Career questions tagged animator
Do you have any advice for employment in animation?
Hello, I actually love drawing, and I am impressed with the Employment of animation, and I want to enter and learn this Employment, but I live in a country that is not interested in this Employment, or in other words, there are no schools dedicated to this Employment, and I want some advice.?
What is it like in a day in the life of an illustrator?
I am interested in becoming a cartoonist or illustrator. What are the basic things an illustrator does everyday?
hi! do animators go far in their carreers? do they get paid good? what is the average salary?
Money isn't everything to me, but it is of mild importance. I want to be happy in my job, and i absolutely love to draw. I can't go a week without holding a pen, otherwise I can't think right. strange.
What is the best lighting options for stopmotion?
I have done a few stop motion projects, but I can never seem to find the sweet spot when it comes to lighting, and I'm looking to improve and see what I can do to give them the "realistic" look, without taking away all shadows. Any advice on what would be the best?
Inquiries on Animation-related job?
How can I ensure that I am compensated fairly for my work, as someone who's looking to be an up and coming animator? Unionization, contract stipulations, etc. are all factors which I've considered, but I'm unsure as to which agencies I can network with to secure amicable working conditions.
what is the hardest task of being an animator?
I'm researching special, effects artist and animator. They create special effects or animations using film, video, computers, or other electronics animation to make a character feel real and alive in a way.
Is it a good idea to start small and post animations on YouTube?
I see a lot of animators start off small on YouTube or other social medias, but those situations are quick to follow with some drama of someone stealing their art or people being harshly critiqued over their work. Does social media discourage young artists, or is it a good opportunity to start a name for yourself? #YouTube #animator #socialmedia #animation
What should I include in my portfolio to become a 2d animator.
I am a senior in high school and want to build a portfolio #animation #animator #design #art #graphic-design #video-games
What are the steps I need to take in order to be a successful film/television animator?
I’ve been drawing since forever and I’ve finally decided that I want to be an animator for TV and Movies. I’ll be a senior in high school soon and I want to start taking action now. #art #college #film #fine-art #animation #filmdirector #animator
How can I become an animator and what classes should I take?
I'm a high school student and I wanna become an animator. I like to draw and i wanna become better and I wanna have this affect my future. So, I wanna know what I am capable of and how long it would take me. #animator
I am a 12th grader looking to choose her career path, but I am stuck between two very different routes; agricultural/animal sciences, or art? How should I go about making this big decision?
Throughout high school, I've been interested in both science and art for a potential career path. I've been able to narrow my search to animal/agricultural sciences, or game design/animation. Is there any way to combine these interests into a future path? If not, what would be a smarter overall choice to pursue in college? #career-paths #art #college-choice #science #animator #agriculture
How much does an animator make in yearly salary?
Im in animation class in high school. #animation #animator #technology
Is 2d animation dieing
I want to be a 2d animator and recently I have been seeing less and less of it (at least in the big name cpmpanies) and I was wondering if I still have a chance to pursue it #career-counseling #art #artist #animation #animator
How do I transition from short animations to long ones
So I do alot of animation memes (these if you dont know are short animations often going to a song of some kind sometimes depicting a short story) and I am nervous because for a demo reel I need to have more detalied/perfosional work but I cant really see myself getting out of doing short ones or having a easy trasition what should I do to help it go more smoothly #student #animation #animator #animation meme