Friday, 10 December 2021

Why Animators Should Avoid Potty Jokes

One of the most common mistakes made by junior animators is to include off-colour jokes and potty humour in their first animation reel.  

The key thing to remember is that our industry remains largely focused on family entertainment, and most companies hiring junior talent are looking for animators who can create fun, entertaining scenes that are suitable for a family audience.

Adult Animation is still a minority sport
Of course, shows like South Park and networks like Adult Swim have broadened the market, but most animated projects in our business are still rated G or PG.  So, when you are thinking about animating a new shot for your reel, our advice is to keep it clean.

Landing your first job
Remember that to land your first job you will likely have to get past recruiters and HR folks who may have a limited tolerance for crude jokes.  Keep it clean, and you greatly improve your chances of landing your first role in the business. 

Careers Resources at Animation Apprentice
We have many resources available at Animation Apprentice aimed at helping our students find work in the animation industry. To get started, see the blog posts below:

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