A Dying Breed - Anonymous employee Duck Studios Employee Review

4.0
9 Aug 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

DUCK was one of the most enjoyable studios to work for. An old school mom and pop shop that was founded in the 70s and has lasted all these years despite the multitude of closings in L.A. The owners were genuinely nice people and they created a very relaxed, family atmosphere at their company. Artists are paid on time, and treated with respect.

Cons

The studio itself is not much to look at. Kind of a hodgepodge of decor, and a very homey feel unlike the slick look of most modern post facilities. Hours can be sometimes long but that's typical of this industry. Sometimes there is a lack of supervision and artists are left to figure things out for themselves. Definitely more of a place for self-starters and self-motivated types-- people that can figure things out own their own and wear multiple hats.

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5.0
3 Oct 2016
Anonymous employee
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CEO approval
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Pros

Nice people, friendly working environment

Cons

Small company so opportunities limited

3.0
7 Apr 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

This is a small studio with great people. The projects have always been dynamic and creative. The in house Directors are some of the best I have ever worked with. Fair, friendly and understanding as much as possible. Overall a great place to work.

Cons

Being a small studio there isn't much room for advancement. Also, DUCK suffers from what a lot of studios have suffered the past 5-8 years. The work has just moved elsewhere and it is difficult to get jobs. AIt is also notable to mention, as with any production environment in the CG/VFX world, hours can get insanely crazy at times. That is not DUCK's fault, but more of a widespread issue throughout the industry. It's just the nature of the beast.

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