Knowing your Career Drive in Animation

Aiming to climb up the industry ladder, or go into more independent routes? In this video, I talk about basic traits you should have when pursuing these career drives.
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[@inyuji]

I really needed to hear this because I needed to remind myself that outs okay if my ambitions are not in par with everyone else and that my interests will change with time

[@FrancisChenSF]

Toniko, this is one of the most best and balanced videos regarding different career paths in animation / entertainment, and what types of personality traits are needed or will do well in each path. Different personalities will thrive in different paths more than others, and I'm so glad you're providing a set of vocabulary and guidelines regarding the trade-offs of each path. Ultimately, it definitely comes down to the type of lifestyle one feels more comfortable with, at the end of the day.

[@caroodraws]

Also? Your animation and personal projects hit me really hard. I love how your lines are textured and alive, and I always see so much light in the eyes of your characters. Your stuff really inspires me and makes me want to animate in my own personal way, not be like whoever I think is good.

[@cindyespindola4946]

idk why am I seeing this, I'm a computer engineering student that has just made really simple little animations and like making realism drawings😅 But I like hearing people talk about their careers, creative process, proyects and specially about their passions 😁

[@teacoston]

This truly came at the right time

[@rodellolorio2668]

Same

[@HelloimOrchid]

I love this. I think I'm alright with art and I really enjoy all aspects of it, animation included. People tend to look at me funny when I say that I'd be happy working as either an artist or in a flower show. TBH all that matters to me is that I can live making things I enjoy.

[@yohenson]

That’s because you’re a great person. I wish I had that quality

[@MonkeyBubbles35]

Thank you so much for this video! I am pursuing animation as a career but as an externally driven person I was worried that I wouldn’t make it just because I’m not a visionary or someone with a ton of OCs. I’m glad to hear I am not the only one and it gives me hope that I can get where I want to be!

[@richardghosting1230]

Im only 16 and i already have very clear that i want to be an animator. But because i’m so young i am scared because i dont know what will bebof me in the future..... and these kind of videos really do help me out ❤️

[@lydiagrace1133]

Im 15 and want to be an animator or go into VR so I feel ya

[@scissorskier3006]

When I was 15, I kept hearing people say things like "just do it!" and I was like, "okay...how?" Finding the "just do it" phrase a little too cliche, I kept watching animation tutorial after tutorial trying to prepare myself. Two years later, it FINALLY clicked. I was at the annual National Portfolio Day event to have my work reviewed. One of these people told me something that has really stuck to this day. Here I was presenting digital art, none of which had anything to do with animation or had much of a "story-drive" at all. It was my comfort zone. "If you're aiming to get into animation, why does your portfolio say otherwise?" Though I was researching constantly, I was rarely animating. That was the moment I realized that just like you, I was just simply, afraid. Picking up the pen in a program I had almost no real experience with was terrifying to me. About two months after the event, I made a decision. Even though I still felt unqualified, I would quit stalling and start doing. Just "do," don't think about the past or future, because failing on a daily basis is the most important part. So that's what I did. It's what I'm still doing. I'm 17 now and working on my first film reel for a scholarship opportunity. What surprised me the most is that I'm actually getting somewhere with it. I'm animating, and I'm more than just happy. I guess what I'm saying is, that's what "just doing" did for me. I went so much farther with it in such a short amount of time than the two years of "Wait! I'm still preparing!" Now, don't be afraid to tackle it head-on. I'll be rooting for you both!

[@richardghosting1230]

Scissor Skier this really was what i needed to read :,) thank you so much, for im so happy that you are following ur dreams. I will definitely do the same. Thanks ❤️

[@scissorskier3006]

@@richardghosting1230

[@Jugem16]

@@scissorskier3006 Can we see your work? :)

[@tatianaeremich1333]

Toniko, thank you so very much for this episode. As mostly externally driven person I was wondering in the first place, if people like me even exist in the industry. Second, if I am "deserving" to join the teams of the extraodinary people who dedicate their whole existence to their craft. And finally, if I am even able to make it in this competitive market. I am commited to constand learning and development, but the intensity and extent to which I can practice on a daily basic is different from other people.

[@joelmayerprods]

Your channel is hands down in my top 3 KZbin Channels that i watch! Getting exctited every time i see a new video of you popping up and so far i haven‘t been disappointed 😊😊😊👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@itwasintended]

this is amazing!! thanks for laying all of these paths out, as a student studying animation/ storyboarding this is one of the first times someone has laid out specific career goal ideas and explained how they fit within the industry/people's wants! keep up the stellar content!

[@lydiagrace1133]

One day I want to be the gaint rat that makes all of the rules

[@inkchip7351]

Lydia Grace we have the same name and the same goals... Sister, are you my twin? For real tho I'm just a director but some day the rat will bow to me!

[@pinkiepurplez]

We're rats, we're rats, we're da rats. We snoop at night, we stalk at night. WE'RE DA RATS! And I am the giant rat that makes ALL. OF. THE. RULES. Let's see what kind of trouble we can get ourselves into!

[@ytsejam58]

I'm a helping hand kind of person. I don't have the vision myself to see a whole project through. But if I can really see someone else's vision I have no problem lending what talent I have to help them see their vision through. I tried getting into music production as an assistant engineer. But every studio I went to were very intependant and werent looking for any assistants. That kind of haulted my progress. I would love to animate, I never found a software I was comfortable enough with. I loved drawing on an iPad.

[@DominickvdHoff]

Have you made a video about foreigners yet? As someone not from the US I'd love to know how you've applied and gotten into the US jobs, and other stories like that. I think it could really help.

[@DominickvdHoff]

Great video BTW, sorry for immediately throwing more questions at you. You're a big inspiration!

[@TonikoPantoja]

@@DominickvdHoff Someday Ill cover this once my living situation stabilizes!

[@vanillashibi5889]

Why do I watch these I don’t even want to animate. I just get lured in by that adorable Labrador character, he’s so cute.

[@lotusninja22341]

Needed to hear this! Thanks for the great vid :)

[@Feet247]

I'm 16 and honestly I'm really scared about the future but your video made me somewhat reassured, thanks :)

[@ghostie7790]

Just want to say that you are a fantastic teacher!

[@hoshie1328]

this is a very thorough video, very informative. thank you!

[@sucroseskulls7488]

THANK YOU for making this video!!

[@caroodraws]

This is legit very helpful. Thanks for talking about it with such depth!

[@bhaveshartsy7805]

Thank you so much... This is the much needed thing for me rn

[@everydaystoriesanimated2318]

*QUALITY CONTENT *keep doing it

[@التحريسبسكرايب]

I opened the animation channel, of course, this result before I know your channel, now I am much better

[@ROKMO]

Such a great and empowering video sir!! thanks!!

[@beeaverr]

thank you for this

[@DeejayGrafixx]

What is the secret to willpower,I start projects I get excited then after storyboarding or animatic am already burned out then I start something new that I may or may not finish..maybe am lazy?but I have a passion for animation

[@wisdoom9153]

Personally, you need to stick with the reason of why you started.

[@ghostlegs2875]

This is what I need

[@rebelrebel8398]

I love your channel! All of your videos are so helpful. If you don't mind, i have a question topic: does degree helps you to get into industry? Does reqruiter in animation watch on your education, or only on your skill/portfolio? Can you please make a video about it?

[@التحريسبسكرايب]

We in Arab countries do not have such great videos. I hope that you will put Arabic subtitles on them

[@SPMask]

I would have to say I'm externally driven, because as soon as I'm done with my project I know I'm going to do something else that's not related to art :).

[@WAYTOJANNAH786]

Where to start from? As a bigginner? 😭😭

[@juantsu2000]

I'm by no means a professional but I guess that depends on how experienced you are. If you have never animated something then just try doing a short animation. Don't bother yourself with theory, fundamentals or production value. After all, that's how the great masters did it.

[@user-jaguarひきこもりzsdx]

what app to start with ?

[@drawingaccount1793]

THS KHAN the animators survival guide book

[@rivuuuh]

Start with free classes on animation. There's no way on earth you'll succeed in animation without keeping in mind the 12 principles in animation. Learning how to use animation software comes afterwards. Toniko has free tutorials on his channel too. But hey, check out aaron blaise's free Animation class on his website.

[@juantsu2000]

@@rivuuuh The 12 principles are important, yes, but at the end of the day, they're not essential. Hayao Miyazaki doesn't follow them to the teeth, yet his movies are among the best in history. René Laloux (The Savage Planet) also doesn't use them as much. What's most important is realizing that animating is just as easy as drawing two frames (Captain Underpants) that create the illusion of movement. It doesn't have to be Disney-like levels of smooth and realism, but understanding and appreciating that animation gives the user the tools to create worlds and amazing characters from nothing is far more important for a beginner than studying the 12 principles in my opinion.

[@SkyFouxX]

I'm currently learning 2D Animation on my own since schools are too expensive. Starting to work on my first animated short but kinda getting stuck on a part of the story. I kinda want to just do whatever so I can actually start working on it, but I want a decent story at the same time. Also, for now I'm not sure what to aim for a job, but I'm starting to think that maybe I should consider aiming for storyboard stuff. I like doing thumbnails of key elements of the story. But with my current progress, not going to get professional in years.. not sure what to do until then. :(

[@Luke-lq9rn]

You tried looking into countries where degrees are free for foreigners? Also stuff like community college classes, conservatoire style year long courses.

[@SkyFouxX]

@@Luke-lq9rn Well, I'm not sure where to look to find stuff like this honestly, for now I'm following Aaron Blaise's tutorials ; but having no one to tell me what's wrong/right in my animation makes progress difficult for me.

[@dueces1640]

priceless info here

[@Moriarty_Media]

Hi Toniko !! This isn't about the video more so about your Animation Course. I was wondering if there is a sort of pay over time instead of paying it full in one shot?

[@Ap-go2ox]

Thanks this is very helpful My spirit is back

[@ianw.7897]

What’s the best FPS to use for a beginner?

[@ZaneRileyCreations]

hi Toniko I have a question I'm a dreamer part of the DACA program For animation jobs i see a requirement for anyone who applies internationally that they need a art degree to work in the industry do you know if this applies to someone like me ? please and thank you for your time

[@mergeninsane]

Where from the first animation?this girl who fights in hand-to-hand combat

[@aymandraw]

❤️

[@smileyartz]

Lol you’re right I wanted to be a magician when I was younger I even bought an expensive magic set.. but seeing someone who appreciates my art, I had to sacrifice my magician work.. thing.. 😅 I forgot what’s called whoops!

[@sageforce9306]

I personally don't have the biggest goals when they it comes to my animation pursuit. All I want is to make a dollar for the next day and pass some time. I know not the grandest of dreams😅

[@W1ckedT0astr]

I cant really communicate vocally because of my severe stuttering so I just write on paper

[@anonymousperson6228]

I’m having trouble focusing with the beautiful animations in the background.

[@التحريسبسكرايب]

I am not fluent in English now I am writing this comment on Google Translate

[@emrahalien2972]

I think im all 3 none of them related to me but parts of all 3 of them did.

[@yohenson]

And you won’t not be able to create optimal great art work if you’re externally driven because you don’t have “fun” or live for the craft.

[@inkchip7351]

I just realized I'm discipline focused but I'm trying to get into visionary...

[@التحريسبسكرايب]

Put the translation and I will spend my time publishing your videos to the Arabs