ONLINE : Masters Workshop - How to get a better job ? 

Updated for Covid 19

When : Sunday the 28th of November
Duration : Arrive at 9:15am. Starts at 9:30am to 6:30pm AEST
Method : Online Zoom Participants : 20 - Limited spots available

Requirements : Quiet Room, Good Internet speed, WebCam and computer

Be part of a 1 day small and intense Online Zoom Workshop. Get up-to-date on what studios and companies desire in new recruits. Discover what is presently happening in the industry. Examine your present goals, strengths & weaknesses, as well as, explore different career paths. Learn what it takes to create an excellent CV, showreel and portfolio, as well as, methods for good self-promotion and marketing. You will get tips for preparing and presenting at an interview. The workshop will improve your confidence & equip you with a solid marketing plan to help you get your next job.

Prepare yourself for after new environment : Know what you need to compete in this new environment and have a plan to develop your marketing material.

Examine : 
- Your own strengths and weaknesses
- Career goals and aspirations
- The Motion Design, Illustration, Animation and VFX industry

Discuss the difference between working :
- Full-time, part-time or freelance  
- Industry rates and payments across industries
- Contracting or running a studio

Look at examples of many well known : 
- Designers and Illustrators
- 2d /3d Animators and Motion Designers
- Visual Effects Artists

Exercises :
- Activity : What position is best for you.
- Activity : Practising contacting studios over the phone - Activity : Practising contacting studios via email - Activity : Self-analysis questionnaire
- Activity : Build a personal marketing plan

Learn & Understand :
- What it takes to create an excellent CV
- The essentials of creating an excellent showreel
- Self-promotion and marketing techniques
- Tips for preparing and presenting at an interview
- Important tips on what not to do when marketing yourself 

Marketing yourself In the Covid 19 era :
- How covert has affected the industry
- How to adapt to the new environment

Equip yourself with :
- Industry knowledge & marketing techniques
- A plan and marketing strategy to get your next job

Networking Drinks
- We will finish the day with a Beer and a chat.

Community support - This workshop is designed to support the industry and is not-for-profit.

Register for the March 21st workshop

Presented by Mathew Packwood - Teacher & Mentor

Creative Director Matthew Packwood is a specialist in concept development, design and advanced animation. Matthew has 18 years experience working in the National and International design and post-production industry. He is also the founder, editor and curator of Masters of Motion (Est 2016). Previously, Matthew was a studio owner of Popcorn Creative and the head of design and animation at Inverleigh Media holdings. Matthew has also taught at Melbourne's top Universities and Private colleges.

Examples : People I have helped with career advice

Niraj Perera - Got work at : Online Education Services
Monique Smith - Got work at : 12 field animation
Jacinta Blaxland Got work at : www.plasticwax.com Samantha Sheppard Got work at : Englo Learning
Joal Taylor Got work at : Animal Logic
Tristan Brittaine - Got work at : Discovery Discovery Channel
Sophie Lewsam Got work at : Cheeky Little Luke Cavalan Got work at : Special Broadcasting Service (SBS)
Ian Lade Got work at : Luma Pictures
Anna Nicolson Got work at : Flying Bark Bridget Ronalds Got work at : Dulux Group
Helen He Got work at : National Photography
John Harris Got a work at : Upsurge Studios Anna Nicolson Got work at : Flying Bark Evan Jenkins - Got work at : Method Studios Melbourne
Andrew McGregor - Got work at : Rotor Studios
Matthew Henderson - Got work at : Digital Lode
Sam Nilson - Got work at : Zero One Studio
Conor Stack - Got work at : Flying Bark
Megan Quan - Got work at : Mill Film 

Attendee - Recommendations

Vojislav Milanovic Senior CG Artist at Prodigious

Portfolio : www.vojislavmilanovic.com

Matthew's Masterclass was stellar and fills a much needed gap in the industry's education. Learning about wages, getting clients, self promotion, advertising and putting together your best showreel is absolutely integral to anyone seriously wanting to enter this industry. In a single day Matthew teachers the equivalent of a three year marketing degree. Can't recommend this course enough. 
Jamie Dunbar - 3D Generalist - Founder of Dragonboots Studios

10 out 10 - A really great workshop jam-packed with useful information and guidance. Everyone was really kind, supportive and focused. 
Declan Boyd - 3D Modeler

I attended the "How to get a job" workshop as a student on the verge of graduating. There was lots of was valuable information I hadn't come across before and the feedback of my current work and marketing effort was very helpful. I'm now working on crafting a more grounded plan for the future thanks to Matthew. 
Daniela Acevedo Vera - Animator

Mattthew's workshop covers all areas needed to find work in the VFX & Motion Design field. His courses have a lot of good information of which Matthew delivers well. 
Andrew McGregor VFX - Match Move & Motion designer

It was a really good workshop and great value for money.
Chi Woon Leow - Lighting Artist

I really enjoyed this workshop. It taught me a lot about networking to get into the industry and helped me understand my own strengths and weaknesses. This workshop has boosted my confidence.
Aishwarya Ramji - VFX Artist

The workshop with Matthew was great! As someone who has come out of university and been trying to get into the industry, it really helped direct my efforts toward what will benefit my work the most and how to establish connections within the industry. 
William Schoof - Visual Effects Artist

The course is a valuable learning experience as I was being challenged along the way. Generally, Also Matthew Packwood is a very great mentor and he knows what he’s talking about and helped me to think of marketing in different ways. 
Ler Ka Paw - Film & TV Director

"Matthew was clearly very knowledgeable and gave real world advice on how to get a job. He tailored the advice to each student so you didn't feel like you were getting generalised information. The whole day was packed with information and I came away from it with a clear checklist of what I needed to do to progress. Plus the networking drinks at the end were good fun, highly recommend!" 
Bridget Ronalds - Motion Designer 

10 out of 10 for contentI feel much better prepared to start my creative career after undertaking Matthew's workshop. I've undertaken several creative courses and workshops and this was the only one that has taught me how to find work in the creative industry. 
William Durkacz : Animator & Illustrator

8.5 out of 10. Matthew has industry knowledge and experience and showing examples of what to do but also what not to do was helpful to see. The tips and tricks on approaching companies was particularly helpful as well as writing up good CVs amongst other things. Matthew also presents clearly and confidently. And It was a really good workshop and great value for money. 
Isabella Cutri - 3d & Industrial Designer

Matthew's course is an intensive workshop for people wanting to find work in animation. The information on industry is up to date and very interesting, and there are workable kits to help you reach your goals. The info was catered to the local area too, which was a big plus! Would highly recommend.  
Sophie Lewsam - Animator & Illustrator

I really enjoyed the course, it set me up for job hunting in the Animation industry and prepared me when University couldn't. I recommend for any students close to graduating to take this course for a more insightful and realistic view of the industry. 
Sommer Redding - Animator & Illustrator

Matthew's workshop gives you a full day of quality information regarding how to get a job as a freelancer or work in a studio. He presents the course in a warm and easy going way that shows the passion he has for the industry and for helping the next generation of animators, visual effects artists and motion designers to succeed in their chosen field. If you are looking for work and need help you should definitely do one of his courses. 
Nicholas Shepherd - Freelance Artist & Animator

Matt is super friendly and approachable and also knowledgeable and genuine; he's very passionate about what he does. I found the course informative and also affirming, and met some great people.
Sam Nilson - 3D Artist

“How to get a job in VFX” workshop is a must-attend event for graduates and career changers looking to get into the industry. It covers a wide array of topics on personal branding, online marketing/presence and a pin-point focus on what aspirants personally need to improve on in order to maximize their chances for employment. The highlight of this workshop are personal website and portfolio/Showreel reviews done by Matthew to help those seeking advice and improvements. Matthew was remarkably transparent and incredibly helpful. A big recommendation for all!’ 
Dean Musumeci - Visual Effects Generalist  

It's definitely worth the time to go, Masters of Motion provides you with a greater understanding of the industry, and the confidence to get yourself out there. Matt does a great job in delivering a well presented course that goes in depth into the way the industry works and how we can make ourselves a part of it. 

Braeden Russell - Stop Motion Artist & Set Designer