All I ever did was play video games and do college work anyway before the quarantine. I'm not effected by the quarantine at all, and if anything, my stress has decreased since I have all this extra time to focus on the things I actually like. Since I'm on a game development course, I've been able to work all day and night on my FMP and when I don't feel like it, I just play games or draw to pass the time.
Going to Aquatic Moon! You are right, this can be a time to prosper, I work at an art outsourcing company and we are even starting to hire freelancers to be able to handle the workload. Have a nice week!
I really never even thought about game design much. But as (mainly) a graffiti artist I find everything you put out has so much value in it, and relate to in my own grind. Thanks!
Thanks alot for keeping on the discount this month. I didn't even know that you had a art course for beginners, I am amazed at your skill and dream of being a concept artist, I never imagined that you had so many tutorials, I am buying the easy art course tomorrow and thanks for everything.
Wanted to thank you again for the gumroad pack, your tutorials and brush packs have been such a great investment. Everyone has said how much better my work has gotten in just the short amount of time using your tutorials . Keep up the great work
Thank you for doing all the encouraging informative advice videos,Trent. Your tutorials and all your great videos about the everyday life and work routines of freelancers have a huge impact on my own work ethic and career. Especially the mentioned video about savings and financial organization shaped my life style from that point on. Everything I experienced as a trainee in several jobs before this time feels like a destructive and hindering slowdown in comparison. It was a refreshing and relieving turnaround after I finally listened to my own heart and focused on the refinement of my actual skills. I'm so glad that I am not strongly affected by the crisis since I have very loyal regular clients who are still able to support me currently. Unfortunately some of my regular clients had to put their projects on hold due to the uncertainty of their unsteady situation while some others are unexpectedly thriving on their delivery business (one of my collaborators is a merchandise producer who told me that there is currently an increasing demand of his bandanas and scarves). The most important takeaway for me is that it was a good decision to assure multiple financial pillars (as you also once recommended in your podcast) and even small projects can save your ass in long term during times like these.
Hey Trent ! Love your content as usual As you mentioned you try to match the need of your audience ! Well I need something from you lol : do you think that you could make a podcast edition of the videos ? It’d be super cool to have just the audio (to listen like during car rides and stuff). When it’s not tutorial videos I’d really like to have the opportunity to listen to the audio only ! Kinda like FZD Cinema podcast ? Anyway if you can’t It’s ok ! Thanks for the videos again 🤝
Awesome message and so true! I’ve been a freelance artist since high school because making art for others was the only thing I could do well and get paid for consistently. The first thing I had to do while pursuing my dream job was diversify my products and services in order to survive and pay the bills. I learned by making a million mistakes and since I changed my priorities from self serving to saving money, I am not affected by this weird time and can actually invest my energy on expanding my portfolio and trying all the things I’ve not had time to do with my art. Love your channel and conventional, honest content!
I had 2 companies interview me just when the lock down was beginning. They both wanted me to move to other parts of the country, remote wasn't as option. I really think Corona played a heavy hand in me losing those opportunities. Personally, this whole situation has taken the wind right out of my sails and it's been hard to even make art for myself...
It might be worth it to reach out to them and let them know that you're still interested in working together and that you're willing to work remotely. If they wanted to work with you then, they will still want to find a way to work with you now.
You have such a great perspective. Sound advice and defo a few things I needed to hear right now. I was getting a little too micro and lost the macro. Thanks for keeping it real!
Freeman Watts an art house acts like an agent. They get the work, and they subcontract to independent artists, and art direct them, providing assurance that the client will get what they are looking for. Some art houses have offices, and some all work remotely.
I do commissions on the side and, frankly, I've never seen a busier time than right now. Just hoping this isn't a fluke and that I can maintain this momentum.
I hope and will be really glad to see more Indie/small project games, because that means more creativity drive and abundance is turned out. Reminds me of when I first installed Linux, and tried all the games I never heard of. Oh those were good times, a whole new world was opened up.
I actually heard the argument that once lockdown will be off, people will play less video games ( compared to right now ) because their life was too saturated with that for months. They will try to find a different source of entertainment that they haven’t had in a while.
It's rather normal, but they'll come back to video games, a lot of people love them. This period has been very special because of the lockdown, so it's unusual.
I’ve actually been working on my indie horror game again since I’ve had so much time from being out of a job (but I have enough saved to live on it for a few months), and I’m actually expecting to have a demo out by the end of the month! (Which anyone can check it out here if you’re interested 😉 facebook.com/InnerRealmGame/videos/548211702552371/?vh=e&d=n)
As an amateur artist, I've been making more money in these time lol. As you said it's all about self discipline and getting in touch with the potential clients.
My biggest point of insecurity ragarding my pursuit of becoming a concept artist is my age. I remember being told that it is weird when a junior concept artist is older then the senior and that it is a dynamic which should be avoided. Nevertheless it rather seems to be an issue when working in-house. Is being 31 too old to get my foot in the door?
Love your videos trent, theyre inspiring and informative! Question: Is there any advice youve given artists in the past which now (with more experience) you realized arent true/helpful/right?
I've started my journey into taking art seriously, about 8 weeks into training. Self-training that is. Two questions. When I buy your courses, when I have enough money. Which is the best order to take them in to progress from a beginner to a professional. And question number two, are you hiring? I am desperate to be a solid artist, I will draw my ass off for you. Even if I have to wait until I'm good enough for your team. Please give it some thought. Keep up the amazing videos, very inspiring and helpful!
Hey Trent, is it necessary for artists to relocate in order to work for a studio or any similair job in the gaming industry? Or can we work online through emails and stuff?
@@TrentKaniuga I did, you said it's getting more and more regular due to the pandemic but once it passes over, are studios going to stick with working from home or do you think most of them will go back their usual workflows? That's what I'm really asking, if it will be necessary to move if studios don't stick with work from home.
Second question. Do you think you will ever be in a position to do private lessons? I imagine absolutely no due to time/work schedule. I just have to send that 0.5% chance ball out there as I think you could help me improve drastically.
Unfortunately It doesn't line up with my business goals right now. In order to get all of my contracts and art books finished, I have to turn down all public speaking events and cannot take on any students.
Hi Trent, brilliant video, thank you for sharing your experience. I have a question, I don't want to join a AAA studio but rather opt for freelancing, how do you go about and gain experience on working on video games or movies? Do I have to work for a studio? Or should I just do my own projects? Thank you
''You mentioned art houses. What do you search for online to find communities like that?'' just copied and pasted a comment from Freeman Watts cuz i want it to know it too
Key takeaway: Knowing how to leverage your skillset in a variety of ways will ensure that you're prepared for whatever life throws at you. Something, something.. make lemonade.
Hello! Your creativity is really inspiring! It would be cool if You did a translation into Russian in every video or at least a synopsis in English=) I Hope to be able to compare with You one day!
I would personally say learn your fundamentals and expand from there. Once you know how to draw, it isnt too hard to expand into 3d because you know the Hows and whys. Hope this helps a little, cheers! =)
So I recently purchased your PS brush set and was a little confused. It seems 2014,2016 and 2019 Share a lot of the same exact brushes in their groupings. Are they different and just subtle? Am I missing something? Thank you for your time.
Its just the brushes that I use for all of the paintings that I do that year. Some brushes never leave. Some new brushes pop up in the current year. For instance, if someone wanted to know what brushes I was using in 2016, they can use the same ones.
Hey Trent! I've got a question... What do you think when is the right time to apply to a videogame company? I heard that most of the companies between September and December are finishing their recent projects and start to look for people to their new ones... What do you think about this?
When you are ready. Always apply. You have a better chance when they post job listings. But I hire throughout the year. It doesnt matter what month. Most of the studios I work for are service based games. They create content all year round.
I did meet this local studio (one of those indies that aren't established companies but have a website, and a legit game they're advertising), they were actually interested in me, unfortunately the moment I met them, my area went on lockdown the next week, and all. They still did the interview via discord, and brought up the need for government funding which can take time, othrewise they may or may not hire me on a small contract. Regardless, covid did screw over my chances to do a proper interview. Thanks for the vid!
I see a big problem for indie games economy, 60+ games are released daily just on steam, and price has plummeted down the drain, i'm a game developer and my game in 3 hours after release went to the bottom of the second page of new releases. I bought the pit :Infinity for 9 dollars...NINE dollars, how many copies does an indie company needs to sell to stay afloat, that game to me is worth at least double that price,maybe because as a developer i know how hard it is to make a game...dunno, it's hard.
@@TrentKaniuga Very much true. That or building a brand rather than a game, which takes eons, so you sell your name rather than your game, so to speak.
there are a whole lot of countries you can move to that have UHC. I like my insurance that my company pays for. I don't want to pay for everyone else's health insurance and have to face ridiculous wait times and health care rationing #LIVINGINTHEREALWORLD# ... Oh and I like not having to pay a VAT on everything to pay for everyone else's healthcare. LOL the government finding a better way? Like take more of your money and give you no choice and allow the government to tell you that you cannot get certain surgeries. Got it.
All I ever did was play video games and do college work anyway before the quarantine. I'm not effected by the quarantine at all, and if anything, my stress has decreased since I have all this extra time to focus on the things I actually like. Since I'm on a game development course, I've been able to work all day and night on my FMP and when I don't feel like it, I just play games or draw to pass the time.
Going to Aquatic Moon!
You are right, this can be a time to prosper, I work at an art outsourcing company and we are even starting to hire freelancers to be able to handle the workload.
Have a nice week!
Can't thank you enough for your youtub n gumroad videos
I really never even thought about game design much. But as (mainly) a graffiti artist I find everything you put out has so much value in it, and relate to in my own grind. Thanks!
My brutal inspiration ... a lot of energy in your layout ... you are the best ... The master ... Thank you very much for providing your knowledge ...
Thanks alot for keeping on the discount this month.
I didn't even know that you had a art course for beginners, I am amazed at your skill and dream of being a concept artist, I never imagined that you had so many tutorials, I am buying the easy art course tomorrow and thanks for everything.
Wanted to thank you again for the gumroad pack, your tutorials and brush packs have been such a great investment. Everyone has said how much better my work has gotten in just the short amount of time using your tutorials . Keep up the great work
Very Inspiring videos, you really push ourselves to go harder
Thank you for this video!
literally asked this question more than a month ago...So glad you answered this topic though, Stay strong everyone. Chins up!
Thank you for doing all the encouraging informative advice videos,Trent. Your tutorials and all your great videos about the everyday life and work routines of freelancers have a huge impact on my own work ethic and career. Especially the mentioned video about savings and financial organization shaped my life style from that point on. Everything I experienced as a trainee in several jobs before this time feels like a destructive and hindering slowdown in comparison. It was a refreshing and relieving turnaround after I finally listened to my own heart and focused on the refinement of my actual skills.
I'm so glad that I am not strongly affected by the crisis since I have very loyal regular clients who are still able to support me currently. Unfortunately some of my regular clients had to put their projects on hold due to the uncertainty of their unsteady situation while some others are unexpectedly thriving on their delivery business (one of my collaborators is a merchandise producer who told me that there is currently an increasing demand of his bandanas and scarves). The most important takeaway for me is that it was a good decision to assure multiple financial pillars (as you also once recommended in your podcast) and even small projects can save your ass in long term during times like these.
Hey Trent ! Love your content as usual
As you mentioned you try to match the need of your audience ! Well I need something from you lol : do you think that you could make a podcast edition of the videos ? It’d be super cool to have just the audio (to listen like during car rides and stuff). When it’s not tutorial videos I’d really like to have the opportunity to listen to the audio only !
Kinda like FZD Cinema podcast ?
Anyway if you can’t It’s ok !
Thanks for the videos again 🤝
Awesome message and so true! I’ve been a freelance artist since high school because making art for others was the only thing I could do well and get paid for consistently. The first thing I had to do while pursuing my dream job was diversify my products and services in order to survive and pay the bills. I learned by making a million mistakes and since I changed my priorities from self serving to saving money, I am not affected by this weird time and can actually invest my energy on expanding my portfolio and trying all the things I’ve not had time to do with my art. Love your channel and conventional, honest content!
So awesome watching Trent work straight into colour.
I had 2 companies interview me just when the lock down was beginning. They both wanted me to move to other parts of the country, remote wasn't as option. I really think Corona played a heavy hand in me losing those opportunities. Personally, this whole situation has taken the wind right out of my sails and it's been hard to even make art for myself...
It might be worth it to reach out to them and let them know that you're still interested in working together and that you're willing to work remotely. If they wanted to work with you then, they will still want to find a way to work with you now.
@@TrentKaniuga Thank you! I will do that.
My voice of inspiration. Thank you for today Trent. It truly was a gift I needed.
This crisis gives me some ideas for an apocalyptic illustrated novel.
Great channel!!!
Thank you so much for making these videos. You don’t know how much the tips help, so thank you again.
The ending flub is hilarious hahaha
Good advice
With the talks of the coming recession, found myself back here.
Hey Trent I just got Twilight Monk Books 1 and 2 Paperback today, can't wait to read them!
Thank you for the valuable insight, Trent!
You have such a great perspective. Sound advice and defo a few things I needed to hear right now. I was getting a little too micro and lost the macro. Thanks for keeping it real!
You mentioned art houses. What do you search for online to find communities like that?
That's a good question! I'd like to know aswell.
Freeman Watts an art house acts like an agent. They get the work, and they subcontract to independent artists, and art direct them, providing assurance that the client will get what they are looking for. Some art houses have offices, and some all work remotely.
Same, I hope Trent talks about them at some point. Might be worth looking for them for a job for the future rather than big game studio.
Hey need some work too...arthouse info will be helpful
Definitely a good question to ask
I do commissions on the side and, frankly, I've never seen a busier time than right now. Just hoping this isn't a fluke and that I can maintain this momentum.
I hope and will be really glad to see more Indie/small project games, because that means more creativity drive and abundance is turned out. Reminds me of when I first installed Linux, and tried all the games I never heard of. Oh those were good times, a whole new world was opened up.
I actually heard the argument that once lockdown will be off, people will play less video games ( compared to right now ) because their life was too saturated with that for months. They will try to find a different source of entertainment that they haven’t had in a while.
It's rather normal, but they'll come back to video games, a lot of people love them. This period has been very special because of the lockdown, so it's unusual.
These words our generation are an absolute need.
2022
3:14 ... nope, this video isn't COPPA-approved for kids. The last recession was only ten years ago...
I just watched your "extended" version on your gumroad's Trent's Box Set of Tutorials Volume 6 (extra two minutes of "crazy" rambling). Hilarious. :-)
You just Made my day with the uncle joke xD thanks for this video That made laugh and inspire ay the same tine
Funny I just found you like an hour ago, subbed and belled haha, you make great and helpful stuff!
I’ve actually been working on my indie horror game again since I’ve had so much time from being out of a job (but I have enough saved to live on it for a few months), and I’m actually expecting to have a demo out by the end of the month! (Which anyone can check it out here if you’re interested 😉 facebook.com/InnerRealmGame/videos/548211702552371/?vh=e&d=n)
I'll do some promotional art for you if you give me some of those savings you say have.
While im drawing, he uploads
saame
The choice here is clear
Yep draw everyday
Thank you Trent !.. Good advices and wonderfull artwork !.. 😁 👍🏼 ✌ ❤ 🕊 😉
As an amateur artist, I've been making more money in these time lol. As you said it's all about self discipline and getting in touch with the potential clients.
another great video trent :D
My biggest point of insecurity ragarding my pursuit of becoming a concept artist is my age. I remember being told that it is weird when a junior concept artist is older then the senior and that it is a dynamic which should be avoided. Nevertheless it rather seems to be an issue when working in-house. Is being 31 too old to get my foot in the door?
If you do amazing work you can be 70.
Sensacional!
2019: Dollar is in "danger".
2022: hold on...
Looking at the thumbnail, I thought you were drawing the coronavirus
Love your videos trent, theyre inspiring and informative!
Question: Is there any advice youve given artists in the past which now (with more experience) you realized arent true/helpful/right?
Ayy was watching a vid of yours rn lmao
I've started my journey into taking art seriously, about 8 weeks into training. Self-training that is. Two questions. When I buy your courses, when I have enough money. Which is the best order to take them in to progress from a beginner to a professional. And question number two, are you hiring? I am desperate to be a solid artist, I will draw my ass off for you. Even if I have to wait until I'm good enough for your team. Please give it some thought.
Keep up the amazing videos, very inspiring and helpful!
Hey Trent, is it necessary for artists to relocate in order to work for a studio or any similair job in the gaming industry? Or can we work online through emails and stuff?
Watch the video that you just commented on. lol. Yes. Studios are working with more and more artists who work from home.
@@TrentKaniuga I did, you said it's getting more and more regular due to the pandemic but once it passes over, are studios going to stick with working from home or do you think most of them will go back their usual workflows? That's what I'm really asking, if it will be necessary to move if studios don't stick with work from home.
Second question. Do you think you will ever be in a position to do private lessons? I imagine absolutely no due to time/work schedule. I just have to send that 0.5% chance ball out there as I think you could help me improve drastically.
Unfortunately It doesn't line up with my business goals right now. In order to get all of my contracts and art books finished, I have to turn down all public speaking events and cannot take on any students.
Hey Trent!
Going through your gumroad, there isnt an all in one bundle course for beginner to advanced?
Very interested and urgently need! Thanks!!
I noticed that too, but I think you are supposed to buy easy art bundle then volume 1 through 5 then finally the workshops and photoshop cheats
Easy art lessons 1-20, then progress to the Sketchbook Pro box set.
Trent Kaniuga thank you sorry for late response crazy times. Is March code still available or is that gone?
Hi Trent,
brilliant video, thank you for sharing your experience.
I have a question, I don't want to join a AAA studio but rather opt for freelancing, how do you go about and gain experience on working on video games or movies?
Do I have to work for a studio? Or should I just do my own projects?
Thank you
well. this pandemic gave me an excuse to sit in my room all day and just grinding all that ART.
''You mentioned art houses. What do you search for online to find communities like that?''
just copied and pasted a comment from Freeman Watts cuz i want it to know it too
Preciate the video, it was great! You been on the discord lately?
LMAO the health care comment. i feel that
Key takeaway: Knowing how to leverage your skillset in a variety of ways will ensure that you're prepared for whatever life throws at you. Something, something.. make lemonade.
Hello! Your creativity is really inspiring! It would be cool if You did a translation into Russian in every video or at least a synopsis in English=) I Hope to be able to compare with You one day!
Could you update you'r brush-pack? If there are any new brushes.
hay Trent what music or audio books do you listen to while you work
Tool, Alan watts, Tom waits, Audiobooks (currently listening to Galaxy's Edge + The one page marketing plan)
i guess im the only artist struggling
I'm actually a pixel artist! 😃
I was never been so proud of myself REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE.
jojo meme
Just a question ,so if I want to work in a game/animation industry should I focus on 2D digital or 3D digital ?
I would personally say learn your fundamentals and expand from there. Once you know how to draw, it isnt too hard to expand into 3d because you know the Hows and whys. Hope this helps a little, cheers! =)
2D is very oversaturated.
So I recently purchased your PS brush set and was a little confused. It seems 2014,2016 and 2019 Share a lot of the same exact brushes in their groupings. Are they different and just subtle? Am I missing something? Thank you for your time.
Its just the brushes that I use for all of the paintings that I do that year. Some brushes never leave. Some new brushes pop up in the current year. For instance, if someone wanted to know what brushes I was using in 2016, they can use the same ones.
Hey Trent! I've got a question... What do you think when is the right time to apply to a videogame company? I heard that most of the companies between September and December are finishing their recent projects and start to look for people to their new ones... What do you think about this?
When you are ready. Always apply. You have a better chance when they post job listings. But I hire throughout the year. It doesnt matter what month. Most of the studios I work for are service based games. They create content all year round.
I did meet this local studio (one of those indies that aren't established companies but have a website, and a legit game they're advertising), they were actually interested in me, unfortunately the moment I met them, my area went on lockdown the next week, and all.
They still did the interview via discord, and brought up the need for government funding which can take time, othrewise they may or may not hire me on a small contract.
Regardless, covid did screw over my chances to do a proper interview.
Thanks for the vid!
What program is used in this video, also im cuorius about other programs you use if u use other/
Photoshop. Sketchbook Pro, and Procreate
@@TrentKaniuga Thanks
subscribed
I see a big problem for indie games economy, 60+ games are released daily just on steam, and price has plummeted down the drain, i'm a game developer and my game in 3 hours after release went to the bottom of the second page of new releases. I bought the pit :Infinity for 9 dollars...NINE dollars, how many copies does an indie company needs to sell to stay afloat, that game to me is worth at least double that price,maybe because as a developer i know how hard it is to make a game...dunno, it's hard.
You have to assess your business model. Indie games will have to do what mobile games have been doing. Run advertisements on a free to play game.
@@TrentKaniuga Very much true. That or building a brand rather than a game, which takes eons, so you sell your name rather than your game, so to speak.
I am just started learning. Concept art. Are you on Instagram.
yes.
Are the tutorials a subscription service or a one time payment I can use the revisit the tutorials?
one time payment.
What app do you use?
Great
Please slowly Drowning in SketchBook.I need to Learn Something
lol, no
@@RamonChiNangWong078 whay
How i can mange my studies, family time, health with art???
Hope you answer it next week 😉
WTF??? Figuring these out is what's GROWing up supposed mean! Just tf man？？？
Dont go outside??...going outside is the best thing for your immune system...all that vitamin D from the sun is awesome...
Word. My doctor found out I have Vitamin D deficiency. Most of us probably are vitamin D deficient. Only 2 ways to get it: the sun or pills.
Yah being outside is gonna be way better for you when beating this virus instead of staying Inside
😷✨✌️✍️👍
there are a whole lot of countries you can move to that have UHC. I like my insurance that my company pays for. I don't want to pay for everyone else's health insurance and have to face ridiculous wait times and health care rationing #LIVINGINTHEREALWORLD# ... Oh and I like not having to pay a VAT on everything to pay for everyone else's healthcare. LOL the government finding a better way? Like take more of your money and give you no choice and allow the government to tell you that you cannot get certain surgeries. Got it.
I hate more and more people want to be "artist" yet main thing they r concerned is MONEY.
Tho I know MOST of them are easy quittesr LOL
At some point you'll have to be concerned with money too, society has made money a requirement to live. Can't live with mommy and daddy forever.