Breaking In To Animation With Stephen Silver

What’s it take to succeed in animation- and in life? Character designer Stephen Silver joined Jake Parker and Will Terry to share his wisdom from a career in illustration, animation, and teaching. From mindset to portfolio tips, you won’t want to miss it!

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