How Do I Become An Animator Like Matt Groening Or Seth Macfarlane?
From the movie screen to video games, almost everyone has heard of animators. And many people probably want to become animators. If you’re one of these people then there are some things you should know about this occupation. Passion for Drawing If you really want to become an animator then you have to learn how to draw. Sketches, storyboarding, life drawings, cartoons; etc are all something that you should have a very strong grasp of. And you really need to be at the top of your class when it comes to drawing because you will spend endless hours doing just that. Many animators draw for hours on end. It is not unheard of for animators to work fifteen to twenty hours a day. Sound like fun? If your answer is no then you should probably look for another occupation. Creativity In order to succeed at being an animator, it helps to have a lot of creativity. Being a creative animator can take many forms. You could be an expert when it comes to cartoon characters, or you could be a 3d modeling
Rhuby Says: July 27th, 2009 at 2:54 am There are lots of good places to work as an animator- California, NewYork, Toronto, British Columbia, Spain, Korea, etc Get a copy of ‘The Animator’s Survival kit’ by Richard Williams. It’s a great book to farmiliarse yourself with the different aspects of the animation industry. If you can, take all the life drawing courses you can get your hands on. You don’t need a specific degree, but studying animation is definitely a bonus. All you need to get into the animation industry is a great demo reel with examples of your animation in the area your interested in. be it classical, computer 2D, or computer 3D. The quality of your work is far more important then your education. Though I have heard from recruiters it’s easier to get international jobs if you have a physical degree. Jess Says: July 27th, 2009 at 3:35 am Well, here, let’s have Seth tell you himself.
