Sintful1 I think I t has something to do with how much RU-vid is making money right now. There is a way to sponsor you and others so you tube doesn't loose a lot of money. But this is in the mind of a teen thinking of commen sense so don't think everything I say is true. This is only a guess of what is happening.
As much as one would like to get money for what one loves doing, depending on what it is one should not rely on it as a complete source of income. For example, if one loves doing music, one can get quite a bit of money from it, at least initially and short term. What happens to that income if, say, you lose your spark (due to the touring being demanding) and people stop buying your new albums? I find that anyone who tries to earn money on various arts (movie, music) should have a backup plan, like a part time job on the side so that they have something to fall back on should things get hairy. If you still like animating, you should continue doing what you enjoy, but do it without a single thought to money. If another job steals time away from it and it takes you longer to complete an animation, then it will take the time it takes. Don't let pressure get to you. However, if you hone your skills properly, you might get a job at an animation studio, should you seek it. Show off some professional work with various tools (or whatever the big thing the big studios use). Alternatively, if you want audience funding, people have mentioned patreon. Me? I create for the fun of it without a single thought to money.
Well, it's not my job, before I maximum got like, 150 dollars, but now we're down to 50-70 dollars with 30% more views. It was always a hobby, but the extra money makes it so I can buy better food, and maybe go to the cinemas and stuff as I am quite poor and a student. I'm only 18
Its about time to people stop thinking that art related works and crafts are not "real jobs", animation is a legit thing not a obligated side work or "do it for the fun" thing. thanks
