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In our conversation with Ted Ty, he's asked what advice he'd go back and give to his younger self. After a long pause, he says 'Relax'. He then goes on to break down what his definition of relaxing is...it's not what most people would think!

We’re going through a huge change in the industry thanks to the global pandemic. It’s been proven that artists are capable of working remotely, and for some, they find it more beneficial to their workflow. Listen to David and Brent’s thoughts on why studios should adapt to a hybrid work environment.

In this Q & A session, David and Brent answer some great questions to help you in your career. Topics such as negotiating salary, how to approach recruiters and is it worth taking a lower pay for the experience you'll gain?

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What is the best way to approach recruiters without coming off too pushy or needy? Remember, recruiters are super busy and have a lot of positions to fill. David and Brent give the best advice on how to handle these situations.

A question that’s asked way too often! How do I gain experience if studios are only looking for experienced artists?

You’ve been talking to a recruiter or you’ve applied for a position and then you wait for the email to appear in your inbox offering you the job. How long should you wait for that email before you reach out again? Listen here to David and Brent’s advice.

A good question! How do you negotiate your salary when applying to a studio in another country? David and Brent give their best answers.

Should you take a pay cut if the project your applying for will give you good experience, or a project you dream of working on? David recounts his own personal experience when answering this question!

Self-Doubt, anxiety, imposter syndrome. It’s hard not to experience this at least one time in our lives as artists. This is a good one to listen to if you currently find yourself in this kind of situation.

Simon Otto is a Swiss film director and animator. He is best known for working as the Head of Character Animation of the Oscar-nominated How to Train Your Dragon film trilogy for DreamWorks Animation.

In this episode, we chat about his background as a traditional animator, the transition from 2D to 3D, the decade long period of his career dedicated to How to Train your Dragon trilogy as animation director, character behaviors, animation workflow, design, leadership, and his current aspirations.If you'd like to watch this episode you can find it here:

https://agora.community/content/a-conversation-with-simon-otto

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