joedonaldson

Nice work Joe! That's some solid work. Did you do design as well?

 

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Thanks for the kind words. I came in on the job once the boards were about 70% done and worked with another animator, Josh Parker, who handle much of the character work and the majority of the design. 

Thanks for the kind words. 

I primarily worked with one other animator who handled most of the character stuff while I worked on all the graphic elements, type, transitions etc. 

From start to finished including design I would say it was a 2 week turn around. 

Compliments of Alex Grigg: 

frick asked: Hi Alex! I came across your work recently and love it! I'm an animator from Chile and been recently thinking in making the move to London but not sure my work would be at that level yet, is there any advice you could give me? I don't know much about the industry there so anything could help

Hiya Fernanda! Thanks for getting touch

Your work is really great. I totally think that you would be able to find gigs around london. 

My biggest piece of advice- before you come, do at least one project that you feel really strongly about. Make it short and lovely and pour yourself into it. Make it the sort of project you’d like to get paid for when you get here. Your dream job. Don’t make it and epic 3 minute film. 10-15 seconds would do fine. Just something with enough substance to make it memorable. If you’re not happy with your first attempt, try again! 

While you’re doing that reach out to people who are here and whose work you like. Make genuine connections. Be part of the community. Contribute. Discuss. Absorb. Having a foot in the door will give you big leg up.

I dont have a great scope on the industry here. I’ve only been here for about a year. There is loads of work but its competitive. High end 3d VFX, 3D/2D commercial work are all staples but there are a lot more opportunities for entrepreneurial animation work than anywhere else I’ve been- Working direct with clients and creatives to make things.

Also, I managed to save some money before I moved here too which was important. London is massively expensive so having a cushion will save you a huge headache. 

All the same applies to NY. 

Rad. I am down the block in Boerum Hill. Hopefully you get your bike soon so we get those early morning sessions going. The LES skatepark is pretty rad. 

Awesome dude. Really looking forward to checking out the LES park ones the bike gets here. 

Sweet yo. Did the place you came out here to work for staff you or you're rollin freelance?

I originally came out for a month long booking which has now extended through August. Not sure what will happen then but so far I dig the atmosphere here. If I dont stay on staff after August I imagine I'll just be going the freelance route.