Unsure how to get your animated film funded? As you might know, animation can become expensive quickly. Beyond the animation itself, there are many other costs to consider—compositing, coloring, storyboarding, sound design, musical scoring, distribution, and more. All these elements …
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 …
Do you enjoy and want to get involved with 2D animated short films, music videos, and similar (non-television and film) creative projects? These works are often brought to life by the independent artists themselves, or commissioned by producers seeking unique, …
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 …
Are you considering getting into CG animation, but unsure which (major) animation software is best for you? We’ve taken a comprehensive look at the top three CG animation software and their best use-case scenarios. By the end of this post, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
The Art of Smear Frames Since the mid-1900s, smear frames have been used in nearly every animated production. This is because they provide a cost-effective way to imitate the motion blur of characters and objects as they appear in live-action …
