Animation Career - Frequently Asked Questions

[pawan123]

yes , sumhow it is possible....

Originally Posted by gora

I'm specific about age 30, and I want to be sure that is it really worth to go for animation or vfx as a future profession at this age?

[gora]

What should be the path? I mean how should be the learning process for late starter?

[amateaurhour]

Hello,
I would like to know how important it is to hold a bachelors degree(in anything) to get ahead in the industry. I am 23 and I have yet to start doing a college degree since my options are limited I would like to spend my time doing something more directly related to this line (sculpting,painting,programming etc.). (MAAC diploma already done-no job as yet). Is it possible to earn a healthy salary without a college degree.

[Sunil Rawat]

Originally Posted by mohamedminhaz

hi i am mohamed from tamilnadu
please suggest me,
i have not slept for 1 week, by thinking on this subject,
i have finished my 12th and also discontinued b.com
and studying animation course in RLIAMS.
the thing is i am muslim,
(drawing LIVINGBEING is prohibited)so i should not draw any living things like humanbeings,animals, or something which has a character...
after finishing my studies, in what way i can get a job in animation by not against relegion...
what is my career path in animation???
plz plz plz suggest me,
this will be very helpfull for me if u reply

if u r really passionate u can do rigging, lighting, texturing, rendering, vfx and u can choose architure field too...

[kartheek]

heloo mentor's,
am kartheek, just copleted my b-tech(cse), am uch intrested to make up my career towards multimedia, pls help me regarding,
1.the difference between animation and vfx.?
2.what is the basic knowledge we shud develop or we shud intialy good in befor joining ?

[mohitshu]

Originally Posted by kartheek

heloo mentor's,
am kartheek, just copleted my b-tech(cse), am uch intrested to make up my career towards multimedia, pls help me regarding,
1.the difference between animation and vfx.?
2.what is the basic knowledge we shud develop or we shud intialy good in befor joining ?

Well answer to ur questions...

1. Difference b/w Animation & VFX :-

'Animation' by the name itself informs us to Animate or simply move something, moving a 2D sketches in a sequence or 3D character in a Viewport.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ AND ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
'VFX' i.e. visual effects are the effects which are given after the animation or in the case even in the Live Action films also.
Example :- To give a fire effect in a film we'll have to create it through any post production Software.

[arorashikha]

Hye, can anybody suggest me from where i can do my advance course or specilaistion related to texturing field ???

[Dhruv_001]

Hello,sir.Thanks for creating such wonderful thread.
I'm new in this field and want to become a 3D Character Modeler.I love videogames and want to get in the field of game-design & development.Please shed some light on some aspects:
-on what softwares should I focus the most?
-what's its scope in India/abroad?
-any other comments.
Thanks.

[Animatics]

Originally Posted by nirmohie

Hello! Everyone. I want to Know that Is it possible for a good 3d artist to Get freelancing Jobs from Studios here in India Or Abroad. Any tips........And yes could some one Post approx hourly rates for 3d modeling and texturing. Thanks

Hello,friend i want to say if u r 3d artist then show your experiance and project work infront of clints and production ,or try to participate online challange when u win any competion then definitly your profile is going to be excellent ,after that clints were give u chance to work with them ...

finally i want to say if u have tallent then first try to show infront of clints and production or sare your experiance after that u will got freelance job.

[Animatics]

Originally Posted by Dhruv_001

Hello,sir.Thanks for creating such wonderful thread.
I'm new in this field and want to become a 3D Character Modeler.I love videogames and want to get in the field of game-design & development.Please shed some light on some aspects:
-on what softwares should I focus the most?
-what's its scope in India/abroad?
-any other comments.
Thanks.

Hello, I like your question ,if u wanna be a good character modeler then try to start anatomy ,like human body,animal,and always think about the proportion of character .
try to study feature and characterization of the character it will give u help to give the proper illusion in character-e.g. if u wan make 60 year old man then study the anatomy,features,characteristic of that person ,after that go to software to make your character .

About Software - plz plz dont be confused about software bec software is not permanent ,its always to be interchange according to time or production demand,so always try to learn art of making a Perfect Character,this tool alyes support u to prove your self,so plz plz dont depend on software,always think if u r working on max,maya,Z-Brush or software then your concept is always complete with you Art and techinic so always make your self a good artist.

[mithunkumar21]

hello every one....

This is mithun. i hav done my BCA now i'm doing diploma in maya...
i have taken rigging as a my specialization... so what things can i show in my demoreel....

[priks]

well said...

[priks]

Originally Posted by cglover

My piece of advice.Creative fields like animation and vfx are people who truly love their choices.Prepare to face many ups and downs.Stay away from creative fields,if your main aim is to earn money.

well said...

[narendhar]

is zica chennai good for vfx......

[narendhar]

How s our future as 3d or dynamics artist here in India or any compositor... coz not often we see some seniors above 40 yrs in this field...Do we have a career settlement ??...or How to settle our career in safe zone in this industry just need u r suggestion...Some general timing and shift issues...pay packages...Working environment etc...Please suggest or share u r thoughts sir

[Sandip91]

Originally Posted by unknownartist

Demoreel n showreel are both the same.
Its always better to have a video than still shots.

Don't forget to include a shot list with your demo reel. Its the list or play by play of each scene what you actually did in each one.

S

[Sandip91]

Originally Posted by mithunkumar21

hello every one....

This is mithun. i hav done my BCA now i'm doing diploma in maya...
i have taken rigging as a my specialization... so what things can i show in my demoreel....

I would show videos of each rig that you built showing all the bells and whistles of the rig in a sped up fashion, followed by a clip of the rig in action. Make sure to give yourself a diverse assortment of rifs for example:

Realistic Humans
Cartoony Humans
Quadruped
Creature
Vehicle
Male/Female


I hope this helps.
Sandip

[Sandip91]

Originally Posted by rahul_cgartist12345

hey.... how are you C.G TANTRA guys...?

well my question is:-

i want to make my career as a C.G instructor.. it doesn't matter about softwares it matters about creativity..... in my last job i was working as C.G instructor in adobe certified centre(jbc academy of arts and animation,bhubaneswar). i was teaching maya,gaming and new media over there... so what are the future criteria so that i can make my career as an good and friendly instructor...?

waiting for your response BUDDY!!!

Hey Bud,

I would say that a very important aspect of being a good instructor is to stay current on the latest methods and technology. Make films on your own, and tske on small jobs from time to time in the industry. Students want to know that they are getting the most relevent information and traing to get them a job.
I hope this helps?

Sandip

[kartheek]

Originally Posted by cglover

My piece of advice.Creative fields like animation and vfx are people who truly love their choices.Prepare to face many ups and downs.Stay away from creative fields,if your main aim is to earn money.

yes ur true but a small concern..?,y r these course fees r too high while the starting salaries are too low...its not the matter of earning money but the matter is investing money to learn and to get a belief for investors(parents).
am struggling a lot to join the course,still saving money by doing part times. not yet reached the initial fee payment i want to make my career towards vfx.
i want to join by my own money.

[omkarjere]

Originally Posted by kartheek

yes ur true but a small concern..?,y r these course fees r too high while the starting salaries are too low...its not the matter of earning money but the matter is investing money to learn and to get a belief for investors(parents).
am struggling a lot to join the course,still saving money by doing part times. not yet reached the initial fee payment i want to make my career towards vfx.
i want to join by my own money.

Well I believe that the logic behind high course fees are:

1. Software licensing costs: Although many institutes use pirated software, there are a few institutes who actually pay for licensing.

2. Electricity: Infrastructure of multiple PCs needs some serious juice, so on a monthly basis institutes must pay some amount to electricity companies.

3. Salaries of Faculties/Other Employees also must require some money.

And finally there needs to be some profit left for the owners so the formula according to me is: Cost of the above + x% margin = fee per student.