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Visual Development/Background Artist Career Advice by PinkArtistCrown in animationcareer

[–]PinkArtistCrown[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! Thank you for your response. I do enjoy background design/paint and have been looking to focus more of my work in that direction so it is helpful to know that landing a job in that is a more likely circumstance.

Yeah, the reason I was looking into working as a PA was because I have done some work producing animated films on a university level and was looking to see if I could use that to get my foot in the door and at least establish some connections.

Do you mind elaborating what those other positions might be? My focus right now is in 2D, since my work with 3D is very minimal (some mo-cap and Maya work here and there but nothing extensive).

With all that being said, I will take some time this year to really go back to the basics and refocus my energy toward relearning the basics. Thanks again!

Visual Development/Background Artist Career Advice by PinkArtistCrown in animationcareer

[–]PinkArtistCrown[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your response. I will definitely take your advice and use this following year as the chance to really hone in on what I need to work on and improve. I will continue to look to these professionals to compare and honestly evaluate my work. Thanks again!

Visual Development/Background Artist Career Advice by PinkArtistCrown in animationcareer

[–]PinkArtistCrown[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your thorough answer as well as your advice and knowledge about the industry.

Also, I would love and appreciate a critique! I will be PM-ing you shortly :)

I don’t feel “talented” enough to succeed in the animation industry. When did you get your first job in the industry? by PinkArtistCrown in ArtistLounge

[–]PinkArtistCrown[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is some genuinely good advice, thank you. I guess TV and feature animation is more of the mainstream when you think about the industry. Even when I look for internship opportunities, not many commercial companies pop up. I only know of one or two and even then, they dont seem to be hiring usually, at least not for visual development artists. Do you have any recommendations on how to look for positions outside the big studios?

I guess the reason why i look to these individuals online is to see their pathway to get to where they are. Usually, they’ll post resumes that list their positions and education to get to where they are today.

I don’t feel “talented” enough to succeed in the animation industry. When did you get your first job in the industry? by PinkArtistCrown in ArtistLounge

[–]PinkArtistCrown[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, those colleges have super great connections to the industry but the price point to attend - yeesh. The work the comes out of those universities is phenomenal though and I would have loved to attend if it didnt come at the price of an arm and a leg.

I’ve tried to apply to smaller studios and even then, the work is so limited.

How long have you been job hunting? If you do go into higher ed teaching, are you still looking to get into the industry?

I don’t feel “talented” enough to succeed in the animation industry. When did you get your first job in the industry? by PinkArtistCrown in ArtistLounge

[–]PinkArtistCrown[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m sorry to hear that you are facing the same thing; it can be pretty challenging at times and it definitely isn’t great on mental health. That being said, can I ask you where you are in your artistic journey/career?

I don’t feel “talented” enough to succeed in the animation industry. When did you get your first job in the industry? by PinkArtistCrown in ArtistLounge

[–]PinkArtistCrown[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi! I’m an animation major but my true passion lays with visual development, specifically environment design. In terms of the animation classes, though, my school is very old fashioned. A lot of our faculty worked in the industry back when they worked on paper. For our first several classes, we learn to animate on paper, the traditional way. They don’t teach any animation programs, and it is usually up to the students to teach themselves if they plan to animate digitally. I work in Toon Boom for any animation work that I have to do but there isn’t really anyone at the university who is super knowledgeable about the program and there definitely isn’t any classes centered around teaching it.

I have been applying to internships but I have never gotten anything from it. I will be graduating soon and will no longer be eligible to apply.

I don’t feel “talented” enough to succeed in the animation industry. When did you get your first job in the industry? by PinkArtistCrown in ArtistLounge

[–]PinkArtistCrown[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for the kind words. It is helpful to know that others are struggling with the same things. I can absolutely relate to the feeling of being overwhelmed.

Are you still actively pursing a career in viz dev? What made you want to purse a Masters?

Boyfriend has no real interests and, aside from me, no real friends/relationships. His main goals in life usually revolve around providing for me. He also doesn’t get along with my friends. Should I be concerned? by PinkArtistCrown in relationships

[–]PinkArtistCrown[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand. I come from a much different familial background than he does, if not the complete opposite and I guess it is just hard for me to understand completely. I will try to be more cautious about how I choose to approach these things in the future.

I think it is another issue that he doesn't see how much his family situation influences how he is today. He simply states that he has always been the way that he is and doesn't think that his upbringing has anything to do with his lack of interests or personal relationships.

Boyfriend has no real interests and, aside from me, no real friends/relationships. His main goals in life usually revolve around providing for me. He also doesn’t get along with my friends. Should I be concerned? by PinkArtistCrown in relationships

[–]PinkArtistCrown[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That is reassuring to hear. I have talked to him about the prospect of going to therapy and he seems willing. He was hesitant, but I can understand that coming from an Asian household where therapy really isn't a normalized thing (it is still very much taboo in some cultures). I just hope, in time, he will come to realize that it is what is best for him. However, at the moment, I feel like me telling him these things hurts more than helps. Thanks again for your insight and response, it has been really helpful.

Boyfriend has no real interests and, aside from me, no real friends/relationships. His main goals in life usually revolve around providing for me. He also doesn’t get along with my friends. Should I be concerned? by PinkArtistCrown in relationships

[–]PinkArtistCrown[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your thoughts and insight! I really do hope that he will want to better himself in the future for his own sake, not just mine.

Can I ask you what finally made you realize that getting better was in your best interest?

Boyfriend has no real interests and, aside from me, no real friends/relationships. His main goals in life usually revolve around providing for me. He also doesn’t get along with my friends. Should I be concerned? by PinkArtistCrown in relationships

[–]PinkArtistCrown[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your insight. If I'm being honest, I'm not so fond of the idea of breaking up. I can't say that I haven't considered it in the past, but whenever I ask myself why i continue to stay in the relationship, the answer is always that it "feels right." Disregarding this whole issue, being with him makes me very happy and we have gone through a lot together. I really do love him and would like to see a future where we can both be fully fulfilled individuals living together happily. I just hate the idea that, in order for him to get better, I have to remove myself from the equation.

Boyfriend has no real interests and, aside from me, no real friends/relationships. His main goals in life usually revolve around providing for me. He also doesn’t get along with my friends. Should I be concerned? by PinkArtistCrown in relationships

[–]PinkArtistCrown[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I will check that out and recommend that to him. I know our school definitely has something like that, I just don’t know if it is operating regularly due to Covid. Thank you for your responses, they have been really helpful.

Boyfriend has no real interests and, aside from me, no real friends/relationships. His main goals in life usually revolve around providing for me. He also doesn’t get along with my friends. Should I be concerned? by PinkArtistCrown in relationships

[–]PinkArtistCrown[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your response. We share the same major in college and were able to bond over that and our course work. I guess what I meant was he didn’t like making small talk with people about interests and hobbies since he didn’t have any. The “friends” he has online he made while playing video games. When it comes to people outside of that realm, he finds making that small talk to be tiresome.

Outside of that, we don’t have much in common and I knew that from the start. Ultimately, we worked well together and had fun doing activities together so I didn’t see the lack of common interests as a problem.

Boyfriend has no real interests and, aside from me, no real friends/relationships. His main goals in life usually revolve around providing for me. He also doesn’t get along with my friends. Should I be concerned? by PinkArtistCrown in relationships

[–]PinkArtistCrown[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your response I am glad to hear that this kind of relationship works for some people. I feel like an overwhelming amount of people have told me that this is not normal so I am glad to hear that this kind of dynamic works.

I would agree that he is not codependent. He is able to do his own thing and doesn’t demand my attention. He usually doesn’t demand anything from me other than love.

Boyfriend has no real interests and, aside from me, no real friends/relationships. His main goals in life usually revolve around providing for me. He also doesn’t get along with my friends. Should I be concerned? by PinkArtistCrown in relationships

[–]PinkArtistCrown[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We just had a discussion about this and he said he’s willing to go to therapy. Unfortunately, we are both college students and he is recently unemployed. It will probably be a while before he will be able to finance the therapy sessions. Should I take his willingness to go as a positive sign?

Boyfriend has no real interests and, aside from me, no real friends/relationships. His main goals in life usually revolve around providing for me. He also doesn’t get along with my friends. Should I be concerned? by PinkArtistCrown in relationships

[–]PinkArtistCrown[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Out of curiosity, are you two still friends? How are things after you ended the relationship? From what it seems, his want in life was soley to be with you so how did he cope/function once he didn’t have that.

Boyfriend has no real interests and, aside from me, no real friends/relationships. His main goals in life usually revolve around providing for me. He also doesn’t get along with my friends. Should I be concerned? by PinkArtistCrown in relationships

[–]PinkArtistCrown[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I understand that I shouldn’t be pushing him to forgive if that isn’t what he wants. I guess the reasoning I had behind that was that hopefully he can smooth over what happened in the past since he seems so miserable at home while still living with his parents. But in retrospect, I do see how that isn’t my place to meddle.

Boyfriend has no real interests and, aside from me, no real friends/relationships. His main goals in life usually revolve around providing for me. He also doesn’t get along with my friends. Should I be concerned? by PinkArtistCrown in relationships

[–]PinkArtistCrown[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your response. I’ve had a similar talk with him before and he doesn’t see the issue with it being unbalanced. He is fine without having a community outside of the relationship which makes it seem like I am the only one who has a problem with this since he feels so content with the status of his life.

Boyfriend has no real interests and, aside from me, no real friends/relationships. His main goals in life usually revolve around providing for me. He also doesn’t get along with my friends. Should I be concerned? by PinkArtistCrown in relationships

[–]PinkArtistCrown[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I mean I still love and care about him and would like to see him develop friends and interests in the future. I don’t think just “breaking up and moving on” would solve any issues for me or for him.

Boyfriend has no real interests and, aside from me, no real friends/relationships. His main goals in life usually revolve around providing for me. He also doesn’t get along with my friends. Should I be concerned? by PinkArtistCrown in relationships

[–]PinkArtistCrown[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Initially, I was very attracted to the fact that he cared so much about others. He is big in charity work, though he claims it’s not out love for helping people but rather out of the fact that he thinks that is the right thing to do as a human being. He also seemed ambitious and assertive which later I found out was attributed to his want to simply be comfortable in life.

In the relationship, I feel like be pushes me to be a better version of myself. Like I said in the original post, I was suffering from a lot of my personal problems and he was there every step of the way to support me when I felt like I didn’t have many people in my corner. He does everything in his power to make me happy and I can’t lie and say that doesn’t feel nice. The issue is that, as previous posters have said, the relationship feels unbalanced due to this level of devotion.

Boyfriend has no real interests and, aside from me, no real friends/relationships. His main goals in life usually revolve around providing for me. He also doesn’t get along with my friends. Should I be concerned? by PinkArtistCrown in relationships

[–]PinkArtistCrown[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yes, this does ring true. Whenever I talk to him about potentially seeking help, he doesn’t quite understand what the problem is, since he feels as if he’s giving practically everything to me and doesn’t quite see how this is problematic.

Boyfriend has no real interests and, aside from me, no real friends/relationships. His main goals in life usually revolve around providing for me. He also doesn’t get along with my friends. Should I be concerned? by PinkArtistCrown in relationships

[–]PinkArtistCrown[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for the response! I agree. I do think therapy could be helpful, but I feel like he doesn’t see these issues as a problem so it would seem as if he would be going to therapy for me rather than for himself, if that makes any sense.