I'm releasing some music in 2 months, and I was considering commissioning an animated music video. It would be around 5 minutes long. I want to explore my options, but I have no idea where to start. Can GAF point me in the right direction? Style of animation can be anything really, I'm willing to consider many options but again, I don't know where to look. To be more specific, it would probably have humanoid figures, have some basic animation, nothing too complex, and it would have to look not awful. But I am.looking for something a bit more involved than some simple visualization that's a few pulsating CGI geometric shapes. Any ideas?
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Where to commission an animated video?
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EdibleKnife
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A lot of animators have persoal blogs on Tumblr usually with a lot of their work alongside commission information.
A lot of animators have persoal blogs on Tumblr usually with a lot of their work alongside commission information.
Can you point me towards a few you know of to get me started?
How About No
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Korea
You want a 5 minute music video? I hope you intend to pay well
Define "well". I've worked with artists who charge in the hundreds before.
PeakPointMatrix
Member
Hopefully you have some decent cash ready. Offering "exposure" as payment or needing an absurd amount of content in an absurdly small amount of time for these kind of projects are all too common in these types of requests.
Define "well". I've worked with artists who charge in the hundreds before.
Generally, if you don't want to get laughed out the room, you'll be fronting several grand at the very least.
It also depends on when you want to have it done by and a bunch other factors. Average individual price is about $1000 (super low end)- $3000+ for a minute of animation
Hopefully you have some decent cash ready. Offering "exposure" as payment or needing an absurd amount of content in an absurdly small amount of time for these kind of projects are all too common in these types of requests.
I'm willing to pay good money for good work, I work with professionals and I understand that and don't wanna do a shitty hack job, but I don't know what the range is, what to look for, and where to look for it.
Generally, if you don't want to get laughed out the room, you'll be fronting several grand at the very least.
It also depends on when you want to have it done by and a bunch other factors. Average individual price is about $1000 (super low end)- $3000+ for a minute of animation
Thanks! But presumably this varies based on the intricacy and nature of the animation. Can you point me towards a place where I can explore some options?
I'm a big fan of Volta Bass's work.
His Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/VoltaBass/videos
Tumblr commissions page: https://volta-bass.tumblr.com/commissions
Most of his videos are 30 second intros, but they're pretty good IMO and he might be willing to do something longer.
Edit: then again, maybe you're looking for something more professional.
His Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/VoltaBass/videos
Tumblr commissions page: https://volta-bass.tumblr.com/commissions
Most of his videos are 30 second intros, but they're pretty good IMO and he might be willing to do something longer.
Edit: then again, maybe you're looking for something more professional.
Define "well". I've worked with artists who charge in the hundreds before.
For 5 minutes, not CGI shapes, not awful? I think you should adjust your quote expectations upward by a factor of 10-100, if not more (define 'not awful'?). Animation is a lot of work.
How About No
Member
I'm a big fan of Volta Bass's work.
His Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/VoltaBass/videos
Tumblr commissions page: https://volta-bass.tumblr.com/commissions
Most of his videos are 30 second intros, but they're pretty good IMO and he might be willing to do something longer.
Edit: then again, maybe you're looking for something more professional.
Oh fuck his Super Best Friends intros are awesome
I'm willing to pay good money for good work, I work with professionals and I understand that and don't wanna do a shitty hack job, but I don't know what the range is, what to look for, and where to look for it.
Thanks! But presumably this varies based on the intricacy and nature of the animation. Can you point me towards a place where I can explore some options?
Generally it doesn't vary by much.
Imagine drawing 1000 pictures of a simple object.
Next, imagine redrawing that object another 1000 times to ink it.
Next imagine coloring that object 1000 times
Next imagine taking all of that to edit for a dozen + hours.
That doesn't include pre-production, timing, design, and post production either
I've done the math myself a while ago and a 5-minute animation usually takes around 750 man hours.
As far as recommendations, I would say to go to a college or a campus. If you email an animator directly with your offer their going to tell you off.
EdibleKnife
Member
Can you point me towards a few you know of to get me started?
Heh, I'm not exactly the visual art type so the only animators I follow/remember I follow on Tumblr are guys like (2 NSFW LINKS BTW)
Scott Falco whose commissions seem to be open and SpeedoSausage whose commissions are currently closed. However it is just as easy as searching "Animation commissions" in Tubmlr's search bar. Gives a list of post thumbnails with art that you can parse yourself to see just the style you're looking for.
Generally it doesn't vary by much.
Imagine drawing 1000 pictures of a simple object.
Next, imagine redrawing that object another 1000 times to ink it.
Next imagine coloring that object 1000 times
Next imagine taking all of that to edit for a dozen + hours.
That doesn't include pre-production either.
I've done the math myself a while ago and a 5-minute animation usually takes around 750 man hours.
As far as recommendations, I would say to go to a college or a campus. If you email an animator directly with your offer their going to tell you off.
I mean, I don't have an offer. I'm trying to get a feel for what the range is, and this helps. Thanks!
What about flash animation.Generally it doesn't vary by much.
Imagine drawing 1000 pictures of a simple object.
Next, imagine redrawing that object another 1000 times to ink it.
Next imagine coloring that object 1000 times
Next imagine taking all of that to edit for a dozen + hours.
That doesn't include pre-production, timing, design, and post production either
I've done the math myself a while ago and a 5-minute animation usually takes around 750 man hours.
As far as recommendations, I would say to go to a college or a campus. If you email an animator directly with your offer their going to tell you off.
Suikoguy
I whinny my fervor lowly, for his length is not as great as those of the Hylian war stallions
Imagine drawing 1000 pictures of a simple object.
Next, imagine redrawing that object another 1000 times to ink it.
Next imagine coloring that object 1000 times
Next imagine taking all of that to edit for a dozen + hours.
Who does this anymore?
Seriously
Tools cut this work down considerably, the amount of effort required is going to vary on the quality of the animation along with the complexity.
What about flash animation.
Flash/toonboom help a lot, but it also comes with its own range and limitations (Mainly design).
They're great tools, but animation is naturally a work intensive art form.
Who does this anymore?
Seriously
Tools cut this work down considerably, the amount of effort required is going to vary on the quality of the animation along with the complexity.
Plenty of people. The tools cut down the work, but not as much as you think. I've literally made a dozen plus films, ranging from 1-6 minutes, commissioned and personal across TVPaint, flash after effects and paper.
The quickest method is motion graphics which will cut the same 5 minute film down by about 1/3-1/2 the time
I mean, I don't have an offer. I'm trying to get a feel for what the range is, and this helps. Thanks!
Yeah it's cool. I don't mind informing people about the behind the scenes for making a short. I made a video for a musician before for cheap ($1000 a minute) and it was grueling so you have to be aware of what goes on the other side before you make your offer. Many animators aren't as understanding and willing to detail what goes on, and some'll be offended if you go to them with very little money or nothing
Here's my reel
https://youtu.be/qXZ_JbVz4HE
https://youtu.be/qXZ_JbVz4HE
Define "well". I've worked with artists who charge in the hundreds before.
Try thousands.
You're asking someone for weeks worth of work. And if you want it on time you're probably going to hire multiple people or a team.