you have some good stuff but you should cut it short into like a minute or two. Most major companies have so many reels to look at so they will most likely only watch the first 30 seconds of your reel. With your strongest work at the beginning. Even pixar put on their specifications for turning in your demo reel on their website.
Nice animations and decent lighting, but not Pixar quality. My suggestion would be to make a single longer animation, with high quality textures, close ups and good lighting.
Longer animations tend to be more impressive than smaller ones.
@gibl917 I appreciate your comment. I didn´t know about Real Steel, it looks really good (at least the fighting robots do). I hope I can get to work in something like that in the future. I´m doing less animation now, but more 3D modeling. I´m learning more and more as I do my job, so maybe in the future I´ll be able to make robots like those. Sadly I couldn´t find a job after graduating that helped me become a better animator, I was the best animator there, but I still have much to learn.
OK, this is an old video, I left it online because maybe if Pixar wouldn´t get me, someone else might watch it and give me a chance. In my current job I don´t do animation, just model and I can´t show them because they have to be kept secret.
Do you know that this is precisely the opposite of what pixar wants? They don't care that you can do 3D, they want to see that you know how to express emotions well through animation. You would've been better off with figure drawings honestly.
@Volcanic9 Calm down man! I followed the instructions from Pixar´s website, Pixar Canada to be exact. And you should know that they need just about every type of 3D artist, not just animators. I´m not saying they should hire me just because of this reel, but this is part of what they wanted, my resumae, and other PDF´s with examples of my work. It doesn´t hurt to try, even if i have to start from the bottom, block animating, or first pass animation, or just modeling.
@Totono3D He's right though. Pixar does need other types of artists, not just animators, sure. But listen. If you want to be an animator, study animation. If you want to model, study sculpture and modeling. If you want to light, study lighting. Realize that when you apply to Pixar, you're competing with the best in your field; people who have studied their art for years. Become great at one thing. When you spread yourself thin like this, you wind up with mediocre work in every field.
@Ibeechu I have studied Virtual Design, the full career. I know I need specialization, but I was applying to Pixar Canada because they were starting something new at that moment. Do you really expect me to see an opportunity, even if chances are slim, and not take it? Also, what I was aiming at was entry level animation or expert in Stereoscopic 3D which I sent as a 3D magazine in PDF. This reel was just a part of my application. In Stereoscopic 3D I have more than 12 years of experience.
Yes Pixar is looking for a number of different artisits of all walks of life, but if you're an individual that is applying for the animation internship program, then you're going to present animation. If it demonstrates great characteristics of emotion, then great, but if not, that's okay too. If they don't want an animator then they won't hire them, but the description says, animation, not emotional animation, so a lot of animators will be turning in animation.
I don't have animations that demonstrate emotions.....yet, but I too, will at least give it a try, because the opportunity has presented itself on their site, so I would be a fool to not give it a shot. I'm an animator, but I'm also a programmer. My father was an art professor and before he passed away, he taught me many things about art in it's entirety. I have some character animation stuff to add to my reel and hopefully I'll get everything submitted on time. Need to at least try.
@10chadjordan01 Fair enough; there are subsets of animation that aren't character animation. For example, looks like you're an effects animator. But my point isn't with applying to be an effects artist. Toronto3D's reel specifically had segments that were pretty much only modeling, and segments that were only lighting, and segments that were only character animation. I was only trying to be practical; not crush his dreams. If his reel is meant for Pixar, what is he applying as?
@Ibeechu I would only guess that based on his demo reel and description, that he's apply for the animation intern that is currently available on pixar's site.
I'm sorry if my responses were coming across as strong, but I just know that there are hundreds of pixar animators that work for the company and not all of them are doing character animation. There's lots of other animators that do other work.
@10chadjordan01 Anyway, what I'm harping on Toronto3D about is that he needs to be very honest with himself and genuinely ask himself if this is Pixar-level work, and the importance of not spreading yourself thin. Again, I'm not crushing anyone's dreams; I want to be a Pixar animator. But I know that my work is nowhere near good enough; but all that means is that I have to work harder. Toronto3D, don't be defensive. Once people stop criticizing you, that's when they've given up on you.
@Ibeechu That's why people submit and wait for a response from Pixar. To find out if they're work is good enough or not. There is a fine line between helpful criticism and just not helping. Like you said, you don't want to crush anyone's dreams, so lets give useful criticism without coming across as trying to tear people down. I've taken enough art courses to know how to give helpful criticism without coming across as a jerk.
in general you have alot of talent and your work is pretty good but the camera makes everything look like shit... and some advice btw... put more weight into movement
@salazar1134 Thankyou for your advice, some people just tell me my work is not good enough without actually telling me where I can improve. Sadly I´m no longer working on animation because I had to switch jobs a while ago. I´m modeling like crazy now, making 3D furniture for a design studio, too bad I can´t post my work on the internet because most projects have to be kept secret. Who knows, maybe this is my future, they are starting to go international.
one thing to note on the transformer animation, when it makes the switch to running on the ground, it looks like the feet are sliding out of step with the ground.
I don't mean to crap on anyone's dream... but sorry pal. Pixar won't happen for you for another few years. To work for them, you either need a lot of experience, or know Lasseter.
Ok, this was really good. When i grow up i want to work with pixar also. But im 16 and have no idea how you made this. Where did you learn how? You learn this in collage right? Then you send them this when you want to work with them...right? please help me.
@haloplayer97 try lynda.com it is $25 a month and it has tutorials of all or many of the 3d animation programs. Just have to manage to get the programs. College is a good too. But I would try Lynda.com first to make sure you really like the subject before you invest $10000000000000000000000000000 (exaggerated) on your 3d animation education or just do a little extra research online.
@haloplayer97 I think everyone wants to work with Pixar, me too :P! To make an animation is not that difficult, you just need enough time and drawing skills.
For school I work now 3 months with 3D MAX and I now so much about it. Next weak we are going to finish our first animation! Just follow you dreams just like me ;)
you have some good stuff but you should cut it short into like a minute or two. Most major companies have so many reels to look at so they will most likely only watch the first 30 seconds of your reel. With your strongest work at the beginning. Even pixar put on their specifications for turning in your demo reel on their website.
BAP3221 3 months ago
Nice animations and decent lighting, but not Pixar quality. My suggestion would be to make a single longer animation, with high quality textures, close ups and good lighting.
Longer animations tend to be more impressive than smaller ones.
TheDancingKetchup 3 months ago
def luv the first robot animation! ur good!!
bittercokejjang 3 months ago
omfg this is good XD, i hope they accepted you,
jjtheslayer69 4 months ago
did you get accepted? i want to work for pixar some day
sumofsumstuff 6 months ago
You could apply for Digital Domain. They're responsible for the robots in that Robot fighting film Real Steel
gibl917 11 months ago
@gibl917 I appreciate your comment. I didn´t know about Real Steel, it looks really good (at least the fighting robots do). I hope I can get to work in something like that in the future. I´m doing less animation now, but more 3D modeling. I´m learning more and more as I do my job, so maybe in the future I´ll be able to make robots like those. Sadly I couldn´t find a job after graduating that helped me become a better animator, I was the best animator there, but I still have much to learn.
Totono3D 11 months ago
@Totono3D You could apply there as 3D modeler/whatever that job is called. It won't hurt trying ;)
gibl917 11 months ago
@Totono3D Did you ever get the job?
Delfino224 4 months ago 3
Also, just realized I was calling you "Toronto3D." Sorry
Ibeechu 11 months ago
OK, this is an old video, I left it online because maybe if Pixar wouldn´t get me, someone else might watch it and give me a chance. In my current job I don´t do animation, just model and I can´t show them because they have to be kept secret.
Totono3D 11 months ago
Do you know that this is precisely the opposite of what pixar wants? They don't care that you can do 3D, they want to see that you know how to express emotions well through animation. You would've been better off with figure drawings honestly.
Volcanic9 11 months ago
@Volcanic9 Calm down man! I followed the instructions from Pixar´s website, Pixar Canada to be exact. And you should know that they need just about every type of 3D artist, not just animators. I´m not saying they should hire me just because of this reel, but this is part of what they wanted, my resumae, and other PDF´s with examples of my work. It doesn´t hurt to try, even if i have to start from the bottom, block animating, or first pass animation, or just modeling.
Totono3D 11 months ago
@Totono3D He's right though. Pixar does need other types of artists, not just animators, sure. But listen. If you want to be an animator, study animation. If you want to model, study sculpture and modeling. If you want to light, study lighting. Realize that when you apply to Pixar, you're competing with the best in your field; people who have studied their art for years. Become great at one thing. When you spread yourself thin like this, you wind up with mediocre work in every field.
Ibeechu 11 months ago
@Ibeechu I have studied Virtual Design, the full career. I know I need specialization, but I was applying to Pixar Canada because they were starting something new at that moment. Do you really expect me to see an opportunity, even if chances are slim, and not take it? Also, what I was aiming at was entry level animation or expert in Stereoscopic 3D which I sent as a 3D magazine in PDF. This reel was just a part of my application. In Stereoscopic 3D I have more than 12 years of experience.
Totono3D 11 months ago
@Ibeechu & Volcanic9
Yes Pixar is looking for a number of different artisits of all walks of life, but if you're an individual that is applying for the animation internship program, then you're going to present animation. If it demonstrates great characteristics of emotion, then great, but if not, that's okay too. If they don't want an animator then they won't hire them, but the description says, animation, not emotional animation, so a lot of animators will be turning in animation.
10chadjordan01 11 months ago
I don't have animations that demonstrate emotions.....yet, but I too, will at least give it a try, because the opportunity has presented itself on their site, so I would be a fool to not give it a shot. I'm an animator, but I'm also a programmer. My father was an art professor and before he passed away, he taught me many things about art in it's entirety. I have some character animation stuff to add to my reel and hopefully I'll get everything submitted on time. Need to at least try.
10chadjordan01 11 months ago
@10chadjordan01 Fair enough; there are subsets of animation that aren't character animation. For example, looks like you're an effects animator. But my point isn't with applying to be an effects artist. Toronto3D's reel specifically had segments that were pretty much only modeling, and segments that were only lighting, and segments that were only character animation. I was only trying to be practical; not crush his dreams. If his reel is meant for Pixar, what is he applying as?
Ibeechu 11 months ago
@Ibeechu I would only guess that based on his demo reel and description, that he's apply for the animation intern that is currently available on pixar's site.
I'm sorry if my responses were coming across as strong, but I just know that there are hundreds of pixar animators that work for the company and not all of them are doing character animation. There's lots of other animators that do other work.
10chadjordan01 11 months ago
@10chadjordan01 Anyway, what I'm harping on Toronto3D about is that he needs to be very honest with himself and genuinely ask himself if this is Pixar-level work, and the importance of not spreading yourself thin. Again, I'm not crushing anyone's dreams; I want to be a Pixar animator. But I know that my work is nowhere near good enough; but all that means is that I have to work harder. Toronto3D, don't be defensive. Once people stop criticizing you, that's when they've given up on you.
Ibeechu 11 months ago
@Ibeechu That's why people submit and wait for a response from Pixar. To find out if they're work is good enough or not. There is a fine line between helpful criticism and just not helping. Like you said, you don't want to crush anyone's dreams, so lets give useful criticism without coming across as trying to tear people down. I've taken enough art courses to know how to give helpful criticism without coming across as a jerk.
10chadjordan01 11 months ago
in general you have alot of talent and your work is pretty good but the camera makes everything look like shit... and some advice btw... put more weight into movement
salazar1134 1 year ago 6
@salazar1134 Thankyou for your advice, some people just tell me my work is not good enough without actually telling me where I can improve. Sadly I´m no longer working on animation because I had to switch jobs a while ago. I´m modeling like crazy now, making 3D furniture for a design studio, too bad I can´t post my work on the internet because most projects have to be kept secret. Who knows, maybe this is my future, they are starting to go international.
Totono3D 11 months ago
@Totono3D where did you study animation?
ventura961212 1 month ago
cool Animation dude ;]
rahulthube2009 1 year ago
one thing to note on the transformer animation, when it makes the switch to running on the ground, it looks like the feet are sliding out of step with the ground.
GameGeared 1 year ago
I don't mean to crap on anyone's dream... but sorry pal. Pixar won't happen for you for another few years. To work for them, you either need a lot of experience, or know Lasseter.
MrPedrocanile 1 year ago
Thank you, I hope you make it in man. Tell me if you do. I really want to work there after college.
haloplayer97 1 year ago
Ok, this was really good. When i grow up i want to work with pixar also. But im 16 and have no idea how you made this. Where did you learn how? You learn this in collage right? Then you send them this when you want to work with them...right? please help me.
haloplayer97 1 year ago
@haloplayer97 You are right. That is how it´s done. I studied at Istituto Europeo di Design, in Madrid Spain.
Totono3D 1 year ago
@haloplayer97 try lynda.com it is $25 a month and it has tutorials of all or many of the 3d animation programs. Just have to manage to get the programs. College is a good too. But I would try Lynda.com first to make sure you really like the subject before you invest $10000000000000000000000000000 (exaggerated) on your 3d animation education or just do a little extra research online.
Good Luck!
annie0kissian 1 year ago
@haloplayer97 I think everyone wants to work with Pixar, me too :P! To make an animation is not that difficult, you just need enough time and drawing skills.
For school I work now 3 months with 3D MAX and I now so much about it. Next weak we are going to finish our first animation! Just follow you dreams just like me ;)
MarjanPindakaaz 1 year ago
No, I´m not in Pixar yet. But hopefully I´ll get there.
Totono3D 1 year ago
are u in pixar now?
Juniorwazhomeless 1 year ago
AMAZING!
Tarabelle100 1 year ago