Downsides to a 3D Animation Career

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[@EdwinSchaap]

Doesn't matter if you're student or experienced, this is an interesting listen. thanks Lucas!

[@AnimatorsJourney]

Thanks man!

[@freedomone6651]

I went to school for animation and still can't get work.

[@puppup19]

Gotta admit, this DID dissuade me from pursing 3D animation. And I thought working in the space industry were bad! Pssh, nope. Not after seeing how these corporations treat their animators!

[@AnimatorsJourney]

Glad to hear it was helpful! What specifically stood out to you about the treatment?

[@mushroomlena]

Great video! All things I wish I knew before working as a creative in general. I’m not in 3d animation but all these sentiments seem to be widespread across creative fields. It can be painful to learn and see how little respect our professions get. I don’t fault anyone for leaving after seeing the realities of toxic companies and how much craft is overlooked for profits at the expense of people. Also working in the industry of something you enjoy, in a way makes me enjoy it less. Since consuming it reminds me of work.

[@zekel.2083]

Great talk, the entire video is packed with great information and very little fluff! As a High school graduate looking into careers I would want to pursue, I found this video to contain some very interesting points. I think it was an apt summary at the end for our speaker to warn against a "naive" mindset going into this industry.

[@mfrancisco_850]

My opinion is that this industry can be really interesting and exciting because there are always changing technologies. I would say the only thing you have to worry about is burnout and anxiety when working

[@xteeejx]

I got one of those wage-fixing settlement checks! A nice surprise ten years later.

[@potatoeheadvibez]

i could barely find a vid about this topic on youtube! thank you so much for bringing a light on this topic, currently thinking to get into 3d animation as i am in my senior year of highschool!

[@splitspecs]

So what's your verdict? Still gonna pursue?

[@potatoeheadvibez]

@@splitspecs yup:) there are lows in every industry, but true passion for the work outweighs it most of the time.

[@potatoeheadvibez]

@@splitspecs yep:) every career has its low and high aspect, true passion towards a goal or work can help to outweigh a negative side of it. But I feel like right now, it might be smart to have several passive of incomes because of all the instabilities lately.

[@Pinhead101]

dont do it if you suck

[@stuart4rd700]

I've been experiencing burnout since graduating as soon as I started working and realizing this job is unstable. Is there alternate routes one can go that uses 3D skills?

[@Agent56000]

You can try to start a KZbin career

[@lizalaartistka]

This is really insightful! Thanks so much for the time you've spent making this video

[@beamslinger]

Great vid! Yea it’s tough out there, especially now it seems. Lots of industry vets are having to take on low paying entry jobs so there is little to no openings for new people 🥲 The industry has its ebbs and flows

[@luciel2428]

Thank you!

[@AnimatorsJourney]

You’re welcome :)

[@mikrobyo1790]

My questions is do you enjoy your work? Or do you still enjoy your work?

[@PEGCinema]

Very helpful and informative! Thank you

[@Sherimankind]

Thanks for this good insight. Really appreciate

[@josephdickson5554]

hi I have a business idea that we are trying to put in an animation format for prospecting. See attached and lets schedule a time to discuss this further.

[@freedomone6651]

Also how can people afford the software like zbrush and maya outside a studio

[@godslayerreginald]

Pirate

[@nicholashughes4342]

Good things to know, be blessed,saved all in Jesus shalom

[@bandinopla]

conclusion: pick another career...

[@reinantewhisper9333]

If you are thinking sh.t like that then never you will be pick any other career...

[@minseokwon6484]

Manufacture, delivery, cooking, cosmetic, cleaning, security, education, athlete, performance, music, finance, journalist...which one? It seems like all of them are screaming for help.

[@forzamaya4087]

Does over population driveing all of these?

[@bobhill9845]

what

[@stantheman640]

Thank you !