Ok, I'm really just posting a quick note so that this blog don't expire!
Geez, I haven't had any time to update this thing. Anyways the big news is I made it through term 2 and I'm ready for Advanced Body Mechanics. I learned alot...mainly by making tons of mistakes and staying motivated and focused. Some of my classmates are awesome animators and I learned alot from them as well as my mentor, Dimos!
One thing I will say, I really gotta learn to manage my time better.
That's it. More soon. ...?
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Monday, January 19, 2009
Week 2: Blocking, Weight, and Balance
Ok, so I have my first pass of blocking and I'm now waiting for my mentor to e-crit. It was tougher than it looked. I need to work harder earlier in the week. Doing all this work Friday and Saturday doesn't sit well with me.
I've learned alot about weight, balance, & strong poses this past week. I think I'm really happy with how my workflow is starting (though not nearly refined) to come together.
I've learned alot about weight, balance, & strong poses this past week. I think I'm really happy with how my workflow is starting (though not nearly refined) to come together.
Monday, January 12, 2009
Class 2, Week 1: Weight and Balance
Ok, so week 1 was cool! I got to meet my Mentor Dimos and my classmates! Lots of talent this Term.
As far as the pick list goes, I chose the "jump up and 180 degree turn in the air" shot. After doing my thumbnails and watching my favorite ref footage (over and over and over) I wonder if I'm making it too simple?
I thought about adding a cape too, aka superman style, to make it more exciting. I don't know if I'd be able to pull it off though. Anyways, thumbnails and ref footage posted here!
As far as the pick list goes, I chose the "jump up and 180 degree turn in the air" shot. After doing my thumbnails and watching my favorite ref footage (over and over and over) I wonder if I'm making it too simple?
I thought about adding a cape too, aka superman style, to make it more exciting. I don't know if I'd be able to pull it off though. Anyways, thumbnails and ref footage posted here!
Monday, January 5, 2009
Term 2: Week 1
Ok, last term, I was way too busy to mess with this blog. Not this time.
Today, Term 2 has begun! I'm reading over the syllabus and handbook tonight. Q&A's are Tuesdays 9pm-10pm. Sweet.
Today, Term 2 has begun! I'm reading over the syllabus and handbook tonight. Q&A's are Tuesdays 9pm-10pm. Sweet.
Friday, November 14, 2008
Weeks 1 through 6: Recap
A little intro to myself and my situation:
I work full-time as a Network Administrator and I am currently a Class 1 student with Animation Mentor. I've always loved animation and earlier this year I decided to finally go for it. I love to sketch, draw, paint (digital), and I've performed on stage as a clown, a stand-up comedian, and an Indian classical musician.
So...
I was up until 2am last night working on my Class 1: Week 7 assignment. It's going well I think, and I will really push it in the next couple of days. Funny thing, I can't stand to stay one minute past 5:30pm at my job, but I love to just work on my projects and visit with my classmates late into the night.
It's been a wild ride so far, and now that week 7 is almost done, I can't believe how much I've learned already. Animation Mentor IS the place. The community support is staggering and very positive. Sometimes I wake up in the early morning and I think with amazement, "I'm going to be an animator". It's more like a decision than a dream to chase. Destiny doesn't find you or claim you, you don't "discover" your destiny. You just choose it. No biggie.
PLANNING
So, some crucial points about planning. I SUCK at planning, I tend to jump in to things and hope that all the pieces just fall together, kinda leaving things up to luck and thinking-on-the-fly. I finally get what planning is all about. It's about sitting down and writing, thinking, thumbnailing, watching video references and not being attached to any of it. Just an exploration of creativity. And alot of it.
I work full-time as a Network Administrator and I am currently a Class 1 student with Animation Mentor. I've always loved animation and earlier this year I decided to finally go for it. I love to sketch, draw, paint (digital), and I've performed on stage as a clown, a stand-up comedian, and an Indian classical musician.
So...
I was up until 2am last night working on my Class 1: Week 7 assignment. It's going well I think, and I will really push it in the next couple of days. Funny thing, I can't stand to stay one minute past 5:30pm at my job, but I love to just work on my projects and visit with my classmates late into the night.
It's been a wild ride so far, and now that week 7 is almost done, I can't believe how much I've learned already. Animation Mentor IS the place. The community support is staggering and very positive. Sometimes I wake up in the early morning and I think with amazement, "I'm going to be an animator". It's more like a decision than a dream to chase. Destiny doesn't find you or claim you, you don't "discover" your destiny. You just choose it. No biggie.
PLANNING
So, some crucial points about planning. I SUCK at planning, I tend to jump in to things and hope that all the pieces just fall together, kinda leaving things up to luck and thinking-on-the-fly. I finally get what planning is all about. It's about sitting down and writing, thinking, thumbnailing, watching video references and not being attached to any of it. Just an exploration of creativity. And alot of it.
Monday, November 10, 2008
The Journey begins...began, actually
They say a career in animation is no easy road. Ok, that's cool.
I'm starting this blog to chronicle the journey from Animation Hopeful to "the dude who did that awesome animation in that kick-ass movie with the heartfelt performance and he'll be doing more like that for the rest of his life." With help from Animation Mentor and the FANTASTIC community within, I will get there.
Today, we've begun week 7 of Class 1: Basic Foundations and I would've liked to post from week 1, but that didn't happen. I'll get it all up here soon. Check back soon!
I'm starting this blog to chronicle the journey from Animation Hopeful to "the dude who did that awesome animation in that kick-ass movie with the heartfelt performance and he'll be doing more like that for the rest of his life." With help from Animation Mentor and the FANTASTIC community within, I will get there.
Today, we've begun week 7 of Class 1: Basic Foundations and I would've liked to post from week 1, but that didn't happen. I'll get it all up here soon. Check back soon!
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