Wednesday, August 26, 2020

How To Think When You Draw (vol.3) - Book Review

Checking out the next volume of the "How to Think when you Draw" book series! It's not an animation book per se but still very useful in terms of reference, character & creature design, layout, composition and much more! Highly recommended for animators!

Friday, August 21, 2020

Take Notes! - Animation Workflow Tip

Don't fall into the trap of randomly fixing your animation. Take structured notes, prioritize, go down the list, move on, rinse and repeat. It's an animation workflow change that will save you a ton of time!

 

Thursday, August 20, 2020

Old Guard (Netflix) - Acting Analysis and Tips for Animators

This Acting Analysis and Tips for Animators takes a look at the movie "Old Guard" and covers thought process and reactions, character introductions through composition, lip sync modifications and more!

 

Wednesday, August 19, 2020

Why I PREFER TABLETS over Mouse and Keyboard (Ergonomics Workflow)

Today's upload covers my reasons for using a pen/tablet workflow over a mouse/keyboard (... I still use a keyboard). Spoiler: ERGONOMICS! It's important to find a setup that allows for a repetitive work schedule without injuries. As an animator I have relied on a pen and tablet plus keyboard and marble mouse combination for years. Any 3D artist (and 2D artist for that matter as well) deals with repetitive tasks and the risk of injury is high because of it. 

Animation Workshop Jessica Castillo #4 (2020)

 

Friday, August 14, 2020

Planning and Reference for Animation - DON'T SKIP IT!

Using reference is NOT cheating! And filming reference should be part of your planning stage before you start animating any shot. Proper planning is winning half the battle!

Thursday, August 13, 2020

Greyhound - Acting Analysis for Animators

This Acting Analysis for Animators takes a look at the movie "Greyhound" and covers thought process and reactions, character traits through actions and environment influences on character posing and expressions!

Wacom One Tablet (bonus Intuos Pro) for Animation - Review

I'm a big fan of the Wacom One and have fully integrated it into my animation workflow and just daily usage overall! There will be multiple uploads and today's video covers unboxing, general overview and impressions:

Monday, August 10, 2020

The Box Assassin - Animation Analysis and Reaction

I'm taking a look at Jeremy Schaefer's fantastic film "The Box Assassin" and by taking a look I mean nerding out and admiring the stunning quality of it! 😁

The Animation Minute (August 3rd - August 9th, 2020)

The Animation Minute! Your weekly summary of all things animation!
Covering August 3rd - August 9th, 2020.


Monday, August 3, 2020

DUELISTS // Official Launch Cinematic Trailer - VALORANT - Animation Analysis and Reaction


Catching up with trailers! Today I'm taking a look at the animation in the "DUELISTS - VALORANT" cinematic launch trailer and it's absolutely fantastic work all around!

The Animation Minute (July 27th - August 2nd, 2020)

The Animation Minute! Your weekly summary of all things animation! Covering July 27th - August 2nd, 2020.