Animation Happy Hour

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#13 - Work Life Balance Nov 01, 2020

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Can I work in the animation industry and have a normal life? What if I want to have a family? Is the industry all just all-nighters and unpaid overtime? We are pleased to announce that in episode 13, we sit down with married couple and industry veterans Rebecca Perez and David Stodolny, to answer these questions and more as we talk all things work life balance!

Check out our detailed show-notes here: https://www.animationhappyhour.com/new-blog/episode-13-work-life-balance

UPDATE: On 11/2/2020, we reuploaded the episode with a revision. We incorrectly stated that Germany gives a minimum of 6-weeks vacation leave (it's actually 24 days). If you've already downloaded the episode, feel free to delete it and re-download it to pick up the changes! Sorry about that!! Thank you :)

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#12 - Day In The Life: Production Management Oct 01, 2020

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We're starting off our Day in the Life series with a bang! Production management professionals are intricately involved with every single step of the pipeline, from initial development all the way to image finaling and marketing, so we could not imagine a better way to start this series. Have you ever found yourself wondering, what's the difference between a PA and a PC? Why is Shotgun so important? Is everyone in production management an extrovert? Well in episode 12, we sit down with our friends, Alaia Braxton-Walker and Demi Chen and cover all of this and more as we discuss the ins and outs of production management!

Check out our detailed show-notes here: https://www.animationhappyhour.com/new-blog/day-in-the-life-production-management

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#11 - Which Job in CG Feature Animation Is Right for You? Sep 01, 2020

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In episode 11, we sit down and give an overview of the entire CG pipeline. Sip on a glass of pipe-wine and find out where you fit in!

Check out our detailed show-notes here: https://www.animationhappyhour.com/new-blog/o1l2xx0837oih5jtyr8428uy7hrjxb

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#10 - Is Art School Worth It? Aug 01, 2020

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Are online schools better than brick and mortar schools? Is art school worth the money? In episode 10 we sit down with animators Laura Han and Joe Holmark and compare all of the options.

Check out our detailed show-notes here: https://www.animationhappyhour.com/new-blog/episode-10-is-art-school-worth-it

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#9 - Quarantine Q&A Jul 01, 2020

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Does the animation industry suck? How do you “practice” animating? What is life like in LA? In Episode 9 - Quarantine Q&A, we sit down and answer fifteen of our listeners’ top questions.

Check out our detailed show-notes here: https://www.animationhappyhour.com/new-blog/episode-9-quarantine-qampa

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#8 - Let's Talk Money Jun 01, 2020

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In Episode 8, we tackle one of the industry’s most delicate subjects. Listen and learn about student loans, wage negotiation, and more! Disclaimer that we aren’t financial experts, but we aim to share the knowledge we have acquired over the years.

Check out our detailed show-notes here: https://www.animationhappyhour.com/new-blog/episode-8-lets-talk-money

#7 - Applying to Jobs May 01, 2020

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In Episode 7 of the Animation Happy Hour, Garrett, Katie, and Ben cover the ins and outs of applying to jobs! We discuss everything from networking, cover letters/resumes, interviews, negotiations, and more! We know this task can seem a little daunting, especially for students just entering the workforce, so we start with the basics and do a deep dive from there.

Check out our detailed show-notes here: https://www.animationhappyhour.com/new-blog/episode-7-applying-to-jobs

#6 - Indie Content & Going Viral Apr 01, 2020

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In Episode 6 of the Animation Happy Hour, we sit down with Josh Slice, feature film animator and creator of the viral YouTube series Lucas The Spider! We talk about independent content, making money outside the studio system, and the pros and cons of going viral.

Check out our detailed show-notes here: https://www.animationhappyhour.com/new-blog/episode-6-indie-content-amp-going-viral

#5 - Setbacks and Rejections Mar 01, 2020

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In Episode 5, we discuss the setbacks and rejections we have experienced throughout our careers. We emphasize that rough periods which feel like failures in the moment can turn out to be temporary setbacks in the long run.

Check out our detailed show-notes here: https://www.animationhappyhour.com/new-blog/episode-05-dealing-with-setbacks-and-rejections

#4 - Demo Reels with Guillermo Careaga Feb 01, 2020

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In Episode 4, we interview DreamWorks lead animator Guillermo Careaga about his top 10 tips for animation demo reels. We cover a wide range of questions pertaining to demo reels including: Does it matter what rig I use in my animations? How should I order my demo reel? Should I light and texture my animation reel? Among others.

Check out our detailed show-notes here: https://www.animationhappyhour.com/new-blog/episode-4-demo-reels-with-guillermo-careaga

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