Correction!! The website is SCRIPT SLUG Want to be an animation screenwriter, then you need to know about Script Slug . . . What’s your dream job? . . . #animation #animator #animatorsoftiktok #illustrator #artschool
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If you want to work in the animation industry you NEED to know industry standard software . . Knowing industry standard software like Photoshop is important for landing a job like character design, storyboarding, background design, and visual design (and many others) in the US animation industry. Even if you create great work in programs like Clip Studio Paint (CSP) or Procreate it’s important to know industry standard software because: ❤️Industry Compatibility: Studios often use Adobe Photoshop as a standard across departments (storyboard, background design, visdev), making file compatibility crucial. ❤️Legal concerns: the company will provide all the software and hardware you need to complete your job. If you use your own tools, you risk creating a liability for both you and the company. ❤️ File Formatting & Layer Structure: Photoshop’s PSD format is the industry default and supports complex layer structures that transfer cleanly between departments and pipelines. ❤️Team Collaboration: Projects often require multiple artists to work on the same files. Knowing Photoshop ensures you can jump into shared documents without disrupting the workflow. ❤️Pipeline Integration: Many pipelines (especially in TV and feature animation) are built around Photoshop’s tools, layer comps, and naming conventions. Using your own software risks glitches (especially with blending modes) that timelines do not have time to fix. ❤️Faster Onboarding: Employers want someone who can hit the ground running without needing extra training in software the rest of the team already uses. ❤️ Art Test Requirements: Most animation job art tests (depending on the job) expect submissions in PSD format with specific organization. Knowing Photoshop ensures you can meet these standards. ❤️ Versatility in Roles: Photoshop skills often overlap across roles (e.g., background painting, texture work, character turnarounds), increasing your employability. ❤️Expanded Opportunities: Some studios only use or require Photoshop, so not knowing it can automatically disqualify you from certain roles. ❤️Learning Curve Elimination: If you’re already familiar with Photoshop, you won’t be held back when jumping between freelance, studio, or production work. . . Even if your work is strong in programs like CSP or Procreate, learning Photoshop ensures you’re studio-ready, pipeline-compatible, and able to collaborate seamlessly in a professional animation environment. . . #arttip #arttipsandtricks #digitalart #digitalartist #animator
Art school portfolio do’s and dont’s . . . Please keep in mind these are GENERAL tips. I do not represent any schools, this is just based on my experience. Every school is going to have different application requirements and the most accurate information about what to submit is going to be on the school’s application website . . . #artschool #artstudio #artstudent #digitalart #digitalartist #illustrator