I m still in School (Not an animation school) a kid's school . I m 16 years old and i wanna be an animator and i expect information from your channel about animation , how to and what to do stuff .
Thank you SIr , i just wanna let you know how much your content means to me and everyone - by watching your videos i get encouraged to follow my dream to become an animator . With passion , information is also needed for success which u have and you if u provide it to us then we will get success in life. Thank you for Coming Back sir ! im excited !!
There's Something i want to request ,there are many tutorials available on internet but they are not like a proper course and as a kid i can't buy courses online . Can you make a whole series for begginers starting from basics to pro like a complete animation course like series tutorials in maya ? Please do it if it is possible becuz it is very important.
I'll try to do this in 2018! A question: Which do you think is better for that? Several 30 minute to 1 hour videos covering large themes, or a whole bunch of 15 - 20 minute videos about specific concepts, features, and tools?
I feel that tutorials and that sort of stuff are all over the place, so I'd say your channel would be more interesting if that doesn't became your bread and butter. I really like your videos on your experience getting into animation but I do realise that since you are relatively new on the professional side, that type of content can't be churn indefinitly. I think what I'd like to see is, like I mentioned, your evolution in animation and where you're working, and as for the stuff you can "add" maybe what you mentioned, advanced animation and 11 sec club stuff would be fine. Maybe some interviews with other animators would be fun.
Dude, Blender runs on a shoes box. It's super versatile. Don't worry about PC Power if you're going to use Blender. And Blender 2.8 is going to be super intuitive and will have a real time renderer
***First of all, Sir Wade, thank you so much for posting your videos! I feel so much more hopeful about achieving my dreams listening to you! I just recently graduated from a MN liberal arts college and the few animation classes we had covered were just the basics of photoshop and aftereffects. Needless to say, I was disappointed. My senior studio thesis project (Bianca, 2018) was an animatic I drew in photoshop, which I actually taught myself how to do in between classes. I'm proud of it but, it's nowhere near where I expected to be once I graduated. So, as for experience, I'd say I'm an amateur, just praying for someone to really teach me the ins and outs of the field. Preferably, I'm looking into 2D animation (drawing being my forte), however I'm also interested in 3D. I've dreamed of drawing storyboard or character design, or concept art, anything to animate for Disney or DreamWorks since I was a kid. I've got the passion and drive to work long hours through the night, and plenty of imagination for stories, but there seem to be a number of obstacles in my way. So, I hope you won't mind me bombarding you with questions in the future. There are too many to count. XD Thank you again from the bottom of my heart!
Hey, Sir Wade! First of all, thanks so much for all the videos you've done so far, they've been so helpful. As for my level in animation, um, I'm whatever the level below beginner is lol. I'm going into freshman year of college as a film major, but I've been recently loving animation, so idk if I want to go down the film route or move more into animation. I would love to see a few beginner tutorials for those who are interested in animation and don't know the basics yet. Also, I think what you do in after effects is so cool, would love some tutorials on that. Thanks again!!
It depends on the type of school you go to as well. In highschool I learnt the very basic of animation(stop motion, 2D, 3d modelling), film/ camera composition, etc. But depending on the university, you do learn how model, texture, animate as well as having access to facilities and possibly industry standard equipments that you may not have at home. But I can see that online courses such as animation mentor might be more beneficial as you might have a weekly 1 on 1 private session like a private tutor.
Hello, I am about to graduate HS, and think I want to be a 3D designer. I'm planning on going to a college with a very thorough course list, (each class lasts a semester.)
Thank you very much. Very helpful indeed. Am at beginner level. I would like to ask questions but they are not specific (I'd say too general). I would take the whole day explaining my situation. Just know, what you are doing is VERY HELPFUL.
My experience level is beginner (blender). story: my dream was to be an animator (games) but I kind of dropped it over the years when I went to university for engineering. Recently (around a month back), I am motivated to do learn modeling and animation. content I would like to see: animation principles, profile critiques, tips for better workflow/performance/focus. Basically, stuff that would help viewers (including me) progress
I am making a career change and am a beginner/entry level in this field! Would love to see more videos like this giving insight into the industry and the different paths that can be taken in order to get into visual development or animation. Thanks for sharing your knowledge! Also it's kind of cool that I found you because I actually am subscribed to your wife on RUclips and had no idea you also had a channel too until I kind of stumbled upon it lol. I am a big fan of you both!
Hey, pumped to hear you're looking for feedback just as much as we are lol. My names Ruben, recently graduated out of a 3D animation program in Ontario Canada. Admittedly, I would probably consider myself in the intermediate phase of the learning process for the industry no doubt. But with that said, I think one of the primary tips that I'd personally like to take out of this channel would be some important animation tools used in the industry to help improve workflows by miles. If you had anything at all in mind, would love to hear about it sometime. Cheers
Oh man yeah, feedback never stops being useful!! Did the workflow interview I posted help at all with what you asked about? :) I have a few more interviews coming out soon that involve workflow and time management too, in case that's helpful!
Sir Wade Neistadt haha yes surely will do saved it in offline mode right now as I'm @ work but can't wait to watch it as I was able to watch only first 5 mins before my supervisor came running 🤣
I think i'm on an intermediate level. i wasted about 6 months trying to learn to animate with cinema 4d but the resources weren't enough and were very confusing so i started learning maya and now i'm quite good at animating in maya i still dont know my way around navigating it for vfx lighting or some other stuff, i still dont know what alot of buttons do but i know how to get my animation shots done (im not sure if thats a good thing) but i can animate and render my shots. people using other applications asides maya need to know that maya is alot more flexible for animation and need to start learning it now. I'm a big fan of what you're doing right now and i'll really love to see tutorials from you even if its paid for.
Thank you! I really appreciate that :) I actually have a Patreon with some extra tutorial content and downloads if you're interested! patreon.com/sirwade 🙂
Hey! Thanks for making these videos :) I am an absolute beginner in animation , interesting in being a 3D animator. For beginner tutorials, it IS possible to find ones for absolute beginners. There are courses on Lynda and Udemy that don't cost a fortune, some even free (!!!). There are also some books available, such as the survival kit, introductions to maya etc. So perhaps for the beginners you could recommend low cost and free resources ? Links to courses, RUclips videos and whatnot. That's just to save you time on making those tutorials. Then starting from advanced beginner (is that a thing? A...non-absolute beginner?) you could make tutorials. Give people exercises and show some examples of how to do it. Answer questions in comments. Hope this helps :D
I have a bachelor's degree in physics and Comp.Sci and I am from India. I want to get a career as an animator at dreamworks. Can you please mention some tips on how to proceed from here and what masters programs or courses I should take to become an animator?
I am a total beginner just started to read about this animator topic. Can you explain all the different parts of the job? Like what's an storyboard what exactly they do, what exactly does an animator etc. all the different kinds of jobs
I am a student who just graduated high school and what I am looking for in this channel is proper knowledge and teaching about animation course cause I will apply for it. And thank you for these videos
am a blender user but for animation process is same just software changes well sir u asked for it and i say i wish u to make videos about animation u learned in animation mentor and some in dream works
***Could you describe the different animation fields of 2D and 3D? For example, what is the job of a storyboard artist, concept artist and all the other branches people don't know about, and what kind of skills/experience are they looking for in each branch? Pretty basic question to start off, I know.
a big help for me would be if you sort of tell us how to advance deeper into animating from simpler stuff like ball bounce to complex stuff like body mechanics. how much time should i/we put into each of the stages and how to know if we're ready for the next stage or not. im currently at the ball bounce stages (couple of videos on my channel) and 2 of the toughest thing for me is to know what's wrong with my animation/ how i can make them better (since i dont know any experienced animators) and also what my next step should be. i know im too late for this video, i just recently found your channel xD but i hope you read this. keep up the good work! Bijay.
right now, i cant wait to start animating for 11secondclub and get better each month but i checked out animation mentor's uh.. program schedule thingy... and apparently students spend 3 months with just balls, pendulums and walkers. Also one of the reasons why im having trouble deciding how i should advance into more complex stuff. clearly i cant even bounce a ball nicely yet. sigh
Hey man! I just checked out your shots on your channel- you're doing really well!! There's a really nice energy to the balls you've animated! You've definitely got a knack for squash and stretch too- you use those really effectively without going overboard. Nicely done! As far as the 3 months AM students spend in balls, pendulums, and walkers- It's worth it (even though it sounds long) it really flies by because you're learning so much other supplemental information. And the balls only take the first 2 assignments I think, the rest gets into the more complex stuff that would help guide you into knowing that you're ready to progress. But what I'd advise you to do is to attempt those types of assignments on your own to see how you do- and get feedback! Join AnimatedBuzz and be a part of the community! It's like a facebook for Animation, built for answering those types of "am I ready" questions :)
Thank you for the videos, Sir Wade :) I love your channel because you talk real world, and share what your experience in the industry has been like. Yea tutorials are cool, but there are lots of places just on RUclips to find just about every level and software out there. I would watch your tutorials if you made them, but I have enjoyed the Q&A and the advice on getting started in the industry. I'm not helpful lol, I think anything that you post will help someone, so keep it up =) P.S. I am intermediate 3D modeler and animator, looking to join Animation Mentor this winter.
I would love to see the 11 second club animation you were talking about. Also maybe some tutorials for maya, I've been animating in 3ds max and I know that maya is better for animation so I would like to transition over to maya. Btw I love your channel, so glad I found it.
I'm planning a "watch me animate" sort of series for 2018- make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss it :) I can definitely do some Maya tutorials too! Those are much easier to make haha
I think most of the viewers are probably beginners (like me) ,that’s just how it works. However I may have an Idea how to make content for everyone. Maybe you should just start at the beginning and then gradually advance into more advanced stuff so people can fallow along no matter what skill level they are. It’s not a new Ideal but it just seems like the most logical choice. And maybe some scene analysis of a few films.
I just came across your channel and you are helping a lot by sharing your tips and tricks along with experience. Well tbh I am struggling with rendering and compositing animated CGI in real life, I do it but they don't seem realistic
7:16 Yup. As useful as my college course was, I was learning so much more industry-standard things outside of it, online, just researching things myself. My tutor also had his own ways of doing things and they were often a bit weird and there were usually better ways of doing things.
Thank you for the videos Sir Wade they really help give me a perspective on the animation industry. I am currently on my last year at Full Sail University, (I know you don't like colleges), and I wanted to answer your questions as well as ask you one. Your first question: I am looking for anything and everything to get me into the animation industry, whether thats tutorials or tips on improving my skills or searching for jobs. Your second question: I would say my animation experience level is intermediate to advanced because I am toward the end of my education career. My question to you: Is there any way that you could look at other animators' work and critique them and see if its professional level quality. That is one thing I want to know with my work. Keep up the great videos and I hope you see this comment.
Hey Shane!! I don't know why I didn't see it sooner, but I've seen your comment now haha! How's the final year going? (Also I lol'd at your observation that I don't like colleges- but I DO love education as long as it's effective and valuable!) Anyways, thank you for answering my questions!! My turn to answer yours: I'm absolutely able to look at and critique your work if you'd like me to! I know the feeling of wondering where my work stands in relation to professionals. Upload your stuff to the syncsketch website and send me a link! :)
OMG! I am so late on your reply, three months late to be exact, but I have the link to my portfolio on synchsketch. Hopefully you see this message and review my work. I have been improving gradually and hoping to get my foot in the door in an industry like Dreamworks. Thanks for the reply and keep up the good work with the videos, they are very helpful! Here is the link: www.syncsketch.com/sketch/52613b47663a/ Here is the link to my artstation profile as well which has my modeling projects also: www.artstation.com/shane0925
Ok. I'm so sorry for all of the comments, ik your busy with important things and the last thing you need to do is waste time on a 14 year old kid wanting to do animation. So I'll try to sign up to get maya and watch tutorials, I love the vid, you are my inspiration, keep up the good work
Sir Wade Neistadt thank you so much :) it's really nice knowing someone I can trust to ask questions about this stuff :) if I have any more questions I now know where to go :)
First of all THANKY YOU SO MUCH SIR! this videos are really very helpful ! Animation has always been the thing which I always wanted to pursue and now with this channel of yours it feel like dream come true. as far as Type of video is concerned would like to have the intermediate level tutorial and Tips and Tricks kinda video , since there are many other channels teaching the basic stuffs. well I belong to engineering background which I never wanted to do but nyways nOw the videos of yours are the source of motivation to make my dream come true. and I learned it all online. Thanks again
First of all thank you so much for your efforts it really helps to understand animation. I am at workshop 2 ( body mechanics) and I do understand the golden poses , extreme poses but in the end my animation doesn’t look really or maybe i am missing something. My question is how animation work flow works for body mechanics.
Hi Sir Wade, am in my second year at university doing multimedia and Animation. Pliz make another episode about your experience as a multimedia freelancer.
Do you need a degree to get into the industry? Like is it a requirement? And if you don’t need a degree at all, what‘a your advice for people who decide to go that route? School is very expensive and I work as a waitress and is barely independent but I want to become an animator so bad, I’ve been self studying 2d software for almost a year now and once I get better I’m gonna move into 3D and learn some HTML and other stuff to get into doing stuff for websites, apps or games.. it frustrates me a little bit and scares me that there might be a requirement like that and even if my work is good, my chances of getting picked for a job might be less than that of a graduate.
You'll be happy to know that a degree really doesn't get you anything extra in this industry :) It's 100% about your work. If anything, check out animation schools or at least workshops and programs that you can do during summer, weekends, or a couple weeks to help hone your skills! It's much more effective than self-teaching :D
Do Animators collaborate with Storyboarders as an independent contractors. I need an Animator to help me with my videos. Right now, I am working with my slide show maker for my videos and learning Blender. Do Tutorials for Newbies on CG to 3D. Animation
I am trying to find one of your other videos about the program you suggested to use where you talk and make the mouth move on your animation. I cant find it and what do you think about MOHO 13 does that do it too?
What's a good way to network in the industry if you don't go to an animation school and can't afford to go to conventions? Also, what's a good method for looking up smaller animation studios for internships? I look through LinkedIn and Indeed, but it's there any good methods to finding these internships?
Would be nice videos with tutorials from basics to advance labeled. You cant please everyone. so i would suggest a general collection of a series from chapter one to ehat ever chapter it takes.... if you have the time....thanks !
Does degree matters or your portfolio and experience in 3d softwares in jobs ? I'm kinda learning animation but i dont know if to get job in pixar,dreamworks,disney,etc. animation degree or anything else degree is needed for us to have with !
Hi Sir Wade Neistadt! I recently found your channel and have really enjoyed the videos i've seen so far. I am a student from Norway taking a "3D modeling and animation" introduction course at my University. We are using Autodesk Maya which you recommended in this video. I was wondering if you would be able to do some tutorials about Autodesk Maya? Basic stuff about the software and some step-by-step tutorials on how to create basic 3D modeling shapes. I know my classmates and i would be very grateful! Kind regards
I have question do you make the mouth shapes your self in the process of animation or are they all ready there and you just choose what words your character needs to say like "Hey" and you have to find the mouth shape for H,E, And Y
I love your channel even tho I found it a week ago, keep it up man you will inspire a lot of people. can I just ask would you recommend a laptop or a desktop for Animation Mentor online course and an animation career?
+ToonShow Thank you! I think at first it won't matter, both can handle bouncing balls and basic character rigs. But eventually you'll probably end up with either a crazy expensive laptop or a pretty high performance desktop. I started on a laptop because I had a gaming laptop but I had to buy a desktop machine to really handle the more advanced rigs 😊
I am looking for 3D animation and planing to learn from animation mentor I have not started in animation mentor yet as I am 16 but I would say my level of becoming professional 3D animator is 3/10
I find character designing in maya really hard.....i am not actually able to find appropriate tools for what i am trying to make in maya.....i would really like you to make tutorials on modelling section of maya which may also include projects based on what you will teach in the tutorials
Hello Sir Wade Neistadt, I have some questions. To become the professional 3D Animator: About Software, I like and choose Autodesk Maya as my base or main 3D animation software. For your recommendation, beside Maya which other software must I or other 3D animation students learn? if you advise to learn more 3D animation software, which software we have to learn first, second,...and the end or it's enough to learn only Autodesk Maya? one more question, beside 3D anmimation software, which majors or skills we have to learn like drawing...? thanks for your sharing, good luck!!!!
I have a SERIOUS question for all of us(Animator) We all heard that we dont need a degree to work at Big Company(Dreamworks,Pixar ) But the PROBLEM here is this I just google Dreanworks intership and their requirement is that I have to pursue or graduate a Degree??? What is your opinion about this ??? I really confused T^T
Hi! I studied architecture course and finds out I want to be animator, so I’m looking for advices how can I become an animator or what classes should I go for as beginner?
Any classes you can take on Maya, or other 3D software- or animation, will help you. But aim for an animation school or program! :) Check out my Animation Mentor video to see if that's helpful, and ask me any questions you have!
And I ask again what I asked in another video. Do you get a degree or some kind of certificate after finishing animator mentor? Do you need previous education to go there? Or can you just start there as a total beginner? And you said you have a bachelor in computer something. Is that needed?
You get some kind of certificate or something for finishing, but it's not really a degree- though a degree in animation is not needed AT ALL if someone wants to be an artist at a studio. For example, I went to school for Computer Science but I didn't finish or get my degree before going to Animation Mentor. However, the experience in CS did help, and having it on my resume caused my bosses to want to interview me in the Training Department, so it can be helpful depending on the path you end up taking. Like FX Artists who create simulated effects like fire/water/smoke/etc would probably need to have a degree in Computer Science because of the technical requirements of the job. But modelers/surfacers/layout artists- it may be helpful, as anything you learn is- but not required.
Hi. I downloaded Maya for free, but I am a beginner. I need your suggestion how can I learn to work in Maya. Maybe there are some videos or lessons. I don,t know, but it's very difficult to me. I need your help. And sorry that my English is not so good. Thanks.
Thanks Sir Wade for your videos they are really helpful, my question is: do the big studios like dream works or Disney have age restrictions when they hire an animator, as I started learning animation at age of 30 and still learning, now i'm 31?
No definitely not at all! I think you need to be 16 or 18 to work in California, but other than that- no restrictions! And you're still super young!! There's animators well into their 70s and 80s working at these studios! Maybe older!
There are a lot of people doing it- but there's a lot of opportunity in the industry right now! So much quality content being made- you've got plenty of time- don't worry! :)
Hi, I am a 18 girl from Asia, and now I am considering to study animation in university / college overseas. The reasons i would like pursue this is because creating has always been my biggest interest and passion and i think film industry is what i want and its the best choice for me. However, i have some concerns, as my mum isnt very supportive about this because she thinks that working in this industry is very competitive and what if i cant make any imcome to support myself or my family? And so that kinna made me reconsider about it and it made me gone crazy whether i should take this path or not. So, may i ask that do you have any suggestions? 😅 Thank you very much.
I am currently in highschool and I’ve been wondering if it would be a good idea to get a bachelors degree after high school and then go straight to animation mentor. Or do I need to attend a type of animation class in another college before I go to animation mentor?
A degree or class isn't NEEDED for animation mentor- but I would recommend doing some kind of school after high school (I knowwww- Blech. I wouldn't want to hear that either.) but there's no better opportunity to JUST focus on learning things that interest you, and try things that you may be interested in- as long as you aren't accumulating debt. So consider lower-cost solutions if larger schools or scholarships aren't in the picture. But I would definitely try to do both. And you know I mean it, because if you saw my college video, I'm not normally an advocate of colleges. But one thing I've learned is don't close any doors on yourself- life will do that for you to guide you. Your job is to open every door you can, and walk through some of them. But always peek inside before deciding you don't want to walk through it as well.
Sir Wade Neistadt Thank you so much for replying! It really helps to at least get some advice on what I should do after highschool. I will take that advice and open new doors instead of focusing on one interest.
Hello sir wade I'm still in high school and want to go into animation. Do you recommend me to enroll into animation mentor right now while I'm still enrolled in high school or should I wait till I graduate and then join?
Maybe wait until you graduate so you can enjoy high school and your free time, and you'll have more time to focus on AM when you don't have such a demanding schedule with all those classes and everything. Use this time to make your own projects and play with stuff and try things to see what you're interested in and what you enjoy doing! If you jump in tooooooo early you're doing yourself a disservice and you'll wish later that you'd waited a couple years to he more prepared
It's only worth going anywhere if you're willing to put in the work to MAKE it worth it 🙂 I know very little of Sheridan's curriculum though, to answer your question
You CAN do both- but I can promise you that your growth will be so much slower if you do it on your own- you want a teacher, a mentor, a program to help guide you can coach you along. Part of learning animation is "having the eye" and being able to see the work for what it is. That's hard without someone else showing you what to look for, so I say animation school!
I m still in School (Not an animation school) a kid's school . I m 16 years old and i wanna be an animator and i expect information from your channel about animation , how to and what to do stuff .
I'll do my best! Get ready for 2018 to be a big year for learning ;)
Thank you SIr , i just wanna let you know how much your content means to me and everyone - by watching your videos i get encouraged to follow my dream to become an animator . With passion , information is also needed for success which u have and you if u provide it to us then we will get success in life. Thank you for Coming Back sir ! im excited !!
I'm happy to help!! Keep working hard!! :D
There's Something i want to request ,there are many tutorials available on internet but they are not like a proper course and as a kid i can't buy courses online . Can you make a whole series for begginers starting from basics to pro like a complete animation course like series tutorials in maya ? Please do it if it is possible becuz it is very important.
I'll try to do this in 2018! A question: Which do you think is better for that? Several 30 minute to 1 hour videos covering large themes, or a whole bunch of 15 - 20 minute videos about specific concepts, features, and tools?
I feel that tutorials and that sort of stuff are all over the place, so I'd say your channel would be more interesting if that doesn't became your bread and butter.
I really like your videos on your experience getting into animation but I do realise that since you are relatively new on the professional side, that type of content can't be churn indefinitly.
I think what I'd like to see is, like I mentioned, your evolution in animation and where you're working, and as for the stuff you can "add" maybe what you mentioned, advanced animation and 11 sec club stuff would be fine. Maybe some interviews with other animators would be fun.
Dude, Blender runs on a shoes box. It's super versatile. Don't worry about PC Power if you're going to use Blender. And Blender 2.8 is going to be super intuitive and will have a real time renderer
***First of all, Sir Wade, thank you so much for posting your videos! I feel so much more hopeful about achieving my dreams listening to you! I just recently graduated from a MN liberal arts college and the few animation classes we had covered were just the basics of photoshop and aftereffects. Needless to say, I was disappointed. My senior studio thesis project (Bianca, 2018) was an animatic I drew in photoshop, which I actually taught myself how to do in between classes. I'm proud of it but, it's nowhere near where I expected to be once I graduated.
So, as for experience, I'd say I'm an amateur, just praying for someone to really teach me the ins and outs of the field. Preferably, I'm looking into 2D animation (drawing being my forte), however I'm also interested in 3D. I've dreamed of drawing storyboard or character design, or concept art, anything to animate for Disney or DreamWorks since I was a kid. I've got the passion and drive to work long hours through the night, and plenty of imagination for stories, but there seem to be a number of obstacles in my way. So, I hope you won't mind me bombarding you with questions in the future. There are too many to count. XD
Thank you again from the bottom of my heart!
thanks for answering my question, I start with Anime studio program because I found a learning course in my native language
thanks man keep going
You handled those questions terrifically. Great job!
Hey, Sir Wade! First of all, thanks so much for all the videos you've done so far, they've been so helpful. As for my level in animation, um, I'm whatever the level below beginner is lol. I'm going into freshman year of college as a film major, but I've been recently loving animation, so idk if I want to go down the film route or move more into animation. I would love to see a few beginner tutorials for those who are interested in animation and don't know the basics yet. Also, I think what you do in after effects is so cool, would love some tutorials on that. Thanks again!!
Thank you for answering most of my questions via question answer section. Thanks sir wade
1. Looking for step by step tutorial on animation
2. I have not even started animation but I am going to
It depends on the type of school you go to as well. In highschool I learnt the very basic of animation(stop motion, 2D, 3d modelling), film/ camera composition, etc. But depending on the university, you do learn how model, texture, animate as well as having access to facilities and possibly industry standard equipments that you may not have at home. But I can see that online courses such as animation mentor might be more beneficial as you might have a weekly 1 on 1 private session like a private tutor.
Hello, I am about to graduate HS, and think I want to be a 3D designer. I'm planning on going to a college with a very thorough course list, (each class lasts a semester.)
Thank you very much. Very helpful indeed.
Am at beginner level.
I would like to ask questions but they are not specific (I'd say too general). I would take the whole day explaining my situation.
Just know, what you are doing is VERY HELPFUL.
My experience level is beginner (blender).
story: my dream was to be an animator (games) but I kind of dropped it over the years when I went to university for engineering. Recently (around a month back), I am motivated to do learn modeling and animation.
content I would like to see: animation principles, profile critiques, tips for better workflow/performance/focus. Basically, stuff that would help viewers (including me) progress
I am making a career change and am a beginner/entry level in this field! Would love to see more videos like this giving insight into the industry and the different paths that can be taken in order to get into visual development or animation. Thanks for sharing your knowledge! Also it's kind of cool that I found you because I actually am subscribed to your wife on RUclips and had no idea you also had a channel too until I kind of stumbled upon it lol. I am a big fan of you both!
Hey, pumped to hear you're looking for feedback just as much as we are lol. My names Ruben, recently graduated out of a 3D animation program in Ontario Canada. Admittedly, I would probably consider myself in the intermediate phase of the learning process for the industry no doubt. But with that said, I think one of the primary tips that I'd personally like to take out of this channel would be some important animation tools used in the industry to help improve workflows by miles. If you had anything at all in mind, would love to hear about it sometime. Cheers
Oh man yeah, feedback never stops being useful!! Did the workflow interview I posted help at all with what you asked about? :) I have a few more interviews coming out soon that involve workflow and time management too, in case that's helpful!
Nice one Sir Wade ...... video looks great + helpful...!!!!
Thanks man!!
Stick around to the end of the video for a cool effect ;)
Sir Wade Neistadt haha yes surely will do saved it in offline mode right now as I'm @ work but can't wait to watch it as I was able to watch only first 5 mins before my supervisor came running 🤣
all of your videos have been so helpful. thank you so much for existing
I think i'm on an intermediate level. i wasted about 6 months trying to learn to animate with cinema 4d but the resources weren't enough and were very confusing so i started learning maya and now i'm quite good at animating in maya i still dont know my way around navigating it for vfx lighting or some other stuff, i still dont know what alot of buttons do but i know how to get my animation shots done (im not sure if thats a good thing) but i can animate and render my shots. people using other applications asides maya need to know that maya is alot more flexible for animation and need to start learning it now. I'm a big fan of what you're doing right now and i'll really love to see tutorials from you even if its paid for.
Thank you! I really appreciate that :) I actually have a Patreon with some extra tutorial content and downloads if you're interested! patreon.com/sirwade 🙂
Hey! Thanks for making these videos :) I am an absolute beginner in animation , interesting in being a 3D animator. For beginner tutorials, it IS possible to find ones for absolute beginners. There are courses on Lynda and Udemy that don't cost a fortune, some even free (!!!). There are also some books available, such as the survival kit, introductions to maya etc. So perhaps for the beginners you could recommend low cost and free resources ? Links to courses, RUclips videos and whatnot. That's just to save you time on making those tutorials. Then starting from advanced beginner (is that a thing? A...non-absolute beginner?) you could make tutorials. Give people exercises and show some examples of how to do it. Answer questions in comments. Hope this helps :D
It definitely helps, thank you!!! :D I'm not sure why I didn't see this earlier, but those are all great points, and great ideas!
I have a bachelor's degree in physics and Comp.Sci and I am from India. I want to get a career as an animator at dreamworks. Can you please mention some tips on how to proceed from here and what masters programs or courses I should take to become an animator?
I am a total beginner just started to read about this animator topic. Can you explain all the different parts of the job? Like what's an storyboard what exactly they do, what exactly does an animator etc. all the different kinds of jobs
I am a student who just graduated high school and what I am looking for in this channel is proper knowledge and teaching about animation course cause I will apply for it.
And thank you for these videos
am a blender user but for animation process is same just software changes well sir u asked for it and i say i wish u to make videos about animation u learned in animation mentor and some in dream works
***Could you describe the different animation fields of 2D and 3D? For example, what is the job of a storyboard artist, concept artist and all the other branches people don't know about, and what kind of skills/experience are they looking for in each branch? Pretty basic question to start off, I know.
a big help for me would be if you sort of tell us how to advance deeper into animating from simpler stuff like ball bounce to complex stuff like body mechanics. how much time should i/we put into each of the stages and how to know if we're ready for the next stage or not.
im currently at the ball bounce stages (couple of videos on my channel) and 2 of the toughest thing for me is to know what's wrong with my animation/ how i can make them better (since i dont know any experienced animators) and also what my next step should be. i know im too late for this video, i just recently found your channel xD but i hope you read this.
keep up the good work!
Bijay.
right now, i cant wait to start animating for 11secondclub and get better each month but i checked out animation mentor's uh.. program schedule thingy... and apparently students spend 3 months with just balls, pendulums and walkers. Also one of the reasons why im having trouble deciding how i should advance into more complex stuff. clearly i cant even bounce a ball nicely yet. sigh
Hey man! I just checked out your shots on your channel- you're doing really well!! There's a really nice energy to the balls you've animated! You've definitely got a knack for squash and stretch too- you use those really effectively without going overboard. Nicely done! As far as the 3 months AM students spend in balls, pendulums, and walkers- It's worth it (even though it sounds long) it really flies by because you're learning so much other supplemental information. And the balls only take the first 2 assignments I think, the rest gets into the more complex stuff that would help guide you into knowing that you're ready to progress. But what I'd advise you to do is to attempt those types of assignments on your own to see how you do- and get feedback! Join AnimatedBuzz and be a part of the community! It's like a facebook for Animation, built for answering those types of "am I ready" questions :)
I'll look into animatedbuzz right away. thank you very much!
Thank you for the videos, Sir Wade :) I love your channel because you talk real world, and share what your experience in the industry has been like. Yea tutorials are cool, but there are lots of places just on RUclips to find just about every level and software out there. I would watch your tutorials if you made them, but I have enjoyed the Q&A and the advice on getting started in the industry. I'm not helpful lol, I think anything that you post will help someone, so keep it up =) P.S. I am intermediate 3D modeler and animator, looking to join Animation Mentor this winter.
That's great feedback, thank you!! That's awesome you're considering AM for school this winter! I'm sure you're going to love it!
I would love to see the 11 second club animation you were talking about. Also maybe some tutorials for maya, I've been animating in 3ds max and I know that maya is better for animation so I would like to transition over to maya. Btw I love your channel, so glad I found it.
I'm planning a "watch me animate" sort of series for 2018- make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss it :) I can definitely do some Maya tutorials too! Those are much easier to make haha
I think most of the viewers are probably beginners (like me) ,that’s just how it works. However I may have an Idea how to make content for everyone. Maybe you should just start at the beginning and then gradually advance into more advanced stuff so people can fallow along no matter what skill level they are. It’s not a new Ideal but it just seems like the most logical choice. And maybe some scene analysis of a few films.
I just came across your channel and you are helping a lot by sharing your tips and tricks along with experience.
Well tbh I am struggling with rendering and compositing animated CGI in real life, I do it but they don't seem realistic
1. I want some animation techniques and character rigging and animating in Autodesk Maya 2019
2. I am an intermediate to pro Maya user.
7:16 Yup. As useful as my college course was, I was learning so much more industry-standard things outside of it, online, just researching things myself. My tutor also had his own ways of doing things and they were often a bit weird and there were usually better ways of doing things.
Thank you for the videos Sir Wade they really help give me a perspective on the animation industry. I am currently on my last year at Full Sail University, (I know you don't like colleges), and I wanted to answer your questions as well as ask you one. Your first question: I am looking for anything and everything to get me into the animation industry, whether thats tutorials or tips on improving my skills or searching for jobs. Your second question: I would say my animation experience level is intermediate to advanced because I am toward the end of my education career. My question to you: Is there any way that you could look at other animators' work and critique them and see if its professional level quality. That is one thing I want to know with my work. Keep up the great videos and I hope you see this comment.
Hey Shane!! I don't know why I didn't see it sooner, but I've seen your comment now haha! How's the final year going? (Also I lol'd at your observation that I don't like colleges- but I DO love education as long as it's effective and valuable!) Anyways, thank you for answering my questions!! My turn to answer yours: I'm absolutely able to look at and critique your work if you'd like me to! I know the feeling of wondering where my work stands in relation to professionals. Upload your stuff to the syncsketch website and send me a link! :)
OMG! I am so late on your reply, three months late to be exact, but I have the link to my portfolio on synchsketch. Hopefully you see this message and review my work. I have been improving gradually and hoping to get my foot in the door in an industry like Dreamworks. Thanks for the reply and keep up the good work with the videos, they are very helpful! Here is the link: www.syncsketch.com/sketch/52613b47663a/
Here is the link to my artstation profile as well which has my modeling projects also: www.artstation.com/shane0925
Ok. I'm so sorry for all of the comments, ik your busy with important things and the last thing you need to do is waste time on a 14 year old kid wanting to do animation. So I'll try to sign up to get maya and watch tutorials, I love the vid, you are my inspiration, keep up the good work
Dude, no worries at all! I'm doing all this to help people like you so don't sweat it! Keep the questions coming! :)
Sir Wade Neistadt thank you so much :) it's really nice knowing someone I can trust to ask questions about this stuff :) if I have any more questions I now know where to go :)
this was so helpful thank you so much!
You're welcome! Let me know if you have questions you'd like answered!
First of all THANKY YOU SO MUCH SIR!
this videos are really very helpful ! Animation has always been the thing which I always wanted to pursue and now with this channel of yours it feel like dream come true.
as far as Type of video is concerned would like to have the intermediate level tutorial and Tips and Tricks kinda video , since there are many other channels teaching the basic stuffs.
well I belong to engineering background which I never wanted to do but nyways nOw the videos of yours are the source of motivation to make my dream come true. and I learned it all online.
Thanks again
I'm excited to help! :D What would you want the tutorials and tips & tricks to talk about- anything specific? :)
First of all thank you so much for your efforts it really helps to understand animation. I am at workshop 2 ( body mechanics) and I do understand the golden poses , extreme poses but in the end my animation doesn’t look really or maybe i am missing something. My question is how animation work flow works for body mechanics.
love you man i think you are the 1st who do this for us.....
Hi Sir Wade, am in my second year at university doing multimedia and Animation. Pliz make another episode about your experience as a multimedia freelancer.
Thanks for all the info ... that's a lot helpful
Can u make some tuts on planing to executing a complete shot please .
I'll do my best! I plan on doing something like that in 2018 :)
I wanna see step by step. I haven't really done any animation of then draw little comics in my notebooks
#Sirwade Question.What qualifications do you need to acquire if you want to do animation say 2d & 3d?
Do you need a degree to get into the industry? Like is it a requirement? And if you don’t need a degree at all, what‘a your advice for people who decide to go that route? School is very expensive and I work as a waitress and is barely independent but I want to become an animator so bad, I’ve been self studying 2d software for almost a year now and once I get better I’m gonna move into 3D and learn some HTML and other stuff to get into doing stuff for websites, apps or games.. it frustrates me a little bit and scares me that there might be a requirement like that and even if my work is good, my chances of getting picked for a job might be less than that of a graduate.
You'll be happy to know that a degree really doesn't get you anything extra in this industry :) It's 100% about your work. If anything, check out animation schools or at least workshops and programs that you can do during summer, weekends, or a couple weeks to help hone your skills! It's much more effective than self-teaching :D
Nice video for befinners. Very helpful.
Do Animators collaborate with Storyboarders as an independent contractors. I need an Animator to help me with my videos. Right now, I am working with my slide show maker for my videos and learning Blender. Do Tutorials for Newbies on CG to 3D. Animation
I use to be use 3ds max but now I am studying maya too. Just wont to learn new tool for animation.
first of all Thank you so much sir!
would like to have some intermediate level totorials
Anything in particular you'd like covered? :)
I am trying to find one of your other videos about the program you suggested to use where you talk and make the mouth move on your animation. I cant find it and what do you think about MOHO 13 does that do it too?
I just studying at my home and I didn't go to any animation school. Can I start my career in character animation ?
What's a good way to network in the industry if you don't go to an animation school and can't afford to go to conventions? Also, what's a good method for looking up smaller animation studios for internships? I look through LinkedIn and Indeed, but it's there any good methods to finding these internships?
Would be nice videos with tutorials from basics to advance labeled. You cant please everyone. so i would suggest a general collection of a series from chapter one to ehat ever chapter it takes.... if you have the time....thanks !
I don't need your parents calling me lol
#realfears
Hi there Sir Wade your videos really inspire me brother, thank you for them.
Does degree matters or your portfolio and experience in 3d softwares in jobs ? I'm kinda learning animation but i dont know if to get job in pixar,dreamworks,disney,etc. animation degree or anything else degree is needed for us to have with !
Hi Sir Wade Neistadt!
I recently found your channel and have really enjoyed the videos i've seen so far.
I am a student from Norway taking a "3D modeling and animation" introduction course at my University. We are using Autodesk Maya which you recommended in this video. I was wondering if you would be able to do some tutorials about Autodesk Maya? Basic stuff about the software and some step-by-step tutorials on how to create basic 3D modeling shapes.
I know my classmates and i would be very grateful!
Kind regards
I have question do you make the mouth shapes your self in the process of animation or are they all ready there and you just choose what words your character needs to say like "Hey" and you have to find the mouth shape for H,E, And Y
I am a beginner... and I want to make a 3d animation movie on my own.. How can I do it?
What are the tutorials i should follow?
What the steps for it?
I love your channel even tho I found it a week ago, keep it up man you will inspire a lot of people.
can I just ask would you recommend a laptop or a desktop for Animation Mentor online course and an animation career?
+ToonShow Thank you! I think at first it won't matter, both can handle bouncing balls and basic character rigs. But eventually you'll probably end up with either a crazy expensive laptop or a pretty high performance desktop.
I started on a laptop because I had a gaming laptop but I had to buy a desktop machine to really handle the more advanced rigs 😊
iam a junior animator ,how i will become a good acting skill animator ,what are the things or qualities i should have .
good suggestions sir. I am expecting animation tut from your side ?
I am looking for 3D animation and planing to learn from animation mentor I have not started in animation mentor yet as I am 16 but I would say my level of becoming professional 3D animator is 3/10
I WANT TO LEARN 3D ANIMATION SO I AM LOKING HOW CAN I DO IT BETTER AND BETTER
I love the way you explain
I find character designing in maya really hard.....i am not actually able to find appropriate tools for what i am trying to make in maya.....i would really like you to make tutorials on modelling section of maya which may also include projects based on what you will teach in the tutorials
Hello Sir Wade Neistadt, I have some questions. To become the professional 3D Animator: About Software, I like and choose Autodesk Maya as my base or main 3D animation software. For your recommendation, beside Maya which other software must I or other 3D animation students learn? if you advise to learn more 3D animation software, which software we have to learn first, second,...and the end or it's enough to learn only Autodesk Maya? one more question, beside 3D anmimation software, which majors or skills we have to learn like drawing...? thanks for your sharing, good luck!!!!
Thank yu for this video! Im a conplete beginner haha (Im only able to do stickmen animations for the moment)
Your videos are really helpful and inspiring...
So thank you so much Sir.🙂
Hello friend, can I go for Masters in Animation without having bachelor's degree in design or animation?
No you can't I think
im more intermediate and would like more staging, composition, and polishing an animation for audience to view
Answered SO MANY of my questions hahaha!
I'm glad!! :D Let me know if you have more!!
Sir wade! I love your shirt man!
Haha thank you! One of my E3 shirts :D
I have a SERIOUS question for all of us(Animator)
We all heard that we dont need a degree to work at Big Company(Dreamworks,Pixar )
But the PROBLEM here is this
I just google Dreanworks intership and their requirement is that I have to pursue or graduate a Degree???
What is your opinion about this ???
I really confused T^T
You got a new subscriber.Hapoy cristmas in advance.
Thank you for watching and subscribing! I'll do my best to make it worth your time! :D Merry Christmas!!
Hi! I studied architecture course and finds out I want to be animator, so I’m looking for advices how can I become an animator or what classes should I go for as beginner?
Any classes you can take on Maya, or other 3D software- or animation, will help you. But aim for an animation school or program! :) Check out my Animation Mentor video to see if that's helpful, and ask me any questions you have!
can you do an acting shot and explain your workflow.
And I ask again what I asked in another video. Do you get a degree or some kind of certificate after finishing animator mentor? Do you need previous education to go there? Or can you just start there as a total beginner? And you said you have a bachelor in computer something. Is that needed?
You get some kind of certificate or something for finishing, but it's not really a degree- though a degree in animation is not needed AT ALL if someone wants to be an artist at a studio. For example, I went to school for Computer Science but I didn't finish or get my degree before going to Animation Mentor. However, the experience in CS did help, and having it on my resume caused my bosses to want to interview me in the Training Department, so it can be helpful depending on the path you end up taking. Like FX Artists who create simulated effects like fire/water/smoke/etc would probably need to have a degree in Computer Science because of the technical requirements of the job. But modelers/surfacers/layout artists- it may be helpful, as anything you learn is- but not required.
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hi sir wade . is communication skills required to become animator or is necessary to talk with all people?
Hi. I downloaded Maya for free, but I am a beginner. I need your suggestion how can I learn to work in Maya. Maybe there are some videos or lessons. I don,t know, but it's very difficult to me. I need your help. And sorry that my English is not so good. Thanks.
Thankyou
You're welcome :) Thank YOU for watching!
can we get hired in a animation studio without an animation collage degree?
Thanks Sir Wade for your videos they are really helpful, my question is: do the big studios like dream works or Disney have age restrictions when they hire an animator, as I started learning animation at age of 30 and still learning, now i'm 31?
No definitely not at all! I think you need to be 16 or 18 to work in California, but other than that- no restrictions! And you're still super young!! There's animators well into their 70s and 80s working at these studios! Maybe older!
Nice background music.
Hello Sir Wade! I wanna ask , is there many people out there getting into this industry? I hope i have my chance and luck 😁
There are a lot of people doing it- but there's a lot of opportunity in the industry right now! So much quality content being made- you've got plenty of time- don't worry! :)
lol, that punch at the end, tho
Hi, I am a 18 girl from Asia, and now I am considering to study animation in university / college overseas. The reasons i would like pursue this is because creating has always been my biggest interest and passion and i think film industry is what i want and its the best choice for me. However, i have some concerns, as my mum isnt very supportive about this because she thinks that working in this industry is very competitive and what if i cant make any imcome to support myself or my family? And so that kinna made me reconsider about it and it made me gone crazy whether i should take this path or not. So, may i ask that do you have any suggestions? 😅
Thank you very much.
Is it true, that Houdini will become the leadeing 3D Software in the future? Did you work with it at Dreamworks?
It's an amazing piece of software, I only worked a little bit with it but I want to do much more with it
I am currently in highschool and I’ve been wondering if it would be a good idea to get a bachelors degree after high school and then go straight to animation mentor. Or do I need to attend a type of animation class in another college before I go to animation mentor?
A degree or class isn't NEEDED for animation mentor- but I would recommend doing some kind of school after high school (I knowwww- Blech. I wouldn't want to hear that either.) but there's no better opportunity to JUST focus on learning things that interest you, and try things that you may be interested in- as long as you aren't accumulating debt. So consider lower-cost solutions if larger schools or scholarships aren't in the picture. But I would definitely try to do both. And you know I mean it, because if you saw my college video, I'm not normally an advocate of colleges. But one thing I've learned is don't close any doors on yourself- life will do that for you to guide you. Your job is to open every door you can, and walk through some of them. But always peek inside before deciding you don't want to walk through it as well.
Sir Wade Neistadt Thank you so much for replying! It really helps to at least get some advice on what I should do after highschool. I will take that advice and open new doors instead of focusing on one interest.
Can anyone get job in Dreamworks outside U. S, I mean I'm from India. So is there any chance to get job at animation in Dreamworks or Pixar?
What happened to the podcast thing haha?? I'd love thaaat
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I want to be an animator .... my wish ... when it will come true ?🥺
Hello sir wade I'm still in high school and want to go into animation. Do you recommend me to enroll into animation mentor right now while I'm still enrolled in high school or should I wait till I graduate and then join?
Maybe wait until you graduate so you can enjoy high school and your free time, and you'll have more time to focus on AM when you don't have such a demanding schedule with all those classes and everything. Use this time to make your own projects and play with stuff and try things to see what you're interested in and what you enjoy doing! If you jump in tooooooo early you're doing yourself a disservice and you'll wish later that you'd waited a couple years to he more prepared
Sir Wade Neistadt thank you for the advice
What about 3ds max?
Hey which course should I take to be a successful animator
I have a whole video on my Animation Mentor learning experience if that's helpful! I'll have a whole series on it soon too! Working on that now
This was really helpful..
And yeah another question : do every animator need to work on both 2D and 3D ? But i prefer 2D more ..hmm
You can find jobs doing both or either! It just depends on what jobs you want to do, and at which studio or company!
Would it be worth it to go to an animation college like sheridan
It's only worth going anywhere if you're willing to put in the work to MAKE it worth it 🙂 I know very little of Sheridan's curriculum though, to answer your question
Should we go to college for animation or we can work at home and become an animator
You CAN do both- but I can promise you that your growth will be so much slower if you do it on your own- you want a teacher, a mentor, a program to help guide you can coach you along. Part of learning animation is "having the eye" and being able to see the work for what it is. That's hard without someone else showing you what to look for, so I say animation school!
Sir Wade Neistadt thank you very very much
Is it necessary to have an certification or degree from institution to start as an animator in animation industry?
Nope! Your work just had to be good enough to get you hired, background doesn't matter
May I join your squad sir. Great video, I'm start to learn sir :)
Join the squad! :D