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How to pay a professional animator
Hello there! This question is for people who already have some experience with animation in the industry. I would like to know how much an animator would earn per month on an average. I would also be interested in how contract work does work with animation. Is it usual to do animation as contract work? Any help would be… -
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Wages all depend on experience level. I've worked with some really hot anmators who pulled in six figures at a game job, and they deserved it. But the majority of animators in the business are younger guys, or guys that just want to makes games instead of movies. Those guys make closer to what normal 3D artists make;… -
Re: How to pay a professional animator
Thank you monster. It's a great help to get some examples from experienced people. I am in need of some examples for estimating the amount of money going into animation for a project. And I never worked in the animation part, so I appreciate your help! -
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LordScottish, I have 3 different ways of charging clients. Per Hour (I charge around $50) Per Animation (for games)(I charge between $25 and $50) Per Frame (for cinematics)(About $1 a frame per character) The one I use the most is per hour. If you don't have any experience or a strong portfolio you should probably cut all… -
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Sett, Wideload games is doing that with that STubbs zombie game. They only have 5-6 people in house, the main leads and everything is farmed out. They are making a AAA title with this method. -
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Re. Hawken At the rate monster quoted wouldn't it be very cost effective to farm out all the work for a game? A logistical nightmare, but the wages would be a fraction. Like any co. the wages are the highest expense. I wonder if any has tried to make a game this way or at least did a cost plan. -
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I used to pay Monster his weight in hot pockets...or was that the concept guy? ...hm.. - BoBo -
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[ QUOTE ] I used to pay Monster his weight in hot pockets...or was that the concept guy? ...hm.. - BoBo [/ QUOTE ] I didn't have to eat Hot Pockets with all that lovely cooking Mrs. BoBo did. -
Re: How to pay a professional animator
Thanks a lot FunkaDelicDass, that is exactly what I needed to know
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