How to Get Hired as a Storyboard Artist in Animation: Q&A with Nathanael Jones

Hello, and welcome to my channel! Be sure to subscribe for future content on Animation Career Advice, Art Portfolio Tips & much more! This is my Interview Series where I invite Animation Industry Professionals to talk about their experiences, answer questions and offer their advice and expertise. Join me in a conversation with Nathanael H Jones, a Storyboard Artist at Nickelodeon, on his personal journey and a day in the life of a board artist. Time Stamps: Intro 0:40 About Nathan 0:41 What led you to Storyboarding? 2:00 How did you land your first animation gig? 4:55 How did other skillsets become relevant to your role as a board artist? 8:10 What's a day in the life of a board artist / the boarding process? 9:58 "Script-driven" vs "Board-driven" projects 12:56 Boarding for Television vs Feature 15:46 What is the process behind timing musical sequences? 20:45 What is your favorite aspect of being a Storyboard Artist? 25:00 Advice for aspiring storyboard artists 26:23 Networking and asking for feedback 28:14 Final words & Wrap-up 30:27 Outtro 31:28 ✨SOCIAL MEDIA ✨ ⭐️NATHAN⭐️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanbutnate/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanaelhjones/ Portfolio Website: https://www.nathanbutnate.net/ ⭐️EMILY⭐️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moxieiii/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/moxie_iii Portfolio Website: https://www.emilyoetzell.com/ ⭐️JAIDEN⭐️ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/piixelatte/ Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/piixelatte Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaidenjanusllanes/ ✨EQUIPMENT + SOFTWARE✨ Camera: Sony Alpha A6400 Microphone + Audio Interface: Focusrite Scarlett Solo Studio 3rd Gen (bundle) Editing Software: Adobe Premiere Pro (Video), Audacity (Audio) Thumbnail assets/template: Canva.com YouTube SEO Tool Affiliate Link: https://www.tubebuddy.com/JAIJUU Computer: 2019 MacBook Pro 15in with Touch Bar ✨SOURCES✨ Outtro song: "You Should" By Patrick Patrikios "Let's Learn Some Storyboarding!" By Nic Parris: https://nicparris.gumroad.com/l/JyCxo Animation/Art Resource Masterlist: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/... Courtesy of Marie Lum (@PuccaNoodles on Twitter)