How to become an animator (High school student version)

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-1How to become an animator High school student version (* Only high school version available) Hello everyone, this is Kamimura, an animator. Today I will talk about "how to become an animator" for high school students who want to become an animator. will do. I thought it was the easiest to talk about, so here I will talk about high school students. high school student If you are not, please read it in a way that makes sense. 1) When will you become an animator? 2) How do you become an animator? 3) What skills do you need to become an animator? 4) Appendix / Life of a new animator I will explain the above three items in order, but as a premise of the explanation, the following two things Let's talk about ・About the work of an animator. ・About orientation. first [About the work of an animator] I'm basically a painter. It's a job to draw movement with pictures. Working hours are long and holidays are short. But is this animation or live action? It is commonplace in the movie industry, and even more demanding jobs include office work. There is also. Therefore, compared to work in society in general, it is not particularly strict. Since I'm just sitting at my desk, it's physically easier than a job that involves moving around all day. increase. Low hourly wages are also often mentioned. 30,000 yen a month even if you try hard for the first 3 months About 100,000 yen per month until the second year. is less than or equal to . But for now animators probably have plenty of work to do. Therefore, Even if the hourly wage is cheap, it is possible to increase the monthly income by increasing the number of working hours. Also, if the technology is expected to improve, a slight increase in income can be expected. For animators, There is a clear relevance to this, rather than skilled but non-income occupations. Blessed. -2However, in most cases, stable high income and middle-class life cannot be expected. Be prepared for the fact that many animators are barely making ends meet.

next [About orientation and unsuitability] Animator is a very interesting job. But so is all interesting work. It's also a pretty troublesome job. Therefore, even if it's troublesome, or even if it's troublesome, you won't notice it. It is suitable for people who think that the application is interesting. I think the basics are that you like animation and you like drawing. here It is impossible to remove the . I can't stand it. It may not be a bad job for people who are happy if they draw pictures. That said, the animator adds to the drawing part and adds a lot of logic and mechanisms. For those who dislike transcending all subjects in school studies is probably not for you. I would prefer someone who is interested in even just some part of a subject. vinegar. Now that we've finished the preliminaries, let's get down to the main topic. Let's start with item (1) above. [1) When will you become an animator?] This textbook is for high school students, but some high school students are still on their third day in high school. I would also like to talk a little bit about the pros and cons of becoming an animator right after compulsory education. Let's keep it. ・Can I become an animator immediately after compulsory education (at the age of 15)? Please stop 99.9% of people. Up to 999 out of 1000 That's what it means. Self-reliant and trained in basic life skills, catch sale in Shibuya If you are a solid person with wisdom that works to the extent that you can not get caught, and you have outstanding drawing skills, You can become an animator at the age of 15. People who are so talented need to go to high school. I don't have one. People like this are rare. But it's still 1 in 1000. Don't do it unless you're sure you're the one It's better to stay. Please wait until you graduate from high school (when you turn 18). Being an animator is still a job, so it would be difficult for most 15-year-olds today. - Became an animator after graduating from high school. You can do this once you pass the animator employment exam of each animation company. If you pass the exam, you have been judged to have reached the level of drawing ability at the age of 18. -3vinegar. Even if you become an animator right now, there is a possibility that you can manage somehow.

・If you don't become an animator right after graduating from high school, what should you do? There are roughly five options: ① Go to a higher school such as a university ② Go to animation school ③ Take another job ④ Become a freeter ⑤ Do nothing. going on a trip, etc. Let's consider them one by one. ① Go to a higher school such as a university This is the number one recommendation. Is there a college that I can get into, financial or otherwise? If circumstances permit, going to a four-year university is the most advantageous choice. At that time, only art universities There is no need to. I graduated and became an animator when I was about 22. Wisdom comes along moderately, and things It's a good time to remember. I've been studying at university for four years, so my brain is getting better. It's fast to learn animation with that momentum. There are many other advantages of choosing a four-year university, but I won't go into them. everyone I'm sure you'll understand too. ② Go to animation school This is also a good choice. However, it is not necessary to go to an animation school just to become an animator. Please remember that there is no About half of new animators are specialized in animation. These are people who did not go to a high school. In particular, when major companies hire Uka is not taken into account at all. The knowledge you get at an animation vocational school can be learned in a month if you are on the job site. Whether or not you went to a vocational school is irrelevant to the acquisition of skills once you start working. hey. However, small production companies only hire newcomers who have graduated from animation vocational schools. Some places don't. It's a very unfortunate reason to save the trouble of teaching. Those who pass the animator recruitment exam after graduating from high school become professional animators. You can become much better than going to a vocational school (it's not even comparable), but If you are worried about getting a job at the age of 18 due to personal circumstances, it would be good to go to a vocational school.

prize. There are two ways to use animation vocational schools. One is as a preparatory school for those who lack strength. - Four The other is a place to gather information for people from rural areas who do not receive information about the animation industry. As I think these two points are very useful. Is it attractive that anyone can enroll and the tuition is not so expensive? However, animation vocational school is a miscellaneous school. Academic background doesn't add up So, if you don't become an animator in the future, you'll have a very narrow range of career choices. It seems that you need to be prepared to become. ③ Take another job If you have taken another job for various reasons, you can look for an opportunity and change jobs to an animator at any time. All right. If you take your current job seriously, you can make use of that experience after becoming an animator. Plus, being able to save money is a big plus. ④ Become a freeter Under the premise of becoming an animator, I would rather be an animator than become a freeter. Please go to a vocational school. It's still an advantage. ⑤ Do nothing. going on a trip, etc. I will not consider this. Let's move on. ・Leave animation school or university and become an animator If you can become an animator, it is unlikely that you will not be hired from anywhere at this point. I don't. Even if the company is different from my hope, I will become an animator at this point. please. One year from here is a big difference, so after graduating from university, I will go to an animation vocational school. Or saying that you graduated from vocational school but don't want to work for a while is just a waste of time. So be careful. In particular, it is better not to go to a vocational school after graduating from a four-year university. 25 years old Some companies don't hire people who are over 24 years old. Remember, you'll probably hire a 22-year-old instead. People who are two years younger will be able to work two years longer, and people who are 22

will definitely do better after two years. The reason is that it should be. People who have a blank after graduating from vocational school always ask, "What were you doing during that time?" be prepared to be ripped off. Ask yourself if you are unwilling to work That's right. [2) How to become an animator] - Five The story is extremely simple. Please accept it. What I want you to remember at this time is to aim for 3 or 4 companies, or places with a high degree of competition. Don't worry if you fail the test of 7 or 8 companies. You don't really have to worry about it. All you have to do is accept 50 companies. By the way, regarding the recruitment exam for animation companies, for animation vocational school students There is one thing to note. At many vocational schools, each person is assigned to one company for a period of time. I will only let you take the test. If you fail to do so, you will be instructed that you can apply to the next company. Sequential student It is a system for allocating students and increasing the overall employment rate as a result. At major animation production companies, the period of recruitment examinations is concentrated in about one or two months. Therefore, under this system, only one major animation production company can take the exam. not. Looking at the recruitment test results of major companies, some companies fail the document screening, while others say they are hiring. Some applicants. It depends on the company's business at that time. Therefore, if you want to be accepted by many major companies, you should not graduate from an animation vocational school. is advantageous. Personally, I think that this "student allocation method" of vocational schools is disadvantageous for excellent students. I think it's the method. Therefore, if you want to receive a lot of major production companies, you should make your own judgment. I want you to accept it for whatever reason. Your future depends on it, so there is no reason to refrain from going to school. If you pass more than one company, it will serve as an advertisement for the school, and I think you will be praised instead. After the exam for a major animation production company is over, if you don't get caught there, Please hit the desired production from scratch.

If you are a student of an animation vocational school or a student of a university animation department, there should be plenty of information However, even those who do not can obtain information on the Web that is comparable. Non-major production companies are relatively flexible when it comes to hiring, so the test day is over. Even if you are in the middle of the day, you may be able to see my work. If the work is well done, there will be a special additional test. They will. Do not hesitate to contact us. If your drawing skills have reached the level of becoming an animator, this will catch you somewhere. It is impossible not to. fine. By the way, there is a problem of which company to choose. high school students Especially local residents. Let's discuss these points in order of recommendation. ・Recommendation - Part 1 Major production company Actually, there are not many companies called "production companies". A production company is -6Submit a project to a TV station at your own place, cover all the processes in-house, and complete a work is a company that delivers to TV stations. When watching TV animation, at the end of the telop, "Production" or "Production" Toei Co., Ltd. Animation, Toka, Sunrai Co., Ltd. The production company is the one whose company name appears. big It's a big company. Also, most of the big companies are members of the industry group "Japan Animation Association". Please refer to the site. We recommend that you first apply to such a large production company. The reason is as follows. ・You can learn all about the animation production process. This is very beneficial. ・You can listen to people from various occupations. ・You can see a lot of pictures drawn by excellent animators. ・Since I always create multiple works, I can study a wide range of things. ・The salary is relatively stable. ・Recommendation - Part 2 Productions with animation directors in charge of your favorite works The animation director is the top animator in the work. When I look up the work on the web, etc., the names of the animation director and chief animation director appear. animator If you search for -, the name of the production that the animator belongs to appears. apply there vinegar.

・Recommendation - Part 3 After that, it's up to everyone's taste and intuition. Even if it's a little vague, If you go to the production once, you can understand the atmosphere. You should choose whichever you like. As a side note, all companies of a certain size are web-based for recruiting and applying. It is hard to believe that today's university students and high school students cannot use the Internet. It's an era where you can't get recruiting information outside. [3] What skills are required to become an animator? Walt Disney (official name is different) who is making feature animation in the United States There is an animation company called Sono Animator Recruitment Guidelines "Walt Disney Feature Animation" ・Written in katakana, “Traditional Portfolio Submission Form” In one set of documents with a very long name, it says, ``Applicants for animators must have the following abilities. There is one sheet that says, "It is required." -7(This document is from the final period of Disney feature hand-drawn animation. The teacher told me that if I wanted to apply, they would send me this kind of application form. If you want to apply, please call America. However, you can apply, but this company The price line is abnormally high, and it is not compared to major Japanese animation companies.) I think you've covered all your requirements, so let's lay out most of the points. who applies to be an animator ・Be able to draw a character clearly and convincingly with a pencil. - Must have advanced line drawing skills. - Mastering the structure of moving animals and people. ・Be able to express not only the character's appearance, but also emotions and situations. - Understanding of animal and human anatomy. ・An understanding of Perth is also essential. ・Ability to painterly composition and architectural depiction. ・Understanding movie terminology. ・Be able to understand and describe the substance of the natural world and physical phenomena (rain, fire, water, etc.). ・Have a strong curiosity and inquisitive mind. ·others. Just reading it will make you tired (laughs). But in Japan, everyone who wants to become an animator has such high aspirations. Don't worry. Aside from the interview, the only requirement for hiring is drawing ability. You don't have to think of it as "clear and persuasive drawing power". All you have to do is be

good at drawing That's right. Therefore, if you want to become an animator, draw a lot and become good at it. please give me. Anatomy and perspective will eventually be needed, but Japanese animators New employee education is a system that employs people who lack strength and gradually advances their careers at work. is. It's okay to study after becoming an animator. First of all, the ability to draw a person. If you have the time and interest, touch on the basics of anatomy and perspective. is also valid. that's all. I wish you all the best. 4) Appendix / Life of a new animator ・Circumstances surrounding animators In the main text, the salary for the first three months of a new animator is about 30,000 yen a month even if they work hard. -8introduced. This is not a special case, but an employment form called “Kanzen Kidaka”. This is what a lot of people do when they become nimeters. How talented and talented This is what happens when someone suddenly asks for a "picture that can be used at work". Assuming that he earns 30,000 yen a month, a rookie animator is no longer an occupation. I have to say no. The reason why this happens is because This is because the unit price and the production budget do not match at all. Video price is at least 3 can be doubled. No matter how you look at it, when you compare it to the average starting salary of 170,000 yen for high school graduates and 220,000 yen for university graduates. It is abnormal as a job type. Today's hand-drawn animation is "I like this job even if it's cheap. I think that it is made at the expense of young people who want to The purpose of this book is to discuss why this is the case. I'm going to leave it here because it's going to be far away from me, but if you want to become an animator, the reality is like this. I would like you to recognize that there is, and then work out countermeasures. This is because economic hardship cannot be overcome without countermeasures. To become an animator I will put extra effort on those who are thinking of becoming I wish I could make my dream come true. ・Employment form of animators Most animators work in a form of employment known as "full volume". (Complete turnover is usually referred to as a "contract" rather than "employment", but employment

No matter how you look at it, the form is "employment", so please read without worrying about the use of words. ) However, since I was a newcomer, I thought it would be a pity, and if that's the case, Many production companies give newcomers a fixed salary as living assistance because they may not earn any income at all. is on. You can think that the amount of fixed salary is proportional to the size of the company. Company A: 150,000 yen for 6 months Company B: 70,000 yen for 6 months Company C: 50,000 yen for 6 months Company D: 20,000 yen for 3 months If it is a production company with a certain name, even if it is 30,000, it will be a company where a fixed salary is added. Let's go in. Even though the name is unknown company, there is also a recruitment of "fixed salary of 150,000 yen for new animators" Yes, but in these cases it is often a very difficult work environment. definitely not We recommend that you visit the company and check the atmosphere with your own eyes. -9・Countermeasures against low wages If you can't get into a company that gives you a fixed salary (there should be more companies that don't) First First of all, it is impossible to live only on wages for one year. So from the beginning it It is necessary to take measures assuming that Kamimura recommends the following two. 1. Get a remittance. 2. Save your money. It has no body or lid. I'm sorry. But this is the only way. It is safe if both 1 and 2 are available. first 1. get remittances I wrote the same thing on the Q & A page, so I brought it as it is. It is less than. Parents want their children to "grow up as human beings through a little bit of hardship" However, I don't think they want you to suffer to the extent that you're in need of money to eat meals and endanger your health. So, if I explain the situation and ask for it, I think they will send me money with the intention of going to school for another year. increase. I don't think it's easy for people to understand that you need a remittance even though you should have found a job. However, the animator for the first year or so was almost like an apprentice, not a job.

So I explained that it was normal for me to not have enough income, and politely bowed my head to my parents to send me some money. Please. If you can't explain it well, read here. next 2. Save money Save as much money as you can while you are in school. i don't think i have time It may be, but as you will understand when you work, going to school is the best time in your life. It's a free time. Whether it's 50,000 yen or 100,000 yen, it's completely different if you don't have it. Powerful The reason why even people quit is because the cost of living does not last. If I can endure another half a year, this I often feel regret that I can do it if I have the ability of a person. That's how It's a waste to stop. [How to become an animator Ver.3.0] January 2017 [How to become an animator Ver.2.0] March 2008 - Ten [How to become an animator Ver.1.1] September 2005 ©Kamimura Sachiko 2017 http://animatorweb.jp Animator Web