Agora.Community

Agora.Community

by David Hubert

Visual Arts Self-Improvement

Season 1

Agora.Bites | ANDREW GORDON | Follow Your Instinct

Andrew Gordon spent a majority of his career at Pixar, and deciding to leave was an exciting and scary experience. In this clip, Andrew gives his advice on the mental and emotional journey of exploring different career paths.

Agora.Bites | ANDREW GORDON | Pixar In The 90’s

Take a little trip back in time to hear about how Pixar was in its infancy of becoming one of the greatest animation studios in the world! A fun little history lesson from Andrew Gordon.

Agora.Bites | ANDREW GORDON | The Pain Of Perfection

In this clip from our conversation with Andrew Gordon, he talks about the pain that can be involved with creating an amazing piece of animation.

Agora.Bites | Q & A 02 | Why Programmers Get Tested.

In this clip from our Q & A session, Brent talks heavily about why programmers get tested more than animators and what you should really be mindful of when being interviewed.

Agora.Bites | Q & A 02 | Technical animator vs. regular animator?

You may have heard the term ‘technical animator’, but what exactly is a technical animator and what is the difference from a regular animator? Also, why you'll definitely get a job if you think you're a technical animator!

Agora.Bites | Q & A 02 | What do you think about animation tests at the point of getting hired?

Animation tests. Are they still around and are they really necessary? Listen to the gang’s thoughts on this topic of why studios may still be asking for you to complete an animation test for them.

Agora.Bites | Q & A 02 | How do I prepare for an interview after completing a test?

Did a studio give you a test and then get asked for an interview? Well, that’s a good sign! How should you prepare for this interview with a studio that seems interested?

Agora.Bites | Q & A 02 | Can your socials cost you a job?

Did you party a little too hard on the weekend and have incriminating evidence blasted across Facebook? How mindful should we be of our social media accounts when applying for a job?

Agora.Bites | Q & A 02 | Developing unique skills and qualities.

We all have access to great learning material in this digital age, so how exactly can an animation artist stand out amongst the crowd of so many other talented artists? Find out in this clip.

Agora.Bites | Q & A 02 | Animation programmer vs gameplay programmer?

In this clip from our Q & A session, the gang talks about what differentiates the two types of programmers that you’ll find in any given studio. Handy to know if you want to be a programmer and what direction to head in!

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