Is it difficult to do animation?

It takes anywhere between 1 to 3 years to learn animation, although to become a professional animator might take upward of 10 years. The craft of animation is difficult to learn. You must not only master drawing characters well, such as humans and animals, but you need to understand how time works.

What are the challenges of being an animator?

Disadvantages. Animators may have to work long hours, particularly those employed by a company. Their work schedule can exceed 50 hours per week and when deadlines are approaching, night and weekend work often is required to meet a deadline. Self-employment has some downsides for animators.

Is being an animator fun?

Yes, the research aspect of being an animator is fun and varied but you also get to learn about your craft with every new project you take on.

Are Disney animators happy?

Of those surveyed, 59 percent of professional animators enjoyed their work and are proud of the work they do. More than 80 percent plan to continue working in this field and more than half would recommend a career in animation to friends and family.

What are the worst aspects of being an animator these days?

One of the worst aspects of being an animator these days is that people assume computers do all the work. Although the computers and the software we use aid in the creation of the animation we produce, they are still simply tools in our tool kit.

How hard is it to make an animation?

Modern software makes creating “an animation” easy. But creating a good animation takes a lot of painfully aqquired skill. Much of this has to do with developing “an eye.” After a few years of animating the artist begins to perceive things they couldn’t before.

What is the worst aspect of animation and motion graphics?

The worst aspect is that animation and motion graphics has become so commonplace that its value (by clients) is often overlooked, or taken for granted. Clients see so many amazing effects and animation that they undervalue the creative effort that it takes to create something incredible.

Do you need to animate feelings?

If you want the benefit, you must animate them. Take a deep breath and just do it. Do not forget the famous words of Ollie Johnston: “You’re not supposed to animate drawings [3D models]. You’re supposed to animate feelings.” If a character isn’t thinking, they aren’t alive, and the animation has failed.