I got a commercial art job a few weeks back and it's such a god send. I thought I wanted to work for a game studio but this job is so much better. There's always work and is not project based, the pay and benefits are better, the work is easier than the work I did in animation school. I'm so grateful for this job. And at some point my job wants me to animate ^^
What's your job title/responsibilities in general? I've been trying to get a job in animation for years and am considering alternative jobs (I have a BA in Advertising and an MFA in vis dev)
@@delespi I'm a photo editor for an e-commerce watch company. I use photoshop to make the images you'd see similar like when you go online shopping on Amazon.
I'm very unsure whether to try my luck at applying to an animation school or not, and this kind of video really helps me shape a more complete view of a career path i might choose, so thank you!!!
I love all your insight! Especially about the “what’s your favorite movie” because I never really thought about the intentions of that question! Also I love the color palette of this comic 🖤
I’m kind of taking a risk studying animation because I love the medium and dream of being a show runner but working in the industry in general might not be right for me
Deep down i know I want a career in animation, but I'm studying something else. I just dont feel I'm talented enough, and my family thinks I'd be a starving artist.
Personally I think a lot of us worry about if we'll be good enough. I know I do. Just gotta push past that and do the work to get better if it's what you really want, but I know that's easier said than done. Still though, if you know you won't be happy without trying for it you might as well. Best of luck man.
I relate a lot to the point about having a hard time separating work from enjoyment when you work in a creative field! Thank you for sharing your insights 😊
Thank you so much for doing these kinds of videos. Lately I struggle a lot with the question of "do I even like art/animation anymore"? I struggle because I don't know if I think that because I'm just not exidet by it anymore, or because I'm in general not exidet by anything anymore. So this is not really the best time in my life but you and the stuff (comis, videos etc.) very much give me a bit of exidment and hope back, so thank you💖
This is why I'm still deciding if I want animation as a job or not. Don't get me wrong, I want to be known for my ideas and share them to the world,but to be paid for it will make drawing for a living more rewarding. Although, like how addressed the downsides of working in the industry, it makes me reconsider the idea, and strictly keeping it as a hobby. Cause I do draw for fun or whenever I'm bored, and I can't imagine how tiring it would be having drawing every week for monthly income. Not to say, your video was discouraging from me joining the industry, it was rather informative, but I still ponder about the benefits and consequences. I guess it doesn't really matter, because as long as the thing I'm doing gives me life despite the downsides, is good enough from steering into hell.
Amazing video as always, I always look forward to your uploads! 💖 I definitely agree with the project based thing, it’s a bit scary going into something knowing that you will need to be finding work somewhere else soon after. Maybe it’s just because a lot of us grow up being told that we need to find a stable job and stick with it (for me, it’s because I grew up very frugal and low on money = living in California with no steady job is scary for me) but I believe that taking the leap and doing what you can to connect with other artists is always worth it.
Really love the vibes and color on this one Michelle!! I felt like I was instantly transported here. Lovely work!!! 💜 Also as someone future oriented too, I definitely understand the struggle. Knowing what is ahead helps to know where we need to go and what we need to do now so we can plan.
After working in the game industry I also find myself unable to turn off my critique mode or I become stressed because its so beautiful. 😂 Gotta figure out a way to combat those feelings!!
I'm just about to start at my first job in a studio, and I'm super excited about it but I'm also really nervous! It feels like this video just popped into my recommended at the right time REALLY agree with the applying to jobs and not hearing anything about it. That sucked so bad
I'm so early!! Thank you for sharing your experiences, it's great to delve deeper into different POVs in order to discern if the animation industry is for us or not :D
This video is super validating 😅 I'm in a lull at the moment with my creative job and it means I don't know what to do with myself most days. There's a lot of waiting atm.
Lovely video! Also, I have a question, you metioned that the jobs on the animation industry are nomad and always changing. I always thought that there were two types of job on that industry, freelance and in-house. Were freelance is based on a project (nomad type) and in-house is like having a contract with the company to stay for years and you will work in all the projects that the company makes (which may be more secure for the future?)... Sorry if I´m wrong, I always get confused on that part, could someone explain it to me?? I tried searching on Internet but I keep getting more confused.. thank you!
@@darlingddoll9742 oh you are right! I was forgetting the fact that working for TV and working for movies are totally diferent! So when MewTrippled says that her work is a nomad one, she is refering to working for TV animation industry.. thanks for the answer!!
I still havent subbed? There it goes thanks for these videos and being a real one in terms of talking about the reality of being in the animation industry:D
I just want to say thank you so much for making these videos! I turn 17 very soon so my future has been on my mind a lot lately. I want to ask, do you know of any particular jobs that are in high demand in the industry? Also, If you where to give your past self art advice on a technical level (things to study/practice/learn) what advice would you give?
I'm not MewTrippled and I'm just a student too but I can give a few pointers. 1) Study anatomy. That is super important. You have to know where the body parts go before you can exaggerate. For example in the American Dad episode One Woman Swole. Francine became a bodybuilder. The person who designed buff Francine needed to know where all the muscles go 2) I learned this over the years and in art class. When drawing something use real life references for inspiration it will always look better. For example, once I needed to draw a hot dog cart for my story so I looked at pictures of hotdog carts on google images, I also watched videos about people showing off their hot dog carts. The hot dog cart had an umbrella so I looked up videos for how umbrellas are made. *The exact words of my art teacher:* "Don't draw the stereotype of a bird, look at an actual bird for inspiration.
Hello! I am not Mewtrippled, but I am a professional working in entertainment arts (specifically a digital sculptor) and I just want to say that if your planning on working in this industry, choose something you know your passionate about. Picking the job that is "in-high demand" wont help you get a gig if your work doesn't meet the bar to enter the workforce. By focusing on your passion/ main discipline you'll be able to meet the quality bar far easier than choosing a role that you don't have an interest in. I know its scary wanting to work in the arts but unsure of job security, but the best way to go about it is to talk to everyone you can about what they do and analyze what you enjoy doing yourself! I work in toys/ collectibles and the industry is very small compared to film and tv, but I have still manage to find in-house jobs and hop around to different companies just fine because of my passion and skill level. Your young so the best thing you can do is explore everything your interested in and start studying art foundations and principles. This will give you some basic tools that will transfer to whatever you decide your artistic focus is.
i have no one skill/style to bring to s project or company which i know can be a problem, sometimes i do think i should just practice one subject but then i would prob be bored
Maybe try watching anime without subtitles. That is if you never learn Japanese too. I don't know how good are japanese voice actors are, dubbing non-anime cartoons that are not from Japan. But maybe I'm low level 'something(not relating to writing)', I never get ground breaking remarks when writing, writing what I watch in classes, English and what not, High School and below.
Go work in job you hate, and I'll confirm this animation job is 10 times more better . You've been working in comfortable area too much Come work as site engineer where we work Monday to Saturday 8-6 pm( have t counted in overtime yet), then complain
Have you worked in animation? Not trying to fight but if you’ve only done one type of work then how would you know what’s worse? It’s probably subjective right?
@@dziankolack9331 I work as civil engineer 8am -7 pm Monday to Saturday, and Sunday is overtime work without overtime pay . Come work in my place asshole
I got a commercial art job a few weeks back and it's such a god send. I thought I wanted to work for a game studio but this job is so much better. There's always work and is not project based, the pay and benefits are better, the work is easier than the work I did in animation school. I'm so grateful for this job. And at some point my job wants me to animate ^^
What's your job title/responsibilities in general? I've been trying to get a job in animation for years and am considering alternative jobs (I have a BA in Advertising and an MFA in vis dev)
@@delespi I'm a photo editor for an e-commerce watch company. I use photoshop to make the images you'd see similar like when you go online shopping on Amazon.
I'm very unsure whether to try my luck at applying to an animation school or not, and this kind of video really helps me shape a more complete view of a career path i might choose, so thank you!!!
Hey, if you don’t ask you don’t get.
As a High school student wanting to study and go into the animation industry, this is so helpful, thank you so much 💗
I love all your insight! Especially about the “what’s your favorite movie” because I never really thought about the intentions of that question! Also I love the color palette of this comic 🖤
I’m kind of taking a risk studying animation because I love the medium and dream of being a show runner but working in the industry in general might not be right for me
I'm starting my first job in animation soon, perfect timing for this kind of video 😆
good luck!!
Good luck! :D
You can do it !!
Goodluck!
thank you all so much! ❤️
Deep down i know I want a career in animation, but I'm studying something else. I just dont feel I'm talented enough, and my family thinks I'd be a starving artist.
Personally I think a lot of us worry about if we'll be good enough. I know I do. Just gotta push past that and do the work to get better if it's what you really want, but I know that's easier said than done. Still though, if you know you won't be happy without trying for it you might as well. Best of luck man.
I relate a lot to the point about having a hard time separating work from enjoyment when you work in a creative field! Thank you for sharing your insights 😊
Thank you so much for doing these kinds of videos. Lately I struggle a lot with the question of "do I even like art/animation anymore"? I struggle because I don't know if I think that because I'm just not exidet by it anymore, or because I'm in general not exidet by anything anymore.
So this is not really the best time in my life but you and the stuff (comis, videos etc.) very much give me a bit of exidment and hope back, so thank you💖
Same for me :/
This is why I'm still deciding if I want animation as a job or not. Don't get me wrong, I want to be known for my ideas and share them to the world,but to be paid for it will make drawing for a living more rewarding. Although, like how addressed the downsides of working in the industry, it makes me reconsider the idea, and strictly keeping it as a hobby. Cause I do draw for fun or whenever I'm bored, and I can't imagine how tiring it would be having drawing every week for monthly income. Not to say, your video was discouraging from me joining the industry, it was rather informative, but I still ponder about the benefits and consequences. I guess it doesn't really matter, because as long as the thing I'm doing gives me life despite the downsides, is good enough from steering into hell.
Amazing video as always, I always look forward to your uploads! 💖 I definitely agree with the project based thing, it’s a bit scary going into something knowing that you will need to be finding work somewhere else soon after. Maybe it’s just because a lot of us grow up being told that we need to find a stable job and stick with it (for me, it’s because I grew up very frugal and low on money = living in California with no steady job is scary for me) but I believe that taking the leap and doing what you can to connect with other artists is always worth it.
Off topic, but “Dreams” by Fleetwood Mac is AMAZING I love them so much
It is! ive literally had it on my playlist for so long, it’s just so good i’ll never get tired of it.
Really love the vibes and color on this one Michelle!! I felt like I was instantly transported here. Lovely work!!! 💜
Also as someone future oriented too, I definitely understand the struggle. Knowing what is ahead helps to know where we need to go and what we need to do now so we can plan.
After working in the game industry I also find myself unable to turn off my critique mode or I become stressed because its so beautiful. 😂 Gotta figure out a way to combat those feelings!!
I'm just about to start at my first job in a studio, and I'm super excited about it but I'm also really nervous! It feels like this video just popped into my recommended at the right time
REALLY agree with the applying to jobs and not hearing anything about it. That sucked so bad
I'm so early!! Thank you for sharing your experiences, it's great to delve deeper into different POVs in order to discern if the animation industry is for us or not :D
This video is super validating 😅 I'm in a lull at the moment with my creative job and it means I don't know what to do with myself most days. There's a lot of waiting atm.
your comic feels like a really magical moment. loved watching you capture it
Lovely video! Also, I have a question, you metioned that the jobs on the animation industry are nomad and always changing. I always thought that there were two types of job on that industry, freelance and in-house. Were freelance is based on a project (nomad type) and in-house is like having a contract with the company to stay for years and you will work in all the projects that the company makes (which may be more secure for the future?)... Sorry if I´m wrong, I always get confused on that part, could someone explain it to me?? I tried searching on Internet but I keep getting more confused.. thank you!
When a show ends you have to try to get a job on a new show. Unless you work for the Simpsons.
It really depends on if your in TV or Movies. People who storyboard for movies tend to be in house , while TV is gig to gig.
@@darlingddoll9742 oh you are right! I was forgetting the fact that working for TV and working for movies are totally diferent! So when MewTrippled says that her work is a nomad one, she is refering to working for TV animation industry.. thanks for the answer!!
there’s very few in-house roles these days from my understanding.
@@cccrit When it comes to storyboarding that seems to be the case.
why your videos are sooo gooood dont ever dare to stop!
Thank you for sharing your insights! 💖
I love listening to you in the background
Thank you for sharing this with us💖 sending so much love💖💖
Amazing work In this vid
such a pretty comic
I still havent subbed? There it goes thanks for these videos and being a real one in terms of talking about the reality of being in the animation industry:D
Very insightful
how do aritst stay in one studio for more than 10 years?? seem it is permanent position based?
I just want to say thank you so much for making these videos! I turn 17 very soon so my future has been on my mind a lot lately. I want to ask, do you know of any particular jobs that are in high demand in the industry? Also, If you where to give your past self art advice on a technical level (things to study/practice/learn) what advice would you give?
I'm not MewTrippled and I'm just a student too but I can give a few pointers. 1) Study anatomy. That is super important. You have to know where the body parts go before you can exaggerate. For example in the American Dad episode One Woman Swole. Francine became a bodybuilder. The person who designed buff Francine needed to know where all the muscles go 2) I learned this over the years and in art class. When drawing something use real life references for inspiration it will always look better. For example, once I needed to draw a hot dog cart for my story so I looked at pictures of hotdog carts on google images, I also watched videos about people showing off their hot dog carts. The hot dog cart had an umbrella so I looked up videos for how umbrellas are made. *The exact words of my art teacher:* "Don't draw the stereotype of a bird, look at an actual bird for inspiration.
Hello! I am not Mewtrippled, but I am a professional working in entertainment arts (specifically a digital sculptor) and I just want to say that if your planning on working in this industry, choose something you know your passionate about. Picking the job that is "in-high demand" wont help you get a gig if your work doesn't meet the bar to enter the workforce. By focusing on your passion/ main discipline you'll be able to meet the quality bar far easier than choosing a role that you don't have an interest in.
I know its scary wanting to work in the arts but unsure of job security, but the best way to go about it is to talk to everyone you can about what they do and analyze what you enjoy doing yourself!
I work in toys/ collectibles and the industry is very small compared to film and tv, but I have still manage to find in-house jobs and hop around to different companies just fine because of my passion and skill level.
Your young so the best thing you can do is explore everything your interested in and start studying art foundations and principles. This will give you some basic tools that will transfer to whatever you decide your artistic focus is.
Listened to most of this. Good vent!
“Don’t watch it if you’re looking for some juicy juice” really tickled me
i have no one skill/style to bring to s project or company which i know can be a problem, sometimes i do think i should just practice one subject but then i would prob be bored
Maybe try watching anime without subtitles. That is if you never learn Japanese too.
I don't know how good are japanese voice actors are, dubbing non-anime cartoons that are not from Japan.
But maybe I'm low level 'something(not relating to writing)', I never get ground breaking remarks when writing, writing what I watch in classes, English and what not, High School and below.
I'm more than sure that if you're aware of the cons in your job or career then things arent that bad at all
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Go work in job you hate, and I'll confirm this animation job is 10 times more better . You've been working in comfortable area too much
Come work as site engineer where we work Monday to Saturday 8-6 pm( have t counted in overtime yet), then complain
Have you worked in animation? Not trying to fight but if you’ve only done one type of work then how would you know what’s worse? It’s probably subjective right?
You don't have to be at your wits end with your job for you to complain about the negative aspects of the job. gen/
Dumbest statement so far
Bro get out of that
@@dziankolack9331 I work as civil engineer 8am -7 pm Monday to Saturday, and Sunday is overtime work without overtime pay .
Come work in my place asshole