Animation Field Notes

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Weathering Industry Turbulence

Weathering Industry Turbulence

It's been a rough few years in animation, and we're still holding on tight

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Todd Shaffer
Dec 04, 2024
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The animation industry has experienced a lot of turbulence in the past few years. Studios have laid off many, if not most, of their crew in order to survive the 40,000 foot drop in the entertainment sector. Maybe this happened to you.

But, let’s be realistic — this isn’t the first time the animation industr…

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