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Want To Work In The Field Of Animation? 4 Tips To Get You Started

2 April 2019 by Onni Kemppainen

Animation is a rapidly growing field. When most people hear the word animation, they automatically think of children's movies. However, animation goes far beyond that. Animation is used in everything from social media memes to local and national news feeds. Animation is also a critical component of advertising campaigns. If you're interested in becoming a professional animator, here are four tips that will help you get started in the right direction.

Follow the Latest in Animation News

If you want to get into the field of animation, you need to follow the trends. The best way to do that is keep yourself current on all the latest animation news. To do that, you need to access animation news sites that provide a wide array of information regarding the art of animation, including current projects that are in the works. Animation forums and news websites are a great place to start. You can also hone your skills and gain access to networking by following the blogs of professional animators.

Make It Look Spontaneous

Now that you want to become a part of the world of animation, start developing the skills that will get you that first job. Part of those skills involve the ability to make your animation look spontaneous. There are a lot of artists out there who can draw animations, but spontaneity is what gets animations noticed. Practice your techniques until your animations look like they just rolled off the tip of your pencil.

Get Into the World to Create

If you want to be an animator, you need to leave your studio. Grab your sketch pad and your pencils, and get out into the world. Take the time to draw things as they really are. Not only that, but by heading outside and experimenting with your environment, you'll find the perfect place for you to get creative; whether that's your office or the corner of a local coffee shop.

Take Advantage of Feedback

Now that you're ready to enter the field of animation, take advantage of professional feedback. Get your work noticed and be willing to listen to the constructive criticism of those who've already worked their way up. It's that feedback and constructive criticism that will give you the biggest insight as you work to become recognized as a professional animator. If you're not sure where to get started with the feedback, head to the animation department of your local college. 

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