Danny's Animation Process and Insights

Danny Cassander, an animator and video editor at Lincoln Learning Solutions, shares his journey from a fascination with cartoons to a career in animation. He describes his role in creating educational videos, detailing his production process from storyboarding to animation. Danny highlights a successful video on friction that gained over 15,000 views. He values his supportive work environment and aims to make learning engaging, especially for students with ADHD, by creating colorful and interesting animations.

What inspired Danny Cassander to pursue a career in animation?

• His love for video games

• His interest in music

• His grandfather's advice

• His fascination with cartoons

What is the first step in Danny's production schedule?

• Designing graphics

• Animating the scenes

• Storyboarding

• Adding sound effects

How does Danny obtain the graphics needed for his projects?

• He designs them himself

• He collaborates with in-house designers

• He buys them from a store

• He uses stock images

What is the final step in Danny's animation process before the video is ready?

• Adding bumpers

• Reviewing the script

• Recording new audio

• Conducting a team meeting

What was the subject of Danny's video that gained over 15,000 views on YouTube?

• Types of Friction

• Cartoon Animation

• Video Editing Techniques

• Sound Design

What does Danny enjoy most about his work environment?

• The supportive and quirky team

• The flexible hours

• The opportunity to travel

• The high salary

What does Danny aim to achieve with his animations in the curriculum?

• To reduce the need for teachers

• To make them more colorful

• To make learning more engaging

• To increase the length of lessons

How does Danny feel about making a difference for students with ADHD?

• Frustrated

• Indifferent

• Proud

• Confused

What does Danny compare his animations to in order to avoid a boring classroom experience?

• A magic show

• A rock concert

• A Charlie Brown classroom

• A silent movie

What aspect of his childhood does Danny relate to his current work?

• His dislike for school

• His interest in science

• His struggle with ADHD

• His love for sports