Career questions tagged character-animation
How do you handle the tight deadlines and high pressures of being a character animator?
Hello there! I'm a soon to be college freshmen for character animation, and I've always been fascinated by the animation industry as a whole, especially the behind scenes part of the animation industry. I've seen many a documentary on the ins and outs of working on big name films and characters, but it seems like for a lot of the higher end studios, they place incredibly tight deadlines and guidelines for their animators. How do you manage to create a good work life balance with the pressures of the studios deadlines?
Where can I find good character sheets to analyze?
I want to analyze some character designs but don't know where to start/ find.
what do i need to study to be an animation director?
i don't know what to study to be an animation director
Any advice/opinions?
Hello! Im Jas, im a sophomore, and i have a question. I want to study in the animation field once im in college, But i have multiple things i want to learn aswell other then animation, how do i go about that? i also need help managing my money and emotions, any advice?
Pixar hiring from SCAD
Has anyone graduated from SCAD and gotten a job with Pixar? How difficult was it to get hired. #character-animation #2d-animation #animation #3d-animation
Positive or Negative about SCAD
Looking for positive or negative responses about SCAD - especially in the Animation Department #character-animation #2d-animation #animation #3d-animation
Do you need a Master Degree in Animation
Is it really necessary to get a Master Degree in Animation to get your dream job? #animation #college #3d-animation #character-animation #higher-education
True Placement Rating for Animation
All colleges give placement ratings. Has anyone completed a degree in Animation? And how quickly did you get a job thru that school #animation #college #3d-animation #character-animation
How can I make the most of my college experience?
I will be going into character design, a relatively competitive field, after college, how can I make sure that I get the experience and credentials I need to succeed? #college #college-major #art #character-design #character-animation
How can I, as a junior in high school, gain experience animating to make me qualified applying to schools for animation?
Growing up surrounded by Disney and Pixar, I have always admired animation and the art and hard work that is put into these movies. This being a dream job, I want to be able to work in this field in the future, however, I don't know how to find opportunities within this field to make me more experienced and build my resume. Would you have any suggestions on what I can do before heading into college? #animation #3d-animation #character-animation #computer-animation
What programs do you use to make villain minions?
I have a lot of mythical creatures in store for my army in a movie. #3d-animation #animation #character-animation #computer-animation
How to learn how to make a full anime episodes?
Hello I really need help. I'm in an art class with a group of art students and we draw anime characters and others kind of art work. We just had an idea to make or learn how to make a full anime episode and need suggestions! It's dream and to my friends! #japan #animation #3d-animation #computer-animation #anime #character-animation
How to be an animator with a Bachelor's of digital media and animation?
Hi, my name is Yamil, I'm currently a high school senior soon going to college. I got accepted to college and the major I chose for that college is Digital Media and Animation. I'm just wondering what can I expect if I get a Bachelor's of Digital Media and Animation degree? I just want to be able to create 3D animation for a living. Would I need a Bachelor's degree of Fine Arts or a Bachelor's degree of Digital Media is good enough? #art #animation #3d-animation #computer-animation #character-animation
Applying for internships in animation?
What advice do you have for animation students applying to intern? What do companies look for specifically in applicants and what can I do to make my application stronger? #animation #3d-animation #illustrator #computer-animation #illustration #character-animation
What is the best advice that you have for an animation student?
I come from a very strong fine arts background, but I'm about to transfer into a school for an animation/illustration major! I don't have much experience except for a lot of drawing experience and one 3D modeling class. #animation #drawing #3d-animation #computer-animation #illustration #character-animation
What kinds of career opportunities come to those with a background in animation?
This question comes from a young man who has a love for drawing cartoons and aspires to work at Pixar, one day. He wants to keep his options open (he's considering Dreamworks as an option) and would love to know where else he can work and in what capacity with a background in animation. I would like to share this question with the CareerVillage community to offer a learning opportunity to all of our young men and women who have an interest in turning their love for drawing into a career. #animation #computer-animation #character-animation #animation-writing #facial-animation
How do I become an animator?
I am a junior in high school and I am interested in animation. Mainly the genres of 2d, 3d, anime, and western. #3d-animation #anime #character-animation #animator