Choosing the Best Career in an Animation Studio

[@SergioRodriguez_3659]

Good lord, you timing couldn´t be more perfect on my life. I'm an aspiring animator hoping to become a director on Disney's feature films and really watching some of your videos really gave me the light I needed to make that choice finally. Thank you

[@HowardWimshurst]

Nice, glad I could help someone out who is like me. Man, that is a very competitive job position. You are probably competing against thousands of experts for that role and Disney are far more likely to elect people within their own ranks who they know well. Perhaps ask yourself if you would be happiest going after and obtaining that job or if maybe there is a similar position which is more accessible. I don't want to limit your vision, you can get anything if you put your mind to it and make sacrifices.

[@veenibik336]

@@HowardWimshurst hey, can i ask is all of the job in animation company spend like 12 hours a day ? Do they actually ever get a holiday

[@zetast0rm]

your animations are smoother than my face, that's not saying much but I love your channel you've helped me a lot

[@nx9919]

This channel is really underrated! Thanks for inspiring me to pursue animating!

[@HowardWimshurst]

Nixon Coronado glad you think so :)

[@billythesillyy]

This is really interesting to me! I got into art 2 years ago, animation a bit over a year ago; a few months ago I became aware of the multiple parts of professional animation. The most appealing to me sounds like a character designer and concept artist!

[@angiel516]

Very helpful video! I’m going to be a freshman in college this coming fall, and I’m thinking about animation... but like, not necessarily the animating part? The thought of drawing the same sort of thing over and over again seems torturous to me, but I do like storytelling and design and making things come alive. I know there had to be other surrounding jobs that weren’t just drawing the frames. Thanks!

[@titan_o7]

So I’m completely new to animation. In fact I’m not very artistic at all and have nearly zero experience in drawing. Although I am extremely intrigued by animation, I’m still quite worried about where to start and I’m not even sure if I’d like it. I’m thinking of going off to an animation school in Canada but I’m not sure if that’d benefit me more or less than if I practiced at home. The issue is that I’m 19 and just graduated High School. I literally only just became interested in animation a couple of days ago. My main goal is to eventually work my way up to working for Japanese studios in making actual Anime, but I’m not sure about art styles and different forms of practice to get there. I don’t want to work for a large film company such as Disney, I’d like to become an animator for self-satisfaction and to make people happy. Im very short on time, although I will have the option to spend an entire semester with every day to myself, I just have a problem with actually starting projects and need a lot of guidance. I’m just so lost on where to start with all of this...

[@HowardWimshurst]

You could spend the semester taking my online course for getting started in 2d animation. It is a much smaller, more flexible commitment than travelling to animation school. www.animatorguild.com/courses.html Time is our most valuable resource. I want to spend as much time as possible making original animations because to me it is the most fulfilling thing in the world. I can't think of anything else i'd rather be doing. That's why I chose a career in animation. Because fitting it in animation work here and there on weekends or after a hard day of working at a boring office job... that's just not enough for me.

[@titan_o7]

@@HowardWimshurst Yes I think that would be a good idea. Thank you for the advice, this seems like a very good option for new animators who know nothing about animating. I appreciate the help!

[@supermegagamer41]

Eventually I want to create my own studio down the line. Do you think it would be possible to be the director, writer, designer, and animator? It sounds really ambitious but I'm curious.

[@HowardWimshurst]

I would advise you to specialise. In the case of setting up a studio, this means hiring people to perform the roles that you enjoy the least or are least effective at. Right now I'm on the lookout for a business partner who wants to handle finances, management and contacts with clients, since I want to focus my efforts on the creative side of things.

[@seanyazzie8191]

I also want to start an animation studio as well. Any more advice?

[@katch415]

With a profile picture like that, anything is possible

[@danterobles4819]

@@HowardWimshurst Is it possible for me to become a animatior and storyboard artist

[@thefutureanimation]

@@HowardWimshurst Hey buddy I have a studio I just deal with clients and manage freelancers to do the work and give them directions to get work done properly and can manage finances as well.. Let me know if we can collab! If yes mail me at [e-mail]

[@PaintedCuriosities]

I appreciate this video so much!!! I’m working on becoming a storyboard artist myself and i love getting all the information I can. So fascinating and so exciting.

[@CoryClayton]

Your videos are so great man and very inspiring. I rarely find a good down to earth animator that has had success. I hope that mine someday can look as expertly as yours.

[@HowardWimshurst]

Thanks man, i don't feel like i'm successful yet. It will be a long time before I am satisfied with myself. Glad the video helped you though!

[@lutenantbladey9062]

My sister came in my room and asked," Is that God?". I'm not really sure on who she's referring to.

[@HowardWimshurst]

hahaha can't be me she heard

[@alvarooliva7109]

If you have a sketchbook, you should totally show it!!!!, plz😄

[@HowardWimshurst]

it is not that impressive, but I could...

[@lazzy5397]

I found your channel yesterday....I am glad I found you, your videos are really useful.

[@HowardWimshurst]

welcome!

[@Kinobambino]

This video is EXACTLY WHAT I NEEDED

[@jeremiah2wavyyy]

thanks for this video man I now have a perspective on what my animation career could be if I choose to work at a studio or be a freelance one like I am now this will definitely make me think Wisley sense im in high school

[@HowardWimshurst]

glad i could help you!

[@42ndblaze43]

I was just wondering though, in your clearest opinion what’s the best animation school you can recommend? Personally I’ve always wanted to make animation that was both fluid while at the same time being smooth while still having high amounts of artistic detail.

[@jalenmacon]

This is very helpful, thanks so much! Just one question. To work in a well known animation studio, do I HAVE to go to a university for it? Or is there a faster/cheaper option that won't take many years and get me into debt?

[@Thaneildeal]

Excellent video and info! Thank you for doing things. I’m leaving a job I wasn’t passionate for and now shooting for finding it and found myself in art, but like you said wasn’t sure of path and roles in the future. Overall thank you for this post. Made a difference!

[@Shino-lr2wi]

I really think you should write your own book on animation,also to display some of your art works

[@HowardWimshurst]

It is one of my distant goals. I would rather make an original artbook than an instructional book, since the animation fundamentals are quite well covered

[@bohcamzdan9752]

Hey! I couldn't find any information about your life. How old are you? When did you begin to draw? Can you tell your life story and especially your drawing and animation journey please? (If someone knows where I can find the biography of Howard, I'll appreciate it. Thanks)

[@Kwame00]

Bohçamızdan I know where

[@RodAnimations38]

I actually want to start my own animation studio someday, I just hope I'll be able to find hard working artist

[@YesitisDex]

16:42 shooting what?

[@reinantewhisper9333]

Hey mate. One question. Do u think Anime and more specifically the kind of animation like MAPPA Animation Studios or also Miyazaki style it would be in high demand outside Japan?

[@HowardWimshurst]

it definitely is because western people watch it and they want it produced for them but few western studios have that kind of output

[@veenibik336]

@Howard Wimshurst hey, can i ask is all of the job in animation company spend like 12 hours a day ? Do they actually ever get a holiday

[@raysyndrome7209]

So question: do you (or anyone whos reading this) know any good medias I can start uploading my animations?

[@devanshuramola4639]

KZbin....?

[@raysyndrome7209]

@@devanshuramola4639 well besides the obvious of course

[@firebird1918]

Ray Syndrome what about Newgrounds?

[@flowerboy5688]

Great info, thanks

[@portaltutos17]

What a flash version you have. Which CC or Cs6 is better?

[@sirinisms]

This is an unrelated question but should I try to avoid direct on side views in animation? the arm tends to make it hard to display things such as the torso or the arm and leg on the other side and I'm struggling to work around this

[@HowardWimshurst]

I avoid directly side-on camera angles but for a different reason. It looks less cinematic, more like something constructed and digital like a video game rather than something naturally captured from something's point of view. how often in nature do you see something or someone at an exact side angle? It's rare and thus it looks unnatural. And yes, it can be awkward to draw someone from that angle too because of the subtle changes in hip and torso angle. However if you want to get good you need to go to the source: the reference footage!

[@sirinisms]

Thanks for the advice

[@VishalNamani]

thanks you very much for all the information man

[@TrungLek]

anyone can help me what is the name of this software?

[@thevalleyofstuff5609]

Trung Le i believe adobe animate

[@justinprakashraj6256]

animation career is good for jobs?

[@steve00alt70]

Would you not need to move to japan to do anime? what if you want to be a 3D modeller and animator? your much bigger than me and I'm 27 :/

[@HowardWimshurst]

its never too late bro. you have got more life experience which will make certain things much easier for you (for example, you have got freedom and independence that a young teen doesn't have, discipline), so in that way you have got an advantage. It doesn't take a lifetime to learn animation, not even close. If you want to work in a specific anime studio, then you would need to move to japan (Or south Korea) and learn to speak and write Japanese fluently. Otherwise you can be like Melavelli and just make your own anime show from your home. You can choose any combination of the roles, but each of them is a full time job you you will have your work cut out for you if you choose multiple. It can be good having a strong expertise in one skill and then branch out into other skills from there.

[@steve00alt70]

thanks bro means a lot, tho I cant help but do both modelling and animation I like both equally, recommend professional animation programmes for 3D? could you do a video about exploring 3D animation? My parents don't understand this concept compare to working as a mechanic or medic. As they have little understanding of what animation and modelling is. But its the most difficult sector to make a living from compare to mainstream sectors. I'm learning mandarin atm

[@blendering3D]

Me: Sitting on a bench watching people do stuff in the park all day Stranger: Hey, everything ok? you've been here all day long Me: I'm an animator, it's my job to watch and learn from everyone around, I'm fascinated with people just so you know Stranger: runs away

[@닉-f2f]

i love your animatoin

[@AxelKimikoko]

OuO MMMM, I'm planning on taking classes for university for General Animation and Visual Effects, (also took a two year course of Graphic Design, hopefully that'll come in handy ish) But yea, I figured General Animation would keep me busy, but I wasn't sure what type of jobs I can get through it? I figured it was a little bit of everything. And MMMM, can't wait to get my storyboard classes either! OU O

[@HowardWimshurst]

yeah you can transition into a lot of different things from an animation course. With 3d you can go into modeling (which is a huge industry) pre vis, VFX... and with 2d you can go into illustration, design, film making, editing... Just whatever takes your fancy I guess. If you don't know yet then you can just go to get a feel for everything and eventually make a decision, that's what a lot of people in my class are doing. I know people in their 3rd year who still don't know what they want to go into!

[@xxzxzxzxx6974]

Axel Kimiko gtfo with that uwu ouo bullshit xD

[@emmy8548]

Oh boy did I need this. I came into art school trying to study 2D anim and then got hit with the reality check that not only would I never be able to work on much more than flash animation in that medium with how even Cartoon Network exports the actual animation to Korea, etc, but the animation industry is so specialized I’d never touch a storyboard or character design down that road. Is it storyborders or animators who make the animatics? Who does those test animations like the 2D ones for Moana, and do concept artists work with the story or illustrate scenes they’ve been asked to flesh out? So many questions. So few answers.

[@HowardWimshurst]

hey I'm really glad that has helped you! You should definitely join the AG Discord group if you haven't already and bring your questions there for us all to discuss: discord.gg/ZNFJ5y8

[@lisalegato0109]

I'm thinking of giving up. Took two 3D courses, had a hard time, got an easy A. I suck at modeling. I hate it. I'd rather just make the thing move! Now I have to take 2D and it's really expensive.

[@HowardWimshurst]

Sounds like you are very lost. (“Had hard time, got easy A” - so which one is it? Did you have a hard time or did you get an easy A?) You just want to make it move and now you are saying you need to learn 2d. Where did the idea for 2d come from? You’re trained in 3d already and you just want to make it move. The clear answer is- animating 3d rigs as a pure animator. There are free rigs you can use online. Or you can join collaborative projects on Artella for experience - put yourself down as a pure animator. But giving up is not really an option. What is there for you if you give up? Give up and do what?

[@lisalegato0109]

@@HowardWimshurst It was an easy A even if you don't do it well. At my school I have to learn 3D and 2D for the certificate. A degree requires 10+ classes.

[@luffysama7672]

Sir, i need your suggestion to become an animator. I have zero knowledge about animation and drawing. But i know now abit about graphics design as i graduated my bachelor in Bsc.it(hons). I want to Persue my dream by becoming anime animators. I am planning to study in Japan to become anime animators. But is it too late to become animator considering my age which is 25 right now. I really really want to persue my dream but I need some suggestions from you sir. 🥺🥺

[@HowardWimshurst]

It's never too late. Of course you have to be strategic about it. You should start by drawing every day / working on original animations to see if you like it. Join The Animator Guild Discord community discord.com/invite/awRD6FT - network with other amateur and professional animators, become a part of the community. Absorb yourself in what they are doing and what they are watching. If you want to study in Japan, language might be an issue. You should definitely listen to this podcast episode: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIDYnGd_eMuhgZI She has been there and done it. You don't need to be young, but you need to LOVE drawing. You will be drawing a lot.

[@tooniemmanuel1925]

Can you mentor me

[@pigeondeaf]

U r a freelancer right? How long do u work a day?

[@HowardWimshurst]

I'm in a transition phase, now working to establish my own studio company - Wimshurst Animations. I work for most waking hours :) I should also add that i'm a full time student, so a lot of the work i'm producing right now is academic. you can see it on my academic blog here: h-wimshurst-ba-animation.tumblr.com/

[@piggybird5233]

MIAUW I ANIMATION ah hallo

[@knifedrowns8272]

Is the camera movement done by the main animators?

[@HowardWimshurst]

knife|drow(n)s depending on shot it can be the storyboard artist, the animators the layout artist or most likely a combination

[@kurtantonico1792]

What type of animation job is yours?

[@HowardWimshurst]

Freelance animation producer

[@monakhovalisa8492]

Hi! Tell me please , in what program do you make animations?

[@firebird1918]

MONAKHOVA LISA I think he uses adobe animate? That’s what I’m guessing from the layout

[@KillerTacos54]

Hey man, great video buddy!

[@damianacorreia1377]

Software?

[@HowardWimshurst]

flash

[@BlueGuitarMusic]

This is a great video explanation! Thank you for posting!

[@mobi8046]

what about the sakkan?

[@HowardWimshurst]

That's one I didn't have time to add in, but I have played the role of animation director or sakkan. It requires you to give an exhausting amount of feedback to animators, almost every day. You have also got to have very good control over your own style and be observant of other people's. Usually in a big studio you work your way up to animation director once you have gained a lot of experience as a key animator.

[@mobi8046]

Howard Wimshurst thank you,also,does the 1's,2's,3's and the camera motion done by the key animators?

[@supergam3r-androider549]

Hey Howard , Why You Have So few Subscribers ? I think you should do some art challanges and attract some viewers and subscribers

[@HowardWimshurst]

Super Gam3r - Androider probably a combination of reasons, i could probably do better to increase my subscriber count. There is only one art challenge i can think of that i would actually want to try. If you have any ideas of challenges i could try i would love to hear

[@supergam3r-androider549]

+Howard Wimshurst you are a really good animator so why not do time challenge animation.. a short one would be good...

[@mundodiamantejm]

4°

[@FCLoquendo]

Can someone subtitle in spanish this video?

[@CipherGuy1]

did it, now check to check it, if your on a computer/laptop go to seetings and click subtitles/CC and after that click on auto translate. a lot of languages will be there. scroll down and find your language.! (if u cant understand english......) here is the spanish translation. ¿Lo hizo ahora? para comprobarlo, si está en una computadora / computadora portátil, vaya a seetings y haga clic en subtítulos / CC y luego haga clic en traducir automáticamente. habrá muchos idiomas allí. desplácese hacia abajo y busque su idioma.!

[@ArabKatib]

I wish if every title remained on screen while talking about that title, it helps immensly with understanding, especially for those who do have ADHD or ADD, or none-native English speakers, much better than rewinding parts of the video and retracing the information. The titles doesn't even need to remain big on screen covering everithing, they can scale down after few moments, and maybe line up in a list, tiny. Nice video, liked.

[@yabo1ayaX]

So which one are you?💁😃

[@Tech-bagmash24]

thrid

[@momo-nj7tw]

I do 3d animating :v

[@wish3471]

Finn no one really cares I'm sorry I had to I really just felt like being rude But really no one cares much

[@elgato772]

FRONTIER STUDIOS why you had to double space the text?

[@kyukuthie655]

Ok..?

[@Shadow11237]

[@danyglen5270]

Im from the Meefia

[@willdaymond1669]

KZbin is.. a job...

[@HowardWimshurst]

tell me about it...

[@cruzpanchanaam3349]

me gustaría ver uno de tus verdaderos trabajos en animación, no esos rayones que haces en todos tus vídeos xd

[@alialpaca]

Tiene una lista de reproducción donde tiene sus trabajos hechos... Además esas animaciones no salen de la nada, lo que muestran en el video es parte de la producción, el boceto. Salió muy ignorante tu comentario

[@MoKraft]

First