So iv had a bit of a delay getting to my blog as iv moved back to
uni now and had no Internet for a short while but back to business
and regular animation updates now.
Been helping out a few new first years on my animation course
recently. Today I going to the pub later to meet them all at a
scheduled networking do, mainly for first years to talk to each other
and us second/third year animation/games/VFX students about what to
expect in the course and give them advice.
Any time people say the word networking its often received
differently depending on how experienced the individual is and how
its used. Proper networking is a great idea, everyone in the industry
does it and everyone needs to do it, its how 70% of us in the
animation industry get jobs.
So how to do it properly? well first off don't go straight it
asking for a job far to many desperate and inexperienced students do
this and its off putting. This is the exact negative stigma that is
put on networking and more experienced people in studios don't want
to be constantly hassled in the pub for a job. Talk a bit, make sure
you show them you share the same interests in animation, this is
great because it builds up a connection and shows them your a real
person not just a begging student but also gives the opportunity for
them to see that you are talented and have some sort of expertise
without you pushing a demo reel under their nose (although you will
have to do this some time).
I say this because when I go to the pub later, I am actually
hoping to find a first year animation student or two who are capable
enough to contribute some assets to my film next spring. So small
jobs like this are out their, and its a great thing to sink your
teeth into, it always helps to get your name on the credits of a film
for just a few well made models when your in your first year. That
means you'll have worked in at least 3 films instead of 2 at the end
of the degree.
I'll post up tomorrow to show how that went.
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