Jim went from being a stay-at-home dad, to working on Avatar 2 & 3.

This week  Jim Turner shares how he became a previs artist and what it’s like to work with James Cameron. Listen to him share stories from the set of Avatar 2 & 3, the importance of connections, and why indie filmmakers should invest in a previs artist for their projects. 

Key points:
1:25 - How he got started
6:28 - Transition from animation to previs artist 
14:02 - Working on Avatar 2 & 3
22:36 - The importance of connections
24:52 - Why indie filmmakers should invest in previs artist 
35:00 - Gear he likes
39:44- How to become known for something in your field
41:52 - What makes a good previs artist 
43:43 - How to get your foot in the door
46:32 - What current project he's excited about 

Links:

Maya Software
The Visual Story: Creating the Visual Structure of Film, TV, and Digital Media

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