My Key to Success

Here at SMJ, we understand that a successful journey is all about continuous learning and growth. That's why we are dedicated to sharing our knowledge and expertise with our community. Achieving your goals in this industry and provide valuable insights that can help you succeed. Here is a page on how I got where I am today.

Musical Soul

Before my interest in art and animation, I've dreamed of participating in music since elementary. Being enrolled in the honor choir for the school system was an exciting experience for me. I'm honored to be a part of the choir which is why I still have that musical personality while being an animator and audio composer/editor myself. I've started getting interested in hobbies such as playing the piano, practicing singing, and mixing music. You can never go wrong with having multiple talents!

My Entry to Visual Arts

At first, music would be my main interest until I started art. I started out with simple drawings such as flowers, cartoon characters, and still life. I've auditioned to attend a performing arts school, Martha E. Stilwell School of the Arts, and graduated with the Class of 2018. I was a huge introvert and had to face tough challenges along the way, but I kept my head up and continued on with my goals to receive my diploma successfully.

Creativity in Motion

I've always wanted to explore new and exciting features with animation. In 2016, I used this Japanese animation software, MMD, to create funny and entertaining videos on YouTube. I gained a large audience with a huge amount of views on my channel until I started attending college and lost the motivation to continue posting there. As I grew, I started using other softwares such as Maya, Krita, ToonBoom, and Blender as my next stage in animation. With this, I'm ready to advance to the next level with my dream career, creativity in motion.

A New Era Begins

I have changed a lot in my journey. Being placed on the Dean's List with a 4.0 GPA and graduating college in 2022 with a bachelor's degree in 2&3D Animation, Magma cum Laude. Music, animation, voice acting, illustration, modeling, photography and film, all combined in one! I'm an independent creator ready to show and inspire the world with my creations! The new era of SMJ Studios & Productions begins now. Welcome to the world of Sydney M. Jackson.