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I, a person with the artistic ability of a toddler who was dropped on their head at least twice, went to an expo for artists. Lightbox is the spot for artists and animators looking to show their work and maybe find work. Letâs talk crowding, ticket prices, and limited security.
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Top Comments of this video!! :3
Omg PLEASE go to a funeral industry event!! Would be FASCINATING
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Great video, Amanda! I'll just say this: unionize the game industry, unionize VFX, protect artists from getting their work stolen by AI, pay artists properly for their time and work. Thats all.
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I'm surprised you went to LightBox. Thanks for mentioning the AI issue. I'm an artist and I had my art used in an AI database without permission even though I'm a student.
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I brought this up already with the LBX staff but another issue is its inaccessibility for guests with mobility devices.
Its new ticketing system makes it very hard for people with mobility issues to go back and forth so often just to retrieve tickets. As well as maneuvering its MASSSIVE attendance line
Absolutely incredible event that changed me as an artist forever but if it can be helped for future thats one note for the team
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The state of animation is so sad to me right now. Because if you look at the animation work coming out, itâs fantastic stuff! It feels like 3D has finally broken out of the perceived confines of semi-realism and is taking advantage of what animation can do. And 2D has been seeing some really cool stuff in TV animation despite the financial restrictions.
But companies are so focused on the money that theyâre willing to throw artists to the curb, pay poorly, and demand crunch. I want so badly for animation to not only be a wonderful art form but a genuinely good and fulfilling career choice.
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Howdy Swell! I worked as a vendor in AA this year at Lightbox and we met super briefly! LBX is my favorite show to vend at because the organizers really treat the artists well. They give us a LOT more table space and space behind the table compared to other artist alleys. They also had a lounge for vendors with food and water that I utilized all three days! I definitely think they need to address crowding and safety more, though!! I wanted to mention some of the other issues with CTN. The biggest thing was that people were being charged for portfolio reviews. Vendors were also getting placed in really inconvenient areas or behind giant beams. I think there was also a lot of discussion about the event organizer for CTN yelling at vendors and staff. Loved the video!! Thanks for making it!!
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Christina Grimmie was a singer and youtuber. She was shot three times at point blank by her own fan back in *2016*.
There is never an argument for "there wouldnt be x type of bad person here, its just a small thing". DO PROPER SECURITY. Properly secure your facilities. Keep your panelists, employees, and atendees safe.
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My wife is an Animator and artist and a huge fan of your videos. You said someone told you that a lot of artists draw while watching your videos and she is one of them. we died laughing when you said that because she was actually sketching at the time.
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Most of the reason the animation industry has been looking so bleak, lately, is because the writers strike caused most productions to shut down. The majority of my colleagues have been out of work since May for that sole reason. But hopefully, now that the writers are back to work, things will start to go back to how they were. Many of the artists on my production are already scheduled to return to work in January. đ¤
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As annoying as the double line is for panels, I appreciate the attempt at controlling the seat hogging. It sucks missing a panel because theres people who donât care just waiting for the next one.
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I went to the online Lightbox Expo back in 2021 (I think?) and I learned so much and had a blast-- it sucks that it'll likely never be as accessible for me ever again. The cost, the distance, and the accessibility (even if COVID ever goes away) make it impossible :(. It's hard to get an idea of what the expo is actually like, so your more objective, outsider perspective is really nice to hear.
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I was definitely one of the people who said âwhat are you doing hereâ. BUT TO BE FAIR at the time the only thing I knew about swell was from her smosh cameo, and how she went to âweirdâ conventions. She kept referring to a furry convention video that was on the way. That being said, loved the video, and it was nice meeting you swell!
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I also ran into you at the convention for like 5 seconds lolol. Your review covers many pros and cons I had with Lightbox this year. As a panelist for my company and at an industry booth, I noticed that people travel from all over the world to go to this convention so that they could get any guidance on their work and getting a job. Due to portfolio review spots being filled up so quickly, I and others ended up informally reviewing work. The urgency, especially among students facing industry uncertainties, was palpable. Having attended CTN as a student, I once had an anxiety attack in the middle of the hall because I felt like my work wasn't good enough and I couldn't get to talk to professionals due to the lines. Now that I'm on the other side, the issues with crowding still persist, and I wish they invited more artists from all parts of the pipeline out at industry booths to talk to students in an informal setting. I hope they address the convention's growing cost - I'm not sure if I'd pay that amount on my own.
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lightbox was great last year, but like you said, it was originally created as an alternative to the other big animation networking convention, CTNX. From my experience this year, they're having the exact same issues that CTNX had (at least on the public facing side) CTNX also had a very 'industry ready' mindset. It was somewhat unfriendly to beginner artists and even recent grads. It was mostly geared towards people who already had 1-2 years of industry experience. I'm happy that Lightbox is much friendlier, but I think it's become unhelpful to the people it set out to help. Hopefully they move to a bigger hall or prioritize independent studios, rather than the large ones that aren't hiring
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Saw you walking around the exhibit hall! I got too nervous and didnât say hi but I was more in awe about your stature. You give off such tall energy that I wasnât expecting that. And then I realized in a week or two youâd have a video out so I was like ok let them work.
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A convention where there is a lot of people looking at jobs and where people might negatively review the convention because they didn't get a job is exactly the kind of place you need to have more security. Especially when there are more people looking for jobs than there are currently positions.
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I cant believe I went to the same event as THE Swell Entertainment, I'm so starstuck rn
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I work in animation and have gone to lightbox all years, SO crazy to see you also went :O!!!I did get a job at Netflix because of Lightbox, I have been working there for 3 years now!
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Omg I saw you walk by and literally my first thought was "Damn she really does go everywhere"
But definitely have started paying attention to security and safety more after watching your videos. Lightbox could very much be safer. Part of that could be from bag checks and moving to a larger space that allows for less congestion.
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@jennydeane
5 months ago
As a former florist and someone who works for a bridal industryâŚ. Who ran a bridal expoâŚ. PLEASE go to a bridal expoâŚ. Itâs NUTSâŚ. Weddings are another level of crazy
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