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Animation Mentor:
What inspired you to become an animator?
Keith Sintay:
I have always loved to draw, and when I was young, I saw some rough pencil tests on television- I think it was Raggedy Ann and Andy by Richard Williams. Seeing those drawings actually appear to move blew me away; I quickly became interested in trying to make my own animated films. I started making flip books and stop motion films with friends. Then, when I saw The Rescuers with those rough pencil lines still showing through the paint, I was hooked.
Animation Mentor:
What was your first animation job?
Keith Sintay:
My first animation job was as a clean-up inbetweener on Pocahontas.
Animation Mentor:
If you could do one thing differently on your journey to becoming an animator, what would it be?
Keith Sintay:
I would have taken anatomy and drawing classes earlier. I hardly drew at all in high school, I wish I would have dedicated myself toward actually becoming an animator sooner.
Animation Mentor:
Who would you consider your mentor to be in animation?
Keith Sintay:
I could never choose just one person. There have been many; I seem to learn from someone on every film. Pres Romanillos was a big inspiration, Elliot Bour was there in the beginning to help guide me, and most recently Chad Stewart and Renato Dos Anjos from Imageworks.
Animation Mentor:
Who is your favorite character that you've animated and why?
Keith Sintay:
Hmm. That is a tough question. I have liked a lot of them. Shan Yu from Mulan was fun because of his proportions and mass. I liked animating Spirit because of the challenge of creating a believable horse. But for personality, I think Boog and Elliot from Open Season were the most fun.
Animation Mentor:
How has the Animation Mentor experience been for you so far?
Keith Sintay:
I have been with Animation Mentor for about a year and a half now, and I love interacting with the students, some of which have become personal friends. I enjoy seeing their progress and checking up on them in future classes.
Animation Mentor:
What is your favorite Animation Mentor tool?
Keith Sintay:
I like the live Q&A. I try to make it fun, and I have found some great personalities in my students. The ones that are really eager to learn are the most enjoyable to mentor for me. They always have good questions during the Q&A and I think that helps other students learn as well. |
