I've decided to take a good strong swing at building a solid Animation Portfolio.
For years I've lived right here in Burbank, CA among the studios and I've been terrified of rejection. A couple of years ago I submitted my portfolio to Nickelodeon and I received a follow up phone call to discuss it. The head of recruitment told me it was "Delightfully good" and had some notes for me on how to improve and resubmit.
I never did. The truth is that I've secretly always considered myself a hack and unworthy of any real level of success. That awful self-esteem has blocked me from passionately pursuing so many wonderful things in my life.
All that is over now. I almost died recently. I had a doctor tell me I was lucky. It was a close call and I'm quite simply finished doubting myself and settling for less than my best effort and full potential.
Wish me luck.
For years I've lived right here in Burbank, CA among the studios and I've been terrified of rejection. A couple of years ago I submitted my portfolio to Nickelodeon and I received a follow up phone call to discuss it. The head of recruitment told me it was "Delightfully good" and had some notes for me on how to improve and resubmit.
I never did. The truth is that I've secretly always considered myself a hack and unworthy of any real level of success. That awful self-esteem has blocked me from passionately pursuing so many wonderful things in my life.
All that is over now. I almost died recently. I had a doctor tell me I was lucky. It was a close call and I'm quite simply finished doubting myself and settling for less than my best effort and full potential.
Wish me luck.
5 comments:
Holy Moly, Nathanael! You almost died? Jeez, well, I'm glad to hear you're alright and that you're going to forge ahead with animation portfolio! Way to go! We all suffer with such self-esteem issues. We just have to learn to ignore it. Do you have any of your animation work present on the web? If so, I'd love to see it!
Good Luck. Just do it!
Thank you for the kind words and support, Melinda! No, I don't have any animation work online. I'm building a portfolio for a character clean up or character design position. No actual animating. Figure drawing, animal drawing, expressions, style versatility, turnarounds, model sheets, etc.
I'm planning on posting my whole journey right here so you can see the portfolio take shape if you like. :)
Thank you, Kim! I definitely will!
Dude, go for it!! I think the world is ready to see your talent! All the best! :)
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