Tips for Getting into the Animation Industry - Supervising Animator Ben Willis

Ever wonder how other animators got started? Supervising Animator Ben Willis has been at DreamWorks Animation for 12 years, and shares how he got started in animation as well as some pro tips on how you can break into the industry! This is Part 1 of a 2-Part Interview. Part 2 (Workflow) here: https://youtu.be/Y--OYM2uDvI My Instagram: http://instagram.com/sirwadefx My Amazon Recommendations for Artists: https://www.amazon.com/shop/sirwadefx ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In three years, I went from having absolutely no experience in 3D Animation to working at DreamWorks Animation Studios to teach just about all of the 3D software we use- and I'm not done yet! This is my journey- the entire process from when I decided I wanted to be an animator until I eventually get there, and everything along the way that will make it possible. Whether you're chasing a similar dream, or just interested to see where mine takes me, subscribe to follow along with the incredible journey that it takes to become an animator! You will not be disappointed. Keep up with the action and connect with me on social! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Instagram: http://instagram.com/sirwadefx Snapchat: sir-wade Anchor: https://anchor.fm/sirwade SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/sirwadefx Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/wade.neistadt LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sir-wade-neistadt-6b021850/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/sirwadefx Business Inquiries Only: me@sirwade.com *All other emails will be ingnored; please leave your questions in the comments for others to benefit from as well ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks for watching!