by FelixBrownSLC » Thu Apr 04, 2013 3:31 pm
Nice little figure!
Just curious, do you aspire to be just an animator, or do you want to want to learn different aspects of the field (modeling, rigging, textures, etc..)?
The only reason I ask is that if you're only interested in character animation, you don't necessarily need to go to CalArts. You could just as easily take online courses such as Animation Mentor or AnimSchool and get the same if not better results.
As far as character animation is concerned, studios like Pixar and Dreamworks are only interested in how good your demo reel is, not what school you went to or what degree you have.
Don't get me wrong, art schools and degrees are great, I'm only offering this info because I spent years under the assumption that I'd never get hired at a mojor studio unless I earned a degree at an expensive art school when in reality an animator position depends solely on your ability
DISCLAIMER: posts do not necessarily reflect the opinions of my employer.
hence the A113 in my Name! 
