5 tips to land your next role in the midst of layoff season
Getting laid off is extremely tough and to some this can feel like a huge sense of loss and adversity. The world of recruitment has
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Metaverse and Recruitment – Is it the future?
Bring on the metaverse. Will this change the way we work and recruit? Job searches for remote positions have reached 83% in 2022. And at
Different Types of Bias in Recruitment
As humans and as recruiters, we are filled with countless decision-making moments. When we reply to an email, we decide what to say; when we
What Does an Audio Mixer do?
In film or any form of video, audio mixing is the process of combining different sounds and audio recording into a final sound that complements
What Does an Art Director do?
Art direction is a way to present a product, person or place creatively to evoke a sense of a particular culture or emotional reaction from
What Does a Producer do?
Essentially, a Producer is the one in charge of the whole production of a project like a film, documentary, advert, or a music video. They
What Does an Account Manager do?
Account Managers serve as the link between their employer and the specific accounts (a client or customer) they’ve been assigned to handle. They are experts
What Does a Motion Designer do?
Motion graphics simply explained are graphics in motion. A Motion Designer creates graphics and then makes the move in a certain way to tell a
What Does a Project Manager do?
For a business, having a Project Manager leading and making sure everyone is on the same page can be critical to the success of
What Does an Edit Assistant do?
Before an Editor starts working on a project, the Edit Assistant will receive and prepare the footage making sure everything is ready before the editing
What Does a Photographer do?
A photographer is a person capturing stills images for production. They make sure that the shot is framed well, the camera is focused, and the
What Does a Colour Grader do?
Image by DCStudio on Freepik Colour grading is one of the last steps in post-production, giving the final product (a film, advert or music
What Does a Designer do?
A Designer’s job is to use imagery to tell a story in a way that supports a brand’s message and evokes emotion. Graphic Designers create
What Does a Booking Coordinator do?
Bookings Coordinators primarily work in post-production therefore they must have a deep understanding of post-production processes. They know what equipment the post-production company has,
What Does a Studio Manager do?
Studio Manager has the responsibility of managing the studio facilities for recording productions, from photo shoots to films. A Studio Manager should have an in-depth
What Does a Stylist do?
Stylists have the ability to curate outfits for various purposes in the fashion and entertainment industry or organise clothing and products to be photographed. There
What Does a Videographer do?
Like a Camera Operator, a Videographer is the person capturing footage for a production. They capture the action on their cameras, making sure the shot
What Does a DigiTech do?
You can find DigiTech’s on all sorts of stills photo productions -eCommerce, Campaign, Advertising to name a few. DigiTechs manage the images that Photographers take
What Does a Copywriter do?
Being a copywriter can be considered a curious art, as it is so much more than presenting information to the world. Have you ever wondered
What Does an Animator do?
A career in Animation means you have the ability to bring art to life, whether it be through animations, special effects, and other visual images.
What Does a Set Designer do?
The role of a Set Designer on a movie, television set or theatre production is to design and plan how the background of the scene
What Does a Camera Operator do?
A camera operator is a person capturing footage for a production. They capture the action on their cameras, making sure that the shot is framed
What does a Post Producer do?
The post-production of any project is a technical mind field. Music, visual effects and colour grading are all being added, making this a vital stage
Human rights in the workplace
Last Saturday marked the 75th anniversary of Human Rights Day, in which countries all over the world celebrate the international recognition of universal civil, political
How we embedded inclusivity and diversity principles into our recruitment strategy
diversity and inclusion
How we kicked off our DEIB strategy with Authenticity
Our team DEIB session So, here at Yellow Cat we’ve been educating ourselves on the importance of inclusive hiring. Yellow Cat is based in one
Top tips for your next Video Interview
Preparing for a video interview is very similar to a preparation of a standard face-to-face meeting. You may expect the similar set of questions and the way you conduct yourself should be exactly the same. However, there are some aspects that you may want to consider before going onto your first video interview.
What can creative companies do to support anti-racism?
Here at Yellow Cat we support the Black Lives Matter movement. Like many others we feel it’s an important and pivotal moment to voice our solidarity with Black Lives Matter.
COVID-19 Chaos – What’s next for VFX?
Having spread to over 100 different countries since December 2019, the World Health Organisation deemed COVID-19 a global state of emergency, officially declaring it a pandemic. But what does this mean for production and VFX industry?
Tips for your online portfolio
Whether you are working on your first resume or maybe trying to transform your old one, here are few tips on how you can create a knockout online portfolio.
Five steps to successful recruitment
Knowing how to recruit the best talent is key to a company’s future success. When recruitment is done well you attract the best candidates so you can hire the right person who is excited and motivated to do great work. Recruitment is efficient, with minimal disruption to your team.
Stand out and attract best talent
As a creative recruitment agency in London we come across various companies who try different approaches when it comes to attracting the best talent. We operate within the Production, Post-Production and VFX industries which means working very closely with advertising and production agencies, animation studios and post-production houses.
Are you ready to go freelance?
Have you been considering going freelance, but are unsure if you are ready?
As a freelance recruitment agency, we have worked with many new freelancers over the years and provided advice and guidance on this very topic.
What does a Real-Time Artist do?
Real-Time is a technique used for rendering; the process involved in generating 2D or 3D imagery from a model within an application.
Transcreation, Versioning, Adaptation & Localisation – what’s it all about
Have you ever wondered what the actual difference between each of them is and if it is possible to use them interchangeably?
How to register as a freelancer with HMRC
As a freelance recruitment agency, we often get asked how to register as a freelancer with HMRC so we are going to talk you through how to do this in five stress-free steps, so you can focus on the creative stuff.
4 Expert Tips In Finding Freelance Work
Transitioning to freelance life is not always a smooth ride and can be very stressful; especially when trying to secure those firsts few projects. Here are 4 magical tips that you can follow to find all those best freelance jobs out there!
State of the industry : Post-Production & VFX
Our free e-Guide on the state of the Post-Production & VFX industry. Full of valuable insights, trends and predictions from business owners, hiring managers and professionals. All the 2019 trends & 2020 predictions are here.
8 top tips to help you ace that all important job interview
‘Interview’- even the mention of the word can make the most confident cats perspire into an anxious mess. We’ve all been there, I once was so nervous during a first stage interview, my throat dried up completely and I was rendered mute. Not an ideal scenario!
How to create the perfect freelance showreel
Knowing how to make a strong showreel is essential for any freelance creator of visual content. Our expert tips show you how to make sure it stands out from the crowd.
“Flexpert” to “Gig Economy”: a creative freelancer glossary
Wishing you had a cheat sheet for all these technical freelance terms? Our A-Z guide provides just that, with 33 essential definitions for anyone in the freelance business.
10 steps to hire the right freelancer
An unsuitable hire is one of the most expensive mistakes your company can make. If you’re looking to hire a freelancer, Yellow Cat’s 10 simple steps will make sure you find the perfect fit for your business.
Are you missing growth by not utilising freelancers?
Looking to grow your business and recruit exciting new talent? If you want to stay ahead of the curve, we’ve got five great reasons why freelancers are your golden ticket.
Supercharging the Yellow Cat team: our hiring journey
Growing our Yellow Cat team has proven to be quite challenging. Granted, not quite the same life threatening dilemma that faced Liam Neeson’s character in ‘Taken’ but a challenge nonetheless.
5 top tips to improve your Copywriter CV
I’m sure you’re aware that March marks World Creative Writing month! We’re grabbing this opportunity to celebrate this month of creativity by sharing 5 top tips to hopefully help our community of Copywriters. Whether you’re a recent graduate, just getting started in the industry, or a seasoned pro, we’re keen to share our insights.
All
5 tips to land your next role in the midst of layoff season
Getting laid off is extremely tough and to some this can feel like a huge sense of loss and adversity. The world of recruitment has
Metaverse and Recruitment – Is it the future?
Bring on the metaverse. Will this change the way we work and recruit? Job searches for remote positions have reached 83% in 2022. And at
Different Types of Bias in Recruitment
As humans and as recruiters, we are filled with countless decision-making moments. When we reply to an email, we decide what to say; when we
What Does an Audio Mixer do?
In film or any form of video, audio mixing is the process of combining different sounds and audio recording into a final sound that complements
What Does an Art Director do?
Art direction is a way to present a product, person or place creatively to evoke a sense of a particular culture or emotional reaction from
What Does a Producer do?
Essentially, a Producer is the one in charge of the whole production of a project like a film, documentary, advert, or a music video. They
What Does an Account Manager do?
Account Managers serve as the link between their employer and the specific accounts (a client or customer) they’ve been assigned to handle. They are experts
What Does a Motion Designer do?
Motion graphics simply explained are graphics in motion. A Motion Designer creates graphics and then makes the move in a certain way to tell a
What Does a Project Manager do?
For a business, having a Project Manager leading and making sure everyone is on the same page can be critical to the success of
What Does an Edit Assistant do?
Before an Editor starts working on a project, the Edit Assistant will receive and prepare the footage making sure everything is ready before the editing
What Does a Photographer do?
A photographer is a person capturing stills images for production. They make sure that the shot is framed well, the camera is focused, and the
What Does a Colour Grader do?
Image by DCStudio on Freepik Colour grading is one of the last steps in post-production, giving the final product (a film, advert or music
What Does a Designer do?
A Designer’s job is to use imagery to tell a story in a way that supports a brand’s message and evokes emotion. Graphic Designers create
What Does a Booking Coordinator do?
Bookings Coordinators primarily work in post-production therefore they must have a deep understanding of post-production processes. They know what equipment the post-production company has,
What Does a Studio Manager do?
Studio Manager has the responsibility of managing the studio facilities for recording productions, from photo shoots to films. A Studio Manager should have an in-depth
What Does a Stylist do?
Stylists have the ability to curate outfits for various purposes in the fashion and entertainment industry or organise clothing and products to be photographed. There
What Does a Videographer do?
Like a Camera Operator, a Videographer is the person capturing footage for a production. They capture the action on their cameras, making sure the shot
What Does a DigiTech do?
You can find DigiTech’s on all sorts of stills photo productions -eCommerce, Campaign, Advertising to name a few. DigiTechs manage the images that Photographers take
What Does a Copywriter do?
Being a copywriter can be considered a curious art, as it is so much more than presenting information to the world. Have you ever wondered
What Does an Animator do?
A career in Animation means you have the ability to bring art to life, whether it be through animations, special effects, and other visual images.
What Does a Set Designer do?
The role of a Set Designer on a movie, television set or theatre production is to design and plan how the background of the scene
What Does a Camera Operator do?
A camera operator is a person capturing footage for a production. They capture the action on their cameras, making sure that the shot is framed
What does a Post Producer do?
The post-production of any project is a technical mind field. Music, visual effects and colour grading are all being added, making this a vital stage
Human rights in the workplace
Last Saturday marked the 75th anniversary of Human Rights Day, in which countries all over the world celebrate the international recognition of universal civil, political
How we embedded inclusivity and diversity principles into our recruitment strategy
diversity and inclusion
How we kicked off our DEIB strategy with Authenticity
Our team DEIB session So, here at Yellow Cat we’ve been educating ourselves on the importance of inclusive hiring. Yellow Cat is based in one
Five steps towards a more diverse recruitment strategy
Diversity is rightfully treated as a priority nowadays because for a long time sadly our creative industry was neither diverse nor inclusive. As a recruitment agency for the creative industry, we would like to offer our support here by sharing some steps on how you can improve your hiring strategy.
Top tips for your next Video Interview
Preparing for a video interview is very similar to a preparation of a standard face-to-face meeting. You may expect the similar set of questions and the way you conduct yourself should be exactly the same. However, there are some aspects that you may want to consider before going onto your first video interview.
What can creative companies do to support anti-racism?
Here at Yellow Cat we support the Black Lives Matter movement. Like many others we feel it’s an important and pivotal moment to voice our solidarity with Black Lives Matter.
COVID-19 Chaos – What’s next for VFX?
Having spread to over 100 different countries since December 2019, the World Health Organisation deemed COVID-19 a global state of emergency, officially declaring it a pandemic. But what does this mean for production and VFX industry?
VFX Modelling Artist Breakdown
3D modelling artists create the models for all 3D assets within a project – characters, weapons, vehicles, furniture, trees, rocks and so on. They often start with a brief or 2D drawing from a concept artist and build their 3D models from that.
Insurance for Freelancers – should you be protected?
Q&A with Tommy Hodgson of Eggar Forrester Creative Insurance.
Are you paying the market rate for your freelancers?
With so many companies now relying on freelancers to fulfil a large proportion of their workforce, having highly skilled freelancers who prioritise working for your company above others is invaluable.
Tips for your online portfolio
Whether you are working on your first resume or maybe trying to transform your old one, here are few tips on how you can create a knockout online portfolio.
VFX Pipeline breakdown
With VFX having so many departments that depend on each other, understanding the relationships between them can be difficult. In this week’s article, we are uncovering the stages of production that make up the pipeline as well as the departments within them.
Audio in Post-Production
Audio Post Production is essentially all the stages of audio production, beginning with producing the sound to synchronizing it with moving picture – so anything from film and TV to any kind of video.
3D modelling software breakdown
One of the most important decisions you will have to make in your 3D career is deciding which software to use. It’s something that can dictate the entire direction of your career and the projects you take.
Five steps to successful recruitment
Knowing how to recruit the best talent is key to a company’s future success. When recruitment is done well you attract the best candidates so you can hire the right person who is excited and motivated to do great work. Recruitment is efficient, with minimal disruption to your team.
What does a Copywriter do?
Have you ever wondered who is responsible for the magical words in the advert that can help sell your product or service? Or who is the best person to turn your boring website copy into an interesting write-up? If you have any troubles with text, you will want to find a copywriter for your company.
Stand out and attract best talent
As a creative recruitment agency in London we come across various companies who try different approaches when it comes to attracting the best talent. We operate within the Production, Post-Production and VFX industries which means working very closely with advertising and production agencies, animation studios and post-production houses.
Are you ready to go freelance?
Have you been considering going freelance, but are unsure if you are ready?
As a freelance recruitment agency, we have worked with many new freelancers over the years and provided advice and guidance on this very topic.
What does a Real-Time Artist do?
Real-Time is a technique used for rendering; the process involved in generating 2D or 3D imagery from a model within an application.
What does an Animator do?
Focusing on motion, it is the animator’s job to determine the realistic movement of CG (computer generated) elements such as creatures, objects and effects within a scene.
Transcreation, Versioning, Adaptation & Localisation – what’s it all about
Have you ever wondered what the actual difference between each of them is and if it is possible to use them interchangeably?
What does an AFX Editor do?
A person who uses Adobe After Effects works on powerful range of digital video effects, motion graphics, and compositing. They use AFX software to create amazing graphics such as titles, animation or visual effects.
How to register as a freelancer with HMRC
As a freelance recruitment agency, we often get asked how to register as a freelancer with HMRC so we are going to talk you through how to do this in five stress-free steps, so you can focus on the creative stuff.
What does a VFX Artist do?
A Visual Effects Artist uses special effects to combine live action video footage with Computer Generated Imagery (CGI) creating impossible worlds and scenes in every form of media that we consume.
What does a Freelance Colourist do?
Colourist works on changing the visual tone of the project and setting the mood. Best colourist has a good balance of technical skills and an artistic eye.
A beginner’s guide to… Chatting with your recruiter
A beginner’s guide to… Chatting with your recruiter I’ve been working in the recruitment industry for over 9 months now, so I guess for some
4 Expert Tips In Finding Freelance Work
Transitioning to freelance life is not always a smooth ride and can be very stressful; especially when trying to secure those firsts few projects. Here are 4 magical tips that you can follow to find all those best freelance jobs out there!
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What Does an Audio Mixer do?
In film or any form of video, audio mixing is the process of combining different sounds and audio recording into a final sound that complements
What Does an Art Director do?
Art direction is a way to present a product, person or place creatively to evoke a sense of a particular culture or emotional reaction from
What Does a Producer do?
Essentially, a Producer is the one in charge of the whole production of a project like a film, documentary, advert, or a music video. They
What Does an Account Manager do?
Account Managers serve as the link between their employer and the specific accounts (a client or customer) they’ve been assigned to handle. They are experts
What Does a Motion Designer do?
Motion graphics simply explained are graphics in motion. A Motion Designer creates graphics and then makes the move in a certain way to tell a
What Does a Project Manager do?
For a business, having a Project Manager leading and making sure everyone is on the same page can be critical to the success of
What Does an Edit Assistant do?
Before an Editor starts working on a project, the Edit Assistant will receive and prepare the footage making sure everything is ready before the editing
What Does a Photographer do?
A photographer is a person capturing stills images for production. They make sure that the shot is framed well, the camera is focused, and the
What Does a Colour Grader do?
Image by DCStudio on Freepik Colour grading is one of the last steps in post-production, giving the final product (a film, advert or music
What Does a Designer do?
A Designer’s job is to use imagery to tell a story in a way that supports a brand’s message and evokes emotion. Graphic Designers create
What Does a Booking Coordinator do?
Bookings Coordinators primarily work in post-production therefore they must have a deep understanding of post-production processes. They know what equipment the post-production company has,
What Does a Studio Manager do?
Studio Manager has the responsibility of managing the studio facilities for recording productions, from photo shoots to films. A Studio Manager should have an in-depth
What Does a Stylist do?
Stylists have the ability to curate outfits for various purposes in the fashion and entertainment industry or organise clothing and products to be photographed. There
What Does a Videographer do?
Like a Camera Operator, a Videographer is the person capturing footage for a production. They capture the action on their cameras, making sure the shot
What Does a DigiTech do?
You can find DigiTech’s on all sorts of stills photo productions -eCommerce, Campaign, Advertising to name a few. DigiTechs manage the images that Photographers take
What Does a Copywriter do?
Being a copywriter can be considered a curious art, as it is so much more than presenting information to the world. Have you ever wondered
What Does an Animator do?
A career in Animation means you have the ability to bring art to life, whether it be through animations, special effects, and other visual images.
What Does a Set Designer do?
The role of a Set Designer on a movie, television set or theatre production is to design and plan how the background of the scene
What Does a Camera Operator do?
A camera operator is a person capturing footage for a production. They capture the action on their cameras, making sure that the shot is framed
What does a Post Producer do?
The post-production of any project is a technical mind field. Music, visual effects and colour grading are all being added, making this a vital stage
What does a Copywriter do?
Have you ever wondered who is responsible for the magical words in the advert that can help sell your product or service? Or who is the best person to turn your boring website copy into an interesting write-up? If you have any troubles with text, you will want to find a copywriter for your company.
What does a Real-Time Artist do?
Real-Time is a technique used for rendering; the process involved in generating 2D or 3D imagery from a model within an application.
What does an Animator do?
Focusing on motion, it is the animator’s job to determine the realistic movement of CG (computer generated) elements such as creatures, objects and effects within a scene.
What does an AFX Editor do?
A person who uses Adobe After Effects works on powerful range of digital video effects, motion graphics, and compositing. They use AFX software to create amazing graphics such as titles, animation or visual effects.
What does a VFX Artist do?
A Visual Effects Artist uses special effects to combine live action video footage with Computer Generated Imagery (CGI) creating impossible worlds and scenes in every form of media that we consume.
What does a Freelance Colourist do?
Colourist works on changing the visual tone of the project and setting the mood. Best colourist has a good balance of technical skills and an artistic eye.
What does a Freelance Animator do?
Want to learn more about what an Animator does within the post production industry? This guide talks through the role, what software might be used and how you can kick-start your career in animation.
What does a Freelance Premiere Pro Editor do?
In this article we discuss what a Premiere Editor does, and how using Premiere Pro differs to using Final Cut Pro, AVID or other video editing softwares.
What does a Freelance Videographer do?
“I need to find a freelance videographer, but how can I make sure that I’m hiring the best person for the job?” It’s a tricky decision, but our helpful role breakdown provides all the information you need to know.
What does a Freelance Motion Graphic Designer do?
What are motion graphics, and how can they benefit my business? Our handy guide helps you to find a freelance motion graphic designer that’s perfect for your next creative project.
What does a Freelance Video Editor do?
“I need a freelance editor, but I’m not sure what I can ask them to do”. In the next of our series, we look at the role of a video editor and what they can do for you.
What does a Freelance Producer do?
Think you need to book a freelance producer, but unsure what you’d actually be getting? Allow us to break the role down, so you can make an informed decision when hiring for your project.
Diversity & Inclusion
Different Types of Bias in Recruitment
As humans and as recruiters, we are filled with countless decision-making moments. When we reply to an email, we decide what to say; when we
Human rights in the workplace
Last Saturday marked the 75th anniversary of Human Rights Day, in which countries all over the world celebrate the international recognition of universal civil, political
How we embedded inclusivity and diversity principles into our recruitment strategy
diversity and inclusion
How we kicked off our DEIB strategy with Authenticity
Our team DEIB session So, here at Yellow Cat we’ve been educating ourselves on the importance of inclusive hiring. Yellow Cat is based in one
Five steps towards a more diverse recruitment strategy
Diversity is rightfully treated as a priority nowadays because for a long time sadly our creative industry was neither diverse nor inclusive. As a recruitment agency for the creative industry, we would like to offer our support here by sharing some steps on how you can improve your hiring strategy.
Tips & Advice
5 tips to land your next role in the midst of layoff season
Getting laid off is extremely tough and to some this can feel like a huge sense of loss and adversity. The world of recruitment has
Top tips for your next Video Interview
Preparing for a video interview is very similar to a preparation of a standard face-to-face meeting. You may expect the similar set of questions and the way you conduct yourself should be exactly the same. However, there are some aspects that you may want to consider before going onto your first video interview.
Tips for your online portfolio
Whether you are working on your first resume or maybe trying to transform your old one, here are few tips on how you can create a knockout online portfolio.
Five steps to successful recruitment
Knowing how to recruit the best talent is key to a company’s future success. When recruitment is done well you attract the best candidates so you can hire the right person who is excited and motivated to do great work. Recruitment is efficient, with minimal disruption to your team.
Stand out and attract best talent
As a creative recruitment agency in London we come across various companies who try different approaches when it comes to attracting the best talent. We operate within the Production, Post-Production and VFX industries which means working very closely with advertising and production agencies, animation studios and post-production houses.
A beginner’s guide to… Chatting with your recruiter
A beginner’s guide to… Chatting with your recruiter I’ve been working in the recruitment industry for over 9 months now, so I guess for some
4 Expert Tips In Finding Freelance Work
Transitioning to freelance life is not always a smooth ride and can be very stressful; especially when trying to secure those firsts few projects. Here are 4 magical tips that you can follow to find all those best freelance jobs out there!
8 top tips to help you ace that all important job interview
‘Interview’- even the mention of the word can make the most confident cats perspire into an anxious mess. We’ve all been there, I once was so nervous during a first stage interview, my throat dried up completely and I was rendered mute. Not an ideal scenario!
How to create the perfect freelance showreel
Knowing how to make a strong showreel is essential for any freelance creator of visual content. Our expert tips show you how to make sure it stands out from the crowd.
10 steps to hire the right freelancer
An unsuitable hire is one of the most expensive mistakes your company can make. If you’re looking to hire a freelancer, Yellow Cat’s 10 simple steps will make sure you find the perfect fit for your business.
Yellow Cat News
Supercharging the Yellow Cat team: our hiring journey
Growing our Yellow Cat team has proven to be quite challenging. Granted, not quite the same life threatening dilemma that faced Liam Neeson’s character in ‘Taken’ but a challenge nonetheless.
