Articles Tagged With animation

Computer Animation Degree: 13 Animation Software Options

June 16th, 2009 by Brandon Buttars

Animation SoftwareTechnology has really helped advance the ability to hone your animation skills in the last few years with animation software improvements and mostly hardware performance improvements. Computer animation is more of a realistic hobby now a days. The computer animation field has become very competitive because of this. There are many more schools that offer computer animation degrees now a days. It has become more and more important to develop a portfolio of your work and abilities though even with your degree. Most art schools, specifically animation departments, require some type of a “reel” which show an example of your work.

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Online Computer Animation Degree

June 15th, 2009 by Brandon Buttars

computer animation degreeAn online computer animation degree will help you have a better chance of landing the perfect computer animation career. If you want to work for Disney, Disney Pixar, Dreamworks, LucasFilm, Electronic Arts, Namco, or Konami, they may require some type of formal training and experience. Some companies have the need for a specialized talent within animation.

Animators can be found in local television production creating the graphics and elements used to display the weather, news, or events. Animators my find themselves creating feature films, special effects, or video games. Every animation industry has it’s specialists. A majority of animators may find themselves working directly in the entertainment industry.

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