Inside Aardman: Bringing Clay to Life - Characters, Voice & Performance with Merlin Crossingham&nbsp;In this episode of High Notes, Melissa talks to Merlin Crossingham, Creative Director for Wallace and Gromit at Aardman Animations. Merlin shares some surprising stories from his childhood that led him onto a very specific career path in animation, as well as thoughts on the timeless appeal of Wallace and Gromit.&nbsp;The conversation explores the intricacies of voice performance, character development and the evolving landscape of voice acting, in an era of AI and immersive media. Melissa and Merlin also discuss the importance of physicality in voice acting, the challenges of directing new talent, and magic moments in the booth that can really bring animation characters to life.Find out more about the wonderful world of Aardman <a href="https://www.aardman.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.aardman.com/</a>Subscribe to the BRAVA newsletter for news updates, training opportunities, and more from the world of business, acting and voice: <a href="https://www.brava.uk.com/subscribe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.brava.uk.com/subscribe</a>00:00 Introduction to High Notes Podcast00:51 Meet Merlin Ingham: Creative Director for Wallace and Gromit01:42 Merlin's Journey: From Circus Skills to Animation03:34 The Timeless Appeal of Wallace and Gromit06:11 The Art of Silent Storytelling08:31 Casting Voices for Animation19:03 Directing Voice Actors for Stop Motion25:29 The Evolution of Morph and Voice Acting28:41 Challenges of Interactive Storytelling31:20 The Human Touch in Animation32:34 Keeping Wallace and Gromit Fresh35:10 Advice for Aspiring Voice Actors37:23 Reflections on Success and Future Projects39:12 Conclusion and Final Thoughts<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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