Welcome to the fourth episode of Animator's Breakfast, one I'm really delighted to share! This episode is a bit different in that it's a conversation with both the incredibly talented boys of BaM Animation, Brent Noll and Maximus Pauson. This is the first of two conversations we have, and this time Max chose to discuss a character, rather than just an animation. Character design is really important and what greater mascot to pick than Garfield the cat. He holds the Guinness World Record for most syndicated comic strip in the world, and even current iterations of animated work broadcast in China. Garfield's reach is incredible, and known globally. So in this episode we dive into how Garfield began and became the cultural tour de force he still is! It's super interesting. Brent and Max are really talented artists who have been working in the American Animation industry for years. Their greatest hit is an amazing YouTube channel called BaM Animation, where they give professional and fun tips as to how to improve your work if you want to approach working in the industry. I'm sure you've already checked them out, and if not, please do here : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4Qvpti1dS1KKC7PLyLl__g Also for the sources Max discussed, please check them out here: Quinton Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM0V8r4kuIWIl6Sy-NHj2lg/videos Wizard and The Bruiser - Garfield: https://soundcloud.com/wizbru/garfield Wizard and The Bruiser - Doritos and Mountain Dew: https://soundcloud.com/wizbru/doritos-mountain-dew Garfield Timeline: https://garfield.com/history Vice Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLe5gN7ZADU Music: Shrug Life - 2009 (https://soundcloud.com/shruglifemusic/2009a)