Animation: How we got started. A conversation between animators Lucas Martell and Joaquin Baldwin

[redfoxarts]

Can somoene help me? I've been down deep... my father let me down...I was after Animation but couldnt find any animation school in the philippines at that time... Until i was forced to take BSIT... then I found out iacademy in makati philippines, I really dont know if im going to take BSanimation or continue IT... I took BSIT for 3 yrs and I stop... im now 24 yrs old, What im worried is how am I to support and inspire myself now? How can I cheer myself up again? PLS HELP ME. Give me some advice!

[zell777]

@redfoxarts at 24, you are very young and you have a lot of time to learn more and make it into the animation industry, I had classmates that were over 40 years old when they started, and are doing great. You can definitely go back to school, or if you are comfortable enough get a basic job in some animation-related field to gain more experience, try small studios at first.

[redfoxarts]

@zell777 So is therey any community that I can join? like video chat using skyp, voice chat, or anything that will inspire me? Like after learning few 3ds max, how do I learn modeling that comes in my mind and how to practice myself when it comes to deadline... etc... So should I continue my IT or get some job and focus on becoming a great 3D artist? How do I keep myself up? when my father is discouraging me? tnx a lot for your quick reply...

[JAHMEZ2NV]

Very inspirational. Really interested in animation recently, I am in my final year of high school, any tips on where to begin after I graduate?

[zell777]

@JAHMEZ2NV don't wait until you graduate, start right now ;) ... The sooner the better. Start making a portfolio, draw a lot, all you can. I'd say try for these for college: CalArts, USC, Ringling, Savannah, VFS, CCAD (in that order, they are all good though).

[JAHMEZ2NV]

@zell777 Thanks a lot!

[OverlordJake]

I love how you show that anyone can learn animation. As a self-taught animator whose done festivals and worked for "hollywood," it's great to see you encourage others by sharing your experiences. Awesome stuff. :)

-Paul

[MrDPDvideos]

Last video November that means about a month or so till new video animation

[TheChron11]

You both are fantastic, I believe you both will go very far in animation....

[GeneralAnimator]

Thanks alot for upload :D

[Morani27]

grande Baldwin!fuerza!

[RealAnimations]

Many thanks for this interview and the links on the side - hopefully the links will help me improve on my animation.

[jweinrub]

This is a great interview!

[Kevinge3]

Good video. I'm currently pursuing a career in CG Animation. This was pretty helpful.

[smeagol92055]

Way to rock the Captain Hammer t-shirt! Awesome!

[smilinglimpet]

thanks for uploading this :)

[123DTREY123]

Cool ^^