Understanding the intricacies of proper screenplay format is more than a mere technicality; it is a fundamental aspect of the screenwriting craft, integral to a writer’s success. This is not just about avoiding the fast track to the rejection pile …
3 Tips to Create a Portfolio-Ready CG Character Reel
Have you been working on a CG character performance and want to take it to the next level? Here are three master tips from Blender character animator expert Dillan Gu to consider before starting your next character performance. 1) How …
Animation Career Options
There are a lot more career paths in animation than you might think. While aspiring animators often picture themselves working at one of the big studios, there are other lesser-known options you should know about. This will be important as you …
Why I Rewrote and Republished Our Guidebook “Animation for Beginners”
I wrote Animation for Beginners In 2014, shortly after graduating from SVA. That was the same year I launched a YouTube channel named Bloop Animation, which turned into the Bloop Animation learning platform. The book, until very recently, was sold …
How to Create a Portfolio Website: A Detailed Guide
How to Create a Portfolio WebsiteA Detailed Guide In this simple step-by-step guide I’ll take you through the entire process of creating a compelling personal portfolio website to display your best work, and eventually get you hired. The process includes four …
How to Start Learning Animation at Home
During these crazy times when we find ourselves stuck at home, it’s important to try and find ways to stay productive. This might be a good time to learn a new skill, and Bloop offers a wide variety of premium …
They Wanted Me to Buy bloop.com for a Quarter Million Dollars
This is why domain or brand names don’t really matter. If you ever started a new business/company, or thought about doing so, you probably spent a good amount of time coming up with the “perfect” name. Naming your brand is hard. …
5 Reasons You Should Learn Animation with Online Courses
Online courses have become insanely popular in recent years, and they keep getting better and better. We’ve come a long way since the days of random YouTube tutorials. Online video courses are now highly-produced, and a very effective alternative to …
My Process for Choosing My Next Project
There are 2 major creative tragedies: Starting a project, and not finishing it. Doing something well that shouldn’t have been done at all. This is why, for me, choosing an idea to pursue is a BIG DEAL. It should be …
