Why the hell would anyone want to be an animator?

thefloorislava

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Passion. They love art more than anything else and are willing to take the low wages in pursuit of their dream. The sad reality is that a plurality of them burn out due to shyt conditions and are left with an extremely niche skill that does not translate to having a decent career which leaves them in an underemployed limbo.

They take the gamble of grinding away their prime years in the hopes of getting noticed by the right person or making enough noise until they’re undeniable by the industry . I can respect anyone who does that regardless of success.
 

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Could still try. Was my goal coming out of HS but I live in Michigan where there’s no motion for that industry. Know all that stuff is in CA, NY and big cities.
There's got to be communities online that could help get your work to the right people...

If not, move and chase your dream. Good luck!
 

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i thought this thread was going to be about some new AI breakthrough that takes all the skill out of it.
 

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wages for animators is better than wages for most jobs. most people on aniamted production in america make 30hr on the low end.
Could still try. Was my goal coming out of HS but I live in Michigan where there’s no motion for that industry. Know all that stuff is in CA, NY and big cities.
Its possible, CCS really need to update they curriculum
 

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It feels like one of those careers you get into because you have a passion for it, but somewhere in the middle once you realize you didn't "make it" you ask yourself "What the hell am I doing?"
 

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wages for animators is better than wages for most jobs. most people on aniamted production in america make 30hr on the low end.

Its possible, CCS really need to update they curriculum
Too low for the stress and skill involved imo
 
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