@ZeSketches genuine question as someone who wants to get good at animatics and animations!
what program do you use and how did you get better as your art changed over the years?
Rest in peace to the voice behind Uncle Iroh, Aku and Master Splinter ๐๏ธ
Remembering Mako, born Makoto Iwamatsu, who passed away 20 years ago this July at the age of 72. A trailblazing Japanese-American actor, voice artist, and theater pioneer, he helped break barriers for Asian performers while creating some of animationโs most unforgettable characters.
His iconic roles and contributions included:
โข Uncle Iroh โ Avatar: The Last Airbender
โข Aku โ Samurai Jack
โข Master Splinter โ TMNT
โข Po-Han โ The Sand Pebbles
โข Akiro โ Conan the Barbarian
โข The Reciter โ Pacific Overtures
โข Co-founder of East West Players
Mako brought warmth and wisdom to Uncle Iroh, while his booming, theatrical performance made Aku one of animationโs greatest villains. His emotional rendition of โLeaves from the Vineโ remains one of Avatarโs most heartbreaking moments.
Rest in peace, Mako. Your unforgettable voice will live on forever โค๏ธ