How to know if you're good enough for the Animation Industry

In this video, I talk about several ways in how you can determine you're capability of working in the animation industry.

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00:00 - Opening
00:34 - Ridge Wallets Sponsorship
02:09 - Introduction Statement
02:42 - Know what kind of animation you'd like to get into
05:30 - Do a test for a production
08:36 - Compare your skills to those already in the industry
11:10 - Learn about quota and expectations for the job
13:47 - Getting personal feedback from those in the industry
15:35 - Final thoughts and closing statements
16:37 - Animation Course Advertisement

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Equipment I use:

Software I use:
Storyboarding - Photoshop, Adobe Animate, Storyboard Pro
Animation - TVPAINT, Adobe Flash/Animate CC, Harmony
Compositing - After Effects
Painting and Illustration - Photoshop
Video Editing - Premiere

[TonikoPantoja]

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[JamezGrimm]

If you haven’t given up, and you’ve pushed through and are continuing to learn. You’re good enough.

[RedGallardo]

"Compare your skills to those already in the field"
A month-long depression... T_T

[ringstar]

The real question is where to get in the know when studios are recruiting. That’s the real kicker

[rinhatsuyuki]

To be honest; you will never know if you're ready; you need to just try to aim for the bar that is required and learn from your experiences. this was a good highlight, but that's why it's "tricky" to get the right fit, because the game is constantly changing. so as an artist, if you're trying to "deliver a task" you're aiming for, make sure you're prepared for the role and have the skills required to get started to improve on that field.

[doggodoggo]

I don't animate. I studied film production in college. But Ive always liked animation and appreciated it. I took an animation class once and it just deepened my love. Its like magic.

[ferretsproductions]

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[tejeraillustrator]

I want to be an animator. The thing is that Im studying the "art foundations" first. Right now Im studying the body and poses.

I used to do 5 minute animations with stick figures when I was young. Later I became a lazy bitch and stopped making them. Ive started my journey again about 7 months ago.

[mockthestars]

5:00 I would like to add that you have to make different portfolios depending on where you are applying, this is valid for every art/production related career (animation, architecture, design, etc)

[DominickvdHoff]

As a european animator, I'd love to hear about your experience with getting a Visa and coming from another country.

[byteairsoft]

I'm glad that you get sponsors. Don't worry about holding back an opportunity if it enables you to do what you love.

[RayfieldA]

If you don't hear this very much, I'd like to personally Thank you for these videos. Thank you for your time, hard work, and advice. Keep up the great work!

[ego-ptvt]

I feel like every artist has asked them selves this question at some point in their life

[alteredalex]

Think I need to start recognizing that these poeple have had years of professional education and I've just been figuring it out as I go.

[LytzyBitzySpider]

1:23 this made my day. Thank you. 😊☺
15:40 this is too cute. I have replayed this part so many times

[mschivas]

I really liked that your blunt and honest about the career work aspect of the industry.

[natanrony]

Your videos makes me want to be an animator, you're soo sweet!

[Giovanni_Team_Rocket_UK]

I really want to get into animation and make my own cartoon series. But my drawing skills are very bad, despite trying to practice to improve... it seems like to me I can’t find processes intended to draw well or even animate. I grew up in the 80’s and 90’s and I’ve always dreamed to do the things I mentioned above.. maybe I’ll never be able to do it :(

[giovannarosa]

Thank you so mich for this video! I always thought I had to be the top of my game, and I got told often how good I was with my animations. But I always wondered why they didn't find me fit for the positions until now. So Thank you for clearing that up for me.

[FlashFastBlack]

The amount of 40 somethings I've met in the industry that are just.... SO mediocre at their jobs. Clearly they got their stable jobs and are just cruising to retirement. It's kinda annoying.