We’ve talked about how to make an animated movie and the difference between 2D and 3D animation, and now it’s time to get into the animating process. In this video I go over the 6 basic steps of animation, including: …
5 Great Apps for Animators
The majority of animation work is being done on a big strong computer with heavy serious software such as Maya or After Effects. But as an independent animator, there are certain smaller apps that make my life a bit easier and …
Stick Figure Animation: An Animation Test
Last week I wrote about taking up the challenge and just start animating. I then realized that since work has been busy lately I forgot to do it myself. Just sit and animate something short and fun for my reel. …
Start Animating Now with Less than a $100
A few weeks ago I wrote a beginners guide for new animators who are just starting out. The guide breaks down many of the steps of becoming an animator, but I wanted to push our readers even further and challenge them …
Animation for Beginners (Where do I start?)
Animation for Beginners Where do I start?One of the most common questions I get (almost on a daily basis) is: “I want to get into animation. Where do I start?” In this massive guide I try to cover (almost) everything …
Switching to a Wacom Tablet for 3D Animation: Why and How
Using a mouse There’s an industry tale about a guy interviewing for a VFX position and when asked to perform a certain task he reached for the mouse instead of the tablet pen. At that moment his verdict was determined. …
4 Tips for Great Camera Animation
Working with a camera in a 3D scene is hard. It’s not the same as holding a camera in your hands. 3D software makes it very easy for us to simply place a camera in the scene and forget about …
4 Blinks Every Animator Should Know
How to animate blinks and eye darts Blinking and eye movements gives life to a character, even when it’s standing still. Each animator develops his/her own blinking style, but in this video I’ll show you some of my bread and …
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