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.

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⌚️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