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In this bite-size piece of gold from our conversation with Simon Otto, he discusses his process of finding creativity within his scenes.

In the industry, it’s hard not to get pulled under by demanding deadlines, constant feedback and even your shot getting removed from the final product. In this clip, Simon Otto talks about negativity and why you should try to avoid it at all costs.

A question was asked to Simon Otto about “How do I stand out as an artist when there is so much talent coming through the ranks?”. Simon gives a very positive and uplifting answer to help anyone stand out among the crowd.

A lot of us have that dream studio. The dream project that we want to work more than anything. Simon Otto talks about his journey and while it’s ok to have that one goal, don’t let it blind you to other opportunities that may come your way.

What’s the deal when a studio says they’ll get back to you by a certain time, and yet they don’t? It’s ok, just relax and have a listen to this clip from our Q & A session to find out why!

Ugh…office politics…something we can definitely all do without. Have a listen to David and Brent’s thoughts on Politics in a studio environment.

In this Q & A session, someone from the chat has a question about how they can fix their destructive workflow.

A question that will continue to be asked for the rest of time! Are 2D Skills necessary. David and Brent give their opinions on how 2D skills can help you grow as a 3D artist.

In this Q & A session, David and Brent cover topics such as how to fix a destructive workflow, what happens when a studio doesn't get back to when they say they will, politics in the studio, and whether or not 2D skills are needed to be a 3D Arist.

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Being a leader means you’ll be working with animators of different levels in their animation journey. David Gibson gives some great advice for what should happen when someone on your team is struggling, and why you shouldn’t be upset if this is you.