Career in Computer Animation

CDaniels1987

Lara44 wrote: »

My OH transitioned into animation from photography. He did it as a labour of love and it has become his career. IMHO, it's nice to start out learning and experimenting first.

There are lots of training DVDs that you can buy online, like the 'Total Training' series to improve your skills. Check the reviews first as some are rubbish. If you are thinking of tuition, there are quite a few professional short courses around, mostly London-centric. Some of these are quite accessible in terms of cost, and others less so.

It's good to get a feel for the most current stuff out there, and the types of careers available. Sites like Vimeo and Dailymotion are great for watching fantastic animation. The pathways for careers can be quite different, for example visual effects for films tends to have its own more structured pathway.

Making your own portfolio is a good way to start. This business is quite tough as the other poster said, it requires self-discipline and loads of motivation. Working hours can be very long, employment is not secure and self-employment on a short term basis is very common. The need to keep skills up to date is strong. If you manage to make a portfolio will be a test of motivation and stamina as well as talent and skill.

Thank you for your reply, I am definately going to do a bit more research and start self-learning and take it from there.