Knowing your Career Drive in Animation

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  • Опубліковано 26 бер 2020
  • Aiming to climb up the industry ladder, or go into more independent routes? In this video, I talk about basic traits you should have when pursuing these career drives.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 79

  • @lydiagrace1133
    @lydiagrace1133 4 роки тому +132

    One day I want to be the gaint rat that makes all of the rules

    • @inkchip7351
      @inkchip7351 4 роки тому +7

      Lydia Grace we have the same name and the same goals... Sister, are you my twin?
      For real tho I'm just a director but some day the rat will bow to me!

    • @pinkiepurplez
      @pinkiepurplez 3 роки тому +1

      We're rats, we're rats, we're da rats. We snoop at night, we stalk at night. WE'RE DA RATS!
      And I am the giant rat that makes ALL. OF. THE. RULES. Let's see what kind of trouble we can get ourselves into!

  • @inyuji
    @inyuji 4 роки тому +46

    I really needed to hear this because I needed to remind myself that outs okay if my ambitions are not in par with everyone else and that my interests will change with time

  • @cindyespindola4946
    @cindyespindola4946 4 роки тому +26

    idk why am I seeing this, I'm a computer engineering student that has just made really simple little animations and like making realism drawings😅 But I like hearing people talk about their careers, creative process, proyects and specially about their passions 😁

  • @caroodraws
    @caroodraws 4 роки тому +24

    Also? Your animation and personal projects hit me really hard. I love how your lines are textured and alive, and I always see so much light in the eyes of your characters. Your stuff really inspires me and makes me want to animate in my own personal way, not be like whoever I think is good.

  • @FrancisChenSF
    @FrancisChenSF 4 роки тому +72

    Toniko, this is one of the most best and balanced videos regarding different career paths in animation / entertainment, and what types of personality traits are needed or will do well in each path. Different personalities will thrive in different paths more than others, and I'm so glad you're providing a set of vocabulary and guidelines regarding the trade-offs of each path. Ultimately, it definitely comes down to the type of lifestyle one feels more comfortable with, at the end of the day.

  • @CydoniaOS
    @CydoniaOS 4 роки тому +18

    I love this. I think I'm alright with art and I really enjoy all aspects of it, animation included. People tend to look at me funny when I say that I'd be happy working as either an artist or in a flower show. TBH all that matters to me is that I can live making things I enjoy.

    • @yohenson
      @yohenson 4 роки тому

      That’s because you’re a great person. I wish I had that quality

  • @teacoston
    @teacoston 4 роки тому +26

    This truly came at the right time

  • @MonkeyBubbles35
    @MonkeyBubbles35 4 роки тому +4

    Thank you so much for this video! I am pursuing animation as a career but as an externally driven person I was worried that I wouldn’t make it just because I’m not a visionary or someone with a ton of OCs. I’m glad to hear I am not the only one and it gives me hope that I can get where I want to be!

  • @joelmayerprods
    @joelmayerprods 4 роки тому +4

    Your channel is hands down in my top 3 UA-cam Channels that i watch! Getting exctited every time i see a new video of you popping up and so far i haven‘t been disappointed 😊😊😊👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @tatianaeremich1333
    @tatianaeremich1333 4 роки тому +3

    Toniko, thank you so very much for this episode. As mostly externally driven person I was wondering in the first place, if people like me even exist in the industry. Second, if I am "deserving" to join the teams of the extraodinary people who dedicate their whole existence to their craft. And finally, if I am even able to make it in this competitive market. I am commited to constand learning and development, but the intensity and extent to which I can practice on a daily basic is different from other people.

  • @richardghosting1230
    @richardghosting1230 4 роки тому +22

    Im only 16 and i already have very clear that i want to be an animator. But because i’m so young i am scared because i dont know what will bebof me in the future..... and these kind of videos really do help me out ❤️

    • @lydiagrace1133
      @lydiagrace1133 4 роки тому +2

      Im 15 and want to be an animator or go into VR so I feel ya

    • @scissorskier3006
      @scissorskier3006 4 роки тому +20

      When I was 15, I kept hearing people say things like "just do it!" and I was like, "okay...how?" Finding the "just do it" phrase a little too cliche, I kept watching animation tutorial after tutorial trying to prepare myself. Two years later, it FINALLY clicked. I was at the annual National Portfolio Day event to have my work reviewed. One of these people told me something that has really stuck to this day. Here I was presenting digital art, none of which had anything to do with animation or had much of a "story-drive" at all. It was my comfort zone. "If you're aiming to get into animation, why does your portfolio say otherwise?" Though I was researching constantly, I was rarely animating. That was the moment I realized that just like you, I was just simply, afraid. Picking up the pen in a program I had almost no real experience with was terrifying to me. About two months after the event, I made a decision. Even though I still felt unqualified, I would quit stalling and start doing. Just "do," don't think about the past or future, because failing on a daily basis is the most important part. So that's what I did. It's what I'm still doing. I'm 17 now and working on my first film reel for a scholarship opportunity. What surprised me the most is that I'm actually getting somewhere with it. I'm animating, and I'm more than just happy. I guess what I'm saying is, that's what "just doing" did for me. I went so much farther with it in such a short amount of time than the two years of "Wait! I'm still preparing!"
      Now, don't be afraid to tackle it head-on. I'll be rooting for you both!

    • @richardghosting1230
      @richardghosting1230 4 роки тому +1

      Scissor Skier this really was what i needed to read :,) thank you so much, for im so happy that you are following ur dreams. I will definitely do the same. Thanks ❤️

    • @scissorskier3006
      @scissorskier3006 4 роки тому

      @@richardghosting1230

    • @Jugem16
      @Jugem16 4 роки тому

      @@scissorskier3006 Can we see your work? :)

  • @itwasintended
    @itwasintended 4 роки тому +6

    this is amazing!! thanks for laying all of these paths out, as a student studying animation/ storyboarding this is one of the first times someone has laid out specific career goal ideas and explained how they fit within the industry/people's wants! keep up the stellar content!

  • @DominickvdHoff
    @DominickvdHoff 4 роки тому +8

    Have you made a video about foreigners yet? As someone not from the US I'd love to know how you've applied and gotten into the US jobs, and other stories like that. I think it could really help.

    • @DominickvdHoff
      @DominickvdHoff 4 роки тому

      Great video BTW, sorry for immediately throwing more questions at you. You're a big inspiration!

    • @TonikoPantoja
      @TonikoPantoja  4 роки тому +5

      @@DominickvdHoff Someday Ill cover this once my living situation stabilizes!

  • @vanillashibi5889
    @vanillashibi5889 4 роки тому +1

    Why do I watch these I don’t even want to animate. I just get lured in by that adorable Labrador character, he’s so cute.

  • @ytsejam58
    @ytsejam58 4 роки тому +1

    I'm a helping hand kind of person. I don't have the vision myself to see a whole project through. But if I can really see someone else's vision I have no problem lending what talent I have to help them see their vision through. I tried getting into music production as an assistant engineer. But every studio I went to were very intependant and werent looking for any assistants. That kind of haulted my progress. I would love to animate, I never found a software I was comfortable enough with. I loved drawing on an iPad.

    • @alyssarenee5418
      @alyssarenee5418 4 роки тому

      RoughAnimator is a good app for animating on the iPad! It’s maybe... 5 dollars?

  • @caroodraws
    @caroodraws 4 роки тому

    This is legit very helpful. Thanks for talking about it with such depth!

  • @lotusninja22341
    @lotusninja22341 3 роки тому

    Needed to hear this! Thanks for the great vid :)

  • @sucroseskulls7488
    @sucroseskulls7488 4 роки тому

    THANK YOU for making this video!!

  • @hoshie1328
    @hoshie1328 4 роки тому

    this is a very thorough video, very informative. thank you!

  • @ghostie7790
    @ghostie7790 4 роки тому

    Just want to say that you are a fantastic teacher!

  • @ROKMO
    @ROKMO 4 роки тому

    Such a great and empowering video sir!! thanks!!

  • @bhaveshartsy7805
    @bhaveshartsy7805 4 роки тому

    Thank you so much... This is the much needed thing for me rn

  • @user-ri9ow5lm8l
    @user-ri9ow5lm8l 4 роки тому

    I opened the animation channel, of course, this result before I know your channel, now I am much better

  • @everydaystoriesanimated2318
    @everydaystoriesanimated2318 4 роки тому

    *QUALITY CONTENT *keep doing it

  • @Feet247
    @Feet247 3 роки тому

    I'm 16 and honestly I'm really scared about the future but your video made me somewhat reassured, thanks :)

  • @beeaverr
    @beeaverr 3 роки тому

    thank you for this

  • @ghostlegs2875
    @ghostlegs2875 4 роки тому +1

    This is what I need

  • @user-ri9ow5lm8l
    @user-ri9ow5lm8l 4 роки тому +3

    We in Arab countries do not have such great videos. I hope that you will put Arabic subtitles on them

  • @SPMask
    @SPMask 2 роки тому

    I would have to say I'm externally driven, because as soon as I'm done with my project I know I'm going to do something else that's not related to art :).

  • @DeejayGrafixx
    @DeejayGrafixx 4 роки тому +3

    What is the secret to willpower,I start projects I get excited then after storyboarding or animatic am already burned out then I start something new that I may or may not finish..maybe am lazy?but I have a passion for animation

    • @wisdoom9153
      @wisdoom9153 4 роки тому

      Personally, you need to stick with the reason of why you started.

  • @dueces1640
    @dueces1640 4 роки тому

    priceless info here

  • @Ap-go2ox
    @Ap-go2ox 2 роки тому

    Thanks this is very helpful
    My spirit is back

  • @rebelrebel8398
    @rebelrebel8398 4 роки тому

    I love your channel! All of your videos are so helpful. If you don't mind, i have a question topic: does degree helps you to get into industry? Does reqruiter in animation watch on your education, or only on your skill/portfolio? Can you please make a video about it?

  • @WAYTOJANNAH786
    @WAYTOJANNAH786 4 роки тому +19

    Where to start from? As a bigginner? 😭😭

    • @juantsu2000
      @juantsu2000 4 роки тому +14

      I'm by no means a professional but I guess that depends on how experienced you are. If you have never animated something then just try doing a short animation. Don't bother yourself with theory, fundamentals or production value.
      After all, that's how the great masters did it.

    • @user-canornotnhhgghddhh
      @user-canornotnhhgghddhh 4 роки тому +1

      what app to start with ?

    • @drawingaccount1793
      @drawingaccount1793 4 роки тому

      THS KHAN the animators survival guide book

    • @rivuuuh
      @rivuuuh 4 роки тому +2

      Start with free classes on animation. There's no way on earth you'll succeed in animation without keeping in mind the 12 principles in animation. Learning how to use animation software comes afterwards. Toniko has free tutorials on his channel too. But hey, check out aaron blaise's free Animation class on his website.

    • @juantsu2000
      @juantsu2000 4 роки тому +4

      @@rivuuuh The 12 principles are important, yes, but at the end of the day, they're not essential.
      Hayao Miyazaki doesn't follow them to the teeth, yet his movies are among the best in history. René Laloux (The Savage Planet) also doesn't use them as much.
      What's most important is realizing that animating is just as easy as drawing two frames (Captain Underpants) that create the illusion of movement. It doesn't have to be Disney-like levels of smooth and realism, but understanding and appreciating that animation gives the user the tools to create worlds and amazing characters from nothing is far more important for a beginner than studying the 12 principles in my opinion.

  • @Moriarty_Media
    @Moriarty_Media 4 роки тому +1

    Hi Toniko !! This isn't about the video more so about your Animation Course. I was wondering if there is a sort of pay over time instead of paying it full in one shot?

  • @SkyFouxX
    @SkyFouxX 4 роки тому +1

    I'm currently learning 2D Animation on my own since schools are too expensive. Starting to work on my first animated short but kinda getting stuck on a part of the story.
    I kinda want to just do whatever so I can actually start working on it, but I want a decent story at the same time.
    Also, for now I'm not sure what to aim for a job, but I'm starting to think that maybe I should consider aiming for storyboard stuff. I like doing thumbnails of key elements of the story.
    But with my current progress, not going to get professional in years.. not sure what to do until then. :(

    • @Luke-lq9rn
      @Luke-lq9rn 4 роки тому +1

      You tried looking into countries where degrees are free for foreigners? Also stuff like community college classes, conservatoire style year long courses.

    • @SkyFouxX
      @SkyFouxX 4 роки тому +1

      @@Luke-lq9rn Well, I'm not sure where to look to find stuff like this honestly, for now I'm following Aaron Blaise's tutorials ; but having no one to tell me what's wrong/right in my animation makes progress difficult for me.

  • @aymandraw
    @aymandraw 4 роки тому

    ❤️

  • @user-ri9ow5lm8l
    @user-ri9ow5lm8l 4 роки тому +4

    I am not fluent in English now I am writing this comment on Google Translate

  • @ianw.7897
    @ianw.7897 4 роки тому

    What’s the best FPS to use for a beginner?

  • @ZaneRileyCreations
    @ZaneRileyCreations 4 роки тому

    hi Toniko I have a question I'm a dreamer part of the DACA program
    For animation jobs i see a requirement for anyone who applies internationally that they need a art degree to work in the industry do you know if this applies to someone like me ? please and thank you for your time

  • @sageforce9306
    @sageforce9306 4 роки тому

    I personally don't have the biggest goals when they it comes to my animation pursuit. All I want is to make a dollar for the next day and pass some time. I know not the grandest of dreams😅

  • @emrahalien2972
    @emrahalien2972 Рік тому

    I think im all 3 none of them related to me but parts of all 3 of them did.

  • @mergeninsane
    @mergeninsane 4 роки тому

    Where from the first animation?this girl who fights in hand-to-hand combat

  • @smileyartz
    @smileyartz 4 роки тому

    Lol you’re right I wanted to be a magician when I was younger I even bought an expensive magic set.. but seeing someone who appreciates my art, I had to sacrifice my magician work.. thing.. 😅 I forgot what’s called whoops!

  • @inkchip7351
    @inkchip7351 4 роки тому

    I just realized I'm discipline focused but I'm trying to get into visionary...

  • @Deadsurfer
    @Deadsurfer 4 роки тому

    I cant really communicate vocally because of my severe stuttering so I just write on paper

  • @anonymousperson6228
    @anonymousperson6228 4 роки тому

    I’m having trouble focusing with the beautiful animations in the background.

  • @yohenson
    @yohenson 4 роки тому +1

    And you won’t not be able to create optimal great art work if you’re externally driven because you don’t have “fun” or live for the craft.

  • @user-ri9ow5lm8l
    @user-ri9ow5lm8l 4 роки тому +1

    Put the translation and I will spend my time publishing your videos to the Arabs