Robert Bruce's Page

Are you a trained or self-taught animator?

Self-taught animator. Trained film maker.

Where are you located or based?

New York City

Do you have an online portfolio or link to your work?

http://robthebruce.com

What's your favorite animation (tv show, short, feature film)?

Currently, it's "Everything will be OK" by Don Hertzfeldt

What or who influenced you to started animating?

Bugs Bunny, Tom & Jerry and Don Bluth movies.

Do you work in the industry or create animation as a hobby?

Both.

Tell us a bit about the software and hardware used in your creative work.

I use paper/board and pencil/paint/ink.
I use PC-based Flash, Photoshop and After Effects. I dabble in Maya and 3D Studio Max.

Where has your work been showcased on television, internet, film festivals, mobile etc?

Stereogum, Pitchfork, Animation Block Party 2009

Any projects we can look forward to seeing from you in the near future?

Hopefully details will come soon ;)

Can you recommend an animation film or animation book that every animator should see/read?

of course, Richard Williams book is fantastic . Eric Goldberg's "Animation Crash Course" . Mike Mattesi's "Force" series helped me a lot as well.