* Skwigly presented the second panel from the second series of Visible In Visuals, aiming to diversify the VFX and animation industries
* The episode features a discussion with Chitra Soundar and Nandita Jain
* Both are working towards creating the Colourful Connections, an inclusive network
A Splash of Diversity in the 3D Animation World
Skwigly Steps Up to the Plate
Blend traditional animation with a dash of inclusivity and a desire to change the world – that’s the recipe Skwigly seems to be following with their second panel in series two of Visible In Visuals. Their panel, featuring the dynamic duos of Chitra Soundar and Nandita Jain, dives into the murkier waters of the animation industry, shattering the glass ceiling of diversity one pixel at a time.
Colourful Connections – Building Bridges, Not Walls
When it comes to industry inclusion and diversity, Chitra Soundar and Nandita Jain aren’t just breaking ground – they’re creating their own platform, the Colourful Connections. This network of inclusivity aims to lend a voice to the unheard and add a technicolour layer to the black and white world of animation and VFX.
The Byte-Size Takeaway
In the sea of monochromatic, calcified traditions, Skwigly, along with the comic book superheroes of today Chitra Soundar and Nandita Jain, muster up the courage to step against the tide and add a splash of colour to the animation industry canvas. With their relentless commitment towards their initiative, Colourful Connections, the often monochrome landscape of the animation and VFX industry is looking less like a grayscale painting, and more like a Wes Anderson film. Witness the revolution in pixelation unfold – a transformation as radical as the shift from 2D to 3D animation!
In this episode, Tanya catches up with Chitra Soundar and Nandita Jain to discuss their initiative, Colourful Connections, a platform developed to empower People of Colour in UK Children’s Media sector. They also share details about their pioneering CBEEBIES show Nikhil and Jay and delve into how the Colourful Connections network proposes crucial representation and support for stakeholders on and off the screen in the realm of children’s television. Explore Colourful Connections: www.c3muk.com/ Connect with Colourful Connections on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/groups/12898204/
Join us on Skwigly for the second installment from the second series of Diversity in Digital Visuals, our movement aiming to instigate more diversity and inclusivity in the animation and VFX industries via candid dialogue.
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Original article: https://www.skwigly.co.uk/podcasts/visible-in-visuals-2-02/