Eliana writes...

Dear Greg,
Let me just start by saying that I ADORE Gargoyles. it's with out a doubt one of the best series of all time. Even my parents agree ( I got them successfully on board) . The way you incorporate Shakespearian lore into the 20th century New York is phenomenal, but you probably know that already.
I hope you'll be able to spare the time to answer me. I know you're probably very busy, but it would be an honour and a privilege to receive your input.
I'm currently studying for my BA in Archaeology, yet I'm looking into incorporating Animation as well. I'm a writer- I like writing my own stories and drawing my own characters. Initially I thought I'd go for 3D animation, since that's the big thing right now and it's truly fascinating, yet all the TV series I truly love and appreciate are in 2D, such as Disney's Gargoyles, and I want to learn everything- I want to make my own stories and animate my own characters - I want to CREATE, and in 3D animation I get the impression I'll always be dependent on someone else, since it seems like I can't specialize in everything- rigging, sculpting, animating, shading, etc.
The problem is I'm not so sure what I'm looking for-
1) which softwares are important to learn? What should I keep my eye out for?
2) What did you do in order to acquire the tools to create Gargoyles?
3) I read you were initially an English Literature teacher before you became a producer and writer. What caused you to change your profession?
Take care and all the best,
Head of the Gargoyles fan club,
Eliana
P.S- Just so you understand who you're dealing with - we Jews have this holiday called Sukkot, where you basically built a hut outside your house. Every year we have a theme for the decorations of said hut- one year Disney, one year Transformers, etc. Recently we did a Gargoyles theme, and it came out AMAZING. The best decorations we ever had. Perhaps I can somehow send you pics.
Thank you,