3D Animation Jobs ? How to Grab Them?

We all love the great animation movies like Kung Fu Panda, Madagascar, Shrek & even movies such as Avatar, Terminator 2 and more; especially because of the great animation and special effects used while making these movies. Maya, 3D MAX, Cinema 4D, Blender and many other 3D animation software applications are used to create these animations. The demand of such animated movies is always increasing and so is the demand of talented 3D animators and artists. Animation studios around the world are always on a lookout for an artist or animator with vast knowledge & experience over such animation software applications.

So if you are planning to start your career with 3D animation job at a good animation studio then there are certain points that you should consider to get the right start.

At first, you need to understand that there are various career options available for someone interested to start his career in animation industry. In fact, 3D and computer graphics animation services serves multiple industries starting from web designing and development to marketing and advertisement, architectural designing to medical representation, digital signage solution to product prototype, automobile designing to cartoon & video game industry, movies and many more. As a potential candidate you really need to explore all these sectors to find out which one appeals and suits you the most. At the time of study it is not compulsion for you to limit yourself with just one industry. However, doing so will help you to build focus and a goal, when you are just about to start your career.

The best part of the animation industry that it is not compulsory to attend the school or have a college graduate degree to prepare to get 3D animation job.

You can also learn the 3D animation on your own, at home. There are few free 3D animation software applications available in the market that allows you to learn and create your own 3D animation piece. Blender is one the most famous open source 3D animation software application. If you’ve some creativity and talent, if you are good in drawings and sketches – you are already on your way to start a good career with 3D animation jobs. Just prepare a good presentation portfolio or a show reel of your work that can help you to impress the recruiters and get their attention.

On the other hand a college degree in computer graphic animation will allow you to get a vast knowledge over the software applications, along with the insight of the industry. The experienced professors will help you put the right materials to prepare a good presentation portfolio. You will be able to learn the skills on the standard 3D animation software applications, along with skills and techniques required by the industry. Finally, after your graduation you will have everything; vast knowledge, skills on various industry standard software applications and a good presentation portfolio to impress the potential employers. Obviously, to achieve this on your own is quiet difficult as it takes time and keen dedication to prepare a good portfolio as well as to gain the complete knowledge on the 3D animation software applications.

The bottom line is whether you are graduated or have learned the 3D software applications on your own, if you have selected the perfect domain that appeals you, required knowledge and skills, a good portfolio and finally a zeal to work in 3D animation industry, you’ll surely able to make your way to get the perfect 3D animation jobs matching your profile.

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