The comments here are really funny, people disagree with some of the things Ash says, because "not everyone has the opportunity, or talent, or time or health to put in the hard work" implying that Ash somehow has tricked fate. The thing that some people miss here is that Ash had tremendous passion for his craft, more than 90% of designers, that's what makes a true difference and it got him where he is today. Another thing people don't understand is the crazy pace in the entertainment industry as he mentioned, more than your average agile startup or anything, so you have to plow through the work that has to be delivered which means a lot of late nights. Where there is a will there is a way! If you're in for the money, you will do ok, but you'll never reach the mountain top where one becomes a beacon in the industry. When you are passioned about something you will not really notice the difficulties that others notice, you will commute 6h a day (some people commute this much to jobs they hate). It takes passion, discipline, strength and consistency to get there, eventually your work will be noticed, eventually the door that you wanted to open will open.
I was recently searching for info or interviews on ash thorp and found this episode on good old School of Motion. And good grief.. this episode was everything I have needed to hear right now in my life. It answered so many questions I have been looking for for a long time in the exact way I needed to be able to understand and comprehend. Good old law of attraction I guess haha. Incredible podcast from not only Ash, but also from Joey as well. Amazing insights and wisdom from both of you. Cannot thank you enough for putting this out. Keep doing what you guys are doing. 🙏🏻
Thanks for such a great interview, your questions I think were spot on and Ash is such a great inspiration in so many levels. Thank you really, great work.
Ash always has really good insights and is a beacon for creativity and originality in our industry, thanks for bringing him on the podcast! Would it be too much to ask for Raoul Marks? haha
The man that got me started, don't agree with everything he says. Life/Work balance is important and when the going gets though you have to push. But the consistency of it is a balancing act. Great stuff , reading list is updated!!
Mostly, I see the points Ash Thorp is coming from, but a lot of it is generalized, condescending BS for me. Just as you shouldn't say being a "workaholic" is only bad, you can't just preach that everyone is not a "workaholic" is a sissy, not doing enough and should let everything else go for just one passion. You guys talked about that the younger generation wants to have a magic trick for being amazing and they don't want to put in the work....then you say for one year you should only work like crazy to achieve being amazing...which is exactly cheating and having a magic trick. Ask most people who are amazing at something, they would tell you it takes YEARS. And it does not take years because they are lazy and don't have passion, but because life does have more to it than one thing. Also, Ash Thorp said himself he comes from a family of artists, apparently extreme discipline, some middle-ground of education and apparently does not have a health disability that prevents him from being a "workholic". This gives you suuuuuuch a headstart in life to become an amazing designer/ artist. A lot of people are not blessed with a family who teaches you/ shows you creativity, discipline or the importance of education and health. It's so condescending to say that everyone is not working enough, should forget about work-life-balance, should leave their CHILDREN aside because as a parent you don't owe them anything ?! If you put a child in this world, you do owe them everything. It is your responsibility. And boredom is also different from each generation to another. Just because you grew up without the internet and now that you have it, you don't feel boredom anymore, does not make your children feel less bored. Ash Thorp should feel humbled coming from a family that taught him the best values for his career, that he has a family, that accepts that he puts work first (if there is not a family emergency) and, like he said, that he found his true one passion that allows him to be a "workaholic", forgets anything else exists and that he has found his "authentic" self. Don't be condescending and put people down because they were not that lucky. Everyone is not born equal. Beware of your privilege and don't push people down who don't have it.... Saying it takes only hard work and passion is some generalized BS. That being said, I would not get that annoyed with hearing all of that, if it would not have been a good interview and interesting world view, even if I don't share it. Of course, I only wish Ash Thorp that he continues his amazing career and talent as well as keeps inspiring like-minded people.
I honestly feel like his advice was geared towards younger people like myself. nowadays, this generation wants to be successful in the art industry but not put the work or time in. they really do look for plugins, scripts, shortcuts. etc to get that amazing look they want faster, without learning the basics and applying them. Clearly as with any advice given, it should always be taken with a grain of salt. and applied to your own situation. if you have things such as health or family problems even school in the way but still want to pursue a career in the industry its a given that you'll have to learn to balance things out or just compromise. Times have changed and a lot of these artists, animators, motion designers etc. came up with the there wasn't already big established names. so of course their advice is gonna be what worked for them in their time. But as someone listening to it years later you must remember things are different now. and everything you're told cant be fully applied. Just goes back to what I said earlier, Always take advice with a grain of salt.
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"There's no button for this. You work until the thing on the screen makes you less upset." LMAO, truer words have never been spoken.
Great Podcast! Do it again
How come people have not seen it ! I really love the mindset and insight that Ash got! Loved it and thank you !
The comments here are really funny, people disagree with some of the things Ash says, because "not everyone has the opportunity, or talent, or time or health to put in the hard work" implying that Ash somehow has tricked fate. The thing that some people miss here is that Ash had tremendous passion for his craft, more than 90% of designers, that's what makes a true difference and it got him where he is today. Another thing people don't understand is the crazy pace in the entertainment industry as he mentioned, more than your average agile startup or anything, so you have to plow through the work that has to be delivered which means a lot of late nights. Where there is a will there is a way! If you're in for the money, you will do ok, but you'll never reach the mountain top where one becomes a beacon in the industry. When you are passioned about something you will not really notice the difficulties that others notice, you will commute 6h a day (some people commute this much to jobs they hate). It takes passion, discipline, strength and consistency to get there, eventually your work will be noticed, eventually the door that you wanted to open will open.
I was recently searching for info or interviews on ash thorp and found this episode on good old School of Motion. And good grief.. this episode was everything I have needed to hear right now in my life. It answered so many questions I have been looking for for a long time in the exact way I needed to be able to understand and comprehend. Good old law of attraction I guess haha. Incredible podcast from not only Ash, but also from Joey as well. Amazing insights and wisdom from both of you. Cannot thank you enough for putting this out. Keep doing what you guys are doing. 🙏🏻
Thanx for podcast!
Can you guys bring in Andrew Kramer? These interviews are gold
Thanks for such a great interview, your questions I think were spot on and Ash is such a great inspiration in so many levels.
Thank you really, great work.
Ash always has really good insights and is a beacon for creativity and originality in our industry, thanks for bringing him on the podcast! Would it be too much to ask for Raoul Marks? haha
We'll ask him and find out!
This is solid!
So inspiring!
The man that got me started, don't agree with everything he says. Life/Work balance is important and when the going gets though you have to push. But the consistency of it is a balancing act. Great stuff , reading list is updated!!
Glad you found it helpful!
thank you for this!
Mostly, I see the points Ash Thorp is coming from, but a lot of it is generalized, condescending BS for me. Just as you shouldn't say being a "workaholic" is only bad, you can't just preach that everyone is not a "workaholic" is a sissy, not doing enough and should let everything else go for just one passion. You guys talked about that the younger generation wants to have a magic trick for being amazing and they don't want to put in the work....then you say for one year you should only work like crazy to achieve being amazing...which is exactly cheating and having a magic trick. Ask most people who are amazing at something, they would tell you it takes YEARS. And it does not take years because they are lazy and don't have passion, but because life does have more to it than one thing. Also, Ash Thorp said himself he comes from a family of artists, apparently extreme discipline, some middle-ground of education and apparently does not have a health disability that prevents him from being a "workholic". This gives you suuuuuuch a headstart in life to become an amazing designer/ artist. A lot of people are not blessed with a family who teaches you/ shows you creativity, discipline or the importance of education and health. It's so condescending to say that everyone is not working enough, should forget about work-life-balance, should leave their CHILDREN aside because as a parent you don't owe them anything ?! If you put a child in this world, you do owe them everything. It is your responsibility. And boredom is also different from each generation to another. Just because you grew up without the internet and now that you have it, you don't feel boredom anymore, does not make your children feel less bored.
Ash Thorp should feel humbled coming from a family that taught him the best values for his career, that he has a family, that accepts that he puts work first (if there is not a family emergency) and, like he said, that he found his true one passion that allows him to be a "workaholic", forgets anything else exists and that he has found his "authentic" self. Don't be condescending and put people down because they were not that lucky. Everyone is not born equal. Beware of your privilege and don't push people down who don't have it.... Saying it takes only hard work and passion is some generalized BS.
That being said, I would not get that annoyed with hearing all of that, if it would not have been a good interview and interesting world view, even if I don't share it. Of course, I only wish Ash Thorp that he continues his amazing career and talent as well as keeps inspiring like-minded people.
I honestly feel like his advice was geared towards younger people like myself. nowadays, this generation wants to be successful in the art industry but not put the work or time in. they really do look for plugins, scripts, shortcuts. etc to get that amazing look they want faster, without learning the basics and applying them. Clearly as with any advice given, it should always be taken with a grain of salt. and applied to your own situation. if you have things such as health or family problems even school in the way but still want to pursue a career in the industry its a given that you'll have to learn to balance things out or just compromise.
Times have changed and a lot of these artists, animators, motion designers etc. came up with the there wasn't already big established names. so of course their advice is gonna be what worked for them in their time. But as someone listening to it years later you must remember things are different now. and everything you're told cant be fully applied. Just goes back to what I said earlier, Always take advice with a grain of salt.
No freaking way
I’ve never seen so many Ads for a video such as this.... come on!!! Just do 5 ads.... not 30!!!