How to know if you're good enough for the Animation Industry

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In this video, I talk about several ways in how you can determine you're capability of working in the animation industry.
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00:00 - Opening
00:34 - Ridge Wallets Sponsorship
02:09 - Introduction Statement
02:42 - Know what kind of animation you'd like to get into
05:30 - Do a test for a production
08:36 - Compare your skills to those already in the industry
11:10 - Learn about quota and expectations for the job
13:47 - Getting personal feedback from those in the industry
15:35 - Final thoughts and closing statements
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@TonikoPantoja 3 года назад

“Big thanks to Ridge for sending me this wallet and supporting the channel! Here’s the site if you want to check them out! > ridge.com/TONIKORIDGE”

@JamezGrimm 3 года назад

If you haven’t given up, and you’ve pushed through and are continuing to learn. You’re good enough.

@lockheart619 2 года назад

Underrated comment

@Ru8BerDuCKy Год назад

Real

@RedGallardo 3 года назад

"Compare your skills to those already in the field" A month-long depression... T_T

@camdenbeneshart923 3 года назад

All the more to learn and strive for greatness, it doesn’t happen over night

@MisterZimbabwe 3 года назад

Uuuuugggghhhh but by the time I put in that time I'll be OLD and nobody wants to hire an arthritis-ridden old person

@ringstar3316 3 года назад

The real question is where to get in the know when studios are recruiting. That’s the real kicker

@bladewolf39 3 года назад

One way to do it is to find groups like ASIFA who has social media pages that you can follow and get information that way from people who get information on places that are hiring. They typically have branches like ASIFA-South or ASIFA-East or ASIFA-Hollywood and you can basically find their pages on Facebook or Twitter. You can also follow recruiters on social media if they have a social media page since they usually would sometimes post if their studio is hiring.

@kaymakesthings 3 года назад

Twitter. That's all. Just Twitter. lmao

@bladewolf39 3 года назад

@@kaymakesthings i wish convincing people to get on Twitter to even find recruiters or animators who are in the know was that easy. Every time I say "you should follow them on Twitter" theyre like, "That hellsite!? Thats where all the nasty people are!" As if Facebook or any other social media page is any better

@ebenezeronile 3 года назад

kaymakesthings Twitter for me is just a dumpster fire waiting to explode into nothing but politics and crazy people. I can’t never have my art on that platform

@whowantswaffles 3 года назад

My advice is facebook groups and basically networking. I got rid of FB then had to bring it back just for work stuff! There are so many private online groups where they will only let people into the group with existing film/show credits and a tonne of work gets advertised in there. I think I've gotten three or four production gigs just from private groups.

@rinhatsuyuki7090 3 года назад

To be honest; you will never know if you're ready; you need to just try to aim for the bar that is required and learn from your experiences. this was a good highlight, but that's why it's "tricky" to get the right fit, because the game is constantly changing. so as an artist, if you're trying to "deliver a task" you're aiming for, make sure you're prepared for the role and have the skills required to get started to improve on that field.

@doggodoggo3000 3 года назад

I don't animate. I studied film production in college. But Ive always liked animation and appreciated it. I took an animation class once and it just deepened my love. Its like magic.

@compoflask6262 3 года назад

love this comment

@ferretsproductions7623 3 года назад

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@wassimannaba5812 3 года назад

Yeeep

@kaywhoanimates9051 3 года назад

- CLAPS HAPPILY FOR FERRETS PRODUCTION

@kamiko8021 3 года назад

Lol i thought thesame thing

@RedGallardo 3 года назад

Yeah! Badass cards keeper =D Plus done by the channel author, not some soulless "pro" voice

@akinemainunangugel9650 3 года назад

Same

@tejeraillustrator3810 3 года назад

I want to be an animator. The thing is that Im studying the "art foundations" first. Right now Im studying the body and poses. I used to do 5 minute animations with stick figures when I was young. Later I became a lazy bitch and stopped making them. Ive started my journey again about 7 months ago.

@levipugh3265 3 года назад

Studying art foundations is super important if you want to become an animator! I'm studying 2D animation in uni at the moment and we have 2 major units- animation and drawing. Practice the fundamentals of drawing but alongside that practice the 12 principals of animation- I study the ones popularised by Disney (each studio will have their own variant but this is the one most popularly used). You need to know how to draw to know how to animate!

@tejeraillustrator3810 3 года назад

@@levipugh3265 Thanks a lot for your reply. I'd love to talk with you about the topic. Can you DM me at Tejera.progress on instagram? Im interested In seeing things through the perspective of someone that Is taking a degree on that, as Im self taught.

@okaden1015 2 года назад

This has to be the most relatable thing I've ever read 😂

@martir1786 2 года назад

We're are you studying arts foundations? Community College? I think I don't have enough experience to try animation so I want to know more about possibilities

@tejeraillustrator3810 2 года назад

@@martir1786 Theres tons of videos and books on the fundamentals. Proko is great for anatomy. Scott Robertson is great for forms and perspective. Vandruff is a perspective master. James Gurney has valuable information about light & color theory. Marcos Mateu has two great books about perspective too and another ab out storytelling/ composition.

@mockthestars 3 года назад

5:00 I would like to add that you have to make different portfolios depending on where you are applying, this is valid for every art/production related career (animation, architecture, design, etc)

@ego-pt7vt 3 года назад

I feel like every artist has asked them selves this question at some point in their life

@byteairsoft8218 3 года назад

I'm glad that you get sponsors. Don't worry about holding back an opportunity if it enables you to do what you love.

@RayfieldA 3 года назад

If you don't hear this very much, I'd like to personally Thank you for these videos. Thank you for your time, hard work, and advice. Keep up the great work!

@DominickvdHoff 3 года назад

As a european animator, I'd love to hear about your experience with getting a Visa and coming from another country.

@LytzyBitzySpider 3 года назад

1:23 this made my day. Thank you. 😊☺ 15:40 this is too cute. I have replayed this part so many times

@FlashFastBlack 3 года назад

The amount of 40 somethings I've met in the industry that are just.... SO mediocre at their jobs. Clearly they got their stable jobs and are just cruising to retirement. It's kinda annoying.

@alteredalex 3 года назад

Think I need to start recognizing that these poeple have had years of professional education and I've just been figuring it out as I go.

@sophiajin6469 3 года назад

How old are you? I'm just curious (Not trying to sound rude or anything, there's nothing wrong with your comment)!

@eeveemakeralibi 3 года назад

There’s lots of amazing education and teachers here on RU-vid! We can always learn more

@Valmera 3 года назад

I love how every video of yours is just sooo helpful in any ways, love ‘em

@mschivas9356 3 года назад

I really liked that your blunt and honest about the career work aspect of the industry.

@user-vl1xj3lc9g 3 года назад

I love your animations and you’ve helped me sooo much. Thank you for everything 😊

@nmenard1 3 года назад

Thanks much for the honest advice. Too many times I've seen people in the industry blow off people looking for a tiny bit of direction.

@anniemulcahey9506 3 года назад

This video is soooo helpful. 3 & 4 I've been thinking about a lot lately. Love your channel & so glad I subscribed!!

@trenttheracingturtle 8 месяцев назад

Keep giving it your best and never give up! Love the process.

@kokomoko5339 3 года назад

You’re vids have always been helpful advice, 😊 thanks!

@AhoTakoyaki 2 года назад

Woah woah woah, you're physic is on point Toniko!

@katred3702 3 года назад

My cat gave you a Thumbs up with his nose when I was still watching the sponsor XD

@TheZoe132 3 года назад

Really uplifting video and ended in a wise conclusion too, thank you.

@Giovanni_Team_Rocket_UK 3 года назад

I really want to get into animation and make my own cartoon series. But my drawing skills are very bad, despite trying to practice to improve... it seems like to me I can’t find processes intended to draw well or even animate. I grew up in the 80’s and 90’s and I’ve always dreamed to do the things I mentioned above.. maybe I’ll never be able to do it :(

@Giovanni_Team_Rocket_UK 3 года назад

Thea S Hi, nah I did 3D animation before in my uni, I wasn’t very good at it. Plus I don’t like doing 3D animation too much...

@Binks129 3 года назад

Get into storyboarding. You don’t need to know the ins and outs of details character designs. You just need to convey emotion and storytelling.

@critter_core 3 года назад

I can draw but I can't animate xD

@PodGlim 3 года назад

Because this channel my spirit rising up and my eyes opened widely to get started what I should be. Now I'm focused learn about fundamental drawing of anatomy.. Keep up the great work Tony!!! I love your channel.. Keep inspiring people!

@ericduchesnes7340 3 года назад

Thank you Toniko !.. 👍🏼 ❤ 🕊

@giovannarosa7062 3 года назад

Thank you so mich for this video! I always thought I had to be the top of my game, and I got told often how good I was with my animations. But I always wondered why they didn't find me fit for the positions until now. So Thank you for clearing that up for me.

@gaspachoo5046 3 года назад

you say you have animation but you don’t have any videos on your channel? curious.

@giovannarosa7062 3 года назад

@@gaspachoo5046 I deleted them because I didn't feel good enough. I have my animations but not on RU-vid.

@gaspachoo5046 3 года назад

@@giovannarosa7062 aww, that's unfortunate. I always love seeing the stuff that random video commenters make. Part of the struggle is putting your stuff out there for people to see. I know I'm not really one to talk, and thats part of problem I have. Not putting my work out where people can see it.

@crasherverse3134 3 года назад

Thanks for this! Very insightful. Thanks

@natanrony2805 11 месяцев назад

Your videos makes me want to be an animator, you're soo sweet!

@tzisorey 3 года назад

Imposter Syndrome is probably very common - especially if you get one or two rejections

@RMAnimations 3 года назад

Oh shit toniko you're jacked! 1:25

@Unk.B. 3 года назад

Can you do a video on what skills you need for the animation industry

@YumegakaMurakumo 3 года назад

3:38 Funny you should say that... (ahem working on a fan made seriessss meself ATM)😁💜 In all seriousness, I think all aspiring animators should start out small AKA more cartoony than realistic. Really cartoony shows like SpongeBob Squarepants are a good place to start for beginner animators. That's what I'm doing. 😂 Don't immediately jump into trying to do animation like Avatar the Last Airbender or other anime. Unless you're THAT good. 😁 As I stated before in another video, I'm not interested in joining an animation company, I don't like to be tied down by regulations that aren't my own, that being said, I found a lot of helpful tidbits from this video that even aspiring indie animators can use. Concerning ToonBoom, I heard a lot of negative input that turned me away from it. Also the price. OOF. I have OpenToonz who a lot of people referred me to after telling me to avoid TB. OT was used on my favorite Studio Ghibli film of all time: SPIRITED AWAY.💜🐲⛩ This was a really good video. 👌🏼

@3rebella 3 года назад

Thanks for the advice :)

@nekofish9824 3 года назад

Best sponsorship ever

@Deelusi 3 года назад

I am quite curious about your colouring workflow.

@HiVisl Год назад

This was a great video. I always feel I'm not good enough for the industry, but I'm working in the industry :D

@snugray_p1659 Год назад

Really? Oh thank god, I'm 15 right now and I'm having serious doubts of being good enough for the industry. Is it worth it?

@HiVisl Год назад

@@snugray_p1659 working in the industry is awesome. It is hard and I’m always stretched, but that's how you grow.

@snugray_p1659 Год назад

@@HiVisl What sort of things do you typically find the hardest working in the industry?

@HiVisl Год назад

@@snugray_p1659 you work with people that are way better than you--it can make you feel inadequate. But you have to remind yourself that everyone is growing and is at a different place. The face that you’re there is testament to your skill

@snugray_p1659 Год назад

@@HiVisl Wow, then it must be very humbling!

@ndeyefatousarr3243 3 года назад

Ima buy that wallet I just wish I could put something in it

@epicroader8433 3 года назад

lmao

@Inanedata 3 года назад

I won't be able to afford to put anything in it after buying one of those 😳

@FurlowT 2 года назад

I'd like point out to be leary when people say they'll get you an interview if they aren't the recruiting agent. I've been told by people in industry I had good work and I'd get interviews. But, then never hear of or get denied before even looked at.

@BBWahoo 3 года назад

1:25 "Oh no he's hot!"

@riccia888 3 года назад

What is the difference between animation artist and story board artist? are they both different job title?

@nismogo869 3 года назад

Storyboarders create the building blocks of the animation. Shot compositions, key facial expressions, the flow of the camera, etc. They essentially illustrate the directors vision for the animation in thumbnails and illustrations in order to create a visual foundation for the animation. Working hand and hand with the director to translate his mental image onto paper. The "skeleton and bones" of an animation you could say. Meanwhile Animators work on key frames and in between frames and even visual/special effects. CGI etc. "The meat and fat" of an animation I guess you could say! I hope this helps!

@riccia888 3 года назад

Nismo Go wow thanks for the reply😀

@nismogo869 3 года назад

@@riccia888 No problem!

@starice5095 3 года назад

Epic

@sneaker_thistle 3 года назад

yoinkers

@Drong 3 года назад

What's the name of the font you use on your titles?

@venzarez-ili680 Год назад

You look buffed than I thought

@TurboldErdenebaatar 10 месяцев назад

what software is better to make traditional animation

@AdriOfTheDead 3 года назад

I want to buy that wallet just for that dramatization alone

@sonicfreak04 3 года назад

is it better to be independent?

@SiD19884 3 года назад

Will you give feedbacks if i send you my demo? :)

@alexisbrooks3276 3 года назад

How does one find a test for practice purposes? I assume studios aren't giving them out like hot cakes?

@ajiththomas2465 3 года назад

Well, you can probably make your own "test" inside your portfolio when you apply to certain studios. So let's say that you wanted to apply for Powerhouse Animation, who produced Castlevania. It'd be really beneficial to include a portion of your portfolio that has an action scene made in the art style of Castlevania. That way, the studio knows for sure that you can adapt with and work with their preferred art style, which will help a lot. You get what I mean? Include a "test" that's tailored for the specific studio in your portfolio.

@nismogo869 3 года назад

@@ajiththomas2465 This is crazy good advice because I really want to work for them! Thanks a ton for sharing

@ajiththomas2465 3 года назад

@@nismogo869 You're welcome, my dude. I also have plans to hopefully work for Powerhouse Animation as well when I finish college, so I'll maybe see you then. Glad that this advice helped. Good luck!

@dragonskunkstudio7582 3 года назад

I'm not even good enough for RU-vid. I got 190 subscribers and all I do is animation.

@LmaoMeowz 2 года назад

Hey, i know this is old but your exposure and subscribers on youtube arent directly linked to your content quality. The RU-vid algorithm lets down a LOT of really amazing artists and other RU-vidrs. It’s honestly really sad but eventually you’ll be recognized for your skill! Keep on keepin on & making the content you love.

@dragonskunkstudio7582 2 года назад

@@LmaoMeowz Thanks! I appreciate the encouragement.

@frogc. 2 года назад

5:45 Thats cute

@francisco3254 8 месяцев назад

Do I have to know how to draw?

@ThePlanet4ryPerson69 2 года назад

do you have filipino blood?

@luvblueybingoheeler3150 2 года назад

I heard not so good things about the animated industry. I think I would do that stuff for fun.

@johnwoolridge 3 года назад

I’m not first

@BloodyChronos 3 года назад

first comment bb

@LytzyBitzySpider 3 года назад

Congrats 👏

@critter_core 3 года назад

I'm great at drawing I'm terrible at animating :]

@levelzanimations 2 года назад

Am I good enough?

@QwormiWarmi 3 года назад

Is 38 too old to go to animation college.......

@whytan 3 года назад

No, there was a 38 y/o who got into calarts last year

@skullseeker3013 3 года назад

I dont think so, but there is other question, will the industry will accept you in that age , while you'll finish the school ? I guess still yes, cuz tons of ppl got into for their 30s n became successful

@Jamie-yp7qz 3 года назад

Look at Richard Williams. He was considered somewhat old when he got into the animation industry, then became a master of his craft before passing away.

@QwormiWarmi 3 года назад

It's totally for my own stuff, can't see myself working for a studio, I'm self taught in art, camera, editing yada yada, probably like most people and I have animated, but I feel like there's a discipline or a process or a way, that you have to see or be shown with animation.. Animation is the only visual medium I've encountered where I'm like 'okay, I need to just listen to the people who know what they're talking about, I can't wing this'. I've never been around animators the way I've been around other artists etc.. and I'd love to pick up some animatey mojo from people who actually do it..

@QwormiWarmi 3 года назад

Never heard of Richard Williams, just watched an excellent 10 min vid on him.. Thanks 4 the recommendation

@Purpie_Slurpie 3 года назад

I already know I'm not, that's why I gave up lmao

@critter_core 3 года назад

Bro Ive given up so many times >:0 Also... Fellow Unus Annus fan(?)

@educatednipple2418 3 года назад

Bold of you to assume we have any money to be put in the wallet in the first place.

@sneaker_thistle 3 года назад

third comment

@kikuchiyo1377 3 года назад

here it is folks are you ready? this video is ok at best the reality is talking to almost about 80% of any of the artist in the industry you will get a bad answer. Why will you get a bad answer because most artists are naturally haters, instead of being excited for someones work they compare constantly to there own or to that of people they know and they will shoot you down everytime. Take all this dudes advice with a grain of salt its not necessary to listen to him, dont overthink it just look around at the quality of the art work thats out there and match it. Dont ask for too much information just fuck everyone who has said anything negative to you thus far, if you really want to work in the animation industry just do it and fuck everyones advice.

@LmaoMeowz 2 года назад

Yeah but then you wont get hired. If you don’t take certain advice and accept criticism you’ll never get any jobs because people won’t want to work with you.