AM Interview - Rango

A couple weeks ago I was interviewed about my experiences while animating on Rango including the shots I worked on and the process I took to accomplish each shot. A couple other Rango animators were interviewed as well and an article was written! It is in the newest Animation Mentor newsletter which is now public. She did a wonderful job not only promoting the film, but she beautifully explained how the movie was done! Check it out!

Your Invisible Resume

I came across this article on awn.com and it was a good reminder how our invisible resume is just as, if not, more important as our paper resume. But what is our 'invisible resume'?

(From the article)Your invisible resume is compiled by those who have worked with you whether on a paying job or on a volunteer project. You built it with every interaction you had with co-workers, colleagues and peers, whether in school or on a job. Your invisible resume is more powerful than the paper kind. It's the most powerful marketing tool you have. Your invisible resume -- your reputation -- can work for you or against you.

Sanford Green Words of Wisdom

I just finished reading the Sanford Green Interview on the Character Design Blog. They asked him if he had any tips or wisdom about being an artist and what he said I thought was worth passing on:

Work hard and take nothing for granted. Be on time and study your craft. Make a decision on where you want to go and work as much as possible to get there. Even if it takes years. Also surround yourself with other artist that's just as good as you or even better. All that does is keep you humble and hungry.