Cinematographer in Animation - Can you become an animator without a degree?!

We all love watching animated films... but what does it really take to bring these stories to life? Meet Dave Waloord, a cinematographer at Sunrise Animation. Before that, he worked on various DreamWorks Animation projects like Kung Fu Panda and How To Train Your Dragon, and was part of the Academy Award-winning animated short Bunny and the iconic Ice Age. In this episode, get ready to explore the collaborative and creative world of animation with one of the best in the business. Stick around, because you’re about to get one step closer to your dream job. 📱 CONNECT WITH DAVE: LinkedIn / https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-walvoord-4802983/ FOLLOW US ON OTHER SOCIALS: 🎙 Podcast / https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jobdictionary 🌍  Website / https://jobdictionary.com 🐦  Twitter / https://x.com/jobdictionary_ 📸  Instagram / https://www.instagram.com/jobdictionary/ 📱  TikTok / https://www.tiktok.com/@jobdictionary 👨‍💻  Linkedin / https://www.linkedin.com/company/jobdictionary/ 🎥  Facebook / https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557725591538 WHAT IS JOB DICTIONARY? Hey 👋 Job Dictionary is a free education platform showing you the 95% of jobs you’ve never heard of before, sharing in-depth interviews with professionals in a vast variety of fields, so you can see what the job is REALLY like through their personal experience and pick the best one for you. Visit jobdictionary.com to explore our vast selection of categories (launching this July 2024) and grab our Job Hunt Hacks to help you land your dream job. ⌚️Timestamps: 00:00 What does a cinematographer do? 06:23 Current challenges in films: other countries offer tax incentives?! 09:00 What a day in the life looks like as a cinematographer  12:43 Skills aspiring cinematographers need to have 16:49 How to get started as a cinematographer in animation? 19:09 Explore more jobs at jobdictionary.com