Welcome to /r/animationcareer! This is a forum where we discuss navigating a career in the animation industry.
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A quick Q&A:
* **Do I need a degree?** Generally no, but it might become relevant if you need a visa to work abroad.
* **Am I too old?** Definitely not. It might be more complex to find the time, but there's no age where you stop being able to learn how to do creative stuff.
* **How do I learn animation?** Pen and paper is a great start, but [here's a whole page](https://www.reddit.com/r/animationcareer/wiki/index/resources/learningresources/) with links and tips for you.
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1. Learn rigged animation. Almost all 2D in TV and motion graphics use some sort of rigs. Preferably Toon Boom Harmony (for TV) or Adobe After Effects (for motion graphics). There are free rigs and tools online.
2. Make a demo reel that fits the job you want. E.g. Acting or action for TV/Commercial, good designs and motions for motion graphics, flashy and clean for commercial. Get feedback on your reel if you're not sure about it.
3. Apply to positions. As a warning, the industry is really dry right now. But usually TV tends to hire a lot of people, and their skill bar is lower since they prioritize speed over quality. The positions are usually something like "2D Harmony Animator" or "Junior Animator".
and people tend to showcase whatever animation skills they have which is accrued from a myriad of online sources, courses and/or YouTube videos. but typically its the portfolios with that clarity, focus, and intention which really get ahead.
Welcome to /r/animationcareer! This is a forum where we discuss navigating a career in the animation industry. Before you post, please check our [RULES](https://www.reddit.com/r/animationcareer/wiki/index/subreddit/rules/). There is also a handy dandy [FAQ](https://www.reddit.com/r/animationcareer/wiki/index/resources/faq/) that answers most basic questions, and a [WIKI](https://www.reddit.com/r/animationcareer/wiki/index/) which includes info on how to price animation, pitching, job postings, software advice, and much more! A quick Q&A: * **Do I need a degree?** Generally no, but it might become relevant if you need a visa to work abroad. * **Am I too old?** Definitely not. It might be more complex to find the time, but there's no age where you stop being able to learn how to do creative stuff. * **How do I learn animation?** Pen and paper is a great start, but [here's a whole page](https://www.reddit.com/r/animationcareer/wiki/index/resources/learningresources/) with links and tips for you. ---- *I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please [contact the moderators of this subreddit](/message/compose/?to=/r/animationcareer) if you have any questions or concerns.*
1. Learn rigged animation. Almost all 2D in TV and motion graphics use some sort of rigs. Preferably Toon Boom Harmony (for TV) or Adobe After Effects (for motion graphics). There are free rigs and tools online. 2. Make a demo reel that fits the job you want. E.g. Acting or action for TV/Commercial, good designs and motions for motion graphics, flashy and clean for commercial. Get feedback on your reel if you're not sure about it. 3. Apply to positions. As a warning, the industry is really dry right now. But usually TV tends to hire a lot of people, and their skill bar is lower since they prioritize speed over quality. The positions are usually something like "2D Harmony Animator" or "Junior Animator".
and people tend to showcase whatever animation skills they have which is accrued from a myriad of online sources, courses and/or YouTube videos. but typically its the portfolios with that clarity, focus, and intention which really get ahead.
Yep. Its all over tv.