Friday, July 23, 2010

Career opportunities in 3D animation industry

How much do animators earn?
Animator salaries vary according to industry demand and area of specialization.
In general, freelance animators with about 2-3 years of professional work experience earn about $500-750 per day.

Is 3D animation the right field for me?
If you have creative or artistic inclinations, then 3D animation may be a career choice for you.
3D animation could be applied as a medium for communication in virtually any industry. Whether you are pursuing a career in artchitecture, industrial design, medicine or law, learning 3D animation will be can be an asset for you your work..


Do I need to be an artist to be a 3D animator?
It depends on which specific are of animation you want to focus on. In some areas of specialization prior artistic skills are very imortantant, and in others they are not. The 3D animation software is so advanced today that it also provides you with tools and libraries of 3D models, textures, and animation files and with experience you can create stunning scenes and images.


Do I need to be a computer programmer?
3D animation programs are user-friendly applications that resemble design programs like Photoshop or Illustrator.
The applications use the familiar mouse/windows/icons interface-just click and create.


What software should I learn for 3D animation?
Currently, the three high-end 3D software packages in the industry are 3DS Max, Maya, and SoftImage. The programs are similar in their technical capabilities, and difference in final output stem from designer talent, not from the software.

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