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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 043: Want to become a childrens book artist? Erin McGuire tells her story of how she got into the industry.
PK 042: Want to get your first art job? Elise Hatheway tells you exactly what it takes to get noticed.
PK 041: Looking to get your art seen? Try picking up the pace as Justin Harder explains exactly what that means.
PK 040: From illustrator to gallery artist, Dave Calver shares his story spanning over 40 years as an artist
PK 039: Ever struggled with your art? It's time to dive deep into the mindset of successful artists with Cory Huff.
PK 038: Want to create with an IPad or Tablet? Portrait artist Roz Hall explains how he uses technology to smash the barriers to being creative.
PK 037: Thinking of starting a creative business? Comic artist Derek Rodenbeck walks us through the mental game of starting a t-shirt company.
PK 036: Combining all different resources and tools to become a multimedia artist with Simon Dyjas
PK 035: Want a career as an artist but don't know where to start? This podcast with Allan McKay will show you how.
PK 034: Learn how to create a children's book, where to publish it and how to overcome any problems you will have along the way.
PK 033: UI Designer for Bioware's Dragon age Inquisition Tyler Lee talks about what life is like in the studio and how he became a UI Designer.
PK 032: Learn to sell your tshirts online as Jeff Sheldon tells the story of how he created the Ugmonk design & clothing company
PK 031: How to get noticed by studios and get your foot in the door for your first art job with Joe Spadaford.
PK 030: Kevin Kramer explains how to draw portraits that are photo realistic.
PK 029: Arturo Aguirre talks about how to make your own comic book.
PK 028: Cyrus Smith talks about what life is like as a fine artists living and working in a foreign country.
PK 027: Dustin D'Arnault talks about setting your goals and creating a proper portfolio.
PK 026: Yamile Yemoonyah talks about how artists can make more money by selling their artwork through different channels.
PK 025: Cat Lavery talks about how selling prints online and success on kickstarter.
PK 024: Dwayne Vance talks about what happens when depression hits, how it affects your ability to be an artist, and what the road to recovery looks like.
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