What is the No 1 reason why animation graduates don't find work in the industry? It's not what you think. It's not because their demo reel isn't good enough, it's not because they fluffed the interview. The real reason why animation graduates don't find work in the industry is because...watch the short video above to find out.
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| Escapee Daniel Baidoo |
Covid-19 has changed everything, but animation continues to flourish. Unlike live action filming, animation can be done remotely, and there is a large and growing demand for fresh animation content.
Here in the UK, many animation studios are still actively looking for talent. Remote working is booming - consider the case of Escapee Daniel Baidoo who is working from home in Malta for an Italian Animation Studio on a British TV Series. Truly, animation has become a global business.
Jobs Post-Covid
Despite Covid, there are job opportunities out there. But it remains true that the success in our industry doesn't necessarily go to the most talented - it goes to the most persistent, and the most determined. Escapees need to be able to work from home, and they need to be good at solving the kind of tech problems that come with home working.
Polish your Demo Reel
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| Be the Rhino - develop a thick skin |
Job one for all our graduates is to polish their demo reel, and make sure they are ready for work. Your demo reel is the single most important factor in getting noticed, and finding a job. To see more about how to polish your demo reel, see this blog post.
Apply often - Be the Rhino
Applying for jobs is a numbers game. Our graduates should be applying for many animation jobs, and keep applying for them, even if they get rejected. Remember that rejection is normal - even commonplace. Develop rhinoceros hide - get used to rejection, and learn not to mind. Rejection is not personal - it's just business, often simply because the timing wasn't quite right.
Jobs Resources at Escape Studios
We have many resources available at Escape Studios aimed at helping our students find work in the animation industry. To get started, see the blog posts below:
The Escape Studios Animation Blog offers a personal view on the art of animation and visual effects. To apply for our BA/MArt in 3D Animation, follow this link. To apply for our storyboarding evening class, visit this page here. For the next 12 week animation course, click here.
Apply often - Be the Rhino
Applying for jobs is a numbers game. Our graduates should be applying for many animation jobs, and keep applying for them, even if they get rejected. Remember that rejection is normal - even commonplace. Develop rhinoceros hide - get used to rejection, and learn not to mind. Rejection is not personal - it's just business, often simply because the timing wasn't quite right.
Jobs Resources at Escape Studios
We have many resources available at Escape Studios aimed at helping our students find work in the animation industry. To get started, see the blog posts below:
- How do graduates find work in the animation industry?
- Why Animators Need to be on LinkedIn
- Be the Rhino - remember that rejection is normal
- Six Rules to Create a Great CV
- How to Write a Cover Letter
- How to Find an Animation Internship
- Blue Zoo Recruitment Tips
- Escape Studios' Free Industry Survival Guide
- Escape Studios Free Careers Guide
- Michael Morgan: "From the Classroom to the Studio"
- Why Animators Need a Demo Reel and Website
- How to be a Freelance Animator
- 12 Rules to Find Work in the Animation Industry
The Escape Studios Animation Blog offers a personal view on the art of animation and visual effects. To apply for our BA/MArt in 3D Animation, follow this link. To apply for our storyboarding evening class, visit this page here. For the next 12 week animation course, click here.
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