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Animation Career Review: How Meg Grube Broke into VFX & Feature | EP. 103 Animation Podcast

In this Episode 103 of the iAnimate Animation Podcast, animator Meg Grube shares an in-depth animation career review, covering her journey from PA to VFX & feature animator at top studios like ILM and DreamWorks. Welcome to Episode 103 of the iAnimate Animation Podcast! In this animation career review, we sit down with VFX and feature animator Meg Grube to explore her dynamic path through the animation industry. From a rural upbringing in Pennsylvania to animating for powerhouse studios like DreamWorks, Luma Pictures, and ILM, Meg offers real-world insights for anyone curious about how to start a career in animation. Hosted by Larry Vasquez, this animation career interview dives into Meg’s unique trajectory—beginning with her early love of Disney films, navigating an initial career in advertising, and eventually finding her calling through iAnimate’s animation training. She discusses the practical challenges of working in the animation industry, the skills needed for an animation career, and how programs like iAnimate’s Feature Animation Workshop played a pivotal role in her development as a professional animator. Meg also shares animation career advice on adapting to fast-paced visual effects environments, collaborating across departments, and maintaining work-life balance as a remote artist and mother. From animating Marvel characters like Wasp and Black Panther to embracing the creative freedom of shows like Underworld, Meg offers a visual effects career review grounded in honesty, humor, and hard-earned experience. Whether you're interested in feature animation job roles, career growth in animation, or just want to hear a relatable story from someone who's made the leap, this episode is packed with animation industry insights and tips for becoming a professional animator. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 01:37 Why Meg's Career Journey Stands Out 02:33 Meg’s Path Into Animation 04:26 College Years and Early Career Doubts 07:36 First Steps in 3D and Learning LightWave 09:33 From Graduation to the Hustle in LA 11:03 Transitioning to DreamWorks 13:42 Discovering iAnimate and Self-Teaching Maya 15:36 Life as an iAnimate Student 17:49 Landing Her First Animation Job 20:12 Learning the VFX Workflow 24:06 Importance of Fundamentals in Animation 25:07 Making an Impression at Luma 29:22 Evolving Her Workflow in VFX 33:20 Speed, Confidence, and Creative Commitment 35:53 Favorite VFX Projects 39:02 Working on Female Characters and Creatures 43:54 What She Loves About VFX 45:21 Adapting Between Styles Quickly 47:46 The Power of Taking a Break 50:42 Challenges of VFX Work 53:16 Transition to Feature Animation 55:58 Prepping a New Reel for Job Hunting 57:37 Working Remote at ILM 58:57 Episodic vs Feature Film VFX 1:00:16 Life Outside of Animation 1:01:53 Final Thoughts and Farewell 🎓 Check out the iAnimate Workshop Meg took: https://ianimate.net/workshops/featur... 🎓 Start your animation journey with iAnimate: Official Site: https://ianimate.net/ Workshops: https://ianimate.net/workshops 🔗 Explore more from Meg Grube: Website: https://www.meggrube.com/ LinkedIn:   / meg-grube-29882719   👉 Enjoyed this animation career review with Meg Grube? Hit Like, drop a comment, and don’t forget to subscribe to our channel for more real stories and industry insights from top animators. 🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode! 💬 What did you think of Meg’s journey from PA to professional animator? Share your thoughts or ask a question in the comments — we’d love to hear from you! #AnimationCareerReview #animationindustryinsights #iAnimateAnimationPodcast #vfxanimator #FeatureAnimationCareer #animatorinterview #animationcareer #2danimation #3danimation #cganimation #characteranimation #behindthescenes #animationindustry