How to get a job in animation (and keep it) / Gene Hamm ; illustrations by Gene Hamm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 111-118).

Working for studios -- How Steven Spielberg landed his first job in the movies -- The three major techniques of animation and the skills they require -- What you should study in school to put on your reel -- Why you should move to Hollywood -- How I got my first job on Lord of the Rings (the Bakshi version) -- Working at Hanna-Barbera (cashing my reality check) -- Storyboards class: preparing to go out on my own -- Stalking the wild job: research -- How to keep a job once you have it (work habits) -- How to deal with the union -- Working for yourself -- Freelancing: how to be your own studio -- How to write a press release (shameless self-promotion) -- Your website and the new economy -- How to win a film festival -- Frequently asked questions.