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Being skilled in multiple areas of the animation industry is definitely a bonus. But should you include these in your demo reel? Have a listen Brent and Scott’s advice to see if you should or you shouldn’t.

Working isn’t usually where most people aspire to being. The schedules are tight and conditions sometimes not that great. Not all most cases, but some. However, there are certain things we can learn from working in television that shouldn’t be underestimated.

Most of us have experienced this at one stage in our lives, and if you haven’t, count yourself lucky. You’ve been working away for hours on something only to have the power go out and you lose all of that work. In this clip Brent and Scott discuss the best ways to back up your work to save hours of your life from going down the drain.

In this Q & A we have special guest star, Scott the Agora.community social media manager. Some amazing questions and topics popped up in this Q & A session and well worth its run time. You can also check out our Agora Bites clips if you want to listen to a specific question from this episode! Don't forget to head on over to agora.community and sign up for access to more free resources, animation r...

In our conversation with Ted Ty, he's asked what advice he'd go back and give to his younger self. After a long pause, he says 'Relax'. He then goes on to break down what his definition of relaxing is...it's not what most people would think!

In our Conversation With Ted Ty we discuss how your attitude at work can affect your career. Nobody wants to work with a jerk, so try not to be one! Ted shares his process on hiring artists and the background checks he does when considering a new team member.

Ted Ty and the team discuss the all too commonly known burnout and where the industry fails in keeping it at bay. Brent also raises a good point about the difference between working hard for the greater good and just getting the project done.

It can happen that things get overwhelming for an artist on a project. Sometimes a shot may get taken away from you. In this clip from our conversation with Ted Ty he explains why it's ok, and what you need to keep in mind if this has happened to you!

As an artist, it's hard not to let anxiety creep into our minds. In this clip, Ted Ty talks about the different types of anxiety he's noticed in the industry and how to help combat them within yourself, and your peers.

Ted has over 30 years of experience at the feature animation level. He has animated on 20 feature films and is now Global Head of Character Animation, Feature Animation at DNEG. His CG credits include "How to Train your Dragon 2 ", "Rise of the Guardians" and "Kung Fu Panda" among others. Before arriving at Dreamworks, he spent over 10 years at Walt Disney Feature Animation Florida doing tradition...

We’re going through a huge change in the industry thanks to the global pandemic. It’s been proven that artists are capable of working remotely, and for some, they find it more beneficial to their workflow. Listen to David and Brent’s thoughts on why studios should adapt to a hybrid work environment.

Self-Doubt, anxiety, imposter syndrome. It’s hard not to experience this at least one time in our lives as artists. This is a good one to listen to if you currently find yourself in this kind of situation.

Should you take a pay cut if the project your applying for will give you good experience, or a project you dream of working on? David recounts his own personal experience when answering this question!

A good question! How do you negotiate your salary when applying to a studio in another country? David and Brent give their best answers.

You’ve been talking to a recruiter or you’ve applied for a position and then you wait for the email to appear in your inbox offering you the job. How long should you wait for that email before you reach out again? Listen here to David and Brent’s advice.

A question that’s asked way too often! How do I gain experience if studios are only looking for experienced artists?

What is the best way to approach recruiters without coming off too pushy or needy? Remember, recruiters are super busy and have a lot of positions to fill. David and Brent give the best advice on how to handle these situations.

In this Q & A session, David and Brent answer some great questions to help you in your career. Topics such as negotiating salary, how to approach recruiters and is it worth taking a lower pay for the experience you'll gain? You can also check out our Agora Bites clips if you want to listen to a specific question from this episode! Don't forget to head on over to agora.community and sign up for acc...

A lot of us have that dream studio. The dream project that we want to work more than anything. Simon Otto talks about his journey and while it’s ok to have that one goal, don’t let it blind you to other opportunities that may come your way.

A question was asked to Simon Otto about “How do I stand out as an artist when there is so much talent coming through the ranks?”. Simon gives a very positive and uplifting answer to help anyone stand out among the crowd.

In the industry, it’s hard not to get pulled under by demanding deadlines, constant feedback and even your shot getting removed from the final product. In this clip, Simon Otto talks about negativity and why you should try to avoid it at all costs.

In this bite-size piece of gold from our conversation with Simon Otto, he discusses his process of finding creativity within his scenes.

Simon Otto is a Swiss film director and animator. He is best known for working as the Head of Character Animation of the Oscar-nominated How to Train Your Dragon film trilogy for DreamWorks Animation. In this episode, we chat about his background as a traditional animator, the transition from 2D to 3D, the decade long period of his career dedicated to How to Train your Dragon trilogy as animation...

What’s the deal when a studio says they’ll get back to you by a certain time, and yet they don’t? It’s ok, just relax and have a listen to this clip from our Q & A session to find out why!

Ugh…office politics…something we can definitely all do without. Have a listen to David and Brent’s thoughts on Politics in a studio environment.