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Allan McKay is an Emmy Award-winning VFX Supervisor and Technical Director based in Los Angeles, CA. Allan has created visual effects for projects such as Game of Thrones, Avengers Endgame, Transformers 3, and many more. He has over 20 years of experience working with different studios and directors, including Blur Studio, Pixomondo, and M. Night Shyamalan. In addition to this, Allan McKay recently launched his creative industry podcast, where he interviews the leading experts, creatives, and technical wizards in Hollywood.
In this episode…What sets you apart from the competition in your industry? How do you stand out from every other qualified artist during a job interview? According to Emmy Award-winning visual effects artist, Allan McKay, the deciding factor that companies take into account before working with you is your personal brand. So, how can you create a unique, memorable, and authentic personal brand?
When Allan started in the VFX industry, he was only 14. However, he had the drive and knowledge to back up his passion. By amplifying his unique skills and story, he was able to build a powerful personal brand—and a successful career—that wasn’t impacted by his young age. So, what is his secret?
In this week's episode of Pencil Kings, host Mitch Bowler sits down with long time friend, VFX Supervisor and Technical Director Allan McKay. They discuss common misconceptions that artists have about social media, branding, and job interviews. Allan also shares the incredible impact that his personal brand had on his career and reveals his tips for building a powerful personal brand today. Stay tuned.
PK 243: Launching A Board Game on Kickstarter
PK 242: Reinventing Yourself as an Artist
PK 241: How to Become a Character Designer
PK 240: Publishing Your Animated Short
PK 239: Mentorship and Education for Creative Careers
PK 238: Testing Creative Career Ideas
PK 237: Making Your Art Career Path Real
PK 236: The 12 Month Art Career Goal
PK 235: 4 Phases of a Creative Career
PK 234: 2020: The Year of Time
PK 233: Redefine Your Creative Career
PK 232: Sell Your Art With Social Media
PK 230: How to Make a Board Game
PK 229: The Joy of Art Education
PK 228: Evolution of Art and Self
PK 227: Exploring the Storyboard Artist Career Path
PK 226: Asking for Help to Free Your Time
PK 225: Artist Mindset Shifts
PK 224: Creative Mindset Upgrade
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