A DAY IN THE LIFE

This month, we were invited to share a day with the amazing Ellen Jin, the talented art director of DreamWorks’ animated series Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight, which begins its second season this month on Netflix.

8 a.m. After a couple of decades of my career, deciding what to wear in the morning is still the most time consuming-thing in the world. Why is that? I always end up wearing something black anyways!

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10 a.m. Fun time begins at work. Working with my EP Peter Hastings, CG producer Dan Godinez and the hardworking and talented crew of Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight is so much fun. We turn everything into magic here: Skadoosh! 3 11 a.m. Whaaaat? I just get to sit and paint!? I love this!

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Noon: Here’s my semi-balanced lunch! Vegetables are overrated anyway, right? Just please don’t tell my kids I said that!

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2:30 p.m. Our superstar production manager Monica keeps us all on the right track.

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3 p.m. Production coordinators Jada and Carolyn take a stroll around the campus with me. We all need a break!

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1:30 p.m. Our incredible lighting lead Kim and I finish reviewing footage. Teamworks, DreamWorks!

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7:30 p.m. So that was another good day at work. Now it’s time to relax with my family!