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How Do You Find the Best Animation School for You? Media arts and animation is a wide-reaching field full of different types of contributors. Not every “animator” can do it all as the options for career paths are just too vast. So how do you maximize on your talent and ambition and wind up at... Read more
Top 8 Cities for Animator Careers Animation careers are competitive. See which cities may offer the best potential for a job as an animator. Animators play a powerful role in bringing movies, video games and websites to life. A talented animator has the ability to create a world that will draw people in—and keep them immersed,... Read more
Outlook for Film Animation Careers Get the scoop on what to expect in the film animation industry Industry Statistics for Film Animation Careers Film animation in all its forms—from special effects to 100% CGI—is a force to be reckoned with. The potential for growth in the film animation industry is clearly evident in the box... Read more
What You’ll Learn in Computer Animation College You’ll learn a lot in animation school. Here’s a guide to your curriculum and software. Preparing for a career in animation for film, television or video games requires a lot of technical training in industry-standard software and hardware, in addition to the study of basic animation, design and filmmaking... Read more
Interview with an Animator Get an insider’s perspective on animator jobs. Scott Clark Supervising Animator, PixarOver 10 years in the business Did you always want to be an animator? I grew up drawing cartoons and watching Bugs Bunny on Saturday mornings. Growing up in the 70s and 80s, the movies that inspired me were the... Read more
How Your Choice of Animation School Can Impact Your Future Read why it’s important to choose the right school as you pursue your career in animation. As you think about choosing an animation school, you’ll get lots of opinions. Your friends might encourage you to apply to schools that are highly respected in the industry, while... Read more
How Technology Has Changed 3D Animation School How has technological invention affected 3D animation schools? Balancing Technique With Technology If you’re currently attending a 3D animation school, you won’t be surprised to hear how much the modern animation industry relies on computer technology. Video games, movies, television, mobile apps, and the Internet all show the telltale... Read more
Making Your 3D Animation Demo Reel Six tips to create a demo reel in 3D animation that stands out from the crowd. Six Tips for a Successful 3D Animation Demo Reel You may have the talent it takes to succeed in a 3D animation career, but you’ll need an effective demo reel to impress prospective employers.... Read more
