Part one: Work in industry
- there are job opportunities in animation studios, game development company, film production, advertising agencies.
- I am more interested in animation studios, film production and advertising agencies. Especially film for kids or commercial work.
- what should i prepare : 2D demo animation ,networking.
Part two: Further Education
- I want to specialize further or explore a different aspect of animation, there are PHD course in HongKong universities, like experimental animation.
- what should I prepare: proposal and decide what I want to specialize in. Do research of universities and professor.
Part three: Internship
- Apply for internships at animation studios or companies, which can provide valuable industry experience,most importantly is to build network,and potentially lead to a full time job opportunity.
- what should I prepare: A solid portfolio or website, show reel , network.
Part four: production and development
- job description:
- Producers have overall responsibility for an animation production.Manage the director and all the other departments to ensure a project’s delivered on time, within budget and to the best creative brief.
- Producers need to be able to predict production costs well and propose a budget.
- also need to have deep understanding of animation and its creative possibilities.They allow the animators the freedom to experiment, at the same time as keeping the production on schedule.
- in larger company, producers may be more focused on management, in smaller companies ,there is more potential for producers to oversee creative decisions.
- producer should be good at leadership,manage all departments on a production,communicate well with everyone ,create an good working atmosphere.
- be on top of whole project, prepare schedules and a production budget,negotiate salaries
- have an excellent understanding of all the process of making an animation,be able to develop a concept.
- work methodically and logically, find creative solutions.
Part five:Create my own content
- create my own animations, short films or series.
Part five: Teaching and education
- I am quite enjoy sharing my knowledge and skills with others.