Here are some invaluable resources for students who are seeking a career in time-based media such as computer animation, visual efx, motion design, motion graphics which is the same as motion design, data visualization and interactive design which is now included in time-based media.

This article explains from A-Z what is needed for both 2D and 3D animation careers. What training is needed. READ MORE …

“Maybe the first time you dreamt of becoming an animator was when you saw your very first Ghibli or Disney movie. Whatever your moment of reckoning was, or whenever it occurred, you figured out that you wanted to get into animation.

Now, you’re probably wondering where to start. This post will guide you on how to start a career in animation. Being an animator allows you to step into different fields and work on a variety of different projects.

You’ll have the opportunity to explore your creative potential. Your venture as an animator may land you a job in the corporate sector as an in-house animator or take you in other directions, such as gaming, film, television, etc.

So, here’s what you need to know to get started on your journey to becoming an animator.” READ MORE …

The legendary Hayao Miyazaki  – a highly inspiring book. Order used on Amazon.

The Starting Point…of the Greatest Career in Animation History.

In the first two decades of his career, filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki laid the groundwork for his legendary movies. Starting Point is a collection of essays, interviews, and memoir that go back to the roots of Miyazaki’s childhood, the formulation of his theories of animation, and the founding of Studio Ghibli. Before directing such acclaimed films as Spirited Away, Miyazaki was just another salaried animator, but with a vision of his own. Follow him as he takes his first steps on the road to success, experience his frustrations with the manga and animation industries that often suffocate creativity, and realize the importance of bringing the childhood dreams of the world to life. Starting Point: 1979-1996 is not just a chronicle of the life of a man whose own dreams have come true, it is a tribute to the power of the moving image.

Animation is a deliverable video format and interactive

Here is a website and image that explains why video is such an engaging medium. Animation, motion design, data visualization and time-based media is forging ahead in commercial, business, STEM and the Arts.

Here is a website up to date in career titles that relate to time-based media such as animation from the UK.

READ MORE in detail about digital marketing statistics and how successful video is when used on mobile devices and computers. Animation is delivered as a video format and as an interactive design for web pages and apps. Time-based media is so successful because viewers enjoy watching videos.