Career questions tagged 2d-animation
What is some good tips and tricks to help an upcoming Artist/Animator who wants to make his own Stories/Content?
I am currently using Ibis Paint X on my laptop to practice my art pretty much all of time and I want to get better at it desperately.
Can a black girl like me even fit in the Anime character designer community? Like will I ever be accepted? Am I wasting my time? #Spring26
I want to get a AAS in animation and a bachelor's in animation so I could become an anime character designer. I want to create characters so animators could bring them to like and apart of good anime like Naruto and One piece. I want to travel to Japan in the future but start of virtually.
How scared should I be for my future in film/animation given the increasing lack of love major studios show for the arts in favor of business and rapid results #Spring26?
I'm entering college for animation, and I'm beginning to wonder if indie/independent animation is a feasible alternative to major studio work given its rise in popularity.
How can I be prepared for the current state of the animation industry?
As someone who wants to get their foot in the animation industry or the art industry in general, how can one do so during the age of companies preference to AI and the current job market as a whole?
What is the best way to start and develop an art business while remaining authentic with AI rising, and how do we navigate AI without it replacing our ability to be independent in our creativity?
Hi, I'm Rae. I'll continue my sophomore year of college in the fall of 2026. I've recently taken a gap semester, and I've been thinking about ways to develop a small business using my art skills. Additionally, with the use of AI being included in a variety of businesses, I've been wondering how to navigate AI without becoming heavily reliant on it. With AI art, it leads me to question what role it will have in the art world and how it will affect the upcoming generation of artists.
What is it like being an animator, and is it worth it?
I’m 18 years old, pursuing my associates of arts. For the past few years I’ve animated personally for my own enjoyment. I want to become an animator, but I’m not sure if that’s the best path to choose.
How much does an average length animation cost usually?
For reference, I am writing a long length 2D animated show. I am in 11th grade.
What movies could be good for looking at storyboards?
I want to look at some movies for inspiration.
How I can found job opportunities?
I try to found some 2d animation jobs, how can I found opportunities for apply in some of those?
What should I put in a 2D Animation portfolio for art school?
I am a senior in high school interested in 2D animation with ADHD and Autism but also have wrestling during the winter. I also have ideas for a story along with tons of characters involved. What type of pieces should I put in my Portfolio? Should I try making a character design sheet? Should I have a charcoal piece or do I need a story board? Or even a short comic piece? I'm planing on making an animation reel. But what are some ideas? Also what are some good procreate brushes for line art and sketching?
What are some things to focus on to help make your art portfolio stand out? I am wprried about not getting hired because I have no previous work experience besides freelance commissions. Any advice?
Aspiring Illustrator here! Portfolio tips? How to stand out. What aspects are important. Should I aim for internships first?
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 steps did you take to get in your field of work?
how did you figure what career you wanted to work in?
What do I need to do to become a videogame animator
I am a Freshman and have a good understanding on videogame designing, however; I want to know what to do on how to make cut scenes, movement and attacking animations, ect. I know how to code it into the game just don't know if I should take animation, 3d-animation or something else
will college be enough to prepare me for an animation career?
I heard that most college schools teach the fundamentals of animation which is not enough for the animation industry as I've heard its extremely competitive. Employers will look at my portfolio more than my degree #computer-animation #2D-animation #3D-animation
Is 2D animation still relevant?
I want to animate and since all I've worked on is pencil drawings, I would prefer professional 2D animation. I wouldn't mind 3D, but I don't want to be jobless because I prefer one to the other. #animation #2d-animation
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
What are some colleges that revolve more around arts and getting students started with animation?
I'm considering becoming a storyboard artist for kids cartoons and new animated films, but I'm not sure where I should go to learn the skills that I would need. My main objective is to get a bachelors degree in arts, but I want to know which colleges are better for becoming a cartoonist. #artist #animation #bachelors-degree #fine-art #cartoons #2d-animation
What is it like to be an animator or game designer?
I have some interest in becoming of the the jobs above. I really like being creative. #art #animation #game-design #2d-animation