Portfolio advice video is here! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/sLOeobCkmqi6hI0.html

Im a senior in college majoring in animation so this is really helpful to hear, Im terrified of graduating and having to find a job. Right now I feel like I don't have any specialty since I have been mainly making things start to finish, that is the part that freaks me out, Im terrified of having to pick something and be really good at it versus being decent at everything but not GREAT at any one thing

Im 15years old and my dream is to get a job in pixar animation studio. However, since there's so many jobs, it was difficult to figure out what kind of jobs in there exactly. Could you please make a video about jobs in animation studios? Thanks and love you❤️❤️ I think your video will help a lot of people to pursue their beautiful dreams❤️❤️❤️

You have no idea how mutch of a help you r I just finished highschool and I really love art and it is thanks to you that I have the courage to decide to go to art School

That location thing was like the FIRST tip in the video and my mind is already blow. I'm located in VA and I always wondered if maybe that was hurting me and I think you answered that for me LOL I'm in love with your channel! I've been a long time follower in instagram but I stumbled here looking for advice and was not disappointed! thank you for all the awesome information

Excited to see the portfolio video!!

Really love your tips and I thank you for them! It's so nice to hear someone say to do what you love without the need to push too much about what a portfolio should be for the art industry. Even if these requirements are needed, you put it in the best way. I live in a country where a job opportunity is difficult and even scarce. In here you have to be really skilled and make content you don't feel passionate about because that's literally what they have to offer. The only job offers I get is customer service whilst getting rejected at every company that is related or even closely related to Animation or Art in general lol. Financial situation on the sides, stuff can be a bummer. But as you say. Never give up :)

Thanks for the video! I'm on the job hunt right now so while I was doing some of these, some are things I need to improve (eg. social media and portfolio) and some are things I need to start doing.

Thank you very much, Laura! Your effort is priceless.

Thank you, i really enjoyed this video. Im new to your channel and only just going into college. Anyway thanks for the video it’s really helpful and especially inspiring.

Thank you for sharing your tips! That will be super helpful to prepare my first job application.

SO MANY GREAT TIPS!! Thank you so much for this video! Also, I'm from Virginia as well! It's really nice to know someone else from my area went all the way out west for the job!!! It's not every day you meet an animator from VA. This video has really inspired me to action; thank you again!

So much good information. Especially the bit about job posts online even though they have already been filled. That was something I was really surprised to learn when I moved to L.A. but really helped change my perspective when it came to applying. Thanks so much for sharing!

Love you, Laura! Excellent advice :)

Hey Laura, thank you for sharing this!!! I’m actually looking for a job ans as you say, it’s super frustrating, especially since we dont have that much industry per se in Europe. We do have, yes, but it’s really hard to get in, especially for art development. Someone I knew a few weeks ago told me that normally people don’t usually post art jobs because they’d rather hire someone via recomendation so I would also add to your video that going to animation encounters and festivals makes you know people irl and that helps a lot when it comes to gaining contacts and for people to actually see your portfolio!!! I’ll be waiting for the portfolio video! :D

Thank u so much laura it gives me motivation to not giving up work on my portfolio..

I follow you and Mabel on Insta and now finally started following you here. I'm not looking for work in an animation studio but still great advice for what I do. Thank you.

Love this video, great advice! Looking forward to your portfolio advice and I'd love to see more videos like this!! ❤❤❤

Thank you so much for putting videos like this on the internet for artists to find. Lots of us feel intimidated by trying to find places to apply, or being told that the animation industry doesn’t hire “just anybody.” These videos are not only helpful, they prove if we really want it we have just as much of a chance as everyone else does. I started school at the Art institutes, only to find out all the hopes and dreams they promised us and tempted us with were far from real. They were taking students tuition money and throwing it out the door, fellow students couldn’t afford to stay leaving without graduating and huge debts. I myself left because I couldn’t afford it anymore, figured it was best to do so before I had a pile of debt I could never pay off. That being said I felt like I missed out on ever getting into the industry. I want to work in animation, I also really want to work for Disney as a Imagineer. I want it bad enough that I still draw and I still design every day. Or at least try too. So thank you again for sharing your knowledge and experience with us. It means a lot!!!!

Super excited for your video on portfolios! I am currently struggling with making a proper portfolio and could really use the advice.

Really looking forward to the portfolio video! All of this was really helpful this stuff isn’t taught but all artists should know

I would like to thank you for this video. My company hires ever now and again freelance artists like animators and modelers. Many people email us not knowing what to show and I send them this link. Thanks for the great video that has helped my tiny studio screen and help people. I hate rejecting people in harsh ways because they just don't know the protocol and your video is great to share with them. Thanks

Currently trying to transition into a new animation studio job and it's really putting a lot of stress on not only me but my family... I just hope I can get something soon! Also, just followed you on Twitter! :D Just discovered your videos and it's really helping me a lot! :)

I’m 12 idk y I’m watching this besides the fact that I’m determined to become a Disney animator too! U r so inspiring 😁👏 (This isn’t my normal KZfaq account so don’t judge my username 😂)

02:53 *"You are not Carly Kloss"* Yeah! That ad was super irritating.

Thank you so much those tips!🖤 Best greetings from Spain! Btw I love Tangled the series. IT'S AMAZING!

Wow this is amazing! Me and my brothers sometimes watch the show and we really enjoy the voices and definitely the animation! May i say you do have good skills!

Thank you so much for this encouraging advice! I really Appreciate it.

Thanks for sharing those advice!

These are excellent advices! Thank you for making these videos!

Your videos are extremely helpful! Thank you so much:D

I love all your videos, this is super necessary for me and super interesting. Thank you so much! ♥♥

Wow I want to be a disney animator But I live in South Korea,so I’m not sure if I can join Disney. I envy you so much ^^

I love this video, I watch it 1 million times.

Thanks for such an informative video! I can't wait for the portfolio one :)

This was super motivating to watch, thank you for this wonderful video!

I really needed to hear tip #4 today. Got some unfortunate news that I didn't get into an animation studio apprenticeship I really pined for today, and that can be demoralizing when you're trying to break into the industry. Still, giving up won't erase the pain of rejection. When in doubt, I'll keep drawing. Thanks, Laura.

wow this is an amazing video with the beeeeest advice laura

really appreciate your support toward young artist like us....

13, going to a college in a few months to ask about dual credits, and take animation classes. I’ve been learning about animation for 2 years, but can never teach myself how to use an animation software. Animation is something I truly want to do, and work towards.

Hello Laura, awesome channel!❤️

Thank you for the tips. I got lost and began to not like drawing anymore because I was asked by my school to draw everything for a portfolio. The protfilo is horrible because I have one image of each kind of drawing from characters, objects and landscapes, ect. One if each. There is no order or focus. I don't even remember the last time I drew anything. My niece loves to draw too. She is 7 and she is drawing all day and night. I will help her keep that passion. Over the years I lost it because I was trying to do what im told not what my heart is saying. I wish to be like my niece again and draw what I enjoy.

YOU INSPIRE ME ✨✨✨

My new kitten would love to play with your earrings!

Loved it😍

Thank you for your great tips

I'm in my final year studying vfx and want to be a 3D modeler or texture artist in an animation studio come May. Super excited, but also super stressed

Thank you soooo much!!!🙏

That was very helpful thank you.

awesome! what would also be great is a video on getting internships maybe? thanks so much andeverything in this vid was helpful! i submitted my applications for spring so hopefully i get a call back :)

OMG in my course we were not "forced" but we were scolded to buy our own URL & business cards (cries in broke student voice)... i wish i found your channel sooner 😭😭😭

Lots of really good info here.

I have to do my best 🌟

Im in highline now im going to be at disney too im working on my portfolio but wont start on my resume until next year my last year im only going to be in highline for 2 years im also staring on my internship job for animation

I’m an 18 year old student from the UK and I’m about to go into university to do graphic design. It is also my dream to work at Pixar 🥰. Pixar films have been a huge inspiration to me through my life and my creative work. However, I don’t know what jobs exactly that I can search for in the area of graphic design after graduating, which I’m very passionate about. I know they do have editorial jobs but I’m not sure if it relates to design or animation, because I have huge interesting both areas 🤔.

I now started animation and vfx course in arena animation

Thanks for the video! I'm still a highschool student, I go to art school and we're studying Adobe programs like Photoshop. But obviously I don't have a resume because I still didn't do any job. Where should I start to develop my skills and experience to fill my future portfolio?

I would love if you made a video about going to college for artist's (animation and illustrators) if this is really a necessity, especially for studios

Finally something other than wix

Im going for computer animation (im pretty sure a lot if this still applies) and everything is still confusing, stressful and overwhelming. I honestly don’t even know where to begin

Hi, I’m an artist and I’m interested in learning more about blogger can you maybe do a tutorial on how to make a simple portfolio on blogger

Wow this is really helpful

What sort of attire would you recommend for an animation job interview? I hear the flow is completely different in creative positions in the animation and game development field.

thank you for this very informative

Nice Video, thank you so much ^^

Can you recommend me the programs I will need to be good with for a storyboard artist position?

I've watched a bunch of your videos now and you've really inspired me... I'm 16. Here goes nothing?

So how do you find the animation job openings?

Hi Laura, while I was watching the video I took the time to ask you this. What careers do you recommend to get involved in the animation or cinematography industry? Because I'm just going to start college and I'm doubting which careers I should study in order to apply in a recognized company in the industry of the anination, apart because I really like everything that has to do with design.

I loved this, especially the tip about changing your location on your resume. This is sort of off topic but I know you do quite a bit of fan art and I was wondering if you're allowed to do your own Disney fanart on your personal socials while working on a Disney show or if it's frowned upon because you are part of the company..?

I really want this job but, I’ll need to take other jobs!

What if The role I want is not posted by the company in Linkdn but its in the website ?

How do you avoid plagiarism issue with posting on social media?

I have a question, what if you become a storytime animator for youtube and you want to work for disney, should you abandon your channel?

Thanks so much for this advice Laura!! I've been seriously considering working at an animation studio. Just one question. Do I HAVE to go to a university to work at a popular animation studio? Or are there other faster or cheaper options that won't take many years and put me into debt? I'm 19 and quite new to this industry

Hi my name is sachin i persuing maya 3d software can you tell me how can i grow up in this career

Hello! Could you please tell if it is possible to have an internship on Disney or other studio for a person from another country? I am a 2D animator. I live in Russia.

What are the course required to get a job in animation?

I cant to make my own show for disney do you know the percentage you profit off it ?

Is it necessary to have a degree in some animations kind course to become an animator and get a job..?

Do all studios want you to relocate if you live in another state? Or can you work remotely?

Alberto Mielgo has a word of wisdom about this , where says is a shame to lock an artist on just one art field. This i agree with him , it is sad to tell people to only “passion “ about just one art field , is a shame to the word “artist “

How much do they usually pay for a re-locating fee? Let's say from...Kansas to LA

IAM prim india and my dream is to work in Disney as a animator can I do that

What if looking for a clients is it make sense?

Hey, I have a question about changing my location on my resume. Should I just put "Relocating to LA/NYC/etc. soon" or should I put a specific month like "Relocating to LA in July/August/September/ 2018" and change it every so often?

I’m thinking of going to a state college for computer animation even though I love 2d hand drawn animation better is this still the right direction? Would be open to suggestions

Really good tips! Question - Do you see older artists (30-40s) working in studios like Disney?

I might be missing something but I think you linked the wrong twitter.

I have a question. I want to be an animator in the future, and I wanted to know: are you happy?

this video is so hopeful. imagine if companies were actually hiring.

I’m only 12 but my dream is to animate for Disney but idk if I’ll be good enough

Hello ! Thanks for this video, i'm still a first year student in 2D animation but i'm already wondering about how to apply for jobs etc... so it really helped me ! I just had a little question. I'm actually french but i don't want to work in France (for many reasons that i won't list because it would take too long) so i was wondering if even though i'm not a native english speaker, i could find a job in Canada or in the US. I wanted to know if employers reject people based on their nationality, even though i can speak fluently english ? Thank you for the help !

Do you think it's possible for a foreigner to get a job at great animation studios?

Hi Laura. I have just discovered all of your videos and they are keeping me company while I work on animation fixes at work :) I was wondering how common it is for companies to hire people who aren't American and sponsor them? I feel like the effort it would take makes it impossible to get studios to consider it. I get really mixed answers for this questions so I'd love to hear your opinion. Thank you for taking the time to make such lovely videos ^^

Do they care about looks or style?

How to work for corporate America

This is a late question but do you necessarily need to go to art/animation school to have a job in animation? i’m going to a regular university as a digital arts minor so i’m worried that i won’t get the same full experience

Hey idk if anyone's gonna read this but my dream is to work at the Walt Disney Studios. I can, think of anything else and I made that choice 3 years ago. I'm 16 yrs old and live in Germany, but I don't exactly know what type of job I'd like to have😬I'd be very happy if someone here could help me out✨😊

Can I saw portofolio?