How to Become a Medical Illustrator/Animator: Tips from a 20-year professional
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 ส.ค. 2024
- In this video, professor and medical illustrator/animator for 20+ years Travis Vermilye discusses how to become a medical illustrator. He’ll answer common questions like “what does a medical illustrator or animator do?”, “What are the education requirements?” and “Where can I go to school for this?” He’ll also provide some professional resources and a few tips about making a new career path for yourself in medical illustration and animation. Plus, there is a bonus story-time at the end.
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Links to resources discussed in the video:
Association of Medical Illustrators - ami.org
Institute of Medical Illustrators - imi.org.uk
Medical Illustration Source Book - medillsb.com
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00:00 Introduction
00:59 What do medical illustrators do?
01:34 What are the different types of medical illustration?
04:34 Who do medical illustrators work for?
07:39 Who makes a good candidate for medical illustration?
08:20 What kind of undergraduate education do I need for medical illustration?
10:56 Where are the grad programs in North America?
12:06 Where are the European Programs?
12:41 What is it like to go to grad school for medical illustration?
15:55 Resources for learning more
20:52 Tips about starting your medical illustration journey
22:55 Thank you - wrap up
23:42 Bonus story about grad school at U of M working in the morgue
I don't know if you still read replies, but I really want to thank you for this video! I'm still not totally sure if this is what I want to do, but you saved me HOURS of googling lol
I’m glad it helped!
Thanks for the detailed insights
Thanks a lot
nice! thanks!
Thanks!
Such a interesting video! Wish i would have known this a decade ago when i was struggling with choosing between biology and arts, this would have combined them perfectly. Came for C4D tutorials and stayed for this, you have wonderful tutorials! :)
Thank you! I appreciate you, and hey - it's never too late to start a new career combing both. :)
as a game artist graduate looking at the train wreck that is the industry right now, thank you for showing us the career path. Id love to know the different struggle of a entertainment artist transitioning into this field, a "medical illustration" for artists would be a cool video idea
I think the career path would still be similar. As a gaming/3D artist, you'll be ahead of the game and prepared for work that would be more challenging for others. Gaining medical knowledge is still a huge part of it. You could consider getting an anatomy degree or something along those lines. I know of some people who have gone that route and are doing well in the medical animation sector.
What’s the best way of setting up a portfolio full of medical art studies, & what’s the best way to go about finding jobs that are in need of medical illustrators?
Portfolio: I usually suggest "pretending" to do various client projects in the area you are interested in, to build up a body of work. Getting some feedback from a medical artist in your area would be helpful too. Jobs: The AMI publishes job postings for members to see, so that is one way. If you are talking freelance gigs, that is a much bigger and longer conversation. Feel free to email if you want to chat. Contact info is at the end of the video. :)
pharmD student and graphic designer here planning to apply to the BCMI next year
Thats a great program!
@@travisvermilye hey thanks for the reply sir, may I ask you for guidance
I live in a 3rd world country so the money to apply is hard for me to get since minimum wage here is around 80$ a month.. and I'm a student its hard for me, my PC is bad too so I can't rly work on my illustration skills, and finding freelance clients is hard with my limited time, any suggestions
Hi, I'm glad that I stumbled on this. I'm studying to have a degree in BS in Visual Arts with a Digital Art & Design concentration. I want to get into motion design work but is also interested in medical animation, not the illustrating part. Are there any careers geared toward that, or would I have to earn another degree in Medical Illustration. Thanks
Thank you for this video! I'm having a hard time finding anyone who has transitioned from general illustration into medical illustration, as someone who's getting a BFA in illustration but too late for me to take a minor. I managed to luck my way into doing test diagrams for a client who's a dental surgeon, but the gap in my knowledge on surgical procedures/anatomy is huge
I can't think of anyone off hand either, but it is definitely possible. Filling in the medical and anatomical gap can be daunting, but its a necessary part of it. Congrats on the dental gig!
hey Mr Travis great and a very informative video btw. From the mentioned programs are scholarships available to international students?
Sorry - I can't really answer that - every school is different. I assume they would, but you would have to contact the schools directly for that kind of info. They are all friendly so if you get in touch, they'll help you out with your questions.
Hi! What are the most common programs used in the medical illustration field? For computers and I pads? Adobe softwares I assume and some other 3D modeling softwares?
Yep - the Adobe Suite, Procreate, 3D software (Cinema 4D, Blender, 3DS Max, or Maya - I use Cinema 4D, as many in the industry do). If you get into any gaming things, Unity or Unreal Engine are useful. For 2D medical illustration needs, Photoshop and Illustrator are the main tools.
Is blender good for 3d medical animation because all the pros seem to be using cinema 4d or maya what should I do ???
I definitely know people who use blender. I think the important thing is to be flexible. If you end up working at a studio, you'll have to use whatever they use. If you're working for yourself, you can use whatever you want to. The output, accuracy, clarity, quality - those are so much more important than any software choice. Just about any 3D package has the ability.
I humbly want to ask sir, I'm intending to learn about Medical Illustrator and My option are either to become a Freelancer or be a Medical Illustrator, but I don't have a degree and willing to self-study. So my question is it possible to be a Medical Illustrator without having into college but just a pure skills and knowledge?
Is it possible? Yes, I’d say it is, but it’s a lot of self direction, time, and dedication to make it happen. Hit me up via email if you want to discuss more. My info is at the end of the video.