A question that I get asked often by students looking to pursue a career in animation is: Is it worth it to pursue an animation degree? It is an excellent question. Your answer will vary depending on which facet of the animation career path you find most interesting. Although no clear-cut answer covers everyone, I will do my best to ensure you have enough information to make an educated decision. With competition steadily increasing for job availability, costs of education, and interest levels rising right along with it, it is normal for someone to want to make sure that their…
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Here are 9 things that you should keep in mind: There is no doubt about it that the popularity of the online animation school has been rapidly growing in the last few years. Industry veterans working at high profile animation studios have found new ways to help teach young upcoming animators learn the craft of Animation, almost in the same fashion as it was in the “old days” mentoring under a veteran while on the job. It has always been said that the Animation Industry is “small”, and everyone tends to know each other at one point or another. Now,…
Leave a CommentAs more aspiring animators choose online animation schools to hone their skills in 3D character animation, I thought it would be a good idea to compile a list of the top three online animation schools based on their popularity, presence online, and student showcase reels. A popular question that is often asked is, “Why would you choose an online school versus a traditional college or university?” There are many reasons why students choose online animation schools over the brick-and-mortar alternative. Cost-effectiveness is the primary reason. With animation colleges costing upwards of six figures when all is said and done, most…
Leave a CommentWhat can I do to get ready for an animation school? This is a question that I get asked quite often, usually by prospective students or friends of friends and family that don’t know exactly what to expect when starting an animation school or want to improve over break. Here are 5 animation tips that you can use to improve your skills. When I first got to CalArts, I remember how overwhelming it was to be surrounded by so many talented students. At first, I felt out of place with so many of the students from the LA area who…
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