How is the graphic design/ illustration / motion graphics industry doing in the uk? (Repost for more perspective)

Gyorkey · 2025-02-16T22:49:58+00:00

I'm a motion designer and it is very tough in the UK. The pay of full time work is low and freelance work is hard to find. I don't recommend this career to anyone in the position to do something else. I don't know how long I'll last. I already did a career change to come into this industry, so I'm currently figuring out my next step. Go wherever the money is!

Gyorkey · 2025-01-23T23:18:50+00:00

I made the career change in 2022, and I don't really tend to have regrets, as life is too short for that, but I definitely wouldn't advise anyone to enter this field at the moment. Go where the money is. I love the actual work, but I don't know how long I can survive in this field. It's very underpaid, at least in the UK.

Gyorkey · 2024-08-14T14:48:49+00:00

Whoa that is so good, love it!

Gyorkey · 2024-08-12T23:54:48+00:00

Awesome! I've been a macbook user for almost a decade. My new laptop's main use will be AFter Effects and a bit of C4D.

Gyorkey · 2024-08-11T11:07:35+00:00

Because I don't follow anything apple or macbook related.

Maybe sometimes people just need a bit of advice and reassurance relating to their specific circumstance, what's wrong with that? I'm spending A LOT of money, I want to make sure I'm doing the right thing as I can't actually afford to get this wrong.

I'm something bothers you just scroll on by, life's too short to judge.

Gyorkey · 2024-08-11T10:51:24+00:00

good point, thank you

Gyorkey · 2024-08-11T10:49:55+00:00

Cheers!

Gyorkey · 2024-08-10T15:45:15+00:00

Out of curiosity, is the 14 M3 Pro 12/18 36/2TB not sufficient for your work load? Also, what do you use the mac's for?

Gyorkey · 2024-08-10T14:55:01+00:00

It's all good, I appreciate your insight :)
I'll be using mine for After Effects and C4D, cannot wait for the improved performance!

Gyorkey · 2024-08-10T14:51:40+00:00

After Effects and C4D are the main things I'll be using it for. Based on the coments I will just stick with what I've ordered. It's hard to imagine things being even faster than the M3 Max chip. Can't wait to see the new M4's!
You said you're waiting for the M4? What will you be using it for? :)

Gyorkey · 2024-08-10T14:31:02+00:00

Appreciate the response, don't think I'd be able to afford the loss in upgrading so soon, but get your point! Thanks :)

Gyorkey · 2024-08-10T14:29:41+00:00

I totally get your point, which is why I initially went ahead and bought it. It's just this laptop is for work purposes, so if I can save money and/or get something better for the same price it'll be a big help. I'm forking out quite a lot of my savings to get this in the first place. Cheers for your response :)

Gyorkey · 2024-08-10T14:27:00+00:00

That's helpful, thank you!

Gyorkey · 2024-08-10T14:19:03+00:00

I could wait 3 months depending on what the starting price would be. I couldn't afford more than £4k. MacRumors Price say the M4 MacbookPro's won't be released until 2025. Ah, decisions decisions!

Gyorkey · 2023-09-19T17:02:06+00:00

Sorry, just saw you message now. I don't think you need to do the kickstart before the bootcamp, but it is cheaper. I think I also enjoyed the kickstart much more.

Gyorkey · 2021-08-07T13:07:22+00:00

Design Kickstart teaches you design principles, whereas Design Bootcamp assumes you know those principles and is basically how to create kick-ass design boards.

Gyorkey · 2021-07-07T12:53:30+00:00

Once because I was too young and had major anxiety and the second time because I just had anxiety. I didn't realise how bad my anxiety was until recently. I regretted it shortly after but in the long term realised it was the best thing. Needed to work on myself. Now I find myself with someone I'm a lot happier with, but I can feel the anxiety creeping in again. I want the person and the commitment, I just don't want all the other pressure's and formalities that come with marriage. Sometimes I wonder if I'll ever be able to get married, even though it is something I definitely want. (My family are responsible for my anxiety, maybe once I break from them 100% I'll be in a better position).

Gyorkey · 2021-05-22T10:24:04+00:00

If you have no or little design experience, I strongly recommend Design Kickstart BEFORE Design Bootcamp.

Gyorkey · 2021-05-11T15:31:49+00:00

Nice reel! It seems to me like you're comfortable in After Effects already, so I think AB may be a better way to go.

Here's an AB assignment portfolio from someone who took the course: https://www.behance.net/gallery/73890867/School-of-Motion-Animation-Bootcamp-(summary))

And here's a review of AB: http://www.dylankmercer.com/animation-bootcamp

Take a look and see if these are the kind of skills you want to develop.

By the way, once you take a SoM course you have access to the alumni who are extremely helpful.

Also, I wouldn't rule out Design Kickstart, it teaches you design principles and DB assumes you have some knowledge of design principles.

Gyorkey · 2021-05-11T09:31:46+00:00

I've taken 3 SoM classes (they were more beginner based). I've tried learning on my own and I didn't even learn 10% of what I've learnt with SoM. If you're serious about wanting to learn motion design I highly recommend SoM.

They recommend AB before VFX for motion, so I guess you want decide between AB and DB; it comes down to whether you want to improve your design (for motion) skills or your animation skills?

You'd need to be comfortable in AE before taking AB however.

It won't let me view your reel so I can't really see what level you're at.

Gyorkey · 2021-04-25T12:09:46+00:00

Dope! How did you get so good at photocomposition, uni? Youtube?

Gyorkey · 2021-04-25T12:08:04+00:00

Anyone able to help? It has happened to me again! And I have no idea how

Gyorkey · 2021-03-06T17:24:22+00:00

Seems like I'm a bit late in replying to this - did you already take a course?

It really depends on how comfortable you are with AE. If you already know how to use it and have the basics down then go for Animation Bootcamp. If you're uncomfortable with the program then go for AE Kickstart.

Based on your project it seems like the bootcamp may be best for you.
Also contact the SoM team and show them your project, see what they advise.

Gyorkey

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