And the winner is .... ? - Animation Contest Fall 2018

WE HAVE A WINNER!!

Xmas card 2018

Xmas card 2018 from christophe peladan on Vimeo.

Animation Blocking - Don't Loop Your Shots - part 9

Part 9 takes a look at the dangers of looping your shot during the early stages of animation and the benefits of sandwich-ing your shot between two others (as well as very brief look at mirroring shots).

Demo Reel 2018 - Nahyun Beak

Demo Reel 2018 from Nahyun Beak on Vimeo.

100 Frame Animation Contest Fall 2018 - Submissions

Here are all the submissions! The winner will be announced after the Christmas break!

The Founder - Acting Analysis for Animators

"The Founder" is today's Acting Analysis for Animators source and I'm taking a look at new ideas for a weight assignment, good exceptions for twinning and scene setups that contain three characters.

2018 Animation Mentor Student Showcase Reel

2018 Animation Mentor Student Showcase Reel - 3D Animation from Animation Mentor on Vimeo.

Animation Workshop Noor Ata #12 (2017)

iAnimate Feature Animation Showreel 2018

Despite the embed not being allowed, still posting it here as a bookmark. Follow the link below to check it out on Vimeo.

iAnimate Feature Animation Showreel 2018 from iAnimate on Vimeo.

The Predator - Holiday Special

Animation Workshop Jose Molina #15 (2017)

Animation Workshop Lydia Mikkers #4 (2015)

Animation Workshop Konstantinos Zacharakis #14 (2018)

Are There Benefits to the Absence of Animation?

Animation Blocking - Notes and Chunks - part 8

As the semester is coming to an end I noticed an uptick in students mentioning their difficulties managing their schedule and getting work done. This happened in my online and on-site Academy class and even the Animation Mentor class I just finished, so it's a common issue for a lot of people.

 Now, I can't really make suggestions regarding people's personal life since I don't know what they have going on. You could be overloaded with too many classes, or classes and a job, or classes and a family, or classes and a job and a family, etc. etc.

 But animation wise I can make some suggestion regarding your workflow and how you can save time.

 Know what you want to do. 

 It sounds simple and is really hard to do. BUT. It's better for you to spend more time thinking and planning out your animation than animating. Why? If you just start a shot you will run into problems, noodle things to death, restart, get a lot of notes from friends and teachers and it has a good chance to end up being a mess that you're not happy with.

 But if you spend time coming up with just the right idea (and yes, there is always room for changes down the line), with good thumbnails, or storyboards or reference (or all of them combined), then you have a really solid ground work as a starting point. You know what to do and you can execute. It's not uncommon to spend 50% of the time planning things out and 50% of the time animating. That being said, the schedule at school might lean towards more time spent animating, so talk to your teacher and ask if extra time can be allocated for planning. At the same time, it's also important to practice quick brainstorming and quick planning so that you can animate the shot as soon as possible.

 Have your tools ready. 

 Make sure your rig you've chosen works and doesn't have crazy bugs, so test out your rig. Sudden rig problems can be a time suck. Have a pose library ready (hands and face). No need to make poses you won't need, so once you're done with planning, you will have a good understanding of what hand poses and facial expressions you will need for your shot(s). Reposing fingers over and over is also a huge time suck. Same for mouth shapes. A body picker is also helpful. Try to avoid to do tasks over and over. If you do, then there's probably a tool or script out there that will help you shortcut wise. 

 But the main focus of this post is on your workflow regarding addressing notes and how you work through those notes.

 Make a list of notes and work in chunks. 

 Having a critical eye for self-feedback comes with time and practice and experience, so at the beginning you're going to rely on your teachers and friends when it comes to feedback notes, and hopefully those notes will be somewhat structured. By that I mean the following:

- the first notes should address the general tone and feel of the shot; is it as funny or sad as you're intending it to be? Was the audience's reaction what you were hoping for? If you're going for a sad tone and everybody is laughing, then you might have to re-evaluate the general acting choices, staging, etc.

 - on a visual and technical level you will want to address major issues first: are the poses clear, is the timing successful in portraying the right acting choices and emotions of the character(s), are the body mechanics working? Address the root first, then the chest, then the head, then the limbs. Of course you will have to go back and forth and some actions will have a specific focus but in general you will want to fix the broader controls and work your way into more detailed areas. It's of no use to polish fingers and sweat over arm arcs, if the root needs a complete overhaul (and if you move your root it will mess up your arm arcs for instance). Working in a layered fashion will help you go through each body part.

- once the main structure and timing is working you can go into details like hands, fingers, feet, the face, etc.

 Once your eye for self critique gets better you will be able to identify the major points that need fixing. Areas that make you cringe upon first viewing of your aBlast (or whatever you want to call the movie of your animation; depends on the software).

 Let's pretend you have pages of notes for a 10 second shot, what's the best way to address them apart from what I mentioned above?

 Work in chunks. 

 Unless you're doing a single action your shot can be broken up into beats, chunks, sections, etc. If a character is walking, sitting down and resting, then you already have three distinct sections your shot can be broken into. If the walking has multiple complex actions, then you can divide the walk into those separate chunks as well. That way you concentrate your fixes on one area. You will be more focused and it's going to be mentally also more manageable. If you don't care about beats then you can also attack your shots in 50 frame chunks. Or 100 frame chunks. Attack one section, done, next section, done, etc. etc.

 Of course this can get pretty complex if you have multiple characters, interactions, creatures and humans, camera moves, etc. but the same chunking and focus principles apply.

 You might also have a shot with a central objective exercise wise, like a weight assignment, or a sit down, but you've added a few actions before and after the main exercise. It's also helpful to just concentrate on that section only until it's working really well. If you still have time, then you can start working on the beginning before the main action, or the end, whatever makes the shot better, and maybe you even have time for everything. But that way you're not wasting time on details on a section that's not the main challenge (like portraying weight).

 I hope this helps and as always, if you have any questions, let me know!

Cheers
JD

Searching for Bobby Fischer - Acting Analysis for Animators

Today's Acting Analysis for Animators takes a look at an older movie called "Searching for Bobby Fischer". There are three sequences I'm using as examples for thought process and acting moments that fall outside of the "audio" guideline and which give you the opportunity to add your own acting moments and choices.

100 Frame Animation Topic: Superpower - Fall 2018 Contest

Let's do this!

Animation Workshop Fiyin Shadare #17 (2016)

Animation Workshop Konstantinos Zacharakis #13

Animation Workshop Noor Ata #11

Animation Blocking - Sound as Reference - part 7

Part 7 of the Animation Blocking series covers an animation workflow that I feel is criminally underused. It's quick, you don't need help, you can do it all yourself and you can use it in a simple way or go crazy. I'm talking about making sounds as timing reference. This can work for movements and physical actions but also internal monologue.

Take Shelter - Acting Analysis for Animators - part 3

Continuing the Acting for Animators analysis with part 3 of "Take Shelter, I take a look at how different body poses and gestures can create contrast in characters. Also, the movie is awesome.

100 Frame Animation Contest Fall 2018 - Announcement

The 100 Frame Animation Contest Fall 2018 Edition

is upon us! The contest starts in one week, next Thursday! You got one week for 100 frames, any rig, any style, any medium, with or without sound, music, etc. The topic will be announced next week!

Full announcement here:

Animation Workshop Lydia Mikkers #3 (2015)

Animation Workshop Jose Molina #14 (2017)

Animators Resource Interview - Casey McDermott

Animators Resource Interview - Casey McDermott - Full Interview from Animators Resource on Vimeo.

Henchmen – Official Trailer

Good Will Hunting - The Psychology of Character

This is so good!

Animation Workshop Fiyin Shadare #16 (2016)

Star Wars Galaxy of Adventures

These are cool! First 7 episodes are out!

What Happens When A Movie Has No Script Supervisor? | Vanity Fair

Animation Workshop Konstantinos Zacharakis #12

Animation Workshop Noor Ata #10 (2017)

How Horror Movies Have Gotten Scarier

Animation Workshop Lydia Mikkers #2 (2015)

Animation Workshop Lydia Mikkers #1 (2015)

THE LEGO MOVIE 2 - Official Trailer 2

John Cleese on Creativity In Management

Jennifer Migita - Animation Reel 2017

Hahaha that party shot and the edit! :)

Jennifer Migita - Animation Reel 2017 from Jennifer Migita on Vimeo.

Best Friend - Animation Short Film 2018 - GOBELINS

iAnimate Creature Showreel 2018

iAnimate Creature Showreel 2018 from iAnimate on Vimeo.

Coin Operated - Animated Short Film

Turtle Kung Fu Animation Test by Robson Ribeiro

Awesome!

turtle_kung_fu_animation_test from Robson Ribeiro on Vimeo.

Google Spotlight Stories: Age of Sail Theatrical

iAnimate Games Showreel 2018

iAnimate Games Showreel 2018 from iAnimate on Vimeo.

Spider-Man's Animation: The Zip To Point - New Frame Plus

Animation Workshop Jose Molina #13

Movie Mistakes: When does Film Continuity REALLY Matter?

Animation Workshop Konstantinos Zacharakis #11

Sonder

SONDER from SONDER on Vimeo.

How to Network & Prep for Conventions - Sir Wade Neistadt

Complete Intro to 2D Animation Opening Animation + Package summary

Animation Workshop Fiyin Shadare #15

Animation Blocking - Act Out Your Animation - part 6

Part 6 is all about acting out your animation (your playblast if you work in Maya). That doesn't mean you act things out for your reference, no no no, it means that you act out what you just animated. So if you try to replicate exactly the movement and timing of your animation you will feel and see what works and what doesn't. It's a quick check and coupled with the usage of sound (coming next week) a very effective way to make sure your animation works during your blocking stage.

Ocean's 8 - Acting Analysis for Animators

Today's Acting Analysis for Animators takes a look at "Ocean's 8", covering body posture and gestures, set interaction, pantomime and much more! Lots of neat little animation reference in this one.

MISSING LINK - Trailer

Disrupted: Episode 1

Disrupted: Episode 1 from Nimble Collective on Vimeo.

Animation Workshop Jose Molina #12

Overwatch Animated Short - “Reunion”

The Secret Life of Pets 2 - Trailer

K/DA - POP/STARS - Official Music Video - League of Legends

Awesome making of/behind the scenes of the League of Legends K/DA performance and video. Looks like Soyeon, and Miyeon did more than just sing and rap!

Johnn_Ryuujin #G_I_DLE #LeagueofLegends pic.twitter.com/UlyNXOn1fm

— Official Neverland Guide (@idleguide) November 5, 2018

Animation Workshop Noor Ata #9

KOJI 2018 | Studio Mir Original

White Snake - Trailer

The Future of Animation! | Netflix

Animation Workshop Konstantinos Zacharakis #10

Poet Anderson The Dream Walker

Poet Anderson The Dream Walker (Subtitulado) from blink-182 Mexico Fans on Vimeo.

Animation Blocking - Pose Library - part 5

How to block out your animation, how to plan your animation blocking, what to avoid, what IS animation blocking, all these questions are the basis of this new series and a topic that's really important for new animation students. Part 5 takes a look at how you can create a pose library for your animation if you're not equipped with extra tools and scripts. It's a simple and fast approach that can help you save time when blocking out your animation.

ER (season 1/2) - Acting Analysis for Animators

Today's Acting Analysis for Animators brings back ER and this time we are looking at episodes from season 1 and season 2. I'm a big fan of Carter and he's featured heavily for his usual awesome facial expressions and pantomime, but we are also looking at body gestures based on habit and more!

Spies in Disguise - Official Trailer

Animation Workshop Fiyin Shadare #14

Animation Workshop Jose Molina #11

Animation Workshop Konstantinos Zacharakis #9

SUBSTANCE: Teaser

“One Small Step” Story to Animation Progression

"One Small Step" Story to Animation Progression from Andrew Chesworth on Vimeo.

How to add CHARACTER to your ANIMATION - part 2 - Example by Animator Zoey Chen

Character animators are focusing on... character, as the name says. How to animate a character and especially how to create a character is a daunting task and easier said than done! This clip shows the progression of how Academy of Art animator Zoey Chen has incorporated feedback and taken her animation to the next level. At the end of this FNA you will also find the critique I gave her for her 2nd version.

Fringe - Acting Analysis for Animators

For this Acting Analysis for Animators example I'm taking a look at the TV show "Fringe" and I'm covering the subject of your character being in... character!

Darrel short film

Animation Workshop Fiyin Shadare #13

Animation Workshop Noor Ata #8

Animation Workshop Jose Molina #10

Animation Blocking - Test your Rig - part 4

How to block out your animation, how to plan your animation blocking, what to avoid, what IS animation blocking, all these questions are the basis of this new series and a topic that's really important for new animation students.

Part 4 covers what you should look out for in an animation rig, what to test out, what animation pitfalls to avoid, etc. before you start your animation shot.

Lockout - Acting Analysis for Animators

Today's Acting Analysis for Animators takes a look at the movie "Lockout". I cover demo reel intros, acting thought process anticipation and offscreen character escalation. That sounds super fancy, hahaha! I totally made that up.

Animation Workshop Fiyin Shadare #12

Animation Workshop Noor Ata #7

Hearthstone Animated Short: Hearth and Home

ianimate Fight Scene by Alberto Gutierrez

ianimate Fight Scene. from Blind3ddd on Vimeo.

Isao Takahata - Making of Only Yesterday

Animation Workshop Konstantinos Zacharakis #8

VOKABULANTIS Karla reel

Why am I even trying...

VOKABULANTIS Karla reel from Frej Bengtsson on Vimeo.

Animation Blocking - Planning - part 3

How to block out your animation, how to plan your animation blocking, what to avoid, what IS animation blocking, all these questions are the basis of this new series and a topic that's really important for new animation students.

Part 3 takes a look at different planning methods, focusing on 2D and reference, with examples of how I approach my reference process, 2D planning examples and more!

Maniac - Acting Analysis for Animators

Today's Acting Analysis for Animators is a hefty one! I'm taking a look at the show "Maniac", which is on Netflix, and there are so many awesome moments in it that you could use for your animation purposes and I didn't even cover all episodes! Loved the show, loved all those moments, and if there's ever an art-of book for it, then I'll be set!

Animation Workshop Fiyin Shadare #11

Ere Santos - Pixar Internship Reel 2018

Ere Santos || Pixar Internship Reel Raw 2018 from Ere Santos on Vimeo.

CONSTRUCT

CONSTRUCT from Kevin Margo on Vimeo.

OK K.O.! Let’s Be Heroes

OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes - Cartoon Network LATAM from Le Cube on Vimeo.

Animation Workshop Jose Molina #9

Animation Workshop Kyaw Saw Aung #16

Animation Blocking - Cheat Sheet - part 2

How to block out your animation, how to plan your animation blocking, what to avoid, what IS animation blocking, all these questions are the basis of this new series and a topic that's really important for new animation students. Part 2 gives you an animation checklist of the most important items you should be able to cross off before you show your first blocking pass to whoever needs to see it. This animation cheat sheet, as I like to call it, looks like this: PREP - plan your animation - test your rig - create a pose library QUICK CHECK - act out your playblast - use sound as reference WORKFLOW - make a list of notes - do a technical & visual proof-watch: *pops & arcs * body mechanics * silhouette * mirror shot * work in chunks * don’t loop shots (except for fixes) * avoid repetition (pose & timing) BONUS: - rotoscope your reference There you go! The next upload is going to take a look at each of these items in detail.

Borg vs. McEnroe - Acting Analysis for Animators

Today's Acting Analysis for Animators' upload takes a look at the movie "Borg vs. McEnroe", specifically character staging, prop interaction, eye focus and more!

Disney - The Magic of Animation

Animation Workshop Konstantinos Zacharakis #7

Animation Workshop Kyaw Saw Aung #15

SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE - Official Trailer 2

LOVE. IT.

Animation Workshop Rex Abba Abba #4

How Does An Actor Earn Respect? - Clifton Collins Jr.

MFKZ - EXPLICIT English Trailer

Animation Blocking - You are doing it WRONG! - part 1

How to block out your animation, how to plan your animation blocking, what to avoid, what IS animation blocking, all these questions are the basis of this new series and a topic that's really important for new animation students. And I may or may not have used this to show a lot of shots from "Tremors"...

Raul Ibarra - Animation Reel

Raul Ibarra - Animation Reel from croasan on Vimeo.

James Baxter Animation Reel

The First - Acting Analysis for Animators

Today I'm looking at Hulu's original series "The First" for my Acting Analysis for Animators series and it covers props, staging, pantomime, thought process and more!

The Making of Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade

Animation Workshop Fiyin Shadare #10

RISE - Worlds 2018 - League of Legends

Cool to see how visual styles are evolving!

Animation Workshop Konstantinos Zacharakis #6

Animation Workshop Noor Ata #6

"STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE" Anime Trailer

LOVE IT!

Thermostat 6 - Animation Short Film 2018 - GOBELINS

One Small Step

Love it!

One Small Step from TAIKO Studios on Vimeo.

Big Hero 6 Breakdown Reel

Big Hero 6 Breakdown Reel from Shaofu Zhang on Vimeo.

IF RICK AND MORTY WAS AN ANIME - MALEC

Love it!

Animation Workshop Jose Molina #8

Animation Workshop Rex Abba Abba #3

Animation Q&A - ANSWERS - part 3

This is the last part of the Animation Q&A, more to come in the upcoming weeks and months!

Altered Carbon - Acting Analysis for Animators

Time for an Acting Analysis for Animators again and Netflix' "Altered Carbon" serves as an example of how to use props in an interesting way, as well as short interaction between two characters. All good springboard ideas for pantomime animation.

Animation Workshop Konstantinos Zacharakis #5

Animation Workshop Noor Ata #5

ENOUGH

That cell phone slap made me LOL so hard.

ENOUGH from Anna Mantzaris on Vimeo.

Animation Workshop Fiyin Shadare #9

Animation Workshop Jose Molina #7

Animation Q&A - ANSWERS - part 2

More questions, more answers! This is part 2 of the Animation Q&A. (Youtube gave me some upload grief, I apologize for the one day delay!)

Jack Ryan - Acting Analysis for Animators

This Acting Analysis for Animators clip takes a look at Amazon's new show "Jack Ryan", covering camera framing for characters, my usual love for eye contact and potential conflict, character interactions and reactions, environmental familiarity and more! Lots of cool little goodies I love to nerd out about.

A Quiet Place — Telling a Story with Sound

Animation Workshop Kyaw Saw Aung #14

Making of The Empire Strikes Back Score

Which Mega Man Robot Master Theme Is Best?

Totally my jam.

Animation Workshop Rex Abba Abba #2

Animation Workshop Fiyin Shadare #8

Animation Workshop Rex Abba Abba #1

Animation Workshop Noor Ata #4

Animation Q&A - ANSWERS - part 1

I got a great batch of questions covering all kinds of animation related topics (and chocolate) and here's the first part of my answers.

The Illusionist - Acting Analysis for Animators

For this Acting Analysis for Animators upload I take a look at the magician movie "The Illusionist"! How can you come across as arrogant, annoyed and high status all through body acting? Look no further than Rufus Sewell!

Animation Workshop Konstantinos Zacharakis #4

The Terminator 2 Score: Under the Skin

This is awesome, especially the separate tracks and sounds! The T2 score is still so good!

Animation Workshop Krystal Huynh #4

Animation Workshop Jose Molina #6

Tears of Steel - Blender VFX Open Movie

10 Lessons from the TOP Film Editors

Spielberg: How to Introduce Characters

Moths

Moths from Scott Jonsson on Vimeo.

Animation Workshop Fiyin Shadare #7

Animation Workshop Fiyin Shadare #6

THANK YOU and submit your QUESTIONS!

I want to thank everybody who watches my clips! Crazy town that I passed 2000 subscribers! I really appreciate all the interest!

 Now that I've covered a lot of the "pre-production" (as I loosely call this) aspect of animation, focusing on ideas, planning, approach, references, etc. it's time to move towards the middle block, namely "production". In the upcoming weeks and months I'm going to talk about blocking, workflows, tool tips, animation tips, show demos, share files, and so on! After that we will take a look at "post-production", which will cover rendering, presentation, sound, music, demo reel, dos and don'ts and much more.

 SO!

 Now is the time to ask questions! Is there anything you want me to cover? Anything I missed? Anything for future FNAs? I have a long list on my end but I want to make sure that your questions are answered! Thanks again for watching!!

 Cheers
JD

Q&A with the 50 Ways Guy and Animator Kevin Parry

Take Shelter - Acting Analysis for Animators - part 2

Continuing the Acting for Animators analysis with part 2 of "Take Shelter, I take a look at non verbal communication of the grumpy kind and how important posture, gestures and timing are in conveying emotions.

BLACKSAD: Under the Skin - Teaser

Animation Workshop Konstantinos Zacharakis #3

Ben Burtt explains Indiana Jones' iconic sound design

This so cool, love love love sound design.

Overwatch Animated Short - Shooting Star

Animation Workshop Kyaw Saw Aung #13

Animation Workshop Fiyin Shadare #5

How to add CHARACTER to your ANIMATION

Character animators are focusing on... character, as the name says. How to animate a character and especially how to create a character is a daunting task and easier said than done! This clip will hopefully give you a few guidelines and tips on how to achieve exactly that.

Animation Workshop Jose Molina #5

ER (Season 1) - Acting Analysis

Another look at season 1 of the TV show "ER", specifically episode 16 "Make of Two Hearts" and 20 "Full Moon, Saturday Night".
Of course John Carter (played by Noah Wyle) with his awesome pantomime actions and reactions is back, as well as another sequence with different actors showcasing the same topic: how the end of a lip-sync piece doesn't have to be the end of your performance.

Animation Workshop Konstantinos Zacharakis #2

The Bechdel Test - Everything You Need To Know

VOKABULANTIS - Stop Motion Game Making of

Animation Workshop Noor Ata #3

Next Gen - Trailer

Thomas Duong Reel 2018

Thomas Duong Reel 2018 from Thomas Duong on Vimeo.

Dreamworks Short - BILBY

SO cute!!!

Animation Workshop Krystal Huynh #3

GRIS - Reveal Trailer

Quentin Tarantino and the Poetry Between the Lines

Black Panther — Creating an Empathetic Villain

Dare I say, I'm not a big fan of Killmonger (mainly the acting)... The analysis is good though!

The cinematography of Arrival || Bradford Young || Spotlight

Animation Workshop Konstantinos Zacharakis #1

Drawing Advice for Students - Asking Pros

Animation Workshop Jose Molina #4

Writing Characters Without Character Arcs

The Steven Spielberg "L System"

I love CONFLICT

When your characters are faced with a problem they have to make choices to fix those problems and those choices will reveal their true character. Conflict can be a springboard for comedy, drama, suspense, etc. and a great way to show off your animation skills and an opportunity to go beyond movement and more into character based performance. One of my favorite clips on Youtube serves as today's example illustrating my point. The timing is great and his choice to fix his "problem" still cracks me up!

Extinction - Acting Analysis

When you animate a character make sure that the acting choices are appropriate to the scene, the environment and the context, and not something that seems out of place. It's not just about how to animate a character in terms of movement but also in terms of character choices and the choices will be influenced by what's going on around the character.

Darth Vader: An Icon In 34 Minutes

That was pretty awesome!

Animation Workshop Humphrey Cheng #1

Felix Test

FelixTest from Reece Porter on Vimeo.

The Animation of Wonderboy: The Dragon's Trap

Animation Workshop Jose Molina #3

Gamelab 2018 - Rami Ismail's Indie Hero session

Dragon Ball Super: Broly Movie Trailer

Burnout & Overworking Yourself

Take care of yourself!

ANIMA PODI - Teaser

As Cartoon Brew writes:

Famed French Animation School Gobelins Announces Free Online Animation Course... Gobelins, l’École de l’image, the Paris institution renowned for its department of animation, announced their new free massive open online course (MOOC) last month at the Annecy International Animated Film Festival. Anima Podi, as the MOOC is dubbed, will be a six-week, computer animation training program that begins on October 17.

Head over here for more info and watch the trailer below:

Bang Bang!

Bang Bang! from Jackie Droujko on Vimeo.

Boogie Nights & Goodfellas: When Karma Comes Around

Gotta watch both movies again, they're so good!

Chris McCormick Blizzard Animation Reel 2018

Chris McCormick Blizzard Animation Reel 2018 from Chris McCormick on Vimeo.

SMALLFOOT - Final Trailer

Animation Workshop Kyaw Saw Aung #12

Contact

Contact from Katy Wang on Vimeo.

Dead Cells - Animated Trailer

How an environment can make your animation BETTER! - part 3

Let's conclude (for now) the series about how the environment can make your character animation better by looking at Django Unchained, extreme weather conditions as well as examples and ideas to make your animation stand out. And why wouldn't you try to talk about Bodysnatchers? :)

Warcraft Cinematic - “Old Soldier”

Take Shelter - Acting Analysis - part 1

This Acting Analysis clip take a look at Jeff Nichols' fantastic movie "Take Shelter". There's a lot to cover so this is part 1 for now, and the sequence I'm looking at is very short but hopefully serves as a springboard for ideas in terms of how you can showcase your main actor's character through their interaction with surrounding minor characters, in this case a father and his daughter. It's a small moment but I really like the idea of secondary action in shots and if you can establish a broader canvas of your character through that then then why not try it out in your next shot?

Lady Eboshi is Wrong - Lessons Animation Taught Us

Animation Workshop Fiyin Shadare #4

Grug Animation Test by Bryce McGovern

Grug Animation Test from Bryce McGovern on Vimeo.

Animation Workshop Krystal Huynh #2

Animation Workshop Noor Ata #2

PIG: The Dam Keeper Poems

Animation Workshop Jose Molina #2

Animation Workshop Fiyin Shadare #3

How an environment makes your animation BETTER! - part 2

Part 2 of How an Environment Makes your Animation BETTER series looks at Star Trek, Skull Island, Batman vs Superman, Lord of the Rings, Tomb Raider, Iron Man 2 and the new Godzilla trailer to showcase how your character can be affected by the environment and how it can and should alter the performance.

All the Money in the World - Acting Analysis

This Acting Analysis clip looks at the movie "All the Money in the World" and the examples cover how characters can be affected by their costume, outside environments (more on that in my FNAs), body posture changes based on emotions and lipsync tips.

Animation Workshop Krystal Huynh #1

Animation Workshop Noor Ata #1

Disenchantment - Trailer

Warbringers: Jaina

ASTERIX - LE SECRET DE LA POTION MAGIQUE - Trailer

That looks great!

Animation Workshop Jose Molina #1

Animation Workshop Fiyin Shadare #2

Animation Workshop Nicolette Kiss #11

How an environment makes your animation BETTER! - part 1

This is the start of a multi part series again, almost an unofficial "How to take your animation to the next level" part 6, but this time I'm talking about environments and it's a subject I want to dedicate its own series to.
I'm starting with the simple yet very important distinction: has your character been in that environment before or is the first time? Your acting choices will be different depending on your answer and a set and environment can inspire your acting choices tremendously!

ER (Season 1) - Acting Analysis

For this Acting Analysis clip I'm looking at season 1 of the TV show "ER", specifically episode 12 "Happy New Year" and episode 14 "Long Day's Journey".
John Carter (played by Noah Wyle) seems to be dominating all the clips I'm going to show, with his awesome pantomime actions and reactions, but other characters and moments will be featured as well of course.

Animation Workshop Beril Pisgin #9

Animation Workshop Kyaw Saw Aung #11