Wednesday, December 23, 2020

100 Frame Animation Contest (Fall 2020) - Submissions

Here are the submissions! The topics were either: "Pain" or "Awkward Moment". The winner will be announced in the upcoming week(s)

Monday, December 21, 2020

Over the Moon (Netflix) - Animation Analysis and Tips for Animators

Today's Animation Analysis takes a look at the Netflix movie "Over the Moon" by Glen Keane! I picked a few shots and scenes from the earlier part of the movie covering body mechanics, exercise inspirations, composition, stylization and much more!

Animation Workshop Feedback - Anonymous #2 (2020)

Need help with your animation? Sign up for my workshop! 

 

The Animation Minute (December 14th - December 20th, 2020)

The Animation Minute! Your weekly summary of all things animation! Covering December 14th - December 20th, 2020.

Thursday, December 17, 2020

The Undoing (HBO) - Acting Analysis and Tips for Animators

Today's Acting for Animators takes a look at the HBO show "The Undoing" and covers body language, attention and reaction, lip sync and much more!


Friday, December 11, 2020

100 Frame Animation Topic: Pain or Awkward Moment - Fall 2020 Contest

100 Frames. 1 Week. Prize: $100 or 3 Workshop critiques from me! AND $100 or 3 Critiques from Agora.Community Thanks to Agora for teaming up! 

 Again we have TWO topics you can choose from: PAIN or AWKWARD MOMENT! 

 Contest starts now, December 11th and ends December 18th (end of day San Francisco time). Email me your submissions (either added to the email or a link to a download option) to: 

 contest (at) spungella (dot) com 

 Make sure that you include your full name in the email. Any animation technique (3D, 2D, Stop-Motion, etc.), submit a 1080p resolution clip at 24fps (so we’re all on the same page about the 100 frame total), with or without sound/music, up to you. 

 Be respectful to others with the content of your animation.
 

"Canvas" by Frank E. Abney (Netflix) - Animation Recommendation

The beautiful and touching animated short "Canvas" by Frank Abney is now out on Netflix! Highly recommended! Congratulations Frank!! 

Friday, December 4, 2020

100 Frame Animation Contest Fall 2020 - Announcement

Here's the playlist with all the previous topics, animation submissions and winners and even older submissions here.

You have 1 week to animate 100 frames! The winner gets $100 or 3 workshop submissions! 

Contest starts December 11th and ends December 18th (end of day San Francisco time). 

Email me your submissions (either added to the email or a link to a download option) to: 

 contest (at) spungella (dot) com 

Make sure that you include your full name in the email. Any animation technique (3D, 2D, Stop-Motion, etc.), submit a 1080p resolution clip at 24fps (so we’re all on the same page about the 100 frame total), with or without sound/music, up to you. 

 Be respectful to others with the content of your animation. 

Thursday, December 3, 2020

Run. (Hulu) - Acting Analysis and Tips for Animators

Today's Acting for Animators takes a look at the Hulu movie "Run." and covers pantomime, thought process, prop usage, audience expectations, camera reveals and much more!