Kiko Buyo - Animator

Tuesday, April 8, 2014

Video Game Animator, who dreams to become a Film animator.

Hey guys,

My Background
I have been in the industry for 10 years, working as an animator in video games. Its a great career that has opened so many new opportunities in my life. It gave me a solid foundation to have a house and family.

My Dream
After 10 years of studying animation, I fell in love with animations for film. A month to create 11 seconds of animation! I love how film animators spend so much time crafting and polishing their work, and creating a dramatic scene that can emotionally have an effect on people. In game industry, its more fast pace and quantity over quality, in my opinion. My dream is to some day work in the film industry and create quality over quantity.

My Fear
Invested 10 years in games, I have developed senior level experience. I created a career path where I am financially stable and able to raise a family and have a house. I am 99% sure that if I made the switch to film, I will start out as entry level, and have to work really hard to be financially where I am now today. And not to mention all the moving I would have to do from one studio to another. I am not sure my wife and kid is up for that life transition. But there is nothing wrong for me to keep on dreaming.

What I am doing now.
I am committed to my day job, creating fun animations for games. I continue to learn to animation techniques and skill with Animation Mentor, Amin School, and 11 second club. Watching all the latest animation films and checking out the behind these scenes clips. Spending quality time with family and friends. And I continue to dream and see my name on the big screens.

Thank you guys for taking the time and read about my Dream, I hope this helps others identify what animation career path they will be interested in. You can make a solid career in both Games and Movies, but its all about what are you passionate about.

Kiko