X-Google-Language: ENGLISH,ASCII X-Google-Thread: fd588,1c56f5c106f1f7fd,start X-Google-Attributes: gidfd588,public From: "SBER" Subject: Re: Comments on a career in animation Date: 1999/04/13 Message-ID: <7f19de$aft$1@birch.prod.itd.earthlink.net>#1/1 X-Deja-AN: 466176997 References: <370bd2e5.0@alpha2.superonline.com> X-Posted-Path-Was: not-for-mail X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V4.72.3110.3 X-ELN-Date: 14 Apr 1999 05:34:38 GMT X-ELN-Insert-Date: Tue Apr 13 22:35:12 1999 Organization: EarthLink Network, Inc. Newsgroups: alt.ascii-art.animation I just started working as an assistant storyboard artist on the PJ's at Will Vinton Studios. Although I went to college, I made the mistake of going through every program BUT those pertaining to animation (as I was an aimless moron at the time), but that didn't stop me from getting my foot in the door later down the road. I'd say, if rejection doesn't bother you, than just send some of the studios your artwork now. Figure out what kind of position you're going for, make a portfolio, and send it around. Go for something small, and work your way up. I started only TWO MONTHS ago as an assistant storyboard artist, but I've already been presented with opportunities for computer animator, character designer, lead storyboard artist, and even a writing position. The field of animation is fairly small, and once you get in, it's not too hard to work your way up the ladder. Before going to school, which can be both costly and time consuming, try getting in without it. You may need it, and you may not. If you try, you'll know for sure. Shaun Burak-Nilay �ahin wrote in message <370bd2e5.0@alpha2.superonline.com>... I am willing to attend the classical animatiom program at the Vancouver Institue of Media Arts.Comments and advice are gladly wellcome.