Agora.Community

Agora.Community

by David Hubert

Visual Arts Self-Improvement

Season 1

Keeping Perspective On A Panned Project | STEVE SZCZEPKOWSKI

Films and Game development can go for a LONG time! It can be hard to keep perspective and motivation. Steve talks about how to keep perspective when working on a project that might not be as well-received as the team would hope!

Managing The Stress Of Game Dev | STEVE SZCZEPKOWSKI

Working in games is a huge task and can be quite a stressful environment. Steve doesn't lie in this clip when he talks about his experiences in the stress of making a video game.

Tips To Learn Scoring For Film & Games | STEVE SZCZEPKOWSKI

Steve gets asked where do you even begin to learn scoring for games and film. Some great tips in here for anyone musically inclined and want to navigate their career in this direction.

The Importance Of Team Chemistry | STEVE SZCZEPKOWSKI

In this clip Steve talks about the importance of team chemistry and why getting along with your team helps you get through the day and how it can help you grow!

When You Lack Motivation | STEVE SZCZEPKOWSKI

The team talks about what happens when things suck and you're beginning to lack motivation. A topic that often comes up in our conversations. This is the take from an audio director!

Staying Open To Possibilities | STEVE SZCZEPKOWSKI

A lot of the time, we get an idea in our head that has to be the way we want something to be. However, it's important to remain open to other possibilities. Steve shares his experiences on this.

Find The Truth In Reference | LEIF JEFFERS

Once upon a time, if Leif was animating a super cartoony shot, he'd try to capture that in his reference, but he soon discovered that it's better to just find the truth of the motion. He goes into more detail in this clip.

Exaggerate Emotion | LEIF JEFFERS

If you want your posing and animation to shine, you have to exaggerate the emotion. But what does this mean? Leif talks about one of the best pieces of advice he ever got when it came to animating.

Is Getting Into Disney Difficult? | LEIF JEFFERS

In our Q&A, Leif gets asked if it's difficult to get into Disney...a very tough question to answer indeed, but if this is your dream studio, it might be best to have a listen to this clip!

Presenting Your Blocking | LEIF JEFFERS

When in a studio, how exactly should you present your blocking to your director, and do they need to see your reference? Leif covers over when he thinks his blocking is suitable to present and when or if he shows any reference he has shot.

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