My Advice for Aspiring Animation Industry
I recently participated in a podcast that interviewed artists from different industries. Before my interview, I watched several episodes to better understand the structure of the podcast. At the end of each interview, the guests were always asked the same question:
“What advice would you give to those who are just starting to pursue their dream of working in the animation industry?”
To my surprise, most of the professionals agreed on one answer: “Take the first step, go for it! Don’t wait any longer. Little by little, you’ll see how you master it.”
The Importance of Taking Action
At first I thought the answers would be more technical, like recommending exercises, references, or artists to follow. But upon reflection, I realized that taking action is probably the most important thing of all. If you start today, you’ll be one step closer to achieving it tomorrow.
I remember when I started studying animation. I saw professionals working in big studios in Spain, on films like Tadeo Jones, and they seemed unattainable to me, as if they were completely different people from me.
There is no difference: Everyone started like you
After working on great productions, I realized that the only difference between them and you is that one day they decided to take action. No artist working at studios like Sony or Disney is “special” or has a particular gift. They all decided to pursue their dream of working in animation, and that was the key to their success.
How Can The Lighting Lab Help You?
I know that make a leap of faith without a harness is difficult. That’s why, at The Lighting Lab, our main premise is to offer you the support and confidence you need to take that first step. Here I explain how we can help you if you want to become a Lighting Artist:
Professional estructure:
My course offers a solid structure with a real production pipeline, which will allow you to learn lighting in animation from the basics to advanced techniques. I will guide you step by step throughout the entire process.
Personalized Mentoring:
Through our mentoring sessions, you will receive individualized guidance. We will work with an original, production-quality animation plan, giving you direct and personalized feedback to accelerate your learning.
Support Network:
You will be part of a community on Discord passionate about animation and lighting. You will learn not only from me, but also from your peers, creating a collaborative environment that will help you grow faster.
Success Story
A great example is Sara Llull, a former student of our mentorships. Sara decided to take action and, after six months working on her reel and with more than three animation shots lit, she got a job at Arx Anima, the most important animation studio in Austria. She has been there for over a year as a Lighting Artist.
Our courses and mentoring are designed to help you complete your career and apply to animation studios as soon as possible.
It’s Your Time to Take Action!
If you dream of working in the animation industry, The Lighting Lab is your starting point. Don’t wait any longer, start building your future in animation today. Enroll now and take the first step towards your dream! https://thelightinglab.es/en/mentorships/