park and Toy Story to pursue a career in animation. He has worked as a character animator on children's videos, created visuals for industry-leading slot machines, and designed opening titles for top-rated TV shows and popular feature films. Currently, Ryan is the Creative Director at SPILLT, specializing in creative direction and team-building across animation, live-action, and experiential projects. What You'll Learn: • Industry Challenges • Balancing Act • Brand Focus • Creative Identity In This Episode: In this engaging episode of the Pixel Retentive Podcast, hosts Carl and Ross catch up on life and dive into a wide-ranging conversation with special guest Ryan Summers. They explore the challenges facing the motion design industry, the balance between creative pursuits and business needs, and the evolving focus of their own company, Epic Made. Gain valuable insights into sustaining creativity and redefining success in the post-pandemic landscape.