Toy Story is the reason I became a 3D Artist. I'm almost 50 and just graduated from Purdue last month with a BS in 3D Animation. I thought I wanted to work for Pixar or Disney until I started realizing most of their ideals were not my ideals. I did apply for internships at both, but knew I would likely not get accepted the first time around, and I didn't of course. I was very fortunate to have an Animation Professor that came from Disney, so she really prepared us to be let down, lol. I like this advice, and especially at my age, I feel I would be much more comfortable at a smaller company. Wish me luck. I'm still unemployed, lol.

@drew.deguara

Жыл бұрын

Can I ask how you're doing now? Just graduated from a BA in Digital Art (specialised in Animation)

@DisneyUpBoilerUp

Жыл бұрын

​@drew.deguara I pretty much gave up looking for animation jobs, or any kind of graphic arts jobs in this economy 😕

@TheEKdude

9 ай бұрын

@@DisneyUpBoilerUpthat’s a bummer but if you see this comment in the future, why not just making your own animations? Since you have a Bs in animation, I’m pretty sure you have the skills and knowledge of creating good animations. Maybe just for the fun of it. It’s completely up to you I was just wondering where you were now?

@DisneyUpBoilerUp

9 ай бұрын

@TheEKdude I still do stuff for fun, but it's a very hard industry to get into if your an entrepreneur

@TheEKdude

9 ай бұрын

@@DisneyUpBoilerUp That makes sense, I feel like you have potential cause I’ve seen a few of your videos and im surprised no one’s hired you, you seem like a good animator. At least better than me lol

My first two jobs were startups. On average, they last only 3 years if the company doesn't get a big break. I wore many hats, covered from pre-production to post. I was able to work on many different projects and gained soft skills as well as technical skills but the pay is extremely low due to low budget. Now I chose to work for a big successful company because I needed a company who'd appreciate my worth and now I'm enjoying the benefits.

@MHTutorials3D

3 жыл бұрын

You paid your dues and now it's your turn ! Good for you

@jazzmanny02

9 ай бұрын

I am a 3D freelance aritst trying to make a crack into the industry, i worked for a company in 2018 but only lasted 7 months, I am a 3D artist/modeler/unreal artist, if u know of any jobs or opening id be open to work for them.

I totally agree with this and this topic should also be explained to students graduating. I had 2 close friends/classmates that works at Pixar and they all started working at smaller studios and projects. You learn so much more and it will accelerate your learning curve.

Thank you very much for this, I am getting to the point in my personal studies I am becoming proficient and i've always considered my goal of starting a career in 3d far off and so I just put my head down to get better and not worry about much else, but as I study I find myself getting closer to my goal I need to think about these things and your advice is invaluable to me. also huge props for the complete removal of youtube monetization.

Hi, I am 3 years into school and know Maya, Zbrush, etc. I've been an artist all of my life and left the medical field to return to creativity & align my passions with my career, school/life balance with online classes has been hard to say the least but I am super excited to keep going whether in school or building my portfolio independently. I hope to find a great small studio to give all of my skills to, & also learn/grow. Looking forward to that so much!! Definitely not after large studios for now until my dues are paid & experience is gained, it will all be worth it, just need that first chance!

Thanks for sharing your experiences ! I would be so happy to see more of videos like this .

Worked as a 3d generalist in hopes to direct my own movies and shows. I made a couple of independent animations and currently work as an animation director for a startup 3D studio. Don't make much but it's a start and farther than I would have thought this time a year ago. Never heard anything good about working at those studios or to be honest about my industry, but I feel like going in knowing what to expect makes it way different than if this were years ago and I didn't know how brutal it can be and had to find out slowly. Best of luck to everyone on this page, it is a competitive field for sure.

this was really good to know and actually understand what is environment around the CG industry! thank you for making this!

@MHTutorials3D

3 жыл бұрын

Very welcome

Very informative video, I joined a small studio recently and people along with the boss is super cool and friendly, which I was missing in my previous company which was bigger. I get to learn many new stuffs here where I am working right now, your tutorials have always helped me

I miss working at Pixar in Summer 2019. That was the most amazing place I have ever been to, and the most beautiful scenery in the Bay Area. Everyone there was extremely cool, and the place was outgoing. I hope I can get back to California this year at a studio somewhere. I know many places turned into "work from home" because of the virus apocalypse. I am glad I saw Pixar the year before everything shutdown around the planet. I can't say much here about how cool it is, but it was mind blowing on the inside. The animators there are the best ^__^. I am currently working on a new Elsa animation to add to my reel so I can apply for jobs again. 2020 was absolutely nothing happening for me and it was miserable.

Hi MIKE,Many TKX ! This is why am working in a smaller and not a animation comany,but doing the animation job for our products. In my company am the only can doing this job which help our buyers who can see all the details of their nice looking products before it is actully made... And I do think am paid more than most of those in the Pixar.

I love these videos, keep'em coming! I actually never had this insight before, thanks Mike.

@MHTutorials3D

3 жыл бұрын

More to come!

Really excellent way to frame this information. Thank you Mike.

Everything you said made sense! Thanks for the advice. Cheers!

Thanks for sharing precious information. I hope you will always share your experience with us it will help for our growth.

This is so helpful. I'm actually working in a local animation studio after completing my graduation and it's true that I got the opportunity to work in multiple projects and learnt so much in such short time. I know I still have a long way to improvise my skills and hope I get to work in big studios one day. Thanks for the advice Sir 😊

@funtecstudiovideos4102

Жыл бұрын

Wow, you are lucky

So helpful! Love it! ❤

Amazing instructions on being humble! Thanks good sir

I like your way of explaining things. And it's a really helpful title to speak about because most beginners don't think about these important things. Thank you for highlighting this important title and I really wish you do videos about career advice in the future.😄

@MHTutorials3D

Жыл бұрын

I have an entire playlist on career advice !

Thank you Mike, as smart as ever, In fact one of my dream jobs is work in Pixar, Ill take your advice, cheers.

Thanks for the tip I am hoping to work at pixar someday but Im stuck at the moment cause I want to do a lot of things with animations.

Yes! Thank you for this awesome video, I really want to change directions and become a 3D artist, so I would definitely love to learn as much as possible transitioning into the industry! (Practicing 3D models with blender at the moment!)

@MHTutorials3D

3 жыл бұрын

You can do it!

Nice video sir ... 🙏Keep making like these more.

I really appreciate this video. it helps me to understand where I would actually like to start in this career path with a more realistic mindset thank you.

@MHTutorials3D

3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad!

Yupp.. Amazing video..!!

🙏🏻 Thankyou Sir for this Amazing Video & all Your Content❤️

I started (and stopped) looking to work in the CG industry in the early 90s. Back then, it was criminally abusive, totally unprofessional and many quality artists were being driven out of the industry because of it. To the point where some sold their home computers and even their industry magazines to pursue careers in fields unrelated to technology. I kept up my CG skills over the years because I love doing it. Only now that studios have workplace conduct policies in place, am I interested in doing studio work. And then only for the pay cheque, not the prestige.

This is the most imp tip I ever got. I have this same Q in my head for years & I've never got such precise & simple ans from anybody. Thank you sooooooooooooooooo much sir 💓Please sir keep sharing such inside informations to the beginners like us so that we make precise planning for career. 💝

@MHTutorials3D

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Its a good insight into the 3d market.

Valid points. I can confirm that smaller studios require multitalented people. As a manager I was more likely to hire a person with broader skill set than a specialist in some narrow area. It's worth to be great in one particular thing but it's better to be good at many skills and learn constantly. More opportunities for the latter. I would say that when you reach that top 2% you can focus more on specific job you enjoy the most. Before that just give yourself a chance and improve broader spectrum of skills.

@kuchbhi8363

Жыл бұрын

You can't be multi-talented! It's just another word for being a labor worker.! Small companies pay for their need.! But to become and be that good at multitasking...you waste your energy and time! Instated of that.! If you focus on one area.! that would better cause big companies look for specialist not generalist.! It's just stupid advice for your benifit.! To be multitasking person. But in our standpoint. It's just waste of time.!! Be specialist in one thing then try whatever you want...

@kuchbhi8363

Жыл бұрын

@Dr. Hieu it's not like that brother.!! we have good studios.. that train you( I'm taking about character artist) but you need have basic knowledge of certain things! they have paid internship program all the time??? you just have to.be good at what you do. And let's say you said that "life is short" we don't have much time.!! But this is the best time you can learn anything much Faster!! Because you have too much knowledge online to learn..

@amon_stdio

5 ай бұрын

im looking for a job

great information I will start a small company in a senior position I did not understand this information until today. I was hoping to work in a big company in my country, but I would start very small position at the bottom of the pyramid, but today I am happy that I heard this information, thank you my friend

@MHTutorials3D

3 жыл бұрын

Very welcome

I like this video, very informative and reassuring, thank you

Thank u so much @Mike Hermes , so straight forward tips u gaved, thank u for this videos,,

This is a type of video I enjoy

@MHTutorials3D

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

very useful video, thank you. waiting for more)

@MHTutorials3D

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Thank you for this video it is very helpful!:>

I've been using Maya since 2016 (partly thanks to your tutorials!). I've lived in London, NYC, and LA looking to get my foot in the door at a studio. It's really insane just how competitive it is, especially here in the US. I very nearly got into a small studio in London and even an interview as a runner at Framestore in London but they couldn't sponsor a junior level artist. It's been one interview after another since. I'm still constantly working on my portfolio and of course, learning. You never run out of opportunities to learn in this field.

@bikotheanimator6169

3 жыл бұрын

I tried Framestore multiple times and had nothing but rejections.

@EarleSara

3 жыл бұрын

@@bikotheanimator6169 This was the Framestore in London which is huge and have more opportunities there (I was also able to get a reference from someone I met on LinkedIn). The one in LA is very small and I seriously made a point to meet the crew manager at a Siggraph after party to ask about runner opportunities there. I was able to get a phone interview but it was cut short when they learned that I didn't have a car.

@bikotheanimator6169

3 жыл бұрын

@@EarleSara Yeah, I applied to Framestore London and the other locations. I also encountered the problem where I was told I have to be living in those areas beforehand, which isn't true because many of my classmates went to studios in Montreal, and one of them went to London and then France. And things are worse now because of the coronavirus apocalypse. Even to work remotely, I have been told I have to live in those cities and then they set up the hired person remotely from wherever they are living within that city limit. I have applied to these companies for years now, and wasted ten years going to school for a bachelor's degree. I graduated in December 2018. Hopefully I can get back to California. VFX was my main goal, but I am aiming for Disney and other companies this Summer. Sony, DreamWorks, Pixar, etc. I even went through the process of getting my very first passport in 2019. I was determined. I have never been on a plane either.

@EarleSara

3 жыл бұрын

@@bikotheanimator6169 I feel you. I spent 7 years and tens of thousands of dollars on a career. I lived off of credit cards in London, NYC, and LA because I kept thinking that I was going to get a job in the field any day now. I was delusional about the VFX industry for a long time because I thought it would be easier to get into. I had no idea it was so saturated. I love 3D and I love learning more about it. I really do. But I really had to take a step back and learn to love it again. I was really caught up in the chase for a career and neglecting my portfolio. Living in LA was the best thing I ever did because as an American, it was easy to move there, and I was able to network with people in the industry and attend conferences like Siggraph and Lightbox Expo. Plus, I became a member of Women in Animation and the Creator's Society and take advantage of those memberships. I don't know how old you are or your circumstances but I found that it was worth living in California even for that small amount of time I was there.

@bikotheanimator6169

3 жыл бұрын

@@EarleSara That sounds tiring. That is cool you were in Women in Animation and Creator's Society. I never had the opportunity to go to Siggraph, CTN, or Lightbox Expo. Many of my classmates did though. The other strange part about this life for me is I have lived in boring southern states (stuck in garbage Texas right now), and I have only known my immediate close family (three sisters and parents, and my sister's daughter and son). So the majority of my family have always been in Los Angeles area and South Carolina. Two opposite sides and cultures in the country. My grandparents on all sides moved on to Heaven while I was in school a few years ago. The rest of my family went to L.A. and SC for the funerals while I stayed to focus on school. My grandfather was on Pearl Harbor when it was attacked, and had a purple heart. He was a boxer and a chef on the ships. That is all I really know about him. So my families live on opposite sides of the spectrum, and now my dad regrets moving from Los Angeles to southern states (Oklahoma and then Texas). He talks forever about getting back there, but now no one has money to and my sisters are about to lose their house soon. I visited those states and areas once or twice as a kid in the late 1990s. I still remember going on a boat to Catalina Island. I tried to get monetized on youtube for the first time approximately 6 days ago, and they denied me because of "reused" content or something, and I have over 2,000 videos. Now youtube is making money from my highest viewed videos without my permission. My next plan is either put those videos on private, or direct everyone to a new channel where I will have my Elsa animation soon. The most I did in the industry so far is the internship and a short project where I animated Warwick from League of Legends for a trailer. You can see those animations on my portfolio website or some of them on youtube. The most updated are on vimeo and my website. Basically, after I graduated in December 2018, I was contacted by a local studio called Brazen Animation in March and April in 2019. I think they found my linkedin, and I later found out from my animation teacher at the university that they had been trying to recruit students, but the teachers don't like it. During my final week of that one month contract at Brazen, I was contacted by a Pixar recruiter on Wednesday to set up a phone call for that Friday. That Friday came and I had the phone call. I was offered a position as an intern at Pixar. I was extremely exhilarated and thrilled. I did the internship in the beautiful Bay Area in Summer 2019, and Pixar was the most amazing place I had ever seen. Everyone there was cool, and the personalities varied everywhere. I did not want to leave. As someone who grew up bullied in kindergarten and other points in this life, I almost had a breakdown in the restroom on the second floor of Pixar when all the interns were saying bye after 12:00 a.m. at night. Everyone worked hard there. Unfortunately, I had to move back to garbage Texas. I did another two week contract at Brazen. Ever since then, I have not been contacted by any studio. I had nothing but job rejections back then. Eventually, the virus came along in 2020 and made everything worse, and I am still searching for jobs. I am determined to get into Disney. I finally watched Raya and the Last Dragon on Friday and it was amazing. I think Moana is still my favorite 3D animated film though. I look at those animations on those films and I am blown away. I know you are into VFX the same as I am, but I will tell you one thing I will never forget. I know an animator from my classes who works in VFX now. She worked on Maleficent 2 and Cats. She did MPC technicolor program to get inside. One thing I remember is when I talked to Jack near the cereal bar in Steve Jobs building. Jack was one of the tech gurus at Pixar who helped me with my many technical problems. Me and him talked one day and told me, "Don't go into VFX. Work at places like DreamWorks, Disney, Pixar, Sony, etc. You won't be treated well in VFX and it is a lot." He said something similar to that.

It was a great advice for me I think it will be like that to others. thank you for this video...

@MHTutorials3D

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thank a lot!

Great advice!

Fantastic Info mate, The pyramid thing was easy enough to follow. Time plus effort with skill equals Full Potential.

@MHTutorials3D

3 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated!

@CLASHwithAARON

3 жыл бұрын

@@MHTutorials3D Sir Self-Taught 3D Artist Gets Jobs? And Jobs In Pixar And Big Studios?

@srikanth9307

3 жыл бұрын

@@CLASHwithAARON If you have a solid potential in art you can apply as an Intern.. Pixar also Recruits Self taught Artists, people from other Industry like VFX or Gaming & People who have also served in Armed Forces.. Good Luck

True. Start from the ground up.

This was very helpful thank you

@MHTutorials3D

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

I really don't want to work for any big company I think it's more stress than fun, I'd rather be a valuable member to a smaller team.

Thank you very helpful

hello sir, its a request for a video, as an artist how to keep inspiration, motivation constant. and not distractions get into to road of progress.

This is so useful, im still in highschool and i want to work at a video game company as a 3D Animator. But sadly i dont know if i must continue to college or just straight up take an 3d animation lesson somewhere and go find a work. Can you give me an advice? i dont know what to do, im still a kid... if its better to go to college what class should i pick? i dont even know what college is like. I hope you'll help this lost kid, i really love 3d Animation in video game and i dont want to give up on my dream 😟

@MHTutorials3D

3 жыл бұрын

I did a 10 part series on my channel about Free Lance. This contains a LOT of information for ANY ( upcoming ) 3D artist. I suggest you watch this

@DickyDickuy

3 жыл бұрын

@@MHTutorials3D oh i would sir

@bikotheanimator6169

3 жыл бұрын

Don't go to college. At the most, take online animation classes such as AnimSquad, iAnimate, Dhanu's creature classes, Animation Mentor, or AnimSchool. Animation Mentor is the most expensive though. Study Richard Williams Animator Survival Kit. Watch videos about the 12 principles of animation and start there. Source: I wasted ten years going to school for a bachelor's, and I focused on animation. Most of the animators in the industry didn't even go to school. This includes top companies like Pixar, Disney, Framestore, or DNEG.

Thanks!!!

Very clear

What is a good resource to find smaller companies to look for? I've heard the message many times, even in school, that we should set our sights a bit lower. I was just curious if you had some advice on how to find those companies that are just starting out.

@MHTutorials3D

3 жыл бұрын

Become a member of relevant 3D forums on FB and stay active. Opportunities will be posted

From what I've heard a ton of 3d work is being outsourced to China and India since they charge pennies on the dollar compared to Americans. Love doing 3d but really regret getting a degree.

Completely true 🤓

hello sir I am a vector artist & i have a simple knowledge about 3d modeling so right now what are i am doing for increase my knowledge for a 3d artist job please help me for 3d / vector job

Shhh 🤫. Your telling ppl my secret plan to get hired in the 3D modeling industry

Does a manager of a normal private animation studio earn more than those Pixar employees? Honestly money for me is a big deal. I prefer both working for a big company and starting a business like a local animation studio.

Thanks mate

@MHTutorials3D

3 жыл бұрын

Any time!

This guy is a legend to stop monetization and give these contents for free..

Sir can i get an internship at higher studios at an age of 18? What shoud i do to get it?!

Good advices, than you.

I am a 3d artist. Unfortunately for me I can't find a job even in a low budget down the street animation company. Everyone wants at least 3 years of experience sometimes for the jun position too :( . Working as a game tester was the closest thing to game dev which I ever got. But that was not what I wanted and I quit. By now I possess a lot of skills already, not only in 3d modeling softwares but also in game engines. Still don't know what the problem is:(. A lot of people who saw my works say "wow that's dope!" and yet I can't find a job :( I am extremely in a bad mood and really don't want to abandon my dream. But I feel like everything is pointless and all my efforts are for nothing... I wish someone like you would check my works in attestation and tell me what I can improve and maybe make some review on my page I really would not mind that if you even make a review on my artstation page on ur channel. But also feel free to ignore this message , since I already got used to that during the last two years

@MHTutorials3D

10 ай бұрын

Have you watched my 10 part freelance playlist ?

@tairohasano

10 ай бұрын

@@MHTutorials3D nope, I have not. I am new to the channel, but now u mentioned it I will definitely check it out

@MHTutorials3D

10 ай бұрын

@@tairohasano I am convinced it will answer most of your questions

nah who wants ti be a corporate slave. indies is where its at. the big studios treat you like a slave, they make sure you know youre replacable.

Grap a chair

dude you can keep youtube ADS it's not a crime to get some $ when you spend hours to do a video tutorial

I like the video, however it was a little short, and not so much insight in what the positives are for coming in and being the lowest of the low or whatever you want to call it.

So what you're saying is that I should become a high potential worker by being woke, equitable, and inclusive so the company gets a higher ESG scores so they can get better loans and favors from larger companies and I get to keep my job. lol Surely Pixar and Disney knows this will not produce better animators, movies, and content but instead contribute to the company's downfall. Surely they know ESG is leading the world down a dark path of a Global Reset as Charles Schwab puts it. I think if you want to do it right, you need to look for more creative and origional talent that are very skilled at their jobs who can contribute to ideas and visions that Pixar can get behind that moves people and inspires a new generation of creatives and talent. Otherwise, these talents will move into a space in alternate industries that do not abide by ESG scores and Pixar falls like a duck in a hailstorm. Great video btw.