meganimation guidelines

Flash Animation
Flash Animators must be well versed with the the latest Flash software and be able to construct animation from storyboards and/or X-sheets. Must be able to manipulate soundtracks, or dialogue which clients may supply. We are interested in receiving examples of your best work put together as a concise mini reel or demo which demonstrates your ability to character animate human and animal forms. Your example should contain dialogue, sound or music and must be over 30 seconds of animation. The Artists' examples ( See Examples) being sent must be entirely of their own creation. We cannot showcase Artists' examples in which they have collaborated with others or where either the characters or artwork are copy written by others, unless you have written permission or consent to do so. If your examples fit under these guidelines, please send us only one of your best examples with a mini bio which includes your e-mail. When sending e-mail, please be sure to write "FLASH" in the subject line. If you are sending us a package by mail or courier, be sure to write "FLASH" on the outside of your package.

3D Animators
We are seeking 3D Animators that are able to design/construct and articulate, human or animal forms and facial expressions in any of the leading 3D software animation packages. Must have a minimum of 3 years experience in traditional animation. We are interested in receiving examples of your work, which contain dialogue, sound or music and must be over 30 seconds of animation. The Artists' examples being sent must be entirely of their own creation. We cannot accept or showcase Artists' examples in which they have collaborated with others or where either the characters or artwork are copy written by others, unless you have written permission or consent to do so. If your examples fit under these guidelines, please send us only one of your best examples with a mini bio which includes your e-mail. When sending e-mail, please be sure to write "3D" in the subject line. If you are sending us a package by mail or courier, be sure to write "3D" on the outside of your package.

Character Designers
Must be able to visualize and conceptualize characters from text description and key drawings. Must be able to create characters from different visual perspectives and have over 4 years experience in character design or exceptional artistic abilities to draw caricatured human and animal forms. We cannot accept or showcase Artists' ( See Examples ) examples in which they have collaborated with others or where either the characters or artwork are copy written by others, unless you have written permission or consent to do so. If your examples fit under these guidelines, please send us only one of your best examples with a mini bio which includes your e-mail. When sending e-mail, please be sure to write "DESIGN" in the subject line. If you are sending us a package by mail or courier, be sure to write "DESIGN" on the outside of your package.

Animators
Must know how to work with X-sheets and be able to animate key animation positions off storyboard descriptions. Must have over 5 years experience as traditional animators, solid work related references, strong knowledge of animation terms, principals, and techniques. We are interested in seeing no longer than 30 seconds of line test examples preferably output to Flash or .avi file format. You may also send us examples on animation paper. The Artists' examples being sent must be entirely of their own creation. We cannot accept or showcase Artists' examples in which they have collaborated with others or where either the characters or artwork are copy written by others, unless you have written permission or consent to do so. If your examples fit under these guidelines, please send us only one of your best examples with a mini bio which includes your e-mail. When sending e-mail, please be sure to write "ANIMATOR" in the subject line. If you are sending us a package by mail or courier, be sure to write "ANIMATOR" on the outside of your package.

Storyboard Artists
Artists must be able to conceptualize logical animation storyboard drawings from descriptive text or key drawings, redraw characters from a bible, create and draw props and backgrounds. A great sense of perspective, 5 years experience as a Storyboard artist, solid work related references, and a strong knowledge of animation terms principals, and techniques ( See Examples ). We cannot showcase Artists' examples in which they have collaborated with others or where either the characters or artwork are copy written by others, unless you have written permission or consent to do so. If your examples fit under these guidelines, please send us only one of your best examples with a mini bio which includes your e-mail. When sending e-mail, please be sure to write "STORYBOARD" in subject line. If you are sending us a package by mail or courier, be sure to write "STORYBOARD" on the outside of your package.

Layout Artists
Must be able to visualize and conceptualize layout drawings from descriptive text, storyboards, or key drawings. Must have over 5 years experience as traditional or dogital or exceptional artistic abilities, solid work related references, and a strong knowledge of animation terms, principals, and techniques. The Artists' examples being submitted must be entirely of their own creation. We cannot accept or showcase Artists' examples ( See Examples) in which are collaborations or where either the characters or artwork are copywritten by others, unless you have written permission or consent to do so. If your examples fit under these guidelines, please send us only one of your best examples with a mini bio which includes your e-mail. When sending e-mail, please be sure to write "LAYOUT" in the subject line. If you are sending us a package by mail or courier, be sure to write "LAYOUT" on the outside of your package.

Background Painters
Background Painters should have at least 5 years experience painting backgrounds, be attentive to detail, understand creative and technical aspects of animation and have a strong comprehension of colors and shades. Must have solid work related references and a strong knowledge of animation terms, principals, and techniques. The Artists' examples being sent must be entirely of their own creation. We cannot accept or showcase Artists' examples ( See Examples ) in which they have collaborated with others or where either the characters or artwork are copy written by others, unless you have written permission or consent to do so. If your examples fit under these guidelines, please send us only one of your best examples with a mini bio which includes your e-mail. When sending e-mail, please be sure to write "BG" in the subject line. If you are sending us a package by mail or courier, be sure to write "BG" on the outside of your package.

Voice Talent
We are looking for voice characterization talent that is both expressive and unique. We are also very interested in voice talent that is able to impersonate famous people, stars, politicians, etc... Experience preferred, but if you think you have that special voice, please send us an e-mail expressing your interest. When sending e-mail, please be sure to write "VOICE" in the subject line. If you are sending us a package by mail or courier, be sure to write "VOICE" on the outside of your package. We only accept and review demos on cassettes and CD's for this category.

Original Concepts
We are interested in seeking out and finding the most brilliant original concepts or ideas for animation that exist out there! We are interested in original concepts for Webisodes, TV shows, TV Specials or Feature Films. We are looking mostly for humorous situations, action adventures of comic book nature, or something completely different. Must be fast moving, snappy and well timed animation and contain dialogue ( See Examples ). If you are sending us ideas on paper please summarize. Please send us only one of your best original ideas or concepts with a mini bio including your e-mail address. We do not wish to receive entire treatments for episodes, specials, or features unless we ask for them. All original concepts or ideas being presented must be entirely of the artists own creation and/or intellectual property. When sending e-mail please be sure to write "ORIGINAL" in the subject line. If you are sending us a package by mail or courier, be sure to write "ORIGINAL" on the outside of your package.