School Website Length to Graduate: 6 Months Location: Most Major Cities in US and Canada Students per Class: 1 Tuition to Graduate: $7,750 Subject: Film

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Film Connection offers courses in Directing, Producing, Writing, Editing and General Production for the film and television industries. Accredited by the National Private School Alliance, Film Connection is not a Title IV School. There is a curriculum that is followed so that all students learn how movies and TV shows are really made. Business skills are part of the curriculum.

Film Connection features the mentor apprentice method of teaching students the necessary skills by having them work one-on-one with their mentor on real world projects. Film Connection enjoys working relationships with mentors in film and television directing, producing, writing, editing and general production in most major U.S. and Canadian cities. Read More...

Many people are interesting in becoming 3D animators. Cartoons and animated movies and television shows have done so well that they have inspired a generation to come up with ways to enhance 3D animation and turn it into a booming industry. Movies like Alice in Wonderland, Avatar, Wall-E, and others have amazing graphics. So much so that people now go to see movies for the graphics.

In order to become an animator and work on one of these movies, you must attend 3D animation schools. Animation schools will teach you all of the tools you need to be successful in this industry. Read More...

First, let’s understand what 3D animation is…3D computer graphics (in contrast to 2D computer graphics) are graphics that use a three-dimensional representation of geometric data (often Cartesian) that is stored in the computer for the purposes of performing calculations and rendering 2D images. Such images may be for later display or for real-time viewing. Despite these differences, 3D computer graphics rely on many of the same algorithms as 2D computer vector graphics in the wire-frame model and 2D computer raster graphics in the final rendered display. Read More...

When you are deciding upon a 3D animation school, it’s very important that you thoroughly check out the school and its courses to ensure that it is perfect for you and your future.  If it’s a good school and one that will prepare you for what production companies want, then you are well on your way to being successful in this exciting industry.  Recruiters are very aware of what each school teaches, the hands-on experiences it offers if any mentoring relationships are offered.  If it’s a school that is known for its curriculum and is reputable, then getting a certificate of completion on your resume will put you at the top of the list of a prospective employer. Read More...

There was a time when artistic talent was practically all that one needed to become an animator.  However nowadays careers in animation are better suited for those who not only have artistic talent, but also very well developed computer skills.

Animation in the 21^st century has truly entered into the digital age.  And just as animation has evolved into a mostly computer generated process, it has also expanded to create many new opportunities. Read More...

A career in animation is more than just pen and paper…The realm of commercial animation is as diverse as the styles and techniques of animation itself. These days, animators can find work in feature films, television, the Internet, CD-ROM production, as well as product design/visualization, architecture, and interior design. And within each of those industries, animators can perform a variety roles. Read More...