Animation, Audio & AI: The Future of Creative Storytelling ft. Kelvin Wong & Dr. Sam Coley|PineTalks

Animation, Audio & AI: The Future of Creative Storytelling
ft. Kelvin Wong & Dr. Sam Coley|PineTalks

Join us for an exceptional conversation, bringing together two global masters from the worlds of visual and audio media. This episode features Kelvin Wong, a 14-year veteran in animation and visualization known for his work with new technologies, alongside Dr. Sam Coley, a distinguished academic, author, and producer from Birmingham City University.

In this episode, Kelvin Wong and Dr. Sam Coley dive deep into the future of creative storytelling across animation, audio, podcasts, film, and emerging media. They explore how AI, CGI, 3D printing, and digital audio platforms are transforming the creative industries while highlighting why human imagination, emotion, and lived experience will always be at the heart of powerful stories. Whether you are a student, content creator, filmmaker, animator, podcaster, or media professional, this conversation is packed with practical insights on building a global career, nurturing creativity, and adapting to new technologies without losing your unique voice

In a unique dialogue, these two masters of their craft explore the cutting edge of creative expression. Kelvin brings his experience in CGI and 3D printing while mentoring award-winning animators, and Dr. Coley offers insights from his work with the BBC World Service Trust and his definitive research on audio storytelling. Together, they discuss:
✔️ The unique power of visual storytelling (animation) versus audio storytelling (documentaries).
✔️ How new technologies are revolutionizing the creative industries, from 3D printing to digital audio platforms.
✔️ Strategies for nurturing the next generation of talent for a global, multidisciplinary media landscape.
✔️ How to build a successful career that bridges academia, industry, and international collaboration.

🎓 A Shoutout to Birmingham City University! As home to our guest Dr. Sam Coley, BCU is at the forefront of creative education. The university offers a fantastic range of courses in Animation, Visual Effects, Music Industries, and Media Production, making it a premier destination for students looking to build a future in the fields discussed in this episode. (www.bcu.ac.uk)

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Whether you’re a student of media, art, or technology, an aspiring creator, or a professional in the creative industries, this conversation is packed with cross-disciplinary insights, future trends, and inspiring advice from the forefront of storytelling.

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Time Stamps

00:00 - Intro
00:01:00.320 “Hello and welcome to yet another episode”
00:01:31.600 “Have Calvin Wong who is a senior…”
00:02:00.640 “Why media?”
00:03:01.440 “90s. Um, animation wasn’t…”
00:06:00.160 “Courses, the emphasis is always…”
00:07:01.280 “We’re talking about animation.”
00:08:00.240 “AI will never replace…”
00:13:00.480 “They’re phenomenal as well…”
00:16:00.320 “Light craft. Correct?”
00:18:00.080 “Making, ways of approaching animation”
00:20:32.240 “That’s one of my main pieces”
00:26:01.279 “Culture called kaizen.”
00:30:01.440 “As much as we love our…”
00:35:00.160 “These are all tools right?”
00:38:00.720 “I wouldn’t get too hung up on…”
00:42:02.800 “It’s really a journey of my…”
00:44:01.040 “What if a student is not…”
00:48:01.920 “Frame by frame hand-drawn…”
01:00:01.920 “Animation principles”
01:07:02.880 “Produce for mass markets.”
01:12:01.280 “Excellent at my job…”
01:20:00.000 “Maybe I have not thought about…”
01:28:00.960 “There is a huge…”
01:33:01.760 “They have to present…”
01:39:02.480 “If a politician tells you…”
01:45:01.440 “Suited for maybe physics…”
01:52:00.080 “That’s probably a career…”
01:58:00.480 “Be passionate about what you…”