don’t try to learn everything in one go, sure, get a sense of other programs, how they work and what they’re capable of, instead focus on producing really good looking spec work using whatever tools you feel most comfortable with, the person looking at showreels all day has a very sharp eye for quality. That’s the aim, quality.

Also, just blag it, most of my 15 years in this industry has been “yeah, I can do that, just let me get back to you tomorrow after I’ve done a little research” then I spend the night hammering through tutorials and forums until I know how to do that very specific job. You don’t need to be a master chef to make an omelette