Comments on: Unplugged 14: Harry Frank

By: John Dickinson

John Dickinson — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 21:55:29 +0000

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By: John Dickinson

John Dickinson — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 21:26:45 +0000

Hi James, my job at Foxtel is full time, I don’t work from home. The longest project for me was probably about 4 weeks, the shortest is a few hours. Best wishes, John.

By: James

James — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 16:37:03 +0000

I guess what i admire as much as or more then your talent, is your ability to have created balance in your life. I am an extremist in everything I do. I either have an overwhelming passion for something that consumes me or I just don’t care.
Did you give up drinking after the video came out :O)… Kidding!
So the company “Foxtell” you work for allows you to work from home?
And what is a timeline for the longest you have worked on a single project? I thought all of this stuff is done in a few minutes, But once a guy mentioned working on a part of his reel for several weeks! is that true? I have to work for many days to get something to happen, but I am still a noob. But I am tenacious and inspired by all that you guys do.
Best of holidays, to you and your family from every creative person in the United States!
Hey how can I put a picture on my avatar?

By: Leo

Leo — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 10:09:50 +0000

John, you rock dude, you truly are my favorite motion graphics expert out of the 4-5 I learn from, congrats on such a successful career you’ve created for yourself

By: John Dickinson

John Dickinson — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 09:45:36 +0000

Hi James, I’ll answer those now: 1. I gave up drinking a decade ago and have never drank a complete can of beer 2. My father was a chiropractor 3. No 4. Right click the keyframe and choose Toggle Hold Keyframe (that’s one way ) 5. Be a home dad 6. how to use after effects, photoshop and Illustrator 7. By working in the evenings, on weekends and on the bus on the way to work. Best wishes, John.

By: John Dickinson

John Dickinson — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 09:19:17 +0000

Thanks for dropping by Hardy.

By: James

James — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 02:45:33 +0000

That would be cool if you could get Kramer to interview you, or even Seinfeld himself:O)… Would we be able to submit questions?
Like what kinda beer do you drink? What did your father do for a living? Does the water really go in the opposite direction when you flush down there? How do you create a hold keyframe? What is the longest time you have spent on a single After Effects Project? If you were not doing this what do you think you would want to do? What would be the three key things you would say a person getting into Motion Graphics would need to know? How do you find the time to wear the dad hat/ Husband Hat/ Brother Hat/ Have a site with so much stuff on it and keep it all together? Just a few ????

By: Hardy Segall

Hardy Segall — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:05:05 +0000

Fantastic Interview. As one of those struggling Detroit post houses that Harry spoke about, I had to make some tough decisions. I found it refreshing to hear how passion for his interest in design, function, and creating challenges keeps a designer focused and moving positively. Keep it up Harry!

By: John Dickinson

John Dickinson — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 01:21:00 +0000

You’re welcome Todd. It’s amazing where a little hard work, passion and commitment can get you! Best, John.

By: Todd VanSlyck

Todd VanSlyck — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 18:34:20 +0000

I love these interviews John, thanks for doing them. It’s great to get inside the minds of these designers and see how they got to where they are today. I love the fact that Harry basically got where he is by working hard and spending tons of time doing it. Gives us all encouragement!

By: John Dickinson

John Dickinson — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:27:19 +0000

Thanks Aharon, always an honour to see you on Motionworks. Best, John.

By: John Dickinson

John Dickinson — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:26:02 +0000

How would you feel if Andrew Kramer interviewed me? Best, John.

By: John Dickinson

John Dickinson — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:24:31 +0000

Hehe, that new one will only get one single appearance Steven. I have my “long term” background making it’s debut in Unplugged 15. Best, John.

By: Aharon Rabinowitz

Aharon Rabinowitz — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:45:18 +0000

Harry is one of those people that is constantly doing fantastic animation work, and still finds the time to help people. He’s easily one of my favorite trainers because, like John D. spends time focused on both form and function and produces fantastic results.

Thanks for the interview John.

By: Luispostfx

Luispostfx — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:17:34 +0000

Thanks for your reply… Its good to know little things about the man behind this cool web site. Now im thinking who is gonna interview you when the time comes…
Greetings… from South America…

By: Steven

Steven — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:05:40 +0000

Hey John,

thx 4 your work and sharing it.
Where is your MAX HEADROOM background?

Greetings from Germany

By: John Dickinson

John Dickinson — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:30:18 +0000

Hi Chris, there’s a designer in all of us. It’s taken me a number of years to find mine too Best, John.

By: John Dickinson

John Dickinson — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:29:31 +0000

Hi Luispostfx, I chose to work full time at Foxtel about 8 years ago because I was starting a family and wanted the security of the position. I could go freelance anytime but have enjoyed my work at Foxtel and not found the need to leave. Best, John.

By: Jason

Jason — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:31:09 +0000

An objective viewpoint on media is impossible at this point!

By: Chris

Chris — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:57:54 +0000

Thanks for another outstanding interview! Your openness gives me hope. Until today I’ve told everyone I am not a designer. I absolutely thought it was a gift you are born with. Now I’ll go with Designer in training!

By: Luispostfx

Luispostfx — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:00:57 +0000

Good interview, John … But I think important issues have been touched, I think that is always the debate in this business about being a freelancer or being an employee. Being freelance the pay is good but sometimes it’s good and sometimes not that good. Being employee you have stability, but are bound to layoffs. John you’re working in a large company, you have never been free lance? If you were, why you are now an employee?. I hope to hear your response. Greetings.

By: John Dickinson

John Dickinson — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:45:03 +0000

Hi Jim, new backdrop coming next episode too

By: John Dickinson

John Dickinson — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:44:32 +0000

Hi James, thanks for your input. I agree totally that one can no longer be a one-trick pony. Every day I feel lucky to be doing this stuff for a living and have to pinch myself.

By: John Dickinson

John Dickinson — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:42:04 +0000

What did you find most enjoyable Steve?

By: John Dickinson

John Dickinson — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:41:38 +0000

Thanks Chris, I’m sure we’ll hook up sometime soon too