The old saying goes that in this business it is not only what you know, but also who you know that will help you land a job.  It is vitally important for you to learn how to network. If you want to do something for a living then you need to be around the people who do it.  And you have to know who the top players are in the industry. If you went to a presentation, conference, or screening and you happened to be seated next to Andrew Stanton or Richard Edland would you know what they looked like?  Because of the advent of the Internet and all its wonderful search engines...ye are without excuse!

So how about we test your skills of research and observation?  Take a look at the person in each photo below and see if you can figure out who they are.  All prominent and respected people in the industry. Some are effects artists, some are animators, and some are modelers. But stay sharp, because also included in here are producers, directors, studio executives, and game designers all of whom could be a potential contact for you or could have a profound affect your career in this buisness.  Click on each photo to reveal the identity of that individual. How many can you guess correctly without cheating?

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