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	<title>Brenda Chapman » Blog</title>
	
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	<description>Brenda Chapman - American Animation Director &amp; Writer</description>
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		<title>From Lighting to Directing: Is Such A Move Possible?</title>
		<link>http://www.brenda-chapman.com/blog/animation/from-lighting-to-directing-is-such-a-move-possible/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 14:00:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brenda</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I’ve been getting some great questions thrown my way on my website. Greg, a student in Texas, asked me, “If I start out as a lighter in a studio, is it possible to move up to being a director?” Although anything is possible and I (mostly) never say never, I have to say it would [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Stuck At the Wrong School for Animation: Now What?</title>
		<link>http://www.brenda-chapman.com/blog/animation/stuck-at-the-wrong-school-for-animation-now-what/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 14:10:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brenda</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Animation]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.brenda-chapman.com/?p=1309</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[You’ve decided you want to pursue a career in the animation industry and you’re headed to a school that you think will prepare you for your professional journey. Yet what happens if you share Emily’s sad dilemma? She wants to get into storytelling in animation, and realizes that she has committed herself to the wrong [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>21</slash:comments>
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		<title>How ‘A Mighty Girl’ Is Teaching Girls To Be Heroes</title>
		<link>http://www.brenda-chapman.com/blog/writing-blog/how-a-mighty-girl-is-teaching-girls-to-be-heroes/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 14:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Brenda Chapman Team</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.brenda-chapman.com/?p=1295</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[If you’re a parent, an aunt or uncle, a sibling, a teacher, or simply a person who loves children’s literature and movies, you might notice something—a good girl (character) can be hard to find. It’s not always easy to find female characters in books who actually take on leadership roles in stories—and fortunately, that’s where [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Subliminal Messages in Animated Films: Fact or Fiction?</title>
		<link>http://www.brenda-chapman.com/blog/animation/subliminal-messages-in-animated-films-fact-or-fiction-2/</link>
		<comments>http://www.brenda-chapman.com/blog/animation/subliminal-messages-in-animated-films-fact-or-fiction-2/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 11:00:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brenda</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Animation]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.brenda-chapman.com/?p=1267</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Subliminal messages in animated films&#8211;it sounds like a sinister topic! How do I respond to people who say that they exist? Well, it’s not a question I get very often, but luckily, I have an answer. So to those who wonder about subliminal messages, I say: “Yes, there are often hidden things in films I’ve [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>13</slash:comments>
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		<title>How To Make Your Portfolio Stand Out</title>
		<link>http://www.brenda-chapman.com/blog/animation/how-to-make-your-portfolio-stand-out/</link>
		<comments>http://www.brenda-chapman.com/blog/animation/how-to-make-your-portfolio-stand-out/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:20:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brenda</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[animation portfolio]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[create a compelling portfolio]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[how to create a portfolio that stands out]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tips on getting started in the animation industry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[what to include in a creative portfolio]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.brenda-chapman.com/?p=1244</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Searching for a job in any creative field, you must know that your portfolio is a crucial tool for showcasing your work and sparking a prospective employer’s interest—and the animation industry is no exception. Because a portfolio is so important, I’m frequently asked about portfolio tips and best practices. Cassidy, a senior animation student, asks, [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>6</slash:comments>
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		<title>Project Involve: A Great Opportunity for Under-Represented Filmmakers</title>
		<link>http://www.brenda-chapman.com/blog/filmmaking/project-involve-a-great-opportunity-for-under-represented-filmmakers/</link>
		<comments>http://www.brenda-chapman.com/blog/filmmaking/project-involve-a-great-opportunity-for-under-represented-filmmakers/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 11:00:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Brenda Chapman Team</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.brenda-chapman.com/?p=1226</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[If you’re an aspiring filmmaker or considering another career path in the film industry, you might just want to consider applying for Film Independent’s Project:Involve. The intensive nine-month program is “Film Independent’s signature diversity program, dedicated to increasing diversity in the film industry by cultivating the careers of under-represented filmmakers,” according to Film Independent. The [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Writing Stories: Find Your Passion</title>
		<link>http://www.brenda-chapman.com/blog/writing-blog/writing-stories-find-your-passion/</link>
		<comments>http://www.brenda-chapman.com/blog/writing-blog/writing-stories-find-your-passion/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2012 11:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brenda</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[finding your writing passion]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[how to write better stories]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[the importance of storytelling]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.brenda-chapman.com/?p=1220</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[When it comes to writing stories, there&#8217;s no question that coming up with a concept is always the most difficult part of the process. And coming up with something new, different and original is no easy task. One of our readers, Keren, recently submitted a question on this topic and I thought it made sense [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>7</slash:comments>
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		<title>My Five Favorite Animated Films</title>
		<link>http://www.brenda-chapman.com/blog/animation/my-five-favorite-animated-films/</link>
		<comments>http://www.brenda-chapman.com/blog/animation/my-five-favorite-animated-films/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2012 11:00:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brenda</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.brenda-chapman.com/?p=1213</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[When it comes to choosing my five favorite animated films, I have to limit myself here, or I could easily write a book. I love so many different animated films for so many different reasons… it’s going to be hard to narrow it down. But narrow it I must! Call me old-fashioned, call me a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Final Peek Inside My Children’s Book, “A Birthday”</title>
		<link>http://www.brenda-chapman.com/blog/writing-blog/a-final-peek-inside-my-childrens-book-a-birthday/</link>
		<comments>http://www.brenda-chapman.com/blog/writing-blog/a-final-peek-inside-my-childrens-book-a-birthday/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 11:00:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brenda</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.brenda-chapman.com/?p=1204</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Okay… here’s the final sneak peek of my children’s book, A Birthday (until I begin painting another one). I’ve been working on the story and illustrations for more than two decades, and although I have a lot of work ahead of me, I’m excited to head back to the drawing board—literally! A Birthday follows the [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>12</slash:comments>
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		<title>Channel Your Inner Filmmaker With 3 Stop Motion iPhone Apps</title>
		<link>http://www.brenda-chapman.com/blog/filmmaking/channel-your-inner-filmmaker-with-3-stop-motion-iphone-apps/</link>
		<comments>http://www.brenda-chapman.com/blog/filmmaking/channel-your-inner-filmmaker-with-3-stop-motion-iphone-apps/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Mar 2012 11:00:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Brenda Chapman Team</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Add “filmmaking” to the list of things your iPhone can do! If you have a newer iPhone, you’re likely able to record video. Ready to take your skills to the next level? Try one of three iPhone apps that let you create stop motion videos. Regardless of whether you’re interested in animation or live-action films, [...]]]></description>
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