2013-12-18 17:25:52 UTC
To the question though...
This year I've been taking a beginners film, vfx and motion graphics course since vfx and motion graphics was something that looked very interesting to me. Although I've learned alot of things so far, the one thing thats been doing my head in constantly is working in groups. My tutor says group work happens everywhere in the film industry and thats something I need to get used to. Thing is, I hate it!
To me, alot of my team mates ideas, camera shots and editing techniques are stupid, make no sense or just simply don't work when we're making short films, yet I think my ideas are alot better and that they're idiots for not agreeing with some of my ideas. To the point though, I'd rather do things my way. I believe I have eyes that know what looks good and what doesn't (hence why I'm good at graphic design), and that alot of people in my class have no clue how to make things look good and come up with shitty ideas.
Since I know that the film industry are heavily based on group work, I asked my tutor if Graphic Design would be a better option as a career. He told me that Graphic Design is also heavily based on group work and that I need to get over it and deal with it. Thing is, I'm a really calm guy. I don't like shouting, arguing and fighting with people, I just wish we could all get along so easy and I'd rather not have to deal with arguing with work mates as to why my ideas are alot better.
I did a bit of research on Google and found out that they're are careers for people who want to design solo (Solo Graphic Design Artists and Freelance I think). I think I'd like to pursue a graphic design career since I find it really fun and I believe their are careers for graphic designers who don't want other people taking over their designs. I know you get client work with requirements that you have to meet and I'm happy with that. I just don't want to be arguing with team mates all the time over our work. I'd rather just put some headphones on and get lost in some good music (music is a big part of my life) while designing for my clients, such a breeze.. then maybe work for a company someday.
Correct me if I'm wrong but is there such a graphic design job for me to work solo and earn an average salary? Would working solo be as great as I expect it to be or am I being mislead?
So people, what to do? Do I continue my film career and get over the fact I will have to work in groups?
Do I go for a graphic design career and get over the fact I will have to work in groups in that industry too?
Or are there solo opportunities for me that will work out?
Maybe I should just wait until I take a Graphic Design Course and then decide what is best. Let me know your thoughts :)
I'm an 18 year old male by the way. So far my plans are to finish my course early next year, go back home to my family and friends, get a part time job and practice graphic design at home. Watch software tutorials, look for people on the internet that I can design for and hopefully have a portfolio to enroll for a graphic design course in 2015. What do you guys think?
Thanks so much for reading this long post and if you can help me decide what I wanna do with my life, I'll be truly grateful :)