Tag Archives: Advice
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Interview with John Knoll in Production
14 commentsLast week I was given the opportunity of a lifetime – a chance to sit down with visual effects legend John Knoll. I expected that talking to a man who has defined visual effects for the last 20 years would be a revelation – and I wasn’t disappointed. During the interview, we talked about a [...]
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Innovate and Rock On!
7 commentsRemember when you were a kid and your parents told you to turn down that music, and do your homework instead? “You’re not going to learn anything important from Rock and Roll,” they said. They were wrong. The most important things you could ever learn about success could come from a rock band. Here’s why: [...]
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My First Industry Experience
26 commentsIn this video, I’ll tell you about my first experience with the broadcast industry. Maybe it will inspire you to share yours. Feel free to post your story in the comments below, or to make a Vimeo video and paste the link in the comments. Looking for other advice or inspiration? Don’t forget to read [...]
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You’re Not That Talented, and Other Advice
60 commentsLately, I’ve been asked to share a lot of career advice. I was interviewed at aetutsplus.com and on MotionWorks Unplugged, where I shared a few of my thoughts on getting work and being successful. But a few nights ago I was asked by my friend Jay Ignaszewski to sit down with a group of students [...]