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A question was asked in our Q & A about what are the studios with the best working conditions? Have a listen to this clip to get an idea of what some good studios are and what to look out for when it comes to the best working conditions.

In this episode of our Q & A sessions, David and Brent answer some great questions about when is a good time to contact HR when considering changing teams, how do you improve your body mechanics and their thoughts on the best studio working conditions. 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!

Sir Wade talks about starting his journey with little views to eventually building the following that he now has, and the surprising video that made all the difference.

If you are considering becoming a content creator, you may get some backlash from people you love. The key is, you have to trust yourself and that if it feels right, you should trust that. In this clip, Sir Wade discusses his own personal experience.

It’s something that every content creator dreams of. Going viral! Having a video that gets shared amongst hundreds of thousands, even millions of people. But what is the key strategy? Or is there even a key strategy?

Is it possible to be an introvert, but still start a Youtube channel? Believe it or not, Sir Wade considers himself a huge introvert, even though he has a great on-screen presence. Here he gives an insight on how he separates his on-screen self to his personal life.

You’re constantly producing content, and not getting the responses you’d hoped for yet. How do you stay motivated to keep pushing through? Sir Wade gives his thoughts and opinions on how to keep your motivation going strong.

Did you know it’s estimated that most Americans are exposed to 4,000 to 10,000 ads PER DAY? When you’re building a brand, how do you keep yourself from falling into the dark side of social media and becoming click-baitey and annoying?

The life of a content creator, must glamourous! No one that you have to answer to immediately, you can schedule your own hours. Who wouldn’t want that? But have you ever considered the flip side to living this lifestyle? Sir Wade tells all!

Daniel Floyd is a professional animator and creator of the YouTube channel New Frame Plus, a series about the animation in video games, designed to help people better understand how game animation is created and what makes a game's animation great. It dives into fundamental animation principles, explain how individual games' animations were created and seek to better appreciate the technical and artistic skill involved in their creation.During our discussion with Daniel, we will explore the mysteries of gameplay animation, his passion for it, what motivates him to share his passion knowledge on YouTube and how he sees the industry evolve in the next few years.If you'd like to watch this episode you can find it here:https://agora.community/content/a-conversation-with-sir-wadeAlso, 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!

A career in any artistic industry can be fraught with moments of feeling uninsured and unmotivated. In this clip, the team gives their thoughts and experiences in staying motivated when pursuing a dream career in the arts.

David gives a brief overview of different places you can go when looking for work and reiterates some advice from previous “A Conversation With” episodes.

Making your shots stand out can mean adding a little more than meets the eye to your animation. Subtext is what’s going on behind what your character is saying or doing. But how do you even start planning to add subtext into your shot?

Do you have multiple interests that you’d love to dive in and learn but only few hours in the day to do so? You’re not alone! Here’s some thoughts when it comes to multitasking pursuing multiple interests.

Just how many frames should a good animator be doing in a day? The answer might not be as straight forward as you had hoped!

It’s all well and good to say “Make your animation shots memorable!” But how exactly do you do that? In this excerpt from our Q&A series, David and Brent give their opinions.

Recruiters have seen it all! Walk cycles, parkour shots, acting shots…how do you stand out among the sea of demo reels that land on recruiters’ desks every day?

Your instructor has told you that you need to start challenging yourself more with your animation. But how do you do that without biting off more than you can handle? David and Brent give their advice on how to challenge yourself with balance.

Brent gives some more advice for students that are getting ready to start their career in the animation industry.

If you’ve just graduated or are in your final year at an art school, here are some tips for you to consider when planning your entry into the animation industry!

In this Q & A episode, David and Brent tackle the evergrowing backlog of questions and also answer a few from the chat. Topics covered in this episode are How To Make Your Shots More MemorableTips For Fresh GradsAdding subtext to your animationand 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!

Daniel Floyd is a professional animator and creator of the YouTube channel New Frame Plus, a series about the animation in video games, designed to help people better understand how game animation is created and what makes a game's animation great. It dives into fundamental animation principles, explain how individual games' animations were created and seek to better appreciate the technical and artistic skill involved in their creation. During our discussion with Daniel, we will explore the mysteries of gameplay animation, his passion for it, what motivates him to share his passion knowledge on YouTube and how he sees the industry evolve in the next few years.If you'd like to watch this episode you can find it here:https://agora.community/content/a-conversation-with-daniel-floydAlso, 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!

Ever wanted to know what really goes on when working in the gaming industry? Let’s take a little peek behind the curtain.

We’re not talking about hammers and wrenches, but the artist's toolbelt! What do you have in there that will make you more attractive to potential employers? A super important thing to consider!

Video games have grown so much over the last 50 years, but where can we go from here?

Wouldn’t it be great to get paid to create content about the things you love the most in life? Daniel Floyd gives his insight into being a professional YouTuber!

When reading contracts from a studio that has offered you a job, you might notice a clause in there that the studio has rights to anything you may create whilst in their employment. What does this mean and how do navigate this to keep your intellectual property?

Where do you even begin when you decide that you’re going to start your own Youtube channel? What should your content be about? In this clip, Daniel Floyd gives his thoughts!

When you interview for a position or even get accepted for a position, you’re most likely going to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement. This is what they are, and this is what you should know!

A question was asked in our Q&A about how available someone should be for their studio. Is it ok to answer calls on the weekend or holidays?

Crunch time. It’s bound to happen. You’re going to be asked to put in some extra hours to get a project over the finish line. But what if you have other responsibilities? Have a listen to this clip to learn about setting boundaries when it comes to overtime.

Studio politics. If you’ve been in the industry long enough, surely, you’ve heard of them…perhaps even been part of them. This is a good one to listen to learn how studio politics could affect your day-to-day work environment.

Where does one even begin to learn animation on their own? In this answer from our Q&A, David and Brent talk about where they think the best place for a budding animator to start is.

It keeps coming up in a lot of conversations and Q & A’s, but here it is again to reinforce just how important the fundamentals are if you want to become a great animator!

In our 7th Q&A session some very interesting topics came up such as, is it ok for a studio to contact you after hours, setting boundaries when it comes to overtime, and is it possible for studio politics to affect your work. Plus more!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 reviews and content. Thanks for listening!

Maya 2022 has a package that will allow you to draw in VR, BUT, will we ever get to a stage where we’ll manipulate characters and animate in a 3D environment while in VR? Listen to the gang’s thoughts!

Do you want to be a game animator, but don’t know what you should put on your demo reel. The Agora team and Harvey Newman have some good insights for you!

Harvey was asked if someone needs to be a gamer in order to get a job as a game animator. A good clip to listen to if you’ve been asking yourself the same thing.

In this clip, Harvey talks about being a content creator, and why it needs to be done for the fun of it.

Currently an Animation Director at Build A Rocket Boy, Harvey is an experience Game Developer with 18 years experience and numerous AAA shipped titles such as Battlefront, Horizon Zero Dawn, Battlefield, Warhammer and more. His YouTube channel is a great resource for Animation Tips and Tricks, Interviews, Live Streams and the occasional tech review. In this discussion, we'll discuss video games and the gaming industry in general, gameplay animation, his passion for content creation, what drove him to create a YouTube channel 2 years ago, personal branding and much more..If you'd like to watch this episode you can find it here:https://agora.community/content/a-conversation-with-harvey-newmanAlso, 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!

In this bite, Harvey Newman talks about the gaming industry and why, even with all of its advancements in the last 60 odd years, it’s still young.

In this bite, Harvey Newman answers a question from a chat member on whether or not they should start their games industry career in cinematics.

Take a peek behind the curtain of what life is like in the gaming industry.

During our conversation with Harvey Newman, he was asked is VR the future of gaming. His response may shock you!

Are studios no longer talking to you? Did you make a really bad impression? You could be on the dreaded blacklist. What is it? Does it exist? And how do you get off of it?

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.

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 reviews and content. Thanks for listening!

Should you present your work in a way that will draw the attention of recruiters and people in the departments that will make the decision on if you get hired? Yes…and no. Listen to this clip from our Q & A to find out if you should or shouldn’t?

In this Q & A, a question came up on is there a formula to finding the line of action. Interesting question. Brent has some great information on what the line of action is, the different types and when they are typically used. Also a couple of resources for you to check out to learn more.

It’s our job to make things move on screen, but how do you actually make characters feel ALIVE? Some really good little gems in this clip from our Q & A with Brent and Scott.