How to Succeed in Finding Animation Jobs
Heavy Competition in Films and Television
Of course, because almost all the major animation done for films, television and advertising are generated by computer you will need good computer animation skills: and it is a given that your artistic skills should be extremely good. Competition in both these areas means that you will have to have this combination in order to be able to even look at animation jobs. It may be worth your while to look more closely at animation jobs for magazines - both the printed and the electronic variety - and web animation as areas where you can create a reputation for yourself .Animation Schools Offer Marketing Training
Marketing yourself as an animator can be difficult and needs skills that are radically different from those that you need to be able to do your animation job. It would probably be worthwhile either taking a course in marketing, or electing for a business course during your animation degree or diploma. Many animation schools offer courses to help you in the area of running your business; it may be worthwhile finding a suitable online course if you feel that you need to brush up these skills.Your career will, in the end, depend upon your reputation as a good, creative and responsive animator. You have to take each animation job and execute it as well as possible, because it will help you to find the next job. Self employment can give you flexibility and variety, but it is only fun if you know that you will be employed after the next three months.
