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A new member to our chat asked the question, is there a recommended “must include” list for demo reels. David and Brent give their advice on what should definitely appear on your reel.

It’s often said, whatever you want to be in the industry, just focus on that. But should you at least know some rigging, or modelling?

If you’re working in a different country, or even if you’re in your own country but on a team where your native language isn’t what your team members speak naturally, how do you communicate effectively?

You’ve finished an amazing shot, it’s definitely one for the demo reel, but…it gets cut from the final movie. Can you still put it on your demo reel?

We’ve seen it happen so many times! An animator creates a fantastic piece of animation and it just gets covered by FX. Is this a common occurrence in the industry?

There was a hot topic on Twitter that in one hour, the CEO of a company made as much as an artist had done in unpaid overtime. Pretty ridiculous! David and Brent discuss this hot topic.

Something that David has never heard done before! Can an artist ask a studio to take an animation test? Although it does take David and Brent to figure out what this question meant…it’s pretty funny!

Are you someone that can’t take a compliment? This will be a good clip to listen to, as someone in our chat deals with the same issue. David and Brent give their thoughts.

David & Brent answer questions such as, should you use well know characters in your demo reel, can you put unreleased footage on your reel, how do you communicate effectively across different languages and more! 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 listen on to receive upda...

Lana speaks about her experience as being a woman in the gaming industry. And how being a player gave her certain misconceptions about being animator in the industry.

A member of the chat mentioned that having a degree is helpful to get a work visa. If you’re currently looking to move countries and deciding if you should just study online or get a degree, this is a good one to help you decide.

One of our community members is pushing 40 and is wanting to get into the industry. Is it possible? Or is animation a young person’s game? It’s not as uncommon as you may think.

Lana gets asked what her three tips would be for fresh grads looking to get into the industry. If this is you, have a listen!

In this clip, the topic comes up about positive workplaces and how it’s going to take everyone to band together to make sure it happens. It’s up to us as team members to step up if someone says something inappropriate and let them know they’ve crossed a line.

For all of our aspiring game animators out there. This tip will definitely get you looked at! Have a listen!

In this conversation, the team talk about diversity on a team. What diversity means, and why it’s so important.

It’s time to hear it from another animator at a gaming studio. How do you break into games?

In this clip, one of our chat members likes gathering people’s thoughts on what appeal in animation means to them. This is what lana Bachynski, senior animator at Riot Games thinks!

Senior Animator at Riot Games and the co-founder of Tea Time Animation, Lana is a self-described 'Canadian-born creature and character animator' with a natural aptitude for community building. In this episode, we discuss culture in the animation and video game industry, network building, and starting initiatives that contribute to the animation community. If you'd like to watch this episode you ca...

It's not often we talk about TV Studios. But this question came up - Do studios use animation libraries for inbetweens or just lip-sync? If you're curious about the fast-paced world of TV, check out this clip.

You've finally landed a job in the animation industry, but people at your studio still take classes outside of work. Should you be doing the same?

You've been asked to perform an animation test for a studio, but you have a full-time job. Do you ask for time off? Call in sick? What should you do, and should you jeopardize your paying job for just a test?

Can having an online degree be seen that you are ready to a professional animator, or do you need to go to a brick and mortar school? David and Brent talk about studying animation and what you really need to get into the industry.

Want to be a game animator, but don't know where to begin? Brent's got your back!

What happens if you're a freelancer on one side of the world and for the studio you're working for on the other side of the world, it's a public holiday. Do you get the day off, but still get paid? This is a great clip if you're considering freelancing and want to know how vacation time works!