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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!

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!


Wednesday, December 16, 2020

AnimChallenge Animation Feedback - "Thor" (November)

Feedback collection for the November "Thor" AnimChallenge!

The Animation Minute (December 7th - December 13th, 2020)

The Animation Minute! Your weekly summary of all things animation! Covering December 7th - December 13th, 2020. 

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!! 

The Animation Minute (November 30th - December 6th, 2020)

The Animation Minute! Your weekly summary of all things animation! Covering November 30th - December 6th, 2020. 

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!


Tuesday, December 1, 2020