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Thank you for the vid, it was very helpful! One thing you forgot to mention is to learn Maya, because for today, still only about 5% of 3D animator job postings require you to know Blender
Very good point. I'm not sure about the percentage as there's no statistics on it, but majority of big studios right now do use Maya. For the best chance I think animators should learn both programs
Hey Rex thanks for watching. We actually have a Black Friday sale going on right now until the 30th, or until the coupon is used by 50 people. I think there are about 28 left at the time of this comment. www.toanimate.ca/
Hey, it's mostly your preference. If you have a work area at home and don't travel often, a higher end PC will make the most sense. If you travel often and want to work on the go, then a laptop. The biggest thing is ram and GPU. You can get a higher-end PC with less money, compared to a laptop. You don't need a tablet/pen etc, usually 2D Animators who switch to 3D use a tablet/pen only because they're use to it (or for ergonomic reasons).
What if we live in the U.S. and most jobs are being outsourced to other countries? Can we still work from home, like say I apply to a studio in another country and work for them even while I still live in the U.S?
It's possible, but the US probably has one of the biggest # of animated projects. So if you're in the US you have the highest chance of landing a job in the US.
Nice tips especially the salary part ok overall is great. Now my issue is unreal engine experience. I was so close to getting a job offer until 1 thing. Uhhhh so gotta make time learning that even though I have game engine experience. But lots are properitary stuff. But the plus is if development was 6 months deep. They would've brought me on but not the current pre-production stuff. I last used u e like 10yrs for a game that got canceled at THQ. Oh another offer was relocate to Vancouver. I said I can't this isn't the best time right now. If my son was in his last yr of h.s and it was the yr 2026 I could do it. Since he grads May of 2027.
thanks for this amazing video. Is it mandatory to have a degree in animation school before applying for a job? because you can buy online courses or watch tutorials and still have the same skills
Hey, not at all. The majority of studios only care about your ability to animate and how well you'll mesh with the team. Rarely anyone cares what your credentials are and from where.
@@shotto-art thanks but I kind of changed my mind after doing research the animation industry is kind of dead. Plus you got to keep looking for jobs every time you finish your contract with someone. I don't think I could look for a job a million times that seems stressful
If you feel you need help improving your animation skills and TH-cam videos aren't cutting it, then consider joining our Ultimate Blender Animation Course and community of over a 1,000 students. We've spent 3 years creating and refining the curriculum, and you'll have a kickass demo-reel by the end of the course.
👉 toanimate.ca/?
Thank you for the vid, it was very helpful!
One thing you forgot to mention is to learn Maya, because for today, still only about 5% of 3D animator job postings require you to know Blender
Very good point. I'm not sure about the percentage as there's no statistics on it, but majority of big studios right now do use Maya. For the best chance I think animators should learn both programs
@@BrianKouhi Agreed! I love Blender and I wish the odds were more even..
That was a really helpful video!
Happy to help! 😁
legendary as always! hope you doing great buddy!
Thanks Mark!
Very helpful video bro thanks a lot ☺️❤
Happy to help!
Hello Brian thanks for always producing great content. One question I have is will there be any holiday specials on any of your Animation Courses?
Hey Rex thanks for watching.
We actually have a Black Friday sale going on right now until the 30th, or until the coupon is used by 50 people. I think there are about 28 left at the time of this comment. www.toanimate.ca/
Can you tell me as a beginner in animation what are the prerequist for learning mainly the laptop or pc,drawing tablet,pen etc..
Hey, it's mostly your preference. If you have a work area at home and don't travel often, a higher end PC will make the most sense. If you travel often and want to work on the go, then a laptop. The biggest thing is ram and GPU. You can get a higher-end PC with less money, compared to a laptop.
You don't need a tablet/pen etc, usually 2D Animators who switch to 3D use a tablet/pen only because they're use to it (or for ergonomic reasons).
What if we live in the U.S. and most jobs are being outsourced to other countries? Can we still work from home, like say I apply to a studio in another country and work for them even while I still live in the U.S?
It's possible, but the US probably has one of the biggest # of animated projects. So if you're in the US you have the highest chance of landing a job in the US.
Amazing tips thanks!!
Nice tips especially the salary part ok overall is great. Now my issue is unreal engine experience.
I was so close to getting a job offer until 1 thing. Uhhhh so gotta make time learning that even though I have game engine experience. But lots are properitary stuff.
But the plus is if development was 6 months deep. They would've brought me on but not the current pre-production stuff. I last used u e like 10yrs for a game that got canceled at THQ.
Oh another offer was relocate to Vancouver. I said I can't this isn't the best time right now. If my son was in his last yr of h.s and it was the yr 2026 I could do it. Since he grads May of 2027.
Hi, is it possible to get a job as a video editor in a animation studios?
It's possible, but it will likely be more of a post-processing work.
Most likely smaller studios working on ads will have video editors.
My husband is not getting any job in animation.. whats the problem?
thanks for this amazing video. Is it mandatory to have a degree in animation school before applying for a job? because you can buy online courses or watch tutorials and still have the same skills
Hey, not at all. The majority of studios only care about your ability to animate and how well you'll mesh with the team. Rarely anyone cares what your credentials are and from where.
@@BrianKouhi I really appreciate your response . Thanks
Another banger... I should move fields.
Haha
Say you're just getting into animation for the first time. Should you go to school or learn it online?
I’ve heard Animation Mentor is one of the best ways to learn animation and it’s cheaper than school.
@@shotto-art thanks but I kind of changed my mind after doing research the animation industry is kind of dead. Plus you got to keep looking for jobs every time you finish your contract with someone. I don't think I could look for a job a million times that seems stressful
@@williammclean6594 Damn... wishing you all the best bro, stay well
My mistake was buying a macbook... I could have bought a gaming laptop or pc😂
No, not Do This Now
how you make this whole video and not use the term Ai once? got your head in the sand?
Feel free to make your own video about that. Not sure how AI helps you get a 3D Animation job right now, Id' love to know.