Mengh-Hsueh Lin | Motion, Anime, Instructional Design, and a New Chapter
From Jack Vaughan Podcast by Jack Vaughan
May 9, 2025 · 38 min
About this episode
Meng-Hsueh Lin shares his journey from computer science to becoming a motion designer and animator, discussing his experiences and challenges in the industry.
Today I’m speaking with Meng-Hsueh Lin, an animator and motion designer. He’s worked with studios like Ordinary Folk, Coat of Arms, Awesome Inc as well as clients like Disney, Airbnb, and Volkswagen. We spoke about: His CS degree His passion for anime His experience with School of Motion Freelancing and collaborating with studios like OF Rigging and character animation Teaching and instructional design Some reflections on where Meng is now, a fork in the road where he’s thinking about what’s next... and much more Summary (AI Generated) In this conversation, Meng, an animator and motion designer, shares his journey from studying computer science to discovering his passion for animation. He discusses his experiences with various studios, the challenges of freelancing, and the importance of collaboration in the animation industry. Meng also reflects on his learning experiences, including design bootcamp and character animation, while expressing his ongoing quest to find his true passion in the field. Chapters: 00:00 Journey from Computer Science to Motion Design 04:05 Discovering Passion for Animation 07:00 Transitioning to Professional Motion Design 10:06 Freelancing…
People in this episode
Guest: Meng-Hsueh Lin
Topics covered
- motion design
- animation
- instructional design
- freelancing
- collaboration
Keywords
- anime
- character animation
- rigging
- School of Motion
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Disney, Airbnb, Volkswagen
Books & works: Finding Passion and Direction
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