Career questions tagged animator
how do I figure out which type of artist I wanna be?
I'm a high school senior who just got admitted into Saic (School of Art Institute of Chicago) and am having a hard time figuring out which kind of art I wanna branch out to I have mostly been into Illustration/fine arts but I wanna know if it'll be worth changing into animation.
For those people that do animation, whether it's as a hobby or a career, what's it like? And how do you reach your audience faster?
I'm really determined to becoming one myself, but I'm also scared, the main reason being because I see a lot of people doing it on social media, and I feel like I wouldn't reach out because they have a better head start at doing it than me. It makes me feel like I won't succeed if I continue to pursue this dream.
Is Rotoscoping animation cheating?
It's hard for me to come up with animation poses and finding the right photos for reference take a while. Does using Rotoscoping techniques count as cheating? Also, what if the build of the character I want to animate isn't like my build, how can I reference with different bodies? It would seem weird to go up to a friend and be like "hey can you do this move?"
what is it like to be an animator and what are some good schools to go to for being an animator
what is it like to be an animator? what are some good schools to go to for being an animator? what do you have to do to become an animator? I'm a good dolor and want to put my talents to good use
Special Effects Artists & Animators: what are common workplaces? Is your job stressful? What is your favorite part about your job?
I am exploring career paths and this piqued my interest. I was wondering where you have worked or currently work, what you do, whether it is stressful, and your favorite part of the job.
What is an ordinary day in the life of a Animator like?
I'm currently doing an apprenticeship where we find ourselves and our career interests. I've taking a liking to Animation and was always curious how these amazing Animations were created. So i was hoping to get a professional perspective on what a typical day for an Animator would be. I have no experience in this field and would greatly appreciate your advice! Thank you so much for taking the time to answer! I greatly appreciate it! Thank you!
What are some places I can find to Animation Internships for a Beginner 2D Animator & Storyboard Artist?
I have some experience in 2D animation and Storyboarding and I wanna go to a studio to see what it's like to working as an animator in the industry and what to expect when applying for one.
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
