I need to submit my portfolio in order to get into an animation school, and I need to make it really good. But i have never made a portfolio before and don't know what it should include.
They basically want to know about my drawing and sketching skills and if i will make a good animator....Could someone please help me out....
2006-10-12 19:49:29 · 13 answers · asked by Jiya 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Comics & Animation
Dear Aspirant,
Portfolio is nothing but your work's physical appeal to the other person.
Few things but are really must:
Originality, Neatness, Anything that conveys its your own work.
Portfolio if having some years work are best for they tell lot about you and your work.
Kindly include your latest first.
Also if you could write something in precise about the work shall be adding value, like a photo graph if accompanied by the location, date, why and any specifice meaning about it tells that the person's work is not only original but also very well taken care of.
Portfolio is like your kid going to a new school.
What you do? you do your best to make the kid presentable and teach him things so that ppl know whose kid is he.
2006-10-12 23:18:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
A portfolio contains samples of an artist's work. Art students use pieces done in school, professionals showcase samples of actual jobs done for pay, and sometimes pieces they just particularly like of their work. Only the best of your work should be included, especially in a professional portfolio. The object is to impress someone with what you can do, not to show off amatuerish samples.
2016-05-21 22:16:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put in one or two pieces of some of your early work so they can see how you have progressed. But mostly put in your best work. Include different styles and different subjects.
Most animators use drawing and painting programs to draw their stuff for animation but those are things people learn in art school. If you can learn a program like Illustrator which is a vector program and like the main program for drawing.. And learn as much as you can about Photoshop. Good luck with your quest!
2006-10-12 19:56:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Include your best 10-15 pieces. Drawings, illustrations, paintings, computer produced pieces...anything that pertains to the program. If you have a strong focus, make most of the pieces about that particular focus. But if you are versatile, make sure you show many different pieces that show off your skill with different media, style, concepts or technique. Put only strong pieces.
Make sure everything is cleanly presented. Eg., no dog hair, crooked pieces, etc. Good luck.
2006-10-12 20:01:30 · answer #4 · answered by truthyness 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my experience is these private institutes don't bother about portfolio, because u have to do work on computers, u must finish ms office, and DTP before going in for animations... because u have to know basics... any way keep your portfolio ready with all styles and techniques of drawings... your final portfolio will be on CD after completing your course...
2006-10-12 20:24:49 · answer #5 · answered by pali@yahoo.com 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hi, Jiya. The answer given by Bill is very comprehensive and explanatory. To become a good animator, you need the following:
P... Positive attitude.
O... Originality in thinking.
R.... Readiness to accept criticism.
T ... Training in different fields of art.
F ... Fineness in presentation.
O ... Options should be clear and lucid.
L .... Learning constantly.
I ... Intuition should be followed.
O ... Old and classical art should not be neglected.
2006-10-14 01:34:49 · answer #6 · answered by SRIRANGAM G 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Try to make skills of drawing or go to an artist and take pictures from him and show the pictures to school
2006-10-15 00:36:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
PACKAGING! That is extremely important! While all the suggestions given here are good, this one seems to have been left out. I remember I went around with my porfolio in a regular leather folder while looking for a copywriter's job. While it was appreciated, I was surprised to see the response when I used a self made folder out of veneer with collage work and finally inserting it in a large plastic cover, once again, self made out of plastic, duct tape and other colorful creative materials.
2006-10-14 05:27:22 · answer #8 · answered by Joshua K 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Check out my portfolio could be of inspiring hepl. But all I can say is just show your work and be yourself. > www.snakebyte.ch
2006-10-15 13:17:03 · answer #9 · answered by http://www.snakebyte.ch 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That's a wonderful question...sorry. I'm not answering. I just want to see what answers you get...
2006-10-12 19:58:35 · answer #10 · answered by Teoshe 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋