This is a really good question that I should have addressed in the video. All these tips are from personal experience and what I'd like to see as a professional, but I'm not a recruiter. I'd say if you want to show that you can put characters to professional models, you can have the sheet in your portfolio off to the side and have a clear note saying, "property of _____ , this is only for reference". Should be fine.
In Capilano University’s 2D animation program, we were taught that if you want to build a storyboarding portfolio, don’t spend too much time making things all beautiful. (Or even on model.) this is quite opposite to your focus on being on model.... but maybe not entirely opposite? I think it depends what you’re going to work on. The main advice we got at Cap: Just make sure it’s telling a clear story. The story needs to be easily read and interpreted. There’s one thing I’m still on the fence about, though. I recently got inspiration to do a storyboard for two hypothetical films: How to Train Your Dragon 3 and 4. It started when I was disappointed by the actual third film (the hidden world) and my imagination got away from me, thinking what I WOULD have liked to see, and how I’d plan out the films. I decided to channel this energy NOT into bitterness or disappointment, but creativity. I realized I could use all my inspiration to practice storyboarding. This would be a LOT of drawing, but that’s the point: I’d learn how to draw and convey things I normally would never try. This wouldn’t involve working with voice clips, though. (I have a different project for that! That project would also have more focus on being on-model.) though if I were ever to include any of that Dragons stuff in a portfolio, I’d have to frame it as “what-if this movie could be split into two movies, like Harry Potter 7 or Infinity War?” (Something animated films are never allowed to do, it seems). Because if I instead say “here’s a re-write of this film, which would have been BETTER,” studios may not want to work with me, since they’d think I’m just gonna openly criticize the things they make. Though, of course, I’d only include the BEST parts of that storyboard in my portfolio. On top of that, my main goal is simply to improve and learn, by using something I’m passionate about as a motivator.
I think the key is to remember that he's talking about a storyboard revisionist, not a storyboarder. (As seen in the video the storyboarder leaves very rough drawings, and a storyboard revisionist adds value to the production process by ensuring that people interpret the scene accurately by doing things like adding more detail to the face for them).
I am in animation, but looking to move into storyboarding so I may be able to give some light to your question: it is entirely dependent on where the shows being animated. for live action, they dont need to be on model, because its people. they cant be off model. for animation done in-house, or done with builds/rigs, they dont need to be exact. but for stuff done overseas, like a lot of DW shows, its essential that the boards are accurate. they are not just using them to show action, but to be on model and scale. hope that helps!
Thank god more people have common sense in this world! I would love to see your take on it! The ending sucked for me too. Also that's a very interesting way of boosting your creativity!
@@polterghast678 it's true though. I subscribed and was immediately scouted by several indie and big-name companies that wanted my notoriety as a subscriber of Ethan Becker to use for publicity, not to mention the massive amounts of brainpower I exerted by showing I am a follower of the messiah of art.
Lil RE I would reply with a meaningful comment but I am much too swamped with all these calls and commissions I’m getting- I’ll get back to you in a couple years once my financial flow has stabilized and doesn’t keep spiking.
This is so helpful, thank you! Also, those Studio Mir boards are SICK. My favorite parts of your videos are the parts where you show things like that - the work and portfolios of people who are actually out there doing this stuff and succeeding. It's such great reference.
Dude you're like the most inspirational person on this platform for me. Since I entered middle school and reallity hit me like an anvil I decided that I wanted to work for the animation industry. Most of all story-boarding ! Living in a country that degrades art is an extra problem but people like you give me hope! That I can work towards a brighter future! Thank you for this video and your channel in general X) ! Ps: love your dog ! Snores like mine !
i can relate! people here look down on almost every course that isn't engineering/ computer science or medicine. it sucks so bad, that's why i can't even ask my parents for any materials or stuff to help me draw and all i get is some regular printer paper and regular pencils. But that should be enough for now, but i'll definitely be at a disadvantage when so many other people get experience with digital stuff.
Same here bro, i am currently studying Engineering. I'm only doing this for the sake of a degree to please my parents. My main goal is to become an animator/ digital artist. I also use to draw on a regular paper but recently I save some money to buy a cheap drawing tablet. I'm hoping that if i practice enough I might become an animator.
Thanks so much for this video! I'm a Storyboard major and have heard multiple times about how starting out one typically gets hired as a revisionist but no one has ever really explained WHAT a revisionist does exactly. This was really informative in understanding the job responsibilities and what skills to work on, plus portfolio tips! Really helpful information. You mentioned possibly making a video about the role of a production assistant, I'd love to learn more about that job as well if you feel like sharing your insights on that. Again, thanks for this video!
@@mercuryjimin3730 Certainly! For some background, I went to Academy of Art University in San Francisco CA, so this is how things are at that school (as of 2019) and may not be the same at other universities. Generally speaking, storyboarding is treated as a sub-category of Animation and not its own major so my degree is in Animation (with a focus in: Storyboarding). They built the degree around 2D animation & illustration/visual development and way too many unrelated electives. There was literally only 4 actual storyboarding classes available (Which there was talk of cutting that down to 3 in my last semester). The courses you actually NEED to really understand storyboarding are not included in the degree plan. These are Directing and Cinematography and/or Photography (to learn composition and staging) very VERY important in storyboarding. Also they didn’t have this class when I was at school but probably do now but You will need to learn how to use the software that is used today. Storyboard Pro and ToonBoom Harmony. Very crucial. The break down of the degree path is: You take your foundation classes first, this is a lot of traditional charcoal drawing classes, then you move into the digital realm and start taking 2D and 3D introductory courses. At your mid-point of the degree you are required to pick a focus i.e. Storyboarding 3d rigging, 2d character animation, layouts etc. from then on you fill the degree with “required courses”, electives and your “major”. So this is more advanced animation and finally the actual storyboarding classes. The degree has you learning a little bit of everything and even with picking a major or main focus you are still required to take several different animation classes that make up 80% of the degree. The most important things I found that you need to learn to be a good storyboard artist are: Learn and know the software inside and out, staging/composition, camera placement+moves, backgrounds, directing+acting, good drawing skills but more importantly FAST and loose drawing skills. I hope that gives you an idea and is somewhat helpful. Sorry for the hefty read.
@@breannakinde2391 Wow thank you so much for this! I live on the East Coast and am about to start my second year at a college, and was planning on majoring in International Languages. However, I started to wonder If maybe I wanted to transfer to an art school for animation. My family has always supported me in my artwork throughout school, but are hesitant to say yes to pursuing a career in it. They don't want me to go to college if art isn't going to support me financially and be stable. But ever since finding Ethan Becker's channel and seeing what amazing artwork he creates, I really am finding out I'm interesting in it. I hope to go visit some colleges and universities that offer animation so that I can get more information. I think one of my fears is that my art won't be good enough to get into some of these colleges/universities? I did a lot of art in high school and even got into an Advanced Placement class my senior year, but I don't know if I'm all that good. Which is partly why I want to attend a school so that they can teach me more and I can get better. But once again I truly appreciate all of the information you gave me! I never knew anything about animation, so this was very helpful. I might have more questions in the future, so I might comment on this post again and see if you might be able to help me! :D Thank you so much!!
@@mercuryjimin3730 I understand how you feel, I was there too. Still am.. I personally have learned more about drawing/animation/storyboarding from Ethan’s videos and other online artists + personal research than I did at Art School. The bulk of a Bachelor’s degree in animation is Theory. You learn a lot of “how-to’s, the history of, introduction to”, different techniques and tools but aren’t given much chance to really apply any of that and experiment until you REALLY have it down.(At least not at AAU) All this information is great to have, if you know how to use it or understand it enough to work around it. I think Ethan explains that a bit with anatomy in one of his other videos. In addition to that, some art degrees are so broad that you spend most of your time learning a lot of other subjects you don’t need. In terms of careers, you and your parent’s shouldn’t worry too much about stability, because art is EVERYWHERE! :D there are a lot of niche art careers outside of the popular and accessible studio artist/animator or graphic novels spotlight. And with the resources we have online now it is very easy to market yourself and make a stable career with art. It just takes a lot of research and dedication if you decided to go the unconventional work for yourself route. I encourage you to check out colleges, the curriculums change and evolve with the industry all the time. But don’t limit yourself to fancy Art Universities and private schools. Art is a skill you learn by doing! and not entirely by studying. And your local city or community colleges have tons of art classes that are much more affordable and noncommittal if you are still unsure which aspect of art you want to focus in. They also have the flexibility of taking different classes in different fields so if you KNOW what you want and what you need to learn to get there, you can bypass a lot of nonsense by taking classes for “Personal Development” instead of declaring a major. That is the BEST place to start. Knock out as many classes as you can at a community college and transfer those credits to Uni later if you want to. It will save you so much time, money, and stress! I hope this gives you some more to think about. I’d be happy to answer any other questions you have in the future! :) you can even message me outside the comment thread if you want. And remember that art is entirely subjective, what you might see as “not all that good” is definitely another persons “Wow! I wish I could draw like that.” Try not to be too hard on yourself.
@@breannakinde2391 Thank you so much for the encouragement! I really need to continue to push myself in improving my skills and learning more about art and practicing more often. I talked more with my parents and they want me to get as much information as I can about animation, schools, and my career goals. It's kind of stressful right now because I'll soon be starting my second year for Mandarin, and everything feels like a super big decision right now. But I just need to focus on getting information and being informed first before I make any decisions. It just sucks being in such a small area where you have to travel kind of far to get to any other colleges/universities. And with Covid going around I miss being able to meet with people face to face. But I won't give up because this is my future. Today I'm planning on emailing someone from the student academic success department at my college to see if they can point me in the right direction and help me get some answers to my questions. I'll definitely keep you updated on what I find out! ^_^
This video was spot on! It had exactly the right amount of entertainment and tones of knowledge. It actually made me laugh when you reached for your sunglasses and then gave up. That exercise at the end when you showed how you put a character on model is really eye opening for me.
Wow your videos are AWESOME! They're funny and engaging and you're very articulate and explain everything with such nuance and precision. I love it. And videos like this just give so much insight. I've been focusing on improving drawing faces and one thing I love to do is trying to draw my favorite characters on model, studying their character design sheets. I didn't know about this Storyboard Revisionist job at all, but I can see how it's an important role and that they could use a lot of help on, and that if you have those skills you outlined you could be qualified. Super cool that something I've already been doing has been building one of the main skills needed for a job like this, which can get your foot in the door and potentially switch to a different role in production later on! And even if a storyboard revisionist role isn't always that high of a role, it's a job that seems very fulfilling and fun as an artist, especially if it's where you'er starting off before transitioning into something you might like more. Thanks for making all this!!
I've been considering to get started in practicing thoroughly storyboard in my free time as a direction to take after animation and build up a portfolio, and you are truly motivating for it, Ethan. I've run into your channel a few times already, and I must say it's super refreshing to see an artist in the field like you giving such down to earth yet encouraging perspective, especially for those who are still struggling to grasp the concept of what the animation pipeline looks like and what comes from where (I've seen way too many situations where the production pipeline is far too hectic and all over the place...). It helps to see what kinds of things to expect and where to start once you do go for the job in the animation field, especially when you have confidence it'd be something you'd do but struggle to find that window of opportunity. Thanks for being informative, dude! Definitely subscribing to your updates and content!
Just subscribed. I have an intrest in becoming a storyboard artist and I love how infomative your video is. I also really like your sense of humor and I can see how passionate you are about your work. :)
Ive finally decided to go for animation as a career. I really appreciate your vids bc ppl make it seem like this career wont bear fruits if i work for it, but i wanna do it still and u make it seem possible. Info you give is rly helpful. Explanation of what entry level jobs do and how to get those jobs. TYSM!!
I've been thinking that storyboarding could be good for me as a future option, based on what I like to draw. Thanks for making this, it seems more attainable now that I understand what goes into the job!
This was very helpful thank you. You are one of the very few youtubers that I have found that actually storyboard and give advice on how to get started in the industry.
I’m doing every part for my own animation! I’m not sure if the sound is ‘needed’ before if I’m doing the voices and SFX myself. Or if it’s still better to do all the VO and writing first to match the animation ‘beats’ too? Also as I’m doing the writing and story boarding it feels like I can skip a step and write AS I storyboard! Writing in sketchbooks and on paper and combining with roughs. In CSP I’ve been doing the ‘storyboards’ in the same file as rough animation sketches then animating in folders on top. I’ve been deleting the ‘boards’ as soon as I can to save space. Wish I had room to keep it for posterity but animating on my iPad has to take memory into account. Also learning Blender on my laptop. Both are difficult but being positive and happy and feeling like I CAN do it makes a huge difference! I’m really starting to understand Clip Studio Paint and making some headway on Blender. More study and practice ahead! Wish me luck!
Awesome information man, especially the legend of korra section where you describe the background, I really wish more tv animation stuff was out like this
Love the way you talk to your followers, it seems that you really want us to work On this haha. Thank you a Lot , im pretty much confident right now. Greets from argentina
These videos are amazing. So much information packed into a fun short video, perfect for my nonexistent attention span. How does he not have more subs?
I have a question, I learn about this too late but I want to be an animation storyboard artist. But can I be a storyboard artist without going to art school? And if you know how, please I hope to know about details.
I’d say yes. All that’s truly going to matter is your portfolio, your attitude and if you’re willing to learn. I think it may be really helpful for people to go to art school to have focus and resources to learn and make connections, but if you have the drive and time you can do it without school.
I love your tips, I love your content, but would be nice for you to get better at editing your videos... There was a point in the video where your voice suddently stopped, many times your mic makes a weird noise and in the end where you was going to say about liking the video and stuff like that, it just straight cuts off :/ but I dont know if that last one was on purpose or not... Well, I hope you keep making awesome content and getting better at it! I do dream of being a storyboard artist/character animator one day, and your advices really help me, so thanks for everything~
lollllllllllllllll mannnnnnnnnnnnnnn, thats a one of the best part of these videos , like end of video: so if u like what i doo and suddenly video stops, love that part
All sir Ethan becker videos i think Is the complete tutorial how to get into animation industry I'm just stupid hindi ko narealize na eto yung pinaka kinakailangan sa mga portfolio At wala pa akong experience at hindi pa ako ready pero eto na yung kabuuan na kailangan sa mga portfolio para sa mga animation At ngayon napadpad na ako sa hindi ko malaman kung ano ng yayari wag kayo sasali sa discord ni Sir Ethan Becker wag at wag baka matulad pa kayo sa akin.
SO HELPFUL! Exactly what I needed - only question I still have is how do you display your portfolio to studios? Is it just kept in a file with all the images in that you send out or do you have a specific layout on a website etc etc?
i told my mother (graphic designer) that i want to become a storyboard artist, and that i want to work in the animation industry. she told me i’d have to move to california or new york. is it true?
it makes me a little sad that alot of people say you have to make friends and get connections to get a job.... i dont live in coutnries where the big studios are, I was planning on applying for work online. So im not sure how to make connections that way. But yea its good to know you can also get it through just application, but i really hope connections arent the main way
The times when you get to the front of the camera could be edited better and the Mic had some problems there, the cuts when you`re in the camera are too close to each other, makes a little bit harder for some people to understand. A very short transition, a fade would go well. The content is very good, can be even better with some minor changes here and there in these little chunks of *not so well edited audio-video tracks* i hope this helps.
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Does The Story Board Artist Pick What Type Of Art Style Is Used For The Animation? Also Could You Have Someone Who Can Just Draw, Pick The Art Style Then Have The Story Board Artist And Animator Use That Style? (Hope These Make Sense:,)
Is it necessary for a storyboard artist to be good at color? I noticed most of your pieces were in color, are colored pieces expected in a storyboarding portfolio?
dude no homo but this dude has beautiful eyes he should defs shave that weird facial hair. nickelodeon studio legit said in an interview that the american animators were not good enough so they just used them as the very bare bones rough lay out artists and used japan as the story board revisionists hence why in the documentary they show the japan studio all sleeping in their office..
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I didnt understand, can you put proffesional character sheet in your portfolio?
This is a really good question that I should have addressed in the video. All these tips are from personal experience and what I'd like to see as a professional, but I'm not a recruiter. I'd say if you want to show that you can put characters to professional models, you can have the sheet in your portfolio off to the side and have a clear note saying, "property of _____ , this is only for reference". Should be fine.
@@EthanBecker70 thanks!
"I'm not gonna show you flashy things to keep your attention." *is literally the embodiment of a flashy thing*
Him:
"I'm not gonna show you flashy things to hold your attention"
Me:
*stares at his flashy neon jacket and sunglasses*
"You were saying?"
wow 216 likes ;)
In Capilano University’s 2D animation program, we were taught that if you want to build a storyboarding portfolio, don’t spend too much time making things all beautiful. (Or even on model.) this is quite opposite to your focus on being on model.... but maybe not entirely opposite? I think it depends what you’re going to work on. The main advice we got at Cap: Just make sure it’s telling a clear story. The story needs to be easily read and interpreted.
There’s one thing I’m still on the fence about, though.
I recently got inspiration to do a storyboard for two hypothetical films: How to Train Your Dragon 3 and 4. It started when I was disappointed by the actual third film (the hidden world) and my imagination got away from me, thinking what I WOULD have liked to see, and how I’d plan out the films. I decided to channel this energy NOT into bitterness or disappointment, but creativity. I realized I could use all my inspiration to practice storyboarding. This would be a LOT of drawing, but that’s the point: I’d learn how to draw and convey things I normally would never try. This wouldn’t involve working with voice clips, though. (I have a different project for that! That project would also have more focus on being on-model.)
though if I were ever to include any of that Dragons stuff in a portfolio, I’d have to frame it as “what-if this movie could be split into two movies, like Harry Potter 7 or Infinity War?” (Something animated films are never allowed to do, it seems). Because if I instead say “here’s a re-write of this film, which would have been BETTER,” studios may not want to work with me, since they’d think I’m just gonna openly criticize the things they make. Though, of course, I’d only include the BEST parts of that storyboard in my portfolio. On top of that, my main goal is simply to improve and learn, by using something I’m passionate about as a motivator.
I think the key is to remember that he's talking about a storyboard revisionist, not a storyboarder. (As seen in the video the storyboarder leaves very rough drawings, and a storyboard revisionist adds value to the production process by ensuring that people interpret the scene accurately by doing things like adding more detail to the face for them).
Hey, is it worth going to cap for the 2d animation program?.Being the international student I am bit skeptical due to high fees.
I am in animation, but looking to move into storyboarding so I may be able to give some light to your question:
it is entirely dependent on where the shows being animated.
for live action, they dont need to be on model, because its people. they cant be off model.
for animation done in-house, or done with builds/rigs, they dont need to be exact.
but for stuff done overseas, like a lot of DW shows, its essential that the boards are accurate. they are not just using them to show action, but to be on model and scale.
hope that helps!
Thank god more people have common sense in this world! I would love to see your take on it! The ending sucked for me too. Also that's a very interesting way of boosting your creativity!
@Adrian Paredes haha the one and only!
I watched till the end and I still don't have a job as a storyboard artist. What went wrong?
did u make sure u subscribed?
@@itsabah3819 Bruh
@@polterghast678 it's true though. I subscribed and was immediately scouted by several indie and big-name companies that wanted my notoriety as a subscriber of Ethan Becker to use for publicity, not to mention the massive amounts of brainpower I exerted by showing I am a follower of the messiah of art.
Lil RE I would reply with a meaningful comment but I am much too swamped with all these calls and commissions I’m getting- I’ll get back to you in a couple years once my financial flow has stabilized and doesn’t keep spiking.
tecnical issues
I'm so lucky to have discovered your channel... I really like your videos and I learn a lot with them, thanks for your work. Greetings from Spain
same and as a beginner artist he helped me in soo many ways I couldn't imagine I am super grateful and love his work
This is so helpful, thank you! Also, those Studio Mir boards are SICK. My favorite parts of your videos are the parts where you show things like that - the work and portfolios of people who are actually out there doing this stuff and succeeding. It's such great reference.
Gacha, I'll try and do more of that
Dude you're like the most inspirational person on this platform for me. Since I entered middle school and reallity hit me like an anvil I decided that I wanted to work for the animation industry. Most of all story-boarding ! Living in a country that degrades art is an extra problem but people like you give me hope! That I can work towards a brighter future! Thank you for this video and your channel in general X) !
Ps: love your dog ! Snores like mine !
i can relate! people here look down on almost every course that isn't engineering/ computer science or medicine. it sucks so bad, that's why i can't even ask my parents for any materials or stuff to help me draw and all i get is some regular printer paper and regular pencils. But that should be enough for now, but i'll definitely be at a disadvantage when so many other people get experience with digital stuff.
Same here bro, i am currently studying Engineering. I'm only doing this for the sake of a degree to please my parents. My main goal is to become an animator/ digital artist. I also use to draw on a regular paper but recently I save some money to buy a cheap drawing tablet. I'm hoping that if i practice enough I might become an animator.
As an Indian, I can relate. Don't lose hope fam
Animatics. Got it. Also. I'll never not love that he cuts his videos during the typical "like, comment, subscribe" speech people tend to do on here.
Thanks so much for this video! I'm a Storyboard major and have heard multiple times about how starting out one typically gets hired as a revisionist but no one has ever really explained WHAT a revisionist does exactly. This was really informative in understanding the job responsibilities and what skills to work on, plus portfolio tips! Really helpful information. You mentioned possibly making a video about the role of a production assistant, I'd love to learn more about that job as well if you feel like sharing your insights on that. Again, thanks for this video!
Hey! I have an interest in storyboard too, and was wondering what majoring in it is like? What types of classes are you taking? Thank you!! :D
@@mercuryjimin3730 Certainly! For some background, I went to Academy of Art University in San Francisco CA, so this is how things are at that school (as of 2019) and may not be the same at other universities.
Generally speaking, storyboarding is treated as a sub-category of Animation and not its own major so my degree is in Animation (with a focus in: Storyboarding).
They built the degree around 2D animation & illustration/visual development and way too many unrelated electives. There was literally only 4 actual storyboarding classes available (Which there was talk of cutting that down to 3 in my last semester). The courses you actually NEED to really understand storyboarding are not included in the degree plan. These are Directing and Cinematography and/or Photography (to learn composition and staging) very VERY important in storyboarding. Also they didn’t have this class when I was at school but probably do now but You will need to learn how to use the software that is used today. Storyboard Pro and ToonBoom Harmony. Very crucial.
The break down of the degree path is: You take your foundation classes first, this is a lot of traditional charcoal drawing classes, then you move into the digital realm and start taking 2D and 3D introductory courses. At your mid-point of the degree you are required to pick a focus i.e. Storyboarding 3d rigging, 2d character animation, layouts etc. from then on you fill the degree with “required courses”, electives and your “major”. So this is more advanced animation and finally the actual storyboarding classes.
The degree has you learning a little bit of everything and even with picking a major or main focus you are still required to take several different animation classes that make up 80% of the degree.
The most important things I found that you need to learn to be a good storyboard artist are: Learn and know the software inside and out, staging/composition, camera placement+moves, backgrounds, directing+acting, good drawing skills but more importantly FAST and loose drawing skills.
I hope that gives you an idea and is somewhat helpful. Sorry for the hefty read.
@@breannakinde2391 Wow thank you so much for this! I live on the East Coast and am about to start my second year at a college, and was planning on majoring in International Languages. However, I started to wonder If maybe I wanted to transfer to an art school for animation. My family has always supported me in my artwork throughout school, but are hesitant to say yes to pursuing a career in it. They don't want me to go to college if art isn't going to support me financially and be stable. But ever since finding Ethan Becker's channel and seeing what amazing artwork he creates, I really am finding out I'm interesting in it. I hope to go visit some colleges and universities that offer animation so that I can get more information. I think one of my fears is that my art won't be good enough to get into some of these colleges/universities? I did a lot of art in high school and even got into an Advanced Placement class my senior year, but I don't know if I'm all that good. Which is partly why I want to attend a school so that they can teach me more and I can get better. But once again I truly appreciate all of the information you gave me! I never knew anything about animation, so this was very helpful. I might have more questions in the future, so I might comment on this post again and see if you might be able to help me! :D Thank you so much!!
@@mercuryjimin3730 I understand how you feel, I was there too. Still am..
I personally have learned more about drawing/animation/storyboarding from Ethan’s videos and other online artists + personal research than I did at Art School. The bulk of a Bachelor’s degree in animation is Theory. You learn a lot of “how-to’s, the history of, introduction to”, different techniques and tools but aren’t given much chance to really apply any of that and experiment until you REALLY have it down.(At least not at AAU)
All this information is great to have, if you know how to use it or understand it enough to work around it. I think Ethan explains that a bit with anatomy in one of his other videos. In addition to that, some art degrees are so broad that you spend most of your time learning a lot of other subjects you don’t need.
In terms of careers, you and your parent’s shouldn’t worry too much about stability, because art is EVERYWHERE! :D there are a lot of niche art careers outside of the popular and accessible studio artist/animator or graphic novels spotlight. And with the resources we have online now it is very easy to market yourself and make a stable career with art. It just takes a lot of research and dedication if you decided to go the unconventional work for yourself route.
I encourage you to check out colleges, the curriculums change and evolve with the industry all the time. But don’t limit yourself to fancy Art Universities and private schools. Art is a skill you learn by doing! and not entirely by studying. And your local city or community colleges have tons of art classes that are much more affordable and noncommittal if you are still unsure which aspect of art you want to focus in. They also have the flexibility of taking different classes in different fields so if you KNOW what you want and what you need to learn to get there, you can bypass a lot of nonsense by taking classes for “Personal Development” instead of declaring a major. That is the BEST place to start. Knock out as many classes as you can at a community college and transfer those credits to Uni later if you want to. It will save you so much time, money, and stress!
I hope this gives you some more to think about. I’d be happy to answer any other questions you have in the future! :) you can even message me outside the comment thread if you want.
And remember that art is entirely subjective, what you might see as “not all that good” is definitely another persons “Wow! I wish I could draw like that.”
Try not to be too hard on yourself.
@@breannakinde2391 Thank you so much for the encouragement! I really need to continue to push myself in improving my skills and learning more about art and practicing more often. I talked more with my parents and they want me to get as much information as I can about animation, schools, and my career goals. It's kind of stressful right now because I'll soon be starting my second year for Mandarin, and everything feels like a super big decision right now. But I just need to focus on getting information and being informed first before I make any decisions. It just sucks being in such a small area where you have to travel kind of far to get to any other colleges/universities. And with Covid going around I miss being able to meet with people face to face. But I won't give up because this is my future. Today I'm planning on emailing someone from the student academic success department at my college to see if they can point me in the right direction and help me get some answers to my questions. I'll definitely keep you updated on what I find out! ^_^
Hey look, our art god is back
Hadn't really wanted to get into animation much, but now I do! I just need to break from this artist dry spell to try new things...
The dog is so cute in the video.
This video was spot on! It had exactly the right amount of entertainment and tones of knowledge. It actually made me laugh when you reached for your sunglasses and then gave up. That exercise at the end when you showed how you put a character on model is really eye opening for me.
Wow your videos are AWESOME! They're funny and engaging and you're very articulate and explain everything with such nuance and precision. I love it.
And videos like this just give so much insight. I've been focusing on improving drawing faces and one thing I love to do is trying to draw my favorite characters on model, studying their character design sheets. I didn't know about this Storyboard Revisionist job at all, but I can see how it's an important role and that they could use a lot of help on, and that if you have those skills you outlined you could be qualified.
Super cool that something I've already been doing has been building one of the main skills needed for a job like this, which can get your foot in the door and potentially switch to a different role in production later on! And even if a storyboard revisionist role isn't always that high of a role, it's a job that seems very fulfilling and fun as an artist, especially if it's where you'er starting off before transitioning into something you might like more.
Thanks for making all this!!
I've been considering to get started in practicing thoroughly storyboard in my free time as a direction to take after animation and build up a portfolio, and you are truly motivating for it, Ethan. I've run into your channel a few times already, and I must say it's super refreshing to see an artist in the field like you giving such down to earth yet encouraging perspective, especially for those who are still struggling to grasp the concept of what the animation pipeline looks like and what comes from where (I've seen way too many situations where the production pipeline is far too hectic and all over the place...). It helps to see what kinds of things to expect and where to start once you do go for the job in the animation field, especially when you have confidence it'd be something you'd do but struggle to find that window of opportunity.
Thanks for being informative, dude! Definitely subscribing to your updates and content!
Ethan: hhhhey! Shut up, shut up!
Also Ethan: so cuTe
Ethan is the only dad-like in the animation where i can cry on. After getting rejected thrice in 2 big ass animation companies.
Too late for me to go into this field
But as a hobby, this is so helpful.
Great advice. I miss your videos. Storyboarding for animation class would be great.
Seung Eun Kim and Faraz Shanyar are my favorite Storyboard Artists
They are Amazing
Just subscribed. I have an intrest in becoming a storyboard artist and I love how infomative your video is. I also really like your sense of humor and I can see how passionate you are about your work. :)
Ive finally decided to go for animation as a career. I really appreciate your vids bc ppl make it seem like this career wont bear fruits if i work for it, but i wanna do it still and u make it seem possible. Info you give is rly helpful. Explanation of what entry level jobs do and how to get those jobs. TYSM!!
Bro, you got major ADD, and I'm loving every moment of it! sub'd!
Really helpful! I'll share with my animation gang.
9:18
THANK YOU.
I've been thinking that storyboarding could be good for me as a future option, based on what I like to draw. Thanks for making this, it seems more attainable now that I understand what goes into the job!
i love how you make your videos fun yet focused, it keeps me (personally) entertained but also educated so that’s pretty neat-
This was very helpful thank you. You are one of the very few youtubers that I have found that actually storyboard and give advice on how to get started in the industry.
Channel is too underrated!!
I’m doing every part for my own animation! I’m not sure if the sound is ‘needed’ before if I’m doing the voices and SFX myself. Or if it’s still better to do all the VO and writing first to match the animation ‘beats’ too? Also as I’m doing the writing and story boarding it feels like I can skip a step and write AS I storyboard! Writing in sketchbooks and on paper and combining with roughs. In CSP I’ve been doing the ‘storyboards’ in the same file as rough animation sketches then animating in folders on top. I’ve been deleting the ‘boards’ as soon as I can to save space. Wish I had room to keep it for posterity but animating on my iPad has to take memory into account. Also learning Blender on my laptop. Both are difficult but being positive and happy and feeling like I CAN do it makes a huge difference! I’m really starting to understand Clip Studio Paint and making some headway on Blender. More study and practice ahead! Wish me luck!
I love your boards
Awesome information man, especially the legend of korra section where you describe the background, I really wish more tv animation stuff was out like this
I can not believe how amazing this video is!!!
ok i love this guy
this helps so much man
Notice me senpai
I love how the dog is snoring in the background 😂😂
ma man I watched this video couple times befor and just now I understand what you are talking about haha thank you
Awesome.. I was wondering how to build a portfolio for this. So helpful, thanks a million!
me having to do every thing he said in this video - the voice acting 👁👄👁
You're very informative, and very inspiring. Thank you
Love the way you talk to your followers, it seems that you really want us to work On this haha. Thank you a Lot , im pretty much confident right now. Greets from argentina
i love that he used a pickle rick animatic bc he reminds me of rick so much idk why
Great video! It really helped me get a better idea of how to work on my storyboard portfolio.
These videos are amazing. So much information packed into a fun short video, perfect for my nonexistent attention span. How does he not have more subs?
This is very helpful Ethan. Thanks
Dude that milo thing was hilarious AF!! not for babies lol
Script starts first. Woah i didn't know that. That must be groundbreaking.
I have a question, I learn about this too late but I want to be an animation storyboard artist.
But can I be a storyboard artist without going to art school?
And if you know how, please I hope to know about details.
I'd like to know as well
Same question
I’d say yes. All that’s truly going to matter is your portfolio, your attitude and if you’re willing to learn. I think it may be really helpful for people to go to art school to have focus and resources to learn and make connections, but if you have the drive and time you can do it without school.
@@lciav thank you!
@@beansforsalewahoo yes you can
i love her
Awesome video as always! I love this!
Helpful bro.
Thanks.
So the passion you have the company you get? Like focusing your Gearing?
I love your tips, I love your content, but would be nice for you to get better at editing your videos... There was a point in the video where your voice suddently stopped, many times your mic makes a weird noise and in the end where you was going to say about liking the video and stuff like that, it just straight cuts off :/ but I dont know if that last one was on purpose or not...
Well, I hope you keep making awesome content and getting better at it!
I do dream of being a storyboard artist/character animator one day, and your advices really help me, so thanks for everything~
it's all a part of the humor. I'll let it slide this time, but get with the program kids. I'm funny.
@@EthanBecker70 oh ok
I think you're funny, I was just confused hehe
lollllllllllllllll mannnnnnnnnnnnnnn, thats a one of the best part of these videos , like end of video: so if u like what i doo and suddenly video stops, love that part
Nah , i think it feels stylistic and humorous
What programs do you guys use? What is a affordable starter storyboard program?
All sir Ethan becker videos i think
Is the complete tutorial how to get into animation industry
I'm just stupid hindi ko narealize na eto yung pinaka kinakailangan sa mga portfolio
At wala pa akong experience at hindi pa ako ready pero eto na yung kabuuan na kailangan sa mga portfolio para sa mga animation
At ngayon napadpad na ako sa hindi ko malaman kung ano ng yayari wag kayo sasali sa discord ni Sir Ethan Becker wag at wag baka matulad pa kayo sa akin.
LOVE IT,, GOOD STUFF
Ethan, thanks so much for all these videos! Very entertaining and very helpful :D
Good stuff man
Sweet episode
SO HELPFUL! Exactly what I needed - only question I still have is how do you display your portfolio to studios? Is it just kept in a file with all the images in that you send out or do you have a specific layout on a website etc etc?
LOVE this video dude, your channel Is so great
I love your art. :)
Nice triangle bracelet bro
that subtle rossdraws roast
Love how he never finished his outro's.
THANK YOU
Thanks for the content bro.what kind of tablet and software are you using?
I would love a production video
I was HERE!
thanks
gracias video
i told my mother (graphic designer) that i want to become a storyboard artist, and that i want to work in the animation industry. she told me i’d have to move to california or new york. is it true?
Where can I get storyboard pro? Is that part of Adobe creative cloud, or is it a separate thing?
Do most of those jobs do they look into your background education as much or just into your portfolio?
it makes me a little sad that alot of people say you have to make friends and get connections to get a job.... i dont live in coutnries where the big studios are, I was planning on applying for work online. So im not sure how to make connections that way. But yea its good to know you can also get it through just application, but i really hope connections arent the main way
lol was the abrupt ending on purpose? i cant tell anymore with ethan
The times when you get to the front of the camera could be edited better and the Mic had some problems there, the cuts when you`re in the camera are too close to each other, makes a little bit harder for some people to understand. A very short transition, a fade would go well. The content is very good, can be even better with some minor changes here and there in these little chunks of *not so well edited audio-video tracks* i hope this helps.
i like your name
@@EthanBecker70 lol alright then, thanks?
Do I have to go to an art school to get a job in this industry or is it just something that would help me get the job?
There are now 83,000 story board artists that have been forced into the industry after clicking on this video. You can get them the help they need for just 50 cents a day.
Does The Story Board Artist Pick What Type Of Art Style Is Used For The Animation? Also Could You Have Someone Who Can Just Draw, Pick The Art Style Then Have The Story Board Artist And Animator Use That Style? (Hope These Make Sense:,)
anyone know where i can buy the drawing glove?
Is it necessary for a storyboard artist to be good at color? I noticed most of your pieces were in color, are colored pieces expected in a storyboarding portfolio?
How do you submit a portfolio?
Could you leave a link to your portfolio?
I love your videos, but why do you keep saying polly pocket when you list random shows?
He came back from his coma 🙏
Dude, it's a full minute thirty before you even get started. Did you storyboard this video!?!?
how to build portfolio if you have no stories in your head?) only random design))
I envy your look, dude. @_@
Thank you also for your raw af editing, see: 11:19
while i making my portfolio for Avatar's studio It can finish its existence))
June/Milo is best
i wanna see the voltron boards :(
How to work it with shape twin
Some editing issues near and At the end but Still a great video full of good advice and encouragement!
What software should I use for Animating? I downloaded Krita for free, it gets annoying to me but maybe thats cause i'm not use to it.
dude no homo but this dude has beautiful eyes he should defs shave that weird facial hair. nickelodeon studio legit said in an interview that the american animators were not good enough so they just used them as the very bare bones rough lay out artists and used japan as the story board revisionists hence why in the documentary they show the japan studio all sleeping in their office..
BTW I wonder what did he say at 11:15 and man it would a massive improvement if you get a new mic tanks
What is it with Texans and naming their dogs June?????