You CAN MAKE MONEY As An Animator // Animation Tips For Beginners

[@Carlonec]

Filling my void of writing music for storytimes while Dom takes a break

[@Wengsome]

Aww man your music is truly inspiring. Couldn't have asked for a better composer cos its sooo good. It's such an honour Chris!

[@Wengsome]

To animators out there: don't despair even if the work is hard and you feel discouraged when your stuff isn't getting anywhere. Focus on creating valuable stuff for your customers or target audience. Bit by bit you'll know how to sell your value for what its worth. Trial and error my friends.

[@godslayerreginald]

What software you used

[@Wengsome]

@@godslayerreginald Adobe Animate & Procreate for most of my animations and drawings.

[@wixflynn]

😢

[@lime-animates-2763]

@@Wengsometoonsquid is nice too for only ten pounds

[@ItsATrappProductions]

Great advice all around! Especially at the end. Time waits for no man indeed. I need to get cracking again on my own projects and build my animation empire! ...or fail horribly. Probably the latter, but I will at least give it my best shot!

[@Wengsome]

Yooo Trapp! Yupp you have a cool avatar of yourself xD I'm afraid there's no bad animation, you're probably failing your own expectations only :) Go give it your best, and appreciate you listening to me. Cheers!

[@chasewilltin8567]

Wow I can't believe that with my goldfish attention span I was able to finish this video

[@Wengsome]

Awesome haha but don't goldfishes stare at you for hours long? xD JK thank you and glad to entertain!

[@jungacat8]

good advice I appreciate it!

[@greenmanstudios8746]

Thanks so much for making this video my friend. I'm a self taught stop motion animator, and really want to make the "leap of faith" into making animating a career. Time for me to learn marketing.

[@Wengsome]

Awesome! I have a lot of respect for stop motion animation. It's something I could not do as well. The amount of patience and technique required is really on a different level. All the best to you in animation. I'd say you can really do it!

[@greenmanstudios8746]

@@Wengsome Thank you so much!

[@alienchickens]

This makes me want to start animating again.

[@Wengsome]

Aww Alien, yup hope you do so. Maybe if you rotate between animating and drawing you'll find it more enjoyable? As long as you don't feel animation is tedious with its long hours xD

[@itz_genalam6186]

First time watching ur video and I love it❤

[@Wengsome]

Yay! Thank you so much ^^. Appreciate it alot and I'm so sorry for the late reply, YT notifications are so bad.

[@stu3459]

Thank you for the help!

[@Wengsome]

You're very welcome friend!

[@ShinodaPavstah]

The fact that I wanted to learn so bad. But the responsibilities, anxieties, and other walls keeps me from that skill.

[@Wengsome]

Sorry for the late reply friend. Notifications did not come through! Its true that it takes a bit of time to get used to animation, but starting small is pretty simple. Til today I'm still learning something new as well!

[@jesseperez4185]

with anything worth doing, those feelings and filters will be there.

[@Swannica]

This is a great informative video! I really enjoyed your video presentation especially your personality, keep up the good work~! :)

[@Wengsome]

Heyyyy Swan thank you! Happy to share the experiences and glad to entertain! Appreciate it ^^

[@jmotivational372]

I love animation but still I’m not good at it. Hope I will get motivated from your videos😊

[@Wengsome]

Thanks buddy! I too started animation and I can't say i'm good or bad at it but I love it alot. To be honest I don't think you're not good because art and animation is subjective. You just have to keep doing it, and sharing it for people to appreciate. Bring art to life isn't something anyone can do, I'd say you've got it!

[@Jack-hq8ce]

Thanks buddy

[@Wengsome]

Anytime! Sorry for the late reply, YT notifications are so bad sometimes.

[@laverna17]

I love animation, and right now, im trying to get in school for 2d animation. However, i know that 3d animation is wildly more popular with bigger companies. i have second thoughts if i should be learning 3d animation instead? Im hoping I can get a good job in the future that pays well so im not entirely sure what to do? Edit: Also! The type of animation I want to create are Cartoons like steven universe, owl house, even old cartoons like Danny Phantom, and Kim Possible. Cartoons that have an impactful story for not only kids but for all ages!

[@Wengsome]

You'll need to determine what's best for you - 2D or 3D because both are very different animation career paths in the industry. If you have the passion for 2D, depending on where you're from the career choices could be lucrative or could be pretty bad if there's not much demand. In some ways 3D probably is better for learning and picking up a wider range of skills. That said, both have their pro and cons, I still recommend learning the art of 2D is more beneficial, when you have that base, getting into 3D is easier.

[@chasewilltin8567]

As a hand expert I approve 👌

[@Avalanchee3]

Is there a way to avoid copyright claim on music as an animator? I see many popular animators get millions of views on their animatics/animations, and there's no way they don't get claimed, and it could earn them money otherwise¿

[@dropoffinc]

Best video ever

[@Wengsome]

Thanks friend! Appreciate the thought

[@genevahendersom3593]

I know is not really big income and I was wondering if is I should become an animator part time or just made it a side gig. My major is graphic design and I interested in animating as a career choice but I’m not too sure if it stable income. (Considering I want to buy a home and car one day)

[@JeffNotes]

Whoaaa, mann I really love your content, I've checked out a bunch of your videos already, these are really awesome animations! Keep being awesome wengsome! =D Also, I'm subbing now hehe

[@Wengsome]

Heyyy there Jeff. Thank you so much for the kind thoughts. I've seen you before I recall! Think it was one of your live streams. I've got to ask you for your thoughts on streaming, do you find it interesting and as a professional animator in your own right- is live streaming a great experience to connect with your viewers?

[@JeffNotes]

Ohh, from my experience on streaming, it's an amazing way to connect with your viewers and your own community in general. Have you tried it out? I really liked it, but I had to stop for a bit because it's taking time away from my production. I think streaming would be really cool if you're doing something interesting in it as well, streaming-wise

[@BLOCK_MASTER]

At the moment im animating Minecraft animations and i really love the idea of being a full time 3D animator but i just don't know if i would make enough money to spend for my future family

[@sheikhsadab]

Also you can put your assets on marketplaces and earn some (at least it works for 3d, should also work for 2d I guess)

[@Wengsome]

Thanks friend! Indeed that is true but depending where you're from you might not have the patience to wait for said assets to sell. Appreciate the suggestion.

[@sheikhsadab]

@@Wengsome yeah that's true, it's more of an "extra" way

[@aquafur9039]

But we do not get client so fast and sometimes we don't get client only in freelance.

[@Wengsome]

Got to agree with you there too, animation clients don't come by easily but when starting small, you still get the odd jobs if you push for it. There are times where you feel your hours don't equal to the kind of money the clients are paying; just don't ever do any of the jobs for free. Not even for "exposure".

[@masternoobgaming1960]

That 's the best video

[@Wengsome]

Thanks Master!!

[@mel39901]

Hello! Thank you for this video... do you have any more information on how to get a job with a guaranteed salary, while working for a boss? (First way to get paid mentioned in your video.) I'm not sure where to look when finding opportunities like that, or what's required to get hired by these company's. If you have any more info on that then that would be great!

[@Wengsome]

Hey there Meloqy. Well getting a permanent job with a fixed salary at least guarantees stability. That form of employment is usually working for people (a.k.a your boss), while you gain experience. Working in the graphic / animation / creative industry, you'll need to grind your way up. The more you grind, the more experience you get- you'll then be able to take up freelance projects while working for a boss. The only problem is you're always super tired from 9-5 hours, you'll need to set aside time to work on those projects as well. The neat thing is sometimes those freelance projects lead to recurring deals. The outside client likes your work, they'll engage you long term. Hope that helps or gives you a lil idea of what you can do even being in employment.

[@mel39901]

@@Wengsome Thank you! Appreciate the advice

[@anujomjude6323]

thank you boss

[@RambleAnimations]

nice video

[@Wengsome]

Thank you! Glad to entertain

[@Benim_adim_AYDIN]

I ike your chanell. Thank you.

[@Wengsome]

Thanks! Glad to entertain and I appreciate that : )

[@Ma92019]

Can you create a paid course to be animator?

[@LBG2410]

ayo is it jimmy from Jimmyhere😲

[@Wengsome]

No Jimmy's here, but hello there!

[@eromangasensei9406]

Will i make money from KZbin by 15-30 secs animation like 3 times a week will i gather watch time fast like that and will my cpm be low?

[@galaxystarmau_official]

"You may be a millenial" Heck nah i'm 14 with parent who want me to work early😭

[@jonathanfranklin4448]

Yeah 40k a year is about 18hr noone is animating for 18hr, and no one is hiring 2d animators

[@RafaBlom]

you say it like fyver i think

[@hrishavverma7924]

yoo, help me out m lost n dont know what to do

[@Wengsome]

Can try starting out the most basic free animation program.

[@hrishavverma7924]

@@Wengsome like what mate, I have great sketching skills but, idk much bout digital stuffs, apps, n from where to earn, or to intern😭

[@djordjeanimator8036]

If i post 5 minute Minecraft animations on KZbin Can i get money there?

[@Wengsome]

Sorry for the late reply friend. There's alot of fanmade animations of Minecraft on KZbin. You only get to make money if you are in their partner program so you'll have to secure those Watch Hours and subs first. 5 minute animations will need a lot of watch time, meaning you'd need to create a-lot of animations for that. It is possible, just need to get into the Adsense program first.

[@djordjeanimator8036]

​@@Wengsomewhat Is atsense program?

[@Sifat_Rashid]

Bro i need to learn a skill to get Money... Which one to learn? And Don't give me the generic "do what you love" bulshyt

[@Wengsome]

Hi Sifat. Pick up animation skills and there are clients looking for specific skillsets. Animators range from $20 - $30 per hour, depending on the animation type. 2D / Cel Animation can find freelance jobs easier than 3D animators.

[@Sifat_Rashid]

@@Wengsome thanks for the reply bro..i got a job in the blogging industry but its an over-saturated sector...and I dont want to keep looking for work every day as a freelancer. so I want to create a business thingy where I don't have to look for clients...as you said in your video, an animation youtube channel gets algorithm helps if the channel owner uploads frequently, I don't think I can do that with my day job, just like you cant :P should i go with video editing? its easier to make a video every week i guess

[@flack9828]

bro by looking in your thumbnail i thought you are a girl 😅

[@Wengsome]

No prob! I get that sometimes ;)