Career Skills for Artists Archives

Where to Look for Work as an Independent Animator

If you’re in between jobs as an independent animator, or just starting and looking for work, we’ve compiled this list of some of the most useful places independent animators find their next gig (or have their next gig come to …

9 Artists Using Blender in Stylized Ways (Pixel Art, Stop Motion & More)

Are you looking for some inspiration to dive into Blender? We’ve handpicked a selection of nine independent artists who are using Blender in unique ways – some you might not have even thought of – to create super-stylized illustrations and …

A Helpful Guide to Networking in Animation

Have you spent countless hours learning animation, building a website, editing your reel, and establishing a social media presence, only to struggle with breaking into the industry as a professional No matter how skilled you are, finding a job can …

Should You Go To Animation School? An In-depth Look

You want a career in animation and have been looking into animation schools but haven’t pulled the trigger. It’s a big choice. One that could change your entire life—or at least several years of it. Animation requires years of practice …

How Much Money Do Animators Actually Make?

Are you trying to figure out how much animators make? It’s quite difficult to find solid information on salaries, plus there are so many career paths an animator can take that adds to the complexity. For instance, animators can work …

5 MORE Free Online Resources Every Animator Needs to Bookmark

While there are thousands of free resources for animators, we’ve scoured the net in search of some of the best! Below are five of our personal favorites. 1) Your One-Stop-Shop for Combat Reference Videos Filming a reference video for your …

5 Free Online Resources Every Animator Needs to Bookmark

While there are thousands of free resources for animators out there, we’ve scoured the net in search of some of the best! Below are five of our personal favorites. 1) Free Life Drawing Sessions There’s no discussion when it comes …

Screenplay Format: A Complete Guide

Understanding the intricacies of proper screenplay format is more than a mere technicality; it is a fundamental aspect of the screenwriting craft, integral to a writer’s success. This is not just about avoiding the fast track to the rejection pile …

3 Tips to Create a Portfolio-Ready CG Character Reel

Have you been working on a CG character performance and want to take it to the next level? Here are three master tips from Blender character animator expert Dillan Gu to consider before starting your next character performance. 1) How …