Ep.111: Great tips on working with clients with Luis Gadea

Hey, guys! In this episode, I am chatting with Luis Gadea, a Character Designer, and Animator. He has worked in the animation industry on animated commercials, TV series and as a Character Designer for The Angry Birds movie and The Lego Movie Sequel.

Get in touch with Luis

Website: https://www.luisgadea.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luisgadea/

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Key Takeaways

“Know what you want, but adjust your direction along the way!”

When Luis first moved to Canada he was afraid of his English, but he soon found out that ½ of his class were from Latin America and they learned English together
Luis studied both at an art school and online and he appreciates the one on one discussions with the teachers. This type of feedback is easier to understand.
Luis says that networking and leaving a good impression on your work is very important. His first job was recommended by a friend and the good work he did there brought him further opportunities.
Animation jobs in 2012 were paid by second approved and Luis was able to do 40 seconds per week

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