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How To Develop A Career In Animation?

My brother is very creative. He thinks in a very humorous manner. He draws sketches of cartoon character and his own characters in a very funny way, and explains them in such a way that makes others laugh.(The cartoons he draws aren't so detailed though) He thinks he can do good in animation. I strongly feel that he is not able to portray his imagination, that he wants to do with animation. He tries to use Macromedia flash , fireworks etc. to make some animation but finds himself crippled at using the software. (He made a VERY [it was a 4-5 frame clip] crude clip of a whale jumping in and out of ocean) / I want to know how to give him the right direction so as to exploit his creativity. Making professional quality animation requires too much of work. I just want that he becomes able enough to give his imagination some solid existence. What will that require? / Will that need a well and structured training? Are courses available for 12 years olds? Where are they available in India? What are the most efficient training centers available in India, those that are devoted for the cause? All other guidelines are heartly and thankfully welcome.

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1. upload videos to youtube. it will help you maybe to get famous
2. You live in india so i can't give you much info about schooling but i can say that you should scan some of his art and post it on the deviant art website. He can get lots of constructive criticism and feedback. He can start with doing parody's or the like of popular fiction/comic/manga/movie anything with a following really so that he gets people to notice his work. Once he gets going then he can start showing off his originals. This will help him learn what works and what doesn't with people all around the world! Also i did go for a short time to an University level art school in the USA and i can say that what he does best- the sketching and non-computerized art- is the most important thing. He will learn in time how to best utilize the computer software. You're a good big brother!