5 Reasons to study 3D animation and visual effects

So you're interested in studying animation, right? We're not surprised! And that's because 3D animation is one of the fastest growing sectors with some of the best job prospects on the market. For that reason, we've got a selection of reasons why you should study 3D animation and visual effects. Let's take a look!

First of all, what is 3D animation?

It's only natural that you would be interested in immersing yourself in a world as creative as 3D animation and design, who wouldn't want to unleash their imagination and live to create animated characters and settings? Having said that, are you sure about what 3D animation is and what it's for?

Animation isn't just giving life to inanimate objects. In the case of 3D animation, and unlike 2D animation, it gives life to objects so that they can move in a three-dimensional space. The impression of movement is created through a series of still 3D sequences.

The story of 3D animation has evolved in line with technology. This type of animation was created by the founder of Pixar Studios, Ed Catmull, in 1972, when they started to realise the potential of computers in creating designs and animations that would be later used in the first 3D films. From there, countless design and 3D animation programmes were developed and improved and nowadays the software is so advanced that sometimes it can be difficult to even distinguish between a 3D animation and a real frame of film. Incredible, right?

1. Nowadays visual effects are are essential

You just have to look at the catalogue of our favourite streaming services (Netflix, HBO, Prime, Disney+... ), visit the official website of the new technological gadget or switch on our console to play a game: wherever we look, animation and visual effects are present in all aspects of our lives. If this is the case in 2021, imagine the impact of 3D animation in a few years! Technological development will not only make job roles that nowadays don't even exist, but also that visual effects will be much more present than we can imagine.

2. Animation industry is in growth

It's a fact that 2D and 3D animation is in its best moment: just in 2020 alone this industry registered worldwide earnings of 260 000 million dollars. Next to nothing! This figure grew especially with the creation of streaming platforms and continues to rise each year.

In the case of Netflix, for example, the jump towards huge animation productions was made with the film Klaus, made by the Spanish studio the SPA, which says a lot about the quality that there is in the animation sector and the animation studios in Spain. Can you imagine working in a team nominated for an Oscar for the best visual effects? Incredible!

You're possibly thinking that animation is limited to kids films, but this is because you haven't been told about all the possibilities! Do you recognise Big Mouth or Love, Death and Robots? Animated content for all audiences is becoming more and more popular, and these hits are evidence enough that animation isn't just for the youngest of us.

3. Many career opportunities for 3D animation

There are numerous 3D animation studios and businesses, but animation isn't just present in the television and cinema industry, there's countless possibilities if you decide to pursue a career in this sector! 3D animation and video games is another one of the most sought-after outlets for those that decide to venture into the world of animation, so being a video game designer and/or developer might be your thing.

If you don't think that video games or animation for cinema and television is for you, there's a multitude of businesses that demand experience in 3D animation, like digital graphic designer, 3D modeller, multimedia audiovisual content editor, 2D and 3D designer and animator, layout technician, etc. You won't lack opportunities with such a quantity of job offers in 3D animation!

4. Mastering 3D animation software opens doors in any sector

So you don't want to dedicate yourself fully to animation but you think that being trained in this field could be interesting? Well you're in luck! Loads of businesses look for multi-skilled professionals that are able to master 2D and 3D animation software, such as the Adobe package (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, After Effects... ).

For example, if you're an artist or graphic designer, mastering these types of software is necessary to access good jobs, but if you also know how to use others like Unity, Unreal Engine or Maya you'll be top of the prospective candidate list for your dream job.

5. Wide variety of 3D animation courses

After this year, the offer of courses is bigger than ever and you can study the 3D animation course that is best suited to your needs. Do you want something face-to-face or online from home? Do you prefer a more general syllabus or do you want to specialise in 3D modelling in a particular programme? It's up to you! If you don't know where to start looking for your 3D animation training, keep reading!

Studying a Masters in 3D Animation in ESI

We know that once you've read this article you'll know that 3D animation is the future and no wonder! Forming part of a growing sector, with so many professional opportunities and which allows you to make the most of your creativity is priceless.

Where can you study 3D animation?

Whether you've studied a degree in 3D animation and you want to widen your knowledge and work opportunities or you don't have a degree but know that design is for you, or whether you want to start in this sector, the Official Masters in Artistic Training in 3D Animation offered at the International School of Design (ESI) it's exactly what you were looking for. The ESI prepares you for the working world with a quality Masters in 3D animation, with a syllabus carefully designed to get the best out of you and develop your creativity to the maximum. Wait no longer and create your future!

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