The Shapes in Motion Podcast

By: Sarah Perry
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  • Summary

  • Are you an actor, mover, maker or creative, who has a passion for movement and performance? Are you in need of some creative inspiration and insights from the industry?

    If you tell a story through movement, whatever the shape or form then you are in the right place. We are ready to share with you a range of inspiring and insightful conversations from some of the best loved movers and makers in our field.

    We will chat with actors, movers, dancers, choreographers, directors, and many other like minded creatives all sharing their expertise, inspirations, creative processes, creative challenges, insights, career highs, and lows and so much more.


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  • 005: Character Animation: Stuart Messinger on Performance, Storytelling, and Believability

    005: Character Animation: Stuart Messinger on Performance, Storytelling, and Believability
    Dec 18 2024

    In this episode, Sarah Perry chats with animator, animation educator and former VFX production manager Stuart Messinger discussing the animator's journey, highlighting education, performance and character movement. Stuart shares his path from storytelling fascination to industry success, emphasising connections, preparation and key skills for animators. They explore believability, collaboration, physicalisation and the role of props, music and backstory in character portrayal. Stuart offers insights into balancing technicality with authenticity and reflects on his creative projects.


    Stuart's film credits include: ‘Valiant’, Tim Burton’s ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’, ‘Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire’, Roland Emmerich’s ’10,000BC’, ‘The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian’ and Aardman Animations stop motion feature film 'The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists' directed by the brilliant Peter Lord!


    Stuart is currently the course leader for Aardman Academy at Aardman.


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    1 hr and 1 min
  • 004: ‘Finding your unique style and niche as a movement director’

    004: ‘Finding your unique style and niche as a movement director’
    Dec 4 2024
    In this episode, Sarah Perry and Stephen Moynihan discuss how to get into the movement direction industry. They share their personal journeys and offer advice for emerging movement directors. They emphasise the importance of understanding performers and building a network of relationships. They also discuss the value of ongoing education and the need to find one's own unique style and niche in the industry. The conversation concludes with the recommendation to live life authentically and follow one's passions.

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    34 mins
  • 003: ‘The origin and evolution of Shapes in Motion’

    003: ‘The origin and evolution of Shapes in Motion’
    Nov 27 2024
    Shapes in Motion is a company that offers workshops and training in movement and performance. It was formally established in 2010, but had been operating informally since 2006. The company is based at Sadler's Wells in London and focuses on movement in the context of performance, catering to actors, movers, dancers, and animators. Shapes in Motion has evolved over time, adapting to the challenges posed by COVID-19 by offering online events and conversations. The company has also fostered a strong sense of community and support among its members. The podcast is a natural extension of this community, providing a platform to share experiences and insights from practitioners in the field.

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    23 mins

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