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The team got asked the question, “Is it ok to put a boss fight animation on your demo reel?” A question that comes up a lot, just how much do you cater your reel to the job you want. Especially for artists just starting out. Some great advice in this one!

How do you distinguish between the different titles in the industry? What makes a junior, and what makes a senior? Especially if the junior seems to have more refined skills than the senior!

“What are your salary expectations?” A phrase many of us have heard when starting a new job in the animation industry. But how does someone new to the industry answer this when they have no idea how much they should be making? A good one to listen to if you’re just starting out on your animation journey.

You’ve pushed your shot to the limit, had multiple reviews, and just don’t know how much further you can push it. When is it ok to stop and say that your shot is ready to go out into the world?

Animating in games is very different to animating in film or television. Here are some things to keep in mind when on the path to becoming a games animator.

Just how fast are juniors expected to animate? David & Brent give their thoughts!

In this episode of our Q & A sessions, David and Brent answer some great questions about just how much does an entry-level artist make, will a studio get a visa for a mid-level animator, and what should you be putting on your demo reels? You can also check out our Agora Bites clips if you want to listen to a specific question from this episode! Subscribe to our channel on whatever platform you...

Can you imagine? You run a massive studio with a break-away hit of a film or game. Time to hit an island and drink some cocktails on the beach, right? Jalil might have a different opinion on that idea!

David asks Jalil his thoughts on where the industry may be headed. Jalil talks about how it’s somewhat scary, and yet it’s an exciting time in the industry. Have a listen to what Jalil thinks the shift in the industry is.

It’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day life of being an artist, or running a business. In this clip, three dads talk about the importance of family, and making sure there is always time in the day to connect with them.

You might not see these people around the studio very often and may think that they aren’t doing much. But there’s more that goes on behind the scenes of your studio than you get to see. Jalil talks about the stresses of being a CEO.

Big growth in a short amount of time can be a tricky situation. Jalil gives some insight into how as a CEO, he’s handled large growth in a short amount of time.

Jalil Sadool gives a glimpse at a week in the life of being a CEO. The answer might not be as straightforward as you think!

Jalil is the co-founder and CEO of Steamroller Studios . Prior to the creation of Steamroller, he was an Animation Lead at Weta Digital Ltd where he worked on such films as Avatar, and Rise of the Planet of the Apes. At DreamWorks, he was Animation Lead on the mighty Bewilderbeast for How to Train your Dragon 2. He was also part of the animation team that brought Jack Frost to life in Rise of the...

This clip from our Q & A session gives you an insight into what the supervisors and directors are looking for when they sit down to interview you.

In this clip, David and Brent answer the questions about what is the most overlooked part of animating, and what animators should focus on more. A great clip if you are wondering how you can push yourself to the next level.

One of our community members had heard that studios use remote tracking software to keep an eye on how productive you are being. Is this true? A good clip to listen to if you’ve heard the same thing!

It happens! You have been working on a shot for AGES, and little by little you find it harder to push through to making it just right. What can you do to find the extra push you need?

This question relates more to not being credited in video games, but there’s also some information in there that might help you understand why you weren’t credited on a project that you spent a majority of your time on, and does it even matter?

This was a very juicy question from one of the people in the chat for this Q & A session. A lead gave one of their animators feedback to change their shot, only to have the animation director give critique to make it more like the animator had originally had. Was the lead wrong? And how do you approach this situation?

When are studios allowed to track your movements on the computer? Believe it or not, studios can do this! This is a great clip to know when your rights are being breached and when it’s 100% ok for the studio to do this.

In this episode of our Q & A sessions, David and Brent answer some great questions about just how much can a studio track your movements, how to deal with a lead you feel isn't good at their job, and why at times artists don't get credited. You can also check out our Agora Bites clips if you want to listen to a specific question from this episode! Subscribe to our channel on whatever platform...

If you’ve listened to our conversation with Manny Fragelus podcast and all of these clips from the episode, you’ll know that personal branding has been brought up a LOT! We’re going to drive it home again, the importance of a personal brand, why you should have one, and how it’s going to help your career as an artist.

When it comes to entrepreneurship, it’s not just about burning the boats, quitting your job and going all in. This is a really great clip to listen to if you’re embarking on some kind of entrepreneurial endeavour. Manny Fragelus, CEO if CGMA shares what it took for him to start one of the best CGI learning platforms on the internet!

This is quite possibly some of the best career advice you’ll ever get as an artist. Even David and Brent didn’t think of this one. Manny Fragelus gives a little tip on how to build relationships with recruiters that could mean the world for your career!