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[iarasepulveda]

I didnt understand, can you put proffesional character sheet in your portfolio?

[MadAliceInWonderland]

"I'm not gonna show you flashy things to keep your attention." *is literally the embodiment of a flashy thing*

[hazestudio]

I watched till the end and I still don't have a job as a storyboard artist. What went wrong?

[efjdmgs]

Him:
"I'm not gonna show you flashy things to hold your attention"
Me:
*stares at his flashy neon jacket and sunglasses*
"You were saying?"

[Fantallana]

In Capilano University’s 2D animation program, we were taught that if you want to build a storyboarding portfolio, don’t spend too much time making things all beautiful. (Or even on model.) this is quite opposite to your focus on being on model.... but maybe not entirely opposite? I think it depends what you’re going to work on. The main advice we got at Cap: Just make sure it’s telling a clear story. The story needs to be easily read and interpreted.

There’s one thing I’m still on the fence about, though.

I recently got inspiration to do a storyboard for two hypothetical films: How to Train Your Dragon 3 and 4. It started when I was disappointed by the actual third film (the hidden world) and my imagination got away from me, thinking what I WOULD have liked to see, and how I’d plan out the films. I decided to channel this energy NOT into bitterness or disappointment, but creativity. I realized I could use all my inspiration to practice storyboarding. This would be a LOT of drawing, but that’s the point: I’d learn how to draw and convey things I normally would never try. This wouldn’t involve working with voice clips, though. (I have a different project for that! That project would also have more focus on being on-model.)

though if I were ever to include any of that Dragons stuff in a portfolio, I’d have to frame it as “what-if this movie could be split into two movies, like Harry Potter 7 or Infinity War?” (Something animated films are never allowed to do, it seems). Because if I instead say “here’s a re-write of this film, which would have been BETTER, ” studios may not want to work with me, since they’d think I’m just gonna openly criticize the things they make. Though, of course, I’d only include the BEST parts of that storyboard in my portfolio. On top of that, my main goal is simply to improve and learn, by using something I’m passionate about as a motivator.

[nosirve]

I'm so lucky to have discovered your channel... I really like your videos and I learn a lot with them, thanks for your work. Greetings from Spain

[seraphstray]

Animatics. Got it. Also. I'll never not love that he cuts his videos during the typical "like, comment, subscribe" speech people tend to do on here.

[canniefish]

This is so helpful, thank you! Also, those Studio Mir boards are SICK. My favorite parts of your videos are the parts where you show things like that - the work and portfolios of people who are actually out there doing this stuff and succeeding. It's such great reference.

[airena]

Dude you're like the most inspirational person on this platform for me. Since I entered middle school and reallity hit me like an anvil I decided that I wanted to work for the animation industry. Most of all story-boarding ! Living in a country that degrades art is an extra problem but people like you give me hope! That I can work towards a brighter future! Thank you for this video and your channel in general X) !
Ps: love your dog ! Snores like mine !

[breannakinde]

Thanks so much for this video! I'm a Storyboard major and have heard multiple times about how starting out one typically gets hired as a revisionist but no one has ever really explained WHAT a revisionist does exactly. This was really informative in understanding the job responsibilities and what skills to work on, plus portfolio tips! Really helpful information. You mentioned possibly making a video about the role of a production assistant, I'd love to learn more about that job as well if you feel like sharing your insights on that. Again, thanks for this video!

[Radio.Chicken]

Hadn't really wanted to get into animation much, but now I do! I just need to break from this artist dry spell to try new things...

[hagaiitz]

This video was spot on! It had exactly the right amount of entertainment and tones of knowledge. It actually made me laugh when you reached for your sunglasses and then gave up. That exercise at the end when you showed how you put a character on model is really eye opening for me.

[KellierainaNovell]

I've been considering to get started in practicing thoroughly storyboard in my free time as a direction to take after animation and build up a portfolio, and you are truly motivating for it, Ethan. I've run into your channel a few times already, and I must say it's super refreshing to see an artist in the field like you giving such down to earth yet encouraging perspective, especially for those who are still struggling to grasp the concept of what the animation pipeline looks like and what comes from where (I've seen way too many situations where the production pipeline is far too hectic and all over the place...). It helps to see what kinds of things to expect and where to start once you do go for the job in the animation field, especially when you have confidence it'd be something you'd do but struggle to find that window of opportunity.

Thanks for being informative, dude! Definitely subscribing to your updates and content!

[YoshiKirishima]

Wow your videos are AWESOME! They're funny and engaging and you're very articulate and explain everything with such nuance and precision. I love it.

And videos like this just give so much insight. I've been focusing on improving drawing faces and one thing I love to do is trying to draw my favorite characters on model, studying their character design sheets. I didn't know about this Storyboard Revisionist job at all, but I can see how it's an important role and that they could use a lot of help on, and that if you have those skills you outlined you could be qualified.

Super cool that something I've already been doing has been building one of the main skills needed for a job like this, which can get your foot in the door and potentially switch to a different role in production later on! And even if a storyboard revisionist role isn't always that high of a role, it's a job that seems very fulfilling and fun as an artist, especially if it's where you'er starting off before transitioning into something you might like more.

Thanks for making all this!!

[imlivinginyourbasement]

Ethan: hhhhey! Shut up, shut up!
Also Ethan: so cuTe

[SoopFrenzy]

i love how you make your videos fun yet focused, it keeps me (personally) entertained but also educated so that’s pretty neat-

[amievandzura]

This was very helpful thank you. You are one of the very few youtubers that I have found that actually storyboard and give advice on how to get started in the industry.

[occulee]

I've been thinking that storyboarding could be good for me as a future option, based on what I like to draw. Thanks for making this, it seems more attainable now that I understand what goes into the job!

[sagingmilk]

Ive finally decided to go for animation as a career. I really appreciate your vids bc ppl make it seem like this career wont bear fruits if i work for it, but i wanna do it still and u make it seem possible. Info you give is rly helpful. Explanation of what entry level jobs do and how to get those jobs. TYSM!!

[candacewingfield]

Just subscribed. I have an intrest in becoming a storyboard artist and I love how infomative your video is. I also really like your sense of humor and I can see how passionate you are about your work. :)