Your guide to a career in Animation

Animation is a high grossing field in the world of technology taking over everything. One has multiple choices of professions if they ever want to make their career in this field. Designers also called animators can design a whole new world with their skills. They can showcase their skills via visual effects or animation in video games, shows and movies. One can have multiple choices starting from a 2D Animator, 3D Animator, Modeller, Key Frame Animator, Character Animator, Layout Artist, Texture Artist, Lighting Artist, Background Artist, Story Board Artist and so on.

Career requirements

One should have qualified their 10+2 at least in order to apply for courses in animation. One should also get a bachelor's degree in animation or computer graphics or fine art. The students are provided with enough training, ground experience, modelling etc. One doesn’t require any kind of experience prior to starting their career.

Jobs in Animation

The job arena for animation is wide enough for one to excel in. In a country filled with 300 studios for animation and the employability scale of around 15000 professionals, a job isn’t a very tough position to get. One can even opt for freelancing if they want to have their freedom in terms of work. The industry is a very well paying one and thus one can be assured. The gaming and entertainment industry has the widest scope apart from websites.

Animation Salary

With the multinational companies in the country working for IT sector, one can have some high paying jobs. Several companies are also outsourcing their work from India as well. A junior animator or trainee can easily earn somewhere between Rs. 8,000- Rs. 15,000 every month. Someone who has been in the field for some 3-5 years can earn Rs. 25,000- Rs. 40,000. But with increasing experience one can earn more Rs. 50,00 0-60,000 every month.

Steps to Follow for an Aspiring Animator

• Drawing: The basics of animation are drawing where someone has to master their drawing skills. Everyone has to start with the basic drawing of characters or environmental landscapes. One has to have a clear idea of lines and perspective drawing in terms of shapes and proportions. Practicing drawing outside on the field can improve the quality of your drawing.
• Bachelor's Degree: Getting a bachelor’s degree is something one has to do immediately after deciding that they want to make a career in this field. One can directly take up any fundamental course starting from drawing, story-boarding, character creation and designing.

• Demo Reel: Creating a portfolio while they are studying for their degree is also an important aspect. One can create it over a DVD or showcase the work they have been doing. Freelancing can also be included in terms of work done in the past. Showcasing the stronger segment of your work can be beneficial.
• Industry Certification: Lastly, certification by the industry is going to stand out in your portfolio once you start looking out for jobs. You have to remember the more certified you are, the better salary you will be handed.

This guide suffices the need of the different types of information required by a person when they are looking for a career in the animator sector.