10 Top Tips To Run A Profitable Animation Business

[@nizaruddin2322]

You are helping the whole animation community brother. Thank you so much.

[@louisceaser]

Great advice and feedback. Thank you!

[@CryptoWealthyChannel]

I'm from Ghana. Lovely tips. I'll be implementing them for my business

[@mrmusanda3576]

I am South African, please send your email

[@CryptoWealthyChannel]

@@mrmusanda3576 can I know what it's about?

[@Dejistudio]

I live in Ogun state, Nigeria I've being looking for a way to get into animation full time but it is quiet challenging here This was helpful, thanks a lot...

[@FirstQuote099]

my mentor is Richard Williams's book

[@monish929]

Hello! Greetings from India I also have started my own animation business and your videos really help though not frequent but useful, thank you for sharing knowledge and good hopes for your studio.

[@StartAStudio]

Hey, thanks for commenting. Great to hear that my videos are useful, I'll try and get a bit more regular in posting content. The lights and camera are all ready to roll. Good luck with the business.

[@nathanieljohnodi2884]

I'd like to know more about how to run an animation business and this is absolutely a very helpful venue to start with.. Thanks for all the information, I'll take the most of them.

[@MotionEnginStudio]

Hi love the video, My animation company has been running fro 12 months now and were doing ok but my main problem I'm struggling with is consistent lead flow and work how did you start with getting clients in the door?

[@StartAStudio]

Thanks for the comment. Wow this video feels old now.. 😅. When I first took the leap, quit the day job at a production company and started the studio from a spare room at home. I was pitching (low budgets) for each and any video project I could find online. (any that were within my own skill set) . Lots of pitches. Then between that, I was constantly working on improving the website. I attended some local business networking events (not my favourite thing to do at all) which led to some contacts with Web Design companies and other startups. This eventually led to the web design companies connecting me with clients who needed videos for their new site launches or related marketing activities. Plus one or two of the startups also commissioned some short promos. I slowly won some of the online pitches, got some repeat business, and steadily upped the studio rate over the early months till I was actually making money and not eating into savings / credit card bills. I tried to make each video at a quality worthy of showcase on the studio website, even if it meant putting more time in than the project budgets really allowed. Plus toward the end of the first year I did run some low-cost advertising using Google Ads at the time (once the site was looking smart enough to highlight expertise and any specialisms/niche). This lead to some good contacts and some enquiries from multinational organisations. Which are great as that means an increased chance of repeat business (if not always the most exiting work). Some of which we're still a key supplier for years later.

[@MotionEnginStudio]

Really appreciate the reply, and yes didn't think I would get a response so fast as the video was super old, thanks for the insight it gave me something to look into really appreciate it thanks. @@StartAStudio

[@sijusebenezer4260]

Thanks a lot for this informative video!!!!Great help

[@ahmesgrade7e-learning670]

Lovely tips. Kudos from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

[@Saeedab817]

This is by far the best content on animation anywhere!! Thank you 🙏

[@StartAStudio]

Thanks so much. We're currently working on a more detailed course to complement more upcoming free materials on KZbin soon. Find out more as it evolves over at startastudio.com

[@Easone21]

Thank you for this video, I've been looking for business advice for motion graphics specifically for the UK. Majority of the advice I find is generally from people in the US.

[@patbradley9817]

Great advice. Thanks! Making sure clients understand the milestones for review and what type of feedback is appropriate for each stage is really important. A lesson I KEEP learning!

[@StartAStudio]

Absolutely... it's a challenge we still come across alot.

[@UltravioletFilms]

You Sir deserve a kitkat chunky and a lovely cup of tea for this excellent video. Thank you !

[@StartAStudio]

Thanks... I'll pop to the local shop now and pop the kettle on.

[@kuppammalshetty7441]

I am from India I am going to do diploma in animation and going to start a business of animation studio with my friends.

[@StartAStudio]

Awesome. Good luck with your diploma and the new animation studio!!!

[@chiemekanwosu4422]

This is very insightful.

[@ngonidzashematongo8824]

Good advice, much appreciated.

[@StartAStudio]

Cheers. It's good to know it's helpful. Good luck 👍

[@christopherbriggs2325]

Hi , thank you so much for your expertise. Can you advise on the bare essentials in terms of equipment to start off with ( especially on a limited budget)

[@seventalk]

I am from Malaysia, and hope one day i can build my own studio too

[@theeanimator0076]

Am from Nigeria, am into Animation for toddlers

[@rugged980]

Do you teach in schools

[@mynameisjosyst9647]

I want to become an animator but my mom wants me to become a business man now I'm gonna have to study business and make my dreams come true after I become sucessful 😊

[@StartAStudio]

Hey.. don't worry, I'm sure studying business will still be very worthwhile whichever career path you pursue later on. When I did my A-levels in the UK (back a long time ago now)... I studied Business.. and Computing... no Art related courses, despite having a passion for animation. After this, I spent a full summer working on an art portfolio and managed to pass the interview and portfolio review to get into Art College without the required A-level in Art. Either way.. with today's online education options and ease of access to tools there's every reason to think you can still pursue your dreams. Just keep sketching on a pen and paper and get inspired by great design. Plus with your business knowledge in place you should be well placed for launching a successful animation business of your own one day.

[@mynameisjosyst9647]

@@StartAStudio hi I've changed my mind now I'm going to pursue my dream I'll study art not business anymore cuz this is what I'm happy and comfortable with😊 Hope I could make alot of money with it to have my mom a better life cuz she's just a baby sitter and she's an only mother she raised us without having a partner by her side now I'm gonna return all the good things that she gave us and make her happy😊😁

[@user-ib7nj6um2p]

@@mynameisjosyst9647 I plan on starting a studio in 3-4 years . I’d like to talk to you then.

[@MalvernMarufu]

I live in Zimbabwe I have been freelancing for a year or so. I have been trying to grow my revenue

[@dennissabrievski4543]

Are you guys hiring 3D remote animators? I'd love to work for you I really like your channel and your business wish you all the best!

[@StartAStudio]

Hi Dennis, thanks for your comment. We're always happy to receive emails from animators prospecting for future potential work. We actually have a couple of 3D projects due to start in the New Year too. Whilst I love building a local team to work in house at our studio, we do have remote animators too and collaborate via skype, slack and Dropbox. We keep every animator profile/email in a folder and when needed, one our of the team (often me) will skim through to see if any recent contacts might be able to work with us on a new project. As we're a small studio with limited human resources we don't manage to reply to every animator enquiry (sorry). We sometimes get 10 to 20 a day. But everyone that's potentially a good fit is kept on file. Find our preferred email address via www.stormystudio.com/contact Please send a 1 page CV, or paragraph about your experience, list your skill levels with After Effects and a 3D Package. Plus a link to a showreel/examples etc.

[@dennissabrievski4543]

@@StartAStudio First and foremost, Thank you very much for your consideration. I apologize for the delay. I appreciate the time you spent speaking with me about the wonderful opportunities available within your organization. It was a pleasure e-meeting with you about Art / CG Animation through your team! My sincere apologies for the slow reply; I’d hoped to get back to you sooner. I've been ​constantly ​working on an animation assignment plus it seems that I can't seem to see notifications on my phone for some reason. Sounds awesome! I like the way you guys are operating. I am currently working as a freelancer at R.E Studios in the States besides 2D,3D animation software I have experience with photorealistic animation like motion capture with Mobu. Sure will do I am eager to bring my passion for upcoming projects then! I would love to work on some of these projects with your team soon! I will be applying through the website. I very much look forward to hearing about your decision in the future. Please feel free to contact me if you need more information about my qualifications. ([e-mail]) Let's keep in touch! Thank you for your time Best Regards, Orkun Altinay

[@goldenrats9742]

This is the most professional KZbin comment I have ever seen. ♡

[@controvertanimation4621]

i want to establish my own animation studio for people who'd be animating a story that i wrote (script). These tips will help in my journey so thank you so much. i was thinking i could upload videos i animated YT and then a network might request for a pilot (that is if i'm making good content). so again thanks. by the way. What your tips to get me started on an animation business?

[@StartAStudio]

Thanks commenting it's very much appreciated. Check out this video on starting an animation studio as a writer (or a non-animator) here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqDZmnelms6aick

[@muhammadharis1162]

Hi Jone. I need a session with you . If its possible please do let me know. Thanks for such a great video.

[@muhammadharis1162]

I have my own animation studio for the past three years. And we also produced a an animated movie and few more projects.

[@DamonNicholl]

Is outsourcing/offshoring animation the way to go since it seems most networks are opting for it?

[@PixieStudioMY]

Hello, we’re from Malaysia, Tq for sharing this knowledge, it helpful for our Animation & Multimedia business. 1 sub for your channel. Thanks 👍😀

[@StartAStudio]

Thanks. Good luck with the business... I hope to make some more useful animation business videos soon.

[@scienceathome3482]

Can you tell me some best animation software for animation movie

[@StartAStudio]

Hi Krishna... there are a wide variety of animation software choices, with many 3rd party extensions and some software that focus on a particular area If looking for 3D animation software, some of the industry-leading choices for 3D animation are Maya and 3DS Max for modelling, rigging and character animation. Then Houdini for stunning visual FX. Also, the ever-impressive free 3D software Blender has been used to produce full animated features. All 3D packages will include a render engine or 2, but there are also 3rd party render engines that can increase the quality of the image or the speed of rendering, which allows you to push the image quality further in your given time and budget. i.e. Octame, Redshift, Vray, Arnold etc.. Then things like Mudbox for more organic 3D sculpting. Real flow for water simulation. Plus many other particle FX options... i.e. ones that simulate fire and smoke. For more traditional 2D animation, software like Toon Boom and TV Paint would be worth looking into. Each with their own advantages. Plus for 3D motion graphics work, Cinema 4D stands out. With Adobe After Effects used widely for 2D motion graphics (and 3D, VFX etc with 3rd party plugins) and animation compositing. There's also Nuke which is popular in the higher end compositing and FX market. Also, Davinci Resolve is the leading choice for film colour grading... but also has a well-rouneed video editor and moton graphic capabilities. These are just the ones that spring to mind whilst writing, no doubt I've missed a good few leading options. *Plus all the 3D packages are very capable at doing most 3D work, it's just some are more tailored to particular work.

[@muhammadsaadhanif2688]

Thanks for the insight. I couldn't find the link in description. Could you help?

[@StartAStudio]

Hey.. which link is it you're after? .. Also if it's of interest, we now have a free mini-course (and a paid one :-) on setting up your own animation studio at startastudio.com

[@muhammadsaadhanif2688]

@@StartAStudio sorry for confusion, I was talking about book links which mentioned in the video

[@blasterxt9]

KZbin is best for animation

[@maidulalam6027]

Thank you. My daughter is deaf. She passed the bachelor of arts. She is interested, how we get help from u.

[@StartAStudio]

Hi Maidul. I'll try and get setup to add subtitles to all the old (and new) videos soon.

[@deazysmoove7497]

Do I need a LLC?

[@thepratheekshettyshow5881]

How can I constantly create a WhatsApp group content. Since I create short animation with Stop motion.?

[@selfishbeats]

I don't think I'll be pitching my service to anybody since I already have content in mind.

[@theeanimator0076]

I'd like you to be my mentor

[@StartAStudio]

Thanks very much for the compliment. You never know. Right now, ensuring our own business thrives is my main focus. But.. one day, when Stormy Studio can run without me.. I'm really interested in, helping other studios and animators succeed as well.

[@theeanimator0076]

Thank you very much sir

[@Karonclip]

You'll be so popular can you be my friend