Experience Post (#2)

Today I saw the guest lecturer Dan Kanach. I thought that the business and practical aspects of his artwork were really interesting, especially how he injects his own artistry and fun into more tedious work. One question that I have is about what programs most people need to know. Is it just graphic design programs or does this extend to a lot of other software? How do the processes of animation and live-action video editing compare to each other? Are there any areas of overlap? Is it difficult to reconcile these different aspects of the job? How difficult is it to manage different projects and how much direction is there for what gets worked on when?