60 acast.com Retakes https://shows.acast.com/retakes en Dani Abram Animation,Animation Career,Animation Industry,Animation UK,Animating Retakes Podcast Retakes Podcast is the 'self-help section' for Industry Animators, discussing the mindset and mental health side of one of the most creative careers in the world!

Hosted by Dani Abram

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]]> Retakes Podcast is the 'self-help section' for Industry Animators, discussing the mindset and mental health side of one of the most creative careers in the world!

Hosted by Dani Abram

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]]> true Dani Abram retakespod@gmail.com 624826212831090014ff9ba7 retakes episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/cover/1648895514243-9dffc6c1c1d95da82d3e6cb452f33cc8.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/retakes Retakes Are Animation Day Rates Going Backwards? Are Animation Day Rates Going Backwards? Mon, 04 Mar 2024 04:43:15 GMT 24:54 65e49a9edd3dcf00168e71fd true https://shows.acast.com/retakes/episodes/are-animation-day-rates-going-backwards 65e49a9edd3dcf00168e71fd 624826212831090014ff9ba7 are-animation-day-rates-going-backwards full 2 24 Animation day rates in the UK vary WIDELY across the country, across disciplines and seniority. Is there anything we can do about it?

The Salary Report I cite throughout is She Drew That's Salary Report - definitely follow SDT! They are brilliant.



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]]> Animation day rates in the UK vary WIDELY across the country, across disciplines and seniority. Is there anything we can do about it?

The Salary Report I cite throughout is She Drew That's Salary Report - definitely follow SDT! They are brilliant.



Retakes Podcast is the self-help animation podcast for Industry Animators. Find us on social and join in the conversation!

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]]> Challenging Animation Snobbery Challenging Animation Snobbery Mon, 26 Feb 2024 04:44:18 GMT 18:18 65d8e78af624bd00179e35c5 true https://shows.acast.com/retakes/episodes/challenging-animation-snobbery 65d8e78af624bd00179e35c5 624826212831090014ff9ba7 challenging-animation-snobbery Learning all about your internal project bias and making sure to question it! full 2 23 Retakes Podcast is the self-help animation podcast for Industry Animators. Find us on social and join in the conversation!

https://www.instagram.com/retakespod/

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]]> Retakes Podcast is the self-help animation podcast for Industry Animators. Find us on social and join in the conversation!

https://www.instagram.com/retakespod/

https://twitter.com/retakespod


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]]> Does Anyone Need A Peptalk?! Does Anyone Need A Peptalk?! Mon, 19 Feb 2024 04:25:38 GMT 21:50 65d22f8b81b49600158a6717 false https://shows.acast.com/retakes/episodes/does-anyone-need-a-peptalk 65d22f8b81b49600158a6717 624826212831090014ff9ba7 does-anyone-need-a-peptalk HO BOY, I sure do... full 2 22 Retakes Podcast is the self-help animation podcast for Industry Animators. Find us on social and join in the conversation!

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]]> Retakes Podcast is the self-help animation podcast for Industry Animators. Find us on social and join in the conversation!

https://www.instagram.com/retakespod/

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]]> Do Something Different Do Something Different Mon, 25 Sep 2023 03:53:44 GMT 27:58 650d7242d35bb60011bfc3c8 true https://shows.acast.com/retakes/episodes/do-something-different 650d7242d35bb60011bfc3c8 624826212831090014ff9ba7 do-something-different full 2 21 "Do something different, quickly!" is a mantra repeated in Paddlesport Safety - but this can apply in exciting ways to our animation careers!

Dani discusses how doing something different can inject your career with renewed passion, and deliver different results.

Top Tips include:

  • Identifying what's not working
  • Identifying actions that can be done differently
  • Putting those actions into practice


Retakes Podcast is the self-help animation podcast for Industry Animators. Find us on social and join in the conversation!

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]]> "Do something different, quickly!" is a mantra repeated in Paddlesport Safety - but this can apply in exciting ways to our animation careers!

Dani discusses how doing something different can inject your career with renewed passion, and deliver different results.

Top Tips include:

  • Identifying what's not working
  • Identifying actions that can be done differently
  • Putting those actions into practice


Retakes Podcast is the self-help animation podcast for Industry Animators. Find us on social and join in the conversation!

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]]> High End, Tight Turnaround High End, Tight Turnaround Mon, 18 Sep 2023 07:43:50 GMT 34:28 6507ffaf1b06280011f59d3e true https://shows.acast.com/retakes/episodes/high-end-tight-turnaround 6507ffaf1b06280011f59d3e 624826212831090014ff9ba7 high-end-tight-turnaround full 2 20 You know those projects that kick your ass from start to finish? The ones where you silently beg for mercy and understanding? "Animation takes ages, why do you want this yesterday?" SAD FACE EMOJI

Well, they do come around, and they are a skill all of their own! Dani talks about two such projects - one that ended well, and one - well, not so much!!

Tips include:

  • Invoicing FIRST
  • Pushing back politely
  • Balancing overwork with REST


Retakes Podcast is the self-help animation podcast for Industry Animators. Find us on social and join in the conversation!

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]]> You know those projects that kick your ass from start to finish? The ones where you silently beg for mercy and understanding? "Animation takes ages, why do you want this yesterday?" SAD FACE EMOJI

Well, they do come around, and they are a skill all of their own! Dani talks about two such projects - one that ended well, and one - well, not so much!!

Tips include:

  • Invoicing FIRST
  • Pushing back politely
  • Balancing overwork with REST


Retakes Podcast is the self-help animation podcast for Industry Animators. Find us on social and join in the conversation!

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]]> Really Useful Attitude Really Useful Attitude Mon, 04 Sep 2023 03:11:51 GMT 29:14 64ef866efc643000114729b4 true https://shows.acast.com/retakes/episodes/really-useful-attitude 64ef866efc643000114729b4 624826212831090014ff9ba7 really-useful-attitude full 2 19 In this episode Dani talks about the concept of a 'Really Useful Attitude,' from the book How To Make People Like You In 90 Secs by Nicholas Boothman

Learn how to:

-Know what you want and develop the best attitude to get it

-What your Reticular Activating System is and how to use it

-Avoid a Really Useless Attitude

-How to not be passive in Interviews


Retakes Podcast is the self-help animation podcast for Industry Animators. Find us on social and join in the conversation!

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]]> In this episode Dani talks about the concept of a 'Really Useful Attitude,' from the book How To Make People Like You In 90 Secs by Nicholas Boothman

Learn how to:

-Know what you want and develop the best attitude to get it

-What your Reticular Activating System is and how to use it

-Avoid a Really Useless Attitude

-How to not be passive in Interviews


Retakes Podcast is the self-help animation podcast for Industry Animators. Find us on social and join in the conversation!

https://www.instagram.com/retakespod/

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]]> Cycles Cycles Mon, 28 Aug 2023 04:26:27 GMT 30:21 64ebbf8c269d2b0010fea035 true https://shows.acast.com/retakes/episodes/cycles 64ebbf8c269d2b0010fea035 624826212831090014ff9ba7 cycles No, not walk cycles! full 2 18 In this episode, Dani talks about her creative, behavioural and energetic cycles!

Topics covered include hormones in a M/F context! If this is something you do not want to hear about, please skip this episode or skip from 00:03:15-00:13:15. Look after yourself <3

The book discussed is 'Do Less' by Kate Northrup


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]]> In this episode, Dani talks about her creative, behavioural and energetic cycles!

Topics covered include hormones in a M/F context! If this is something you do not want to hear about, please skip this episode or skip from 00:03:15-00:13:15. Look after yourself <3

The book discussed is 'Do Less' by Kate Northrup


Retakes Podcast is the self-help animation podcast for Industry Animators. Find us on social and join in the conversation!

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]]> Negotiating Negotiating Mon, 14 Aug 2023 03:05:34 GMT 34:37 64d79fc934bf6d0012261448 true https://shows.acast.com/retakes/episodes/negotiating 64d79fc934bf6d0012261448 624826212831090014ff9ba7 negotiating Simple steps to make the process of negotiating your next role as comfortable as possible! full 2 17 Have you got a process in place for when you have to negotiate your rate? Negotiating is a big part of freelance animating, so it can really pay off to make this as comfortable and frictionless as possible. Dani talks through the steps she takes every single time to get what she wants.


Content Warning: the briefest of mentions of my experience of crisis care around 00:10:45 - 00:11:30


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]]> Have you got a process in place for when you have to negotiate your rate? Negotiating is a big part of freelance animating, so it can really pay off to make this as comfortable and frictionless as possible. Dani talks through the steps she takes every single time to get what she wants.


Content Warning: the briefest of mentions of my experience of crisis care around 00:10:45 - 00:11:30


Retakes Podcast is the self-help animation podcast for Industry Animators. Find us on social and join in the conversation!

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]]> Proof of Failure Proof of Failure Mon, 07 Aug 2023 03:52:20 GMT 29:38 64ce5420e626ba00118a49d0 true https://shows.acast.com/retakes/episodes/proof-of-failure 64ce5420e626ba00118a49d0 624826212831090014ff9ba7 proof-of-failure Are you using your past failures as a proof of concept? Here are some top tips to set yourself up for success! full 2 16 Are you stuck in a loop of judging future outcomes on your past failures? Dani sure is, and she shares some top tips to help bust out of the cycle!

'Your Inner Critic Is a Big Jerk by Danielle Krysa' is the book mentioned if you fancy looking it up!


Retakes Podcast is the self-help animation podcast for Industry Animators. Find us on social and join in the conversation!

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]]> Are you stuck in a loop of judging future outcomes on your past failures? Dani sure is, and she shares some top tips to help bust out of the cycle!

'Your Inner Critic Is a Big Jerk by Danielle Krysa' is the book mentioned if you fancy looking it up!


Retakes Podcast is the self-help animation podcast for Industry Animators. Find us on social and join in the conversation!

https://www.instagram.com/retakespod/

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]]> Is the Animation Industry on fire? Is the Animation Industry on fire? Mon, 31 Jul 2023 04:00:05 GMT 33:04 64c51feadc471e0011b70636 true https://shows.acast.com/retakes/episodes/is-the-animation-industry-on-fire 64c51feadc471e0011b70636 624826212831090014ff9ba7 is-the-animation-industry-on-fire Building resilience as a freelance animator in an uncertain world! full 2 15 IS THE ANIMATION INDUSTRY ON FIRE!?

Dani is facing 'funemployment' and talks about the current state of the animation industry and what you can do to build resilience!


Retakes Podcast is the self-help animation podcast for Industry Animators. Find us on social and join in the conversation!

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]]> IS THE ANIMATION INDUSTRY ON FIRE!?

Dani is facing 'funemployment' and talks about the current state of the animation industry and what you can do to build resilience!


Retakes Podcast is the self-help animation podcast for Industry Animators. Find us on social and join in the conversation!

https://www.instagram.com/retakespod/

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]]> <![CDATA[Don't Quit Yet]]> Mon, 24 Jul 2023 04:00:58 GMT 34:52 64bd53c0e0e7180011c8990c true https://shows.acast.com/retakes/episodes/dont-quit-yet 64bd53c0e0e7180011c8990c 624826212831090014ff9ba7 dont-quit-yet full 2 14 The topic for this episode is 'Don't quit...YET'

The dictionary definition for 'quit' is "Leave, usually permanently"

In this episode Dani talks all about how to figure out if quitting is actually the way forward.


Retakes Podcast is the self-help animation podcast for Industry Animators. Find us on social and join in the conversation!

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]]> The topic for this episode is 'Don't quit...YET'

The dictionary definition for 'quit' is "Leave, usually permanently"

In this episode Dani talks all about how to figure out if quitting is actually the way forward.


Retakes Podcast is the self-help animation podcast for Industry Animators. Find us on social and join in the conversation!

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]]> Rejection Rejection Mon, 23 Jan 2023 08:14:42 GMT 1:15:01 63ce41f0fc40ca0011dc4a4f true https://shows.acast.com/retakes/episodes/rejection 63ce41f0fc40ca0011dc4a4f 624826212831090014ff9ba7 rejection full 2 13 Hello lovely animators and welcome to a brand new year!

Our first episode of 2023 starts as we mean to go on - with a heavy, gribbly subject! Ewww!

Rejection is part and parcel of being an animator - but WHY IS IT SO EMBARRASING! Why does it hurt so much?

Why does it happen? What can you do about it? What can you do with all the FEELINGS?!


Being rejected is not nice, but there is a lot of room for growth. In this episode Dani spills all on a recent, extremely-unwanted rejection and how it spurred a lot of introspection. We also chat about setting goals, a theme for the year and being nice to work with!


Here's a link to a youtube vid all about choosing a theme for the year instead of a Resolution List: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVGuFdX5guE&t=1s&ab_channel=CGPGrey


And HUGE thank you to James Keeble, the best Sound Guy we know, for A) making us sound good and B) adding a cheeky bit of Reverb when needed! http://www.jameskeeble.co.uk/

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]]> Hello lovely animators and welcome to a brand new year!

Our first episode of 2023 starts as we mean to go on - with a heavy, gribbly subject! Ewww!

Rejection is part and parcel of being an animator - but WHY IS IT SO EMBARRASING! Why does it hurt so much?

Why does it happen? What can you do about it? What can you do with all the FEELINGS?!


Being rejected is not nice, but there is a lot of room for growth. In this episode Dani spills all on a recent, extremely-unwanted rejection and how it spurred a lot of introspection. We also chat about setting goals, a theme for the year and being nice to work with!


Here's a link to a youtube vid all about choosing a theme for the year instead of a Resolution List: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVGuFdX5guE&t=1s&ab_channel=CGPGrey


And HUGE thank you to James Keeble, the best Sound Guy we know, for A) making us sound good and B) adding a cheeky bit of Reverb when needed! http://www.jameskeeble.co.uk/

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]]> Nightmare Freelance stories! Nightmare Freelance stories! Mon, 31 Oct 2022 08:04:07 GMT 1:08:09 635f8178176c6c0012311a34 true https://shows.acast.com/retakes/episodes/halloween-special-01 635f8178176c6c0012311a34 624826212831090014ff9ba7 halloween-special-01 Halloween Special 01 full 1 11 TRICK OR TREAT?! What's this? A NEW EPISODE OF RTKS?? The time has finally come when Dani and Leah read out your terrifying freelance tales. Turn the lights low and grab a bowl of treats as we read out some of the scariest stories known to the freelancing world.


🎃🎃🎃HAPPY HALLOWEEN!🎃🎃🎃


We'd LOVE to hear from you on Twitter, Insta, or email retakespod@gmail.com


A huge thank you to everyone who emailed in with a spooky tale - We're sorry if your story didn't get featured on this episode of RTKspodcast but there is always next Halloween >:)


As always, humble adoration and maximum respect to James Keeble for music and sound: http://www.jameskeeble.co.uk/

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]]> TRICK OR TREAT?! What's this? A NEW EPISODE OF RTKS?? The time has finally come when Dani and Leah read out your terrifying freelance tales. Turn the lights low and grab a bowl of treats as we read out some of the scariest stories known to the freelancing world.


🎃🎃🎃HAPPY HALLOWEEN!🎃🎃🎃


We'd LOVE to hear from you on Twitter, Insta, or email retakespod@gmail.com


A huge thank you to everyone who emailed in with a spooky tale - We're sorry if your story didn't get featured on this episode of RTKspodcast but there is always next Halloween >:)


As always, humble adoration and maximum respect to James Keeble for music and sound: http://www.jameskeeble.co.uk/

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]]> Chatting with the incredible JANE DAVIES! Chatting with the incredible JANE DAVIES! Wed, 17 Aug 2022 20:43:05 GMT 1:02:37 62fd4b9b9402f000131cd970 true https://shows.acast.com/retakes/episodes/janedavies 62fd4b9b9402f000131cd970 624826212831090014ff9ba7 janedavies full 1 9 We hope that you enjoy listening to us laugh and cry our way through an interview with our humble but awe-inspiring special guest Jane Davies!


Follow us on Twitter and Instagram!


Be sure to email us at: retakespod@gmail.com


We love hearing from you!


As always, genuine gratitude and adoration for James Keeble for music and sound: http://www.jameskeeble.co.uk/

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]]> We hope that you enjoy listening to us laugh and cry our way through an interview with our humble but awe-inspiring special guest Jane Davies!


Follow us on Twitter and Instagram!


Be sure to email us at: retakespod@gmail.com


We love hearing from you!


As always, genuine gratitude and adoration for James Keeble for music and sound: http://www.jameskeeble.co.uk/

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]]> Self Promotion Self Promotion Mon, 25 Jul 2022 06:00:44 GMT 1:16:23 62dd67cc4c9b81001482b4dd true https://shows.acast.com/retakes/episodes/self-promotion 62dd67cc4c9b81001482b4dd 624826212831090014ff9ba7 self-promotion The gribbly world of TELLING EVERYONE HOW GREAT YOU ARE! full 1 8 Is promoting yourself as important as it was? How can you promote you and your skills without feeling ICKY?! Where should you promote yourself?

Everything we know about being your own biggest fan...


As always, genuine gratitude and adoration for James Keeble for music and sound: http://www.jameskeeble.co.uk/

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]]> Is promoting yourself as important as it was? How can you promote you and your skills without feeling ICKY?! Where should you promote yourself?

Everything we know about being your own biggest fan...


As always, genuine gratitude and adoration for James Keeble for music and sound: http://www.jameskeeble.co.uk/

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]]> Personal Work Personal Work Mon, 11 Jul 2022 06:20:01 GMT 1:10:35 62cbc11157730d0013ff5964 true https://shows.acast.com/retakes/episodes/personal-work 62cbc11157730d0013ff5964 624826212831090014ff9ba7 personal-work The how and the why of setting yourself home work full 1 7 In this episode, Leah and Dani discuss the concept of personal work, including the What, How and Whyyy.

If you're struggling to find time, or the pep, to complete your own work around an already worky career, tune in to this one for a whole heap of tips!



MUSIC! AND SOUND! By James Keeble: http://www.jameskeeble.co.uk/

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]]> In this episode, Leah and Dani discuss the concept of personal work, including the What, How and Whyyy.

If you're struggling to find time, or the pep, to complete your own work around an already worky career, tune in to this one for a whole heap of tips!



MUSIC! AND SOUND! By James Keeble: http://www.jameskeeble.co.uk/

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]]> How To Animate How To Animate Mon, 27 Jun 2022 06:00:11 GMT 1:32:04 62b858ebb304c40013d42a3d true https://shows.acast.com/retakes/episodes/how-to-animate 62b858ebb304c40013d42a3d 624826212831090014ff9ba7 how-to-animate Approaching your shot full 1 6 Leah and Dani discuss how they actually animate, including briefing themselves, making their own plans, using reference (or not!) and taking their work through to final! This causes Dani to have a wee mental breakdown... STANDARD.


Some things we touch upon include Successful Drawing by Andrew Loomis and What Is Subtext? Animation Lessons from a Dreamworks Animator.

Also, follow Kayvon Darabi-Fard, the master storyboarder that BLEW DANI'S TINY MIND!


Let us know if you find this useful! We'd LOVE to hear from you on Twitter, Insta, or email retakespod@gmail.com


As always, humble adoration and maximum respect to James Keeble for music and sound: http://www.jameskeeble.co.uk/

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]]> Leah and Dani discuss how they actually animate, including briefing themselves, making their own plans, using reference (or not!) and taking their work through to final! This causes Dani to have a wee mental breakdown... STANDARD.


Some things we touch upon include Successful Drawing by Andrew Loomis and What Is Subtext? Animation Lessons from a Dreamworks Animator.

Also, follow Kayvon Darabi-Fard, the master storyboarder that BLEW DANI'S TINY MIND!


Let us know if you find this useful! We'd LOVE to hear from you on Twitter, Insta, or email retakespod@gmail.com


As always, humble adoration and maximum respect to James Keeble for music and sound: http://www.jameskeeble.co.uk/

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]]> How to Freelance (and Stay Alive!) How to Freelance (and Stay Alive!) Mon, 13 Jun 2022 07:03:44 GMT 1:36:24 62a6e15146cf5d0012570489 true https://shows.acast.com/retakes/episodes/how-to-freelance-and-stay-alive 62a6e15146cf5d0012570489 624826212831090014ff9ba7 how-to-freelance-and-stay-alive How to create a freelance animation career that will keep you alive foever! full 1 5 Dani and Leah talk about their freelance animation careers and the differences in being self-employed.

We talk about getting clients, the many, many client Red Flags to avoid, and the ANIMVFX UNION RATE CARD. What the hell.


As always, humble adoration and maximum respect to James Keeble for music and sound: http://www.jameskeeble.co.uk/

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]]> Dani and Leah talk about their freelance animation careers and the differences in being self-employed.

We talk about getting clients, the many, many client Red Flags to avoid, and the ANIMVFX UNION RATE CARD. What the hell.


As always, humble adoration and maximum respect to James Keeble for music and sound: http://www.jameskeeble.co.uk/

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]]> How To Get The Animation Job You Want How To Get The Animation Job You Want Mon, 30 May 2022 07:51:18 GMT 1:10:51 629477778e53c700129879b8 true https://shows.acast.com/retakes/episodes/how-to-get-the-animation-job-you-want 629477778e53c700129879b8 624826212831090014ff9ba7 how-to-get-the-animation-job-you-want Like, actually want full 1 4 WARNING: listening to this episode may cause your DREAM JOB, and then there'll be no jobs left for the rest of us. SO THINK ON!

Dani and Leah discuss in-depth how they approach finding - and actually getting - work in animation, something they're pretty much expert level at by now.

Dani has a Six Step Formula for success, and Leah has a Kill List.


We can't wait to hear your thoughts on this one, because the hustle never stops!!!


As always, genuine gratitude and adoration for James Keeble for music and sound: http://www.jameskeeble.co.uk/

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]]> WARNING: listening to this episode may cause your DREAM JOB, and then there'll be no jobs left for the rest of us. SO THINK ON!

Dani and Leah discuss in-depth how they approach finding - and actually getting - work in animation, something they're pretty much expert level at by now.

Dani has a Six Step Formula for success, and Leah has a Kill List.


We can't wait to hear your thoughts on this one, because the hustle never stops!!!


As always, genuine gratitude and adoration for James Keeble for music and sound: http://www.jameskeeble.co.uk/

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]]> What is Burnout? What is Burnout? Mon, 16 May 2022 07:09:36 GMT 1:08:18 6281f8b1f7114f0012f1b650 false https://shows.acast.com/retakes/episodes/what-is-burnout 6281f8b1f7114f0012f1b650 624826212831090014ff9ba7 what-is-burnout Burnout is happening up and down the industry - often in secret! Do you know what it is? full 1 3 Leah and Dani talk about their experiences with being burned out in the animation industry, and discuss some possible solutions. SPOILERS: we all need to take more breaks!!!


MUSIC! AND SOUND! By James Keeble: http://www.jameskeeble.co.uk/


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]]> Leah and Dani talk about their experiences with being burned out in the animation industry, and discuss some possible solutions. SPOILERS: we all need to take more breaks!!!


MUSIC! AND SOUND! By James Keeble: http://www.jameskeeble.co.uk/


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]]> Animating Through A Pandemic Animating Through A Pandemic Mon, 02 May 2022 07:02:07 GMT 1:08:19 626f81f028df7300126035b2 true https://shows.acast.com/retakes/episodes/animating-through-a-pandemic 626f81f028df7300126035b2 624826212831090014ff9ba7 animating-through-a-pandemic Dani and Leah talk about their experiences of being sent home by studios and working their little butts off for two years through the Covid Pandemic! Disclaimer: This does get a bit mental health (obvs) full 1 2 Dani and Leah talk about their experiences of being sent home by studios and working their little butts off for two years through the Covid Pandemic.

They also talk about the differences in communication as animators and the importance of emerging into the new world with new hobbies!

Also: the first question submitted to GRANI DANI! (Agony Aunt name TBC!!)

Disclaimer: This does get a bit mental healthy (obvs) and if you're not feeling up for that, please skip it!


MUSIC! AND SOUND! By James Keeble: http://www.jameskeeble.co.uk/

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]]> Dani and Leah talk about their experiences of being sent home by studios and working their little butts off for two years through the Covid Pandemic.

They also talk about the differences in communication as animators and the importance of emerging into the new world with new hobbies!

Also: the first question submitted to GRANI DANI! (Agony Aunt name TBC!!)

Disclaimer: This does get a bit mental healthy (obvs) and if you're not feeling up for that, please skip it!


MUSIC! AND SOUND! By James Keeble: http://www.jameskeeble.co.uk/

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]]> What is a Retake? What is a Retake? Sat, 16 Apr 2022 13:46:50 GMT 55:50 625ac8aa8fccf60012c7f805 true https://shows.acast.com/retakes/episodes/01 625ac8aa8fccf60012c7f805 624826212831090014ff9ba7 01 Dani and Leah talk about their animation career retakes! full 1 1 Welcome to Retakes Podcast!


We (Dani and Leah) are two deep-thinking and always-striving freelancers working in the UK animation industry. We talk about retakes, and how we can apply them to our careers!


This is our first episode and we introduce ourselves to you, talk about our careers so far, the importance of taking breaks and what we hope this podcast will become!

One of the topics we touch upon is mentoring, and the many schemes available to animators right now. These include She Drew That and Screenskills! Both are free and VERY BRILLIANT!

Also mentioned: Cardiff Animation Festival shorts programme and Turning Red.


Thank you so much for coming along :D


Follow us on Twitter and Instagram! Email us at: retakespod@gmail.com


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]]> Welcome to Retakes Podcast!


We (Dani and Leah) are two deep-thinking and always-striving freelancers working in the UK animation industry. We talk about retakes, and how we can apply them to our careers!


This is our first episode and we introduce ourselves to you, talk about our careers so far, the importance of taking breaks and what we hope this podcast will become!

One of the topics we touch upon is mentoring, and the many schemes available to animators right now. These include She Drew That and Screenskills! Both are free and VERY BRILLIANT!

Also mentioned: Cardiff Animation Festival shorts programme and Turning Red.


Thank you so much for coming along :D


Follow us on Twitter and Instagram! Email us at: retakespod@gmail.com


Music: Defunct by Metre (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Metre/defunct/defunct)

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