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A question that gets asked so many times, but honestly, the answer can’t be said enough! And we’ll keep answering this question in as many different ways as we can to help as many different people!

Brent gives a quickfire response to the question of what should go on a cinematics demo reel? A decent question. It’s acting, but also requires games engine knowledge! Listen in if you want to move in this direction yourself!

David and Brent get asked what challenges them the most when it comes to animating. This is a great clip if you’d like to hear how even industry pros still get challenged!

In this episode, David and Brent begin by watching the new Unreal Engine Matrix trailer and try to figure out if any of it is real. This leads to a discussion about aged VFX from the 90's and what it's like now. Towards the end of the episode, they answer questions from chat such as what do they find the most challenging about animation, game cinematic reel tips and advice for industry newbies! Yo...

There are certain hallmarks in a story that need to stay. John talks about his experiences on Luca and how important it is to at times protect your story at all costs!

John tells a story on how story ideas were pitched on when making Luca, with a story about how an artist didn't do what he was told to do, but created his own story idea to great success!

In this clip, John talks about why you should start recognizing people who could one day become a very valuable mentor.

John talks about his personal experience of how much he hated receiving notes on his work, and the mindset that helped him start to overcome it.

In this clip, John talks about what it can take to stay motivated and make it through the long process of making a film.

In this clip, John talks about audience screenings and gives his opinion on if he thinks they benefit a movie, or not.

John had such a diverse career that has lead him to this amazing piece of advice. Listen to this little nugget of motivation if you are feeling like your career is coming to a stand still.

John answers a question on how big studios deal with any clash between departments to get everyone on the same path.

Seen Luca yet? Our next conversation is with John Hoffmann, he's just finished working as story supervisor on the film. He has also put in some of his career working with Fox and with the legendary Don Bluth! In this conversation, David and Brent sit down and have a chat with John about the transition from Fox to Pixar, working with Don Bluth, and also his views about the future of the industry. I...

David gives Brent 2 minutes to answer this question about valuable skills you should have if you want to get into game animation! If you want to know the quick answer, listen to this!

We all want to have the most polished, professional-looking demo reel to present to studios. But is it really that necessary? You may be a lot closer to starting your career in animation than you think!

We had a question from a member about how do you explain that a career in animation is a viable career path to people, like parents for example, who might not think that it is?

One of our community members had been applying to a company that said they allowed part time work and ability to study during work hours, yet weren’t interested in giving this member a job due to their study schedule. Is the studio lying? David and Brent give their best advice.

In this episode of our Q & A sessions, David and Brent answer a question about studios lying on their websites to attract potential employees, valuable skills for a gaming animator, should you wait until your reel is ready to get out there 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...

In our conversation, Troy talked about the job of a board artist, and in this clip, he talks about what makes a good board artist.

Troy talks about the role of the director. A great clip to listen to if you are an aspiring director yourself!

Troy didn’t start as a great board artist, in fact his very first pitch could have gotten him fired. In this clip, he talks about what you need to pitch your ideas as a board artist.

Troy gets asked what he looks for on a junior’s reel, and how can a junior raise the bar and rise above the rest.

Sometimes the shot or sequence that you love so much could be what’s holding the film back. When talking to Troy, he talks about his own experiences which may help you deal with letting go of something for the greater good.

If you’ve been thinking of becoming a board artist, Troy Quane gets into what it means to be a storyboard artist.

Troy Quane has directed some great films and has picked up some tips along the way to impart with animators on how what they should do to contrinute to the vision of the film.