Episode
HOW TO: Develop and Refine Your Animation Skillset (w/ Chris Rutledge)
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- The 50/50 Podcast
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- Feb 24, 2026
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- 4303
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Summary
This week, we sit down with Chris Rutledge, whose knowledge of animation extends far beyond his own work and into the underground, deeply influential network of visual artists shaping the medium from the edges. What stands out immediately is Chris’s ability to recognize artistic movements before they even have names, mapping out how ideas circulate through communities long before they surface in the mainstream. His perspective reframes animation not as isolated projects, but as a living conversation between artists pushing each other forward. We also break down the fundamentals of various animation software tools and why teaching them has helped Chris re-familiarize himself with the art form, keeping his creative instincts sharp and reinvigorated. The episode traces how he’s organically emerged as a producer, leaning into his natural role as a connector—bringing trusted collaborators into his own projects and opening doors that have led to work on Adult Swim Shorts and even an A$AP Rocky music video. It’s a conversation about community, curiosity, and how collaboration often becomes the most powerful creative tool of all. HELICOPTER (A$AP ROCKY) BABY BRECK (w/ Tim Robinson) STREET RACE (Adult Swim's 'Off The Air') Chris's Other Work / Insta Submit Your Comedy Short