The Art of CREATING OPPORTUNITIES out of THIN AIR | The Animation Expo Talk by Spencer Barber

The Animation Expo Talk | The Art of Creating Opportunities Out Of Thin Air | A Decade of Navigating Utah's Creative Scene
This is a talk I gave at the Salt Lake Animation Expo in March 2024. I have been around Utah's creative/animation scene since around 2011, and this is a collection of things I have learned along the way. I hope it is of help to you along your journey of pursuing your dreams and passions!
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I cover a wide range of topics here including:
How to beat the odds and manipulate "luck"
What your goal should be when you are networking with someone for the first time
The formula for getting what you want
Tips for first-time freelancers
How to be the only logical choice for a position in your target company
What NOT to send to a potential employer
and much more!
So if you would like to learn how to network with people, or how to get a potential employer to actually look at your portfolio, stick around!
The animation industry is volatile, and these are a bunch of tools in my bag for finding work. I have worked for several studios mostly Utah-based, including Blufire Studios, Spacestation Animation, and The LDS Audio-Visua Studio. I currently work for "Internet Game" as a 3D artist.
Stories in this video include:
My attempt to work a construction job on a framing crew and getting a severe allergic reaction
Working for free at the LDS AVS until they gave me a job
Doing extra work dressed as an Orc in Utah's West Desert and getting heat exhaustion.
The Art of CREATING OPPORTUNITIES out of THIN AIR | The Animation Expo Talk by Spencer Barber
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