Erik Kuska 2d animation reel

Back in the day, I was fortunate enough to animate for Dreamworks, Disney, Warner Bros, the BBC and many more.

Since 03, the studios have focused on 3d films, but Ive tried to keep drawing (I currently do storyboards).

But Im pretty sure 2d will be back again.. And Im looking forward to getting back to animating.

Thanks for watching..!

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[manas865]

Wooow....great..... Spirit is my favourite ....U work in spirit !!!!!!!!...great....I am a student of animation from India..I can draw some how..but i am not good like u...I love to paint or draw in photoshop by tablet..and love to draw with pencil also but never get a training for drawing..now my 2d classes are over and moving to 3d.. in future what will be right for me, 2d or 3d?

[ekuska]

@manas865 Thanks! Its a nice reminder that people appreciate these films as often the production of them is very difficult. Long hours, story changes and having scenes cut or redone wears the artists down and you can get 'sour' on the process. Who knows, maybe in a couple years Ill end up rewatching it.. ;) Oh and to answer your question about 2d or 3d.. I recommend 3d as there is much more work available. 2d work is pretty scarce here in the US. best of luck to you.

[Inkbleedful]

how much does it pay to be a storyboard artist.

[ekuska]

@Inkbleedful Well there is no 'standard' rate, however in Los Angeles, on most union productions, a starting cartoon storyboard artist probably makes anywhere from $1000 to $1800 a week. Freelance gigs and other independent projects can pay a lot less (or a lot more) depending on the client. That said, those first couple gigs never seem to pay what you expect them too, so be patient if your just starting out. Get your resume going and be sure to save for those stretches inbetween projects.

[Inkbleedful]

@ekuska When you say client you mean a company if so what about cartoon network I mean if I was to work as an illustrator?

[ekuska]

@Inkbleedful I think those rates apply to Cartoon Network and most studios in LA. But Im talking about the rates for storyboard artists. In terms of 'Illustrators', I dont believe they have them at the studio. Perhaps they freelance out some 'consumer product' designs to be done by an illustrator. Maybe you are confusing 'Illustrators' with 'storyboard artists' ?

[manas865]

Thanx a lot to u for giving me ur valuable reply...Thanx again...actually some how I am an artist and I love anything creative..Now I am working on my own 2d short movie project.after this I will go to 3d.Coz I want to know everything 2d and 3d..Is it right?

[ekuska]

@caveleone Thank you so much for your kind words. Yeah, software can have its limitations, but man it can save you A LOT of time. Nowadays its looking like the 'stylized' animation is back in the hands of the artists. What I mean is, all those nice squishy 'off model' poses that really give those classic 2d cartoons their 'zippy' timing, can be done with most programs. I still dont know much in terms of 3d software, but Ive seen the quality really improve over these last 8 years.

[ekuska]

@caveleone With Spirit, it was almost entirely hand drawn. There are a couple digital elements in the film, like a few shots where we see the herd running with Spirit, oh and the locomotive rolling down the mountain..  And I believe it was proprietary 'Dreamworks' software.

[ekuska]

@obanstarracer14 Thank you..! You know, I dont think you really have to choose. Either 2d or 3d, you will be studying how things move. I think sharpening your drawing skills will benefit both styles of animation and in paleontology.

[obanstarracer14]

this is awesome !!!

i'm from venezuela and i'm going to study 3D animation next year in VanArts because i want to mix it with my career that is paleontology do you think is a good idea? because i don't now what art choose 3D or 2D

thanks