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Richard gives an example of solving technical problems elegantly. If you can do this, you’ll be the studios favourite new artist!

Animating in games should be more about the feeling and not focussing on if it looks pretty in the graph editor. You’ll have a better understanding of why after this clip.

If you know Richard Lico, you’ll know about his out of the box workflow that he uses. You know, the one that leaves most people scratching their heads! Listen to the origin story of how Richard discovered his method.

Social media is an amazing tool to promote yourself and your work. What are some smart ways to market your reel across these platforms. Some good little tips in here to start getting you noticed!

There are people out there that decided to get into the industry when they were pushing 40…is it even possible for this to happen? If this is you, listen to this!

Pixar, Dreamworks, Ubisoft…you know, that studio that you’ve always dreamed of being a part of. Just how do you prepare for the that moment when it’s time to send them your demo reel?

In this episode of our Q & A sessions, David and Brent answer questions such as how to add excitement back into your career if you're bored, common flight animation mistakes, the best ways to market your work 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 updates when new episodes are posted and don't forget to head on over to agora.community and sign up for access to more free resources, animation reviews, and content. Thanks for listening!

It is recommended to update your reel so recruiters don’t just see the same thing over and over again. But just how often should you be doing this?

One of our followers was starting to get tired of the same animation routine. They loved the industry, but just felt they needed a change or wanted to take on more responsibility. If you are in this situation, it’s a good one to listen to!

This was a great question we got asked, because it helps to know just how a professional animator does their job. That way you might not feel in over your head when you start working at your first studio!

Flight animation is a tricky beast. It’s not easy to get the mechanics of flight correct. Take a listen to this so you know at least what NOT to do!

You’re in your interview after taking some time off in between jobs and the studio asks you to explain the large gap in your reel…what do you say? Have a listen and find out!

While working remotely has been great for some artists, it could have a detrimental effect on artists just graduating and getting their first jobs in the industry.

When dealing through a recruiter they may just say they have a really awesome job in a great company. Why won’t they tell you anything more? There’s a spicy sotry in here as to why studios may choose anonymity!

A studio has asked you to do a test…but you’ve had years of experience…do you really need to? Probably, but it’s a good reason to know why. It will benefit both the studio and you.

A studio is intereste din hiring you. How likely is it that they’ll check your social media accounts, and quite possibly pull the plug? Is it time to start deleting those drunken weekend photos…?

How has the pandemic changed the way studios recruit in the new world? An interesting insight into this one.

Yes, unfortunately, it happens. Your amazing work may be stolen and put on another artist’s reel. But, don’t worry…studios talk. Take a listen to this to either ease your worries, or make you think twice before swiping someone else’s hard work!

If you’re someone who experiences anxiety or other mental health issues, do you bring these up in an interview? Lance Lefort gives some great advice.

The question that doesn’t die! This time, get the answer from a man whose job it is to make sure reels are good enough to get passed on to a studio!

Just what exactly is expected of a new artist in the industry, and how getting promoted may not take as long as you think!

Different provinces in Canada have different Tax profiles. If you work in one province, and move to another mid year, you may end up getting taxed more. Lance gives the laydown on what the situation is.

The blacklist…we’ve all heard about it. Mess up at one studio, and you’ll have a hard time getting into another one. In our Q & A David and Brent said one doesn’t exist. Does Lance our guest recruiter have a different opinion?

Getting ready to start applying for jobs in the business? Get some first-hand tips from a professional recruiter and you can’t go wrong!

They said they’d draw up a contract and get back to me, but I haven’t heard anything yet. What’s the deal? This is probably why you haven’t heard back yet!

You’ve gone from junior, to mid level…maybe you’re a lead now but, the real aim is to get up to a supervisory role! Get a recruiter’s thoughts on what it takes to get there.

In this episode of 'A Conversation With'. we chatted with Lance LeFort, President of the LeFort Talent Group, a company dedicated to providing talent acquisition, succession planning, organization design, and workforce planning. If you want to hear it straight from the recruiter's mouth on how to get promoted, interview tips, and what he looks for in a demo reel, definitely give this one a listen! If you'd like to watch this episode you can find it here:https://agora.community/content/a-conversation-with-lance-lefortAlso, check out Agora.Community for daily content, free rigs, and assets, and order an animation review from one of our industry experts:https://www.agora.communityThanks for listening!

How do you make facial animation a lot less overwhelming? Jacob has some advice on how to tackle facial animation so that you're able to make it a more enjoyable experience!

Have you ever had a bad project that was one of the toughest experiences of your life? It's important to know how to survive these things to make your life not such so much while going through it. This is a good one to listen to if you're in this situation, have been through it, or just starting out in your career!

Of course they are! Aren't they? Listen to how Jacob's animation style evolved over time to a point where he stopped pulling out key poses from his reference!

Where is the most pressure? Big budget or low budget projects? A very interesting question to consider. Jacob and Brent give their thoughts.

Just exactly how do you show off your Mocap skills on a demo reel? Jacob isn't able to answer this one, so Brent steps in and gives some great advice to create a killer reel if you want to get into games or VFX.

Super cartoony shots are amazing to watch! There's no way you could get reference for some of those extreme poses. So just how do you plan for crazy body mechanics. in this clip Jacob shows a clip from a test on The Croods, if you'd like to see the footage you can watch the Q&A here - https://agora.community/content/qa-with-jacob-and-brent-14

The question came up about what do a lot of junior animator reels lack when applying for jobs? You may think you need a highly polished demo reel, but maybe you don't. Take a listen to what Jacob wants to see more of in a junior animator's reel.

What's the best way to adapt to a project's style? This is especially something to know if you're going from a super realistic VFX project onto a super cartoony one or vice-versa!

In this episode of our Q & A sessions, Jacob Gardner joins Brent to answer questions such as adapting to a project's style, surviving a bad project, improving your facial animation, 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 updates when new episodes are posted and don't forget to head on over to agora.community and sign up for access to more free resources, animation reviews, and content. Thanks for listening!

Sometimes the things and people we love the most could be what’s holding us back from achieving our full potential. If you think this is you right now, please listen to this clip. You’re not alone.

The title may have already put a lot of people off, but hear us out! Meditation is a very important tool, especially if you are in crunch time or a time of uncertainty.And if you want to get to a place where you’re running a studio, or leading a team one day – meditation could make all the difference.

In our conversation with Jorge Vigara, he was asked if he ever felt guilty about taking a break after being burnt out. A very good question! We want to give the project our all, but at times there’s a limit to what we can give before needing some time out – and if you care about the project and your team, this could lead to some guilt. Listen to this one if you’re going through the same thing, or want to know what to do if that day ever approaches.

The pandemic has caused a huge disruption in the way studios operate. In this clip, our team discusses this disruption and what it means moving forward.

Jorge talks about his experience of pouring his heart and soul into his animation and art, only to find that he wasn’t really enjoying it. He’s not the only one to experience this!

Our conversation with Jorge Vigara revolved a lot around mental health and burnout. Talking about it is something that comes up a lot in our streams. It’s amazing how much it can help, and it will not only help you, but will forge a path for others to do the same. Listen to this clip for some encouragement.

Jorge and the team talk about how you should make your art YOU. Meaning, put some of your personality and quirks into your artwork to make it stand out. He’s not the only one to have given this advice during our live streams.

Jorge has done some amazing cartoony animation. In this clip, he talks about his process in planning his crazy shots.

Burnout. We shudder at the word. If you’re going through burnout, or been through burnout, you’re not the only one. The team talk about their experience with burn out. Listen to this one, because you are not alone.

Founder & Director at Animawarriors.com, Jorge has more than 15 years of experience in the industry as an animator, animation director, teacher, and entrepreneur. We'll discuss his passion for animation, his experience with professional exhaustion, the creation of AnimaWarriors, and his view on the future of our industry, aspiring for a better work/life balance that remains challenging for most professional artists.

With remote work now an option, it could be easier to get a job in the animation industry. However, if it’s your first job…is it better to be in a studio, or would remote work still be the best way to get in?

Just what exactly makes a shot worthy of your demo reel and what studios will want to see? Sometimes you might not be the best judge of your own work!

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!

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!