Q&A for How to Work in Animation

Try starting small. Contact low-level film producers first, see what they may have to offer. You need to produce a number of works that show your skill. So get creating, make a stop-motion movie, or create your own animated movie. Of course, you can always contact Disney directly. Check their website for contact details. Present a strong case, and who knows what could happen?

You would likely need to learn how to use specific animation software, but your artistic background and creativity will help.

Download Gimp (a free image editing program) and use it to search for copyright free or opensource artwork online, or ask friends and family if they will draw characters and scenes for you to use royalty free. Once you have all the basic images your animation requires, upload your images to Gimp and create your .gif animation files. Export your animation (in a compatible format) to your favorite video editing software and tweak it to perfection.

While that is one way to get into the animation industry, there are lots of other routes you can take. There are other more specific courses you can complete if there's a specific career you are looking to go into, both free and paid for. You could also look into internships with studios (most studios expect a very basic understanding and passion for the work) if it's an animator's role you want to do, then you could start by looking into online tutorials and download free character rigs to practice and animate with. 11secondclub have some great resources for beginner animators as well as Animdojo.