Hat Zeichentrick noch eine Zukunft in Deutschland? | Marshell

Traditional animation in German-speaking countries is on the brink of collapse. While Japan thrives on anime and the US dominates the market with massive budgets, indie animators here are fighting for survival. In this video, I talk about the harsh reality behind the scenes. Why is the style becoming increasingly simplistic? Why do professionals often work for less than minimum wage? And what does the rapid development of AI mean for us artists? I share my personal experiences and figures from my time as a creator – including the hard truth about income, working hours, and the risks of this "starving artist" profession. 0:00 Does traditional animation still have a future? 0:23 The time commitment 1:06 The costs 2:39 Algorithms on social media 4:40 Generative intelligence (AI) and its impact 7:38 Conclusion and outlook Animated by Michael Rettig Produced by Marcel Marshell Müller Audio and mixing by Julian-Andreas 'Rotar' Engelke