Starting a Studio

[BrioCyrain]

John is clearly alluding to the fact that he is a STUDENT...someday he will be an animator.

Don't nitpick so much! My goodness!

Wasn't clear to me. I can't read minds.

[johncbeggs]

Wasn't clear to me. I can't read minds.

I thought I was making a clear point with my doctor example

[BrioCyrain]

Well, that was one of the most generalized points I've ever seen.

At least I get it now.

[Dave]

I didn't mean to imply that you had ulterior motives! Not in the slightest!

When I said that the project is sort of a studio, I meant that it's a bunch of artists working together under a director to complete a project. And we're thankful to have you!

And of course, I can only hope that some someone hears whispers about this project, sees the final thing, and decides maybe 2D animation is worth it again. Even though it's only for educational purposes.

Personally, I suspect this site stands a better chance of reigniting that flame than the Princess and the Frog movie.

I guess I'm just putting the heart before the course, then.

Not at all Snapai... I think we needed to let everybody know where we're coming from in regards to the goals of the Cyber Garage. It's a learning project for everybody involved; including us.
We received a couple of emails about proprietary rights to the finished product and we wanted to make it clear that all the animators involved will own an equal share. Everybody that participates will have a credit in the final reel.

[johncbeggs]

Not at all Snapai... I think we needed to let everybody know where we're coming from in regards to the goals of the Cyber Garage. It's a learning project for everybody involved; including us.
We received a couple of emails about proprietary rights to the finished product and we wanted to make it clear that all the animators involved will own an equal share. Everybody that participates will have a credit in the final reel.

Im just in it for the learning experience, Don Bluth has alot of great tips for everyone and I plan on following them ,like I said before his tips gold for a beginner like me

[lavallelee]

Im just in it for the learning experience, Don Bluth has alot of great tips for everyone and I plan on following them ,like I said before his tips gold for a beginner like me

*tips hat* i agree 100%

[BrioCyrain]

True, His stuff is really good.

[OwenWelsh]

I love this idea. I immediately thought of this too, but.... let's see what happens :-) Baby steps.

A co-op studio has a slim chance of working. There must always be a leader and those who follow the leader. Nature is filled with examples of this.

The Cyber Garage is an exercise in putting together a production piece with the intent of teaching animation principals to students. That is the Goal. Each student/animator will own and have proprietary rights over the drawings that they have created and may be used to augment their portfolios. The finished product will not be for sale! In the event that a market does arise, each of the students/animators will all have to agree to the sale and be compensated for their footage. My soul purpose is to instruct you so that you will be strong traditional animators. When this works, and we have a symbiotic relationship, perhaps then, we can talk about the idea of marketing a project and paying online animators to do it. Lets not put the cart before the horse.

[Alexandra Poston]

In reference to the whole money issue with starting a new independant studio, I think the best bet is directing a darn good film in your home, and see if that can fund your future projects. For example: Don made Banjo in his garage, and later, Banjo is what funded the production of the Secret of NIMH. Like I read in The Exposure Sheet, working on a short can fund the rest of your career.

I have no business experience, and the idea of figuring out taxes and employees and all that is way over my head, but I don't think it'd be too ridiculously hard to make a short film ( like the old Mickey shorts?) and get experience and perhaps even some recognition from it. Regardless, short films have less risks, and can be fun. I think that's how I'd go about starting a studio, I guess, if I started to forumlate the idea of one.

[BrioCyrain]

In reference to the whole money issue with starting a new independant studio, I think the best bet is directing a darn good film in your home, and see if that can fund your future projects. For example: Don made Banjo in his garage, and later, Banjo is what funded the production of the Secret of NIMH. Like I read in The Exposure Sheet, working on a short can fund the rest of your career.

I have no business experience, and the idea of figuring out taxes and employees and all that is way over my head, but I don't think it'd be too ridiculously hard to make a short film ( like the old Mickey shorts?) and get experience and perhaps even some recognition from it. Regardless, short films have less risks, and can be fun. I think that's how I'd go about starting a studio, I guess, if I started to forumlate the idea of one.

Which is so true. A short has been the tried and true way to get a career in animation. which is why most animation schools or programs practically DEMAND you finish or your team finish a short to put on your demo reel. If you ever look at BYU or things like VANARTS I am pretty sure at least most of the students have a short of some kind when they graduated.

Not only does it show how artistic or well-talented you are, but the fact you are willing to COMMIT TO FINISHING an animation project, it be either being a short, film, or feature film as a part of a team or individual.