Thursday, February 28, 2013

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Anatomy for sculptors



Not just helpful for sculptors but good reference and resource for animators! Head over to anatomy4sculptors!

It takes what it takes.

It really is very simple and when you read or watch examples, where you apply the cost cutting principle of VFX to other business, you just have to laugh. Yet people don't really get it or just choose to ignore it.

Great read by Scott Squires: Visual Effects are inexpensive.

And this is just too funny:


Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 - Trailer


Disney's Planes - Official Trailer A

Some very cool flight dynamics and camera work in there.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Richard Williams’ “Animator’s Survival Kit” - App Version


 That's very interesting! Check out Cartoon Brew for all the juicy bits!

NIKO and the Sword of Light

Head over here for the full Kickstarter post. Love the look and sets, very cool! The Art-of book looks nice! Found via @animationcollab

Animation Notes from Ollie Johnston



Head over here for the full list.

1. Don’t illustrate words or mechanical movements. Illustrate ideas or thoughts, with the attitudes and actions. 
2. Squash and stretch entire body for attitudes. 
3. If possible, make definite changes from one attitude to another in timing and expression. 
4. What is the character thinking?
etc.

There are 30 points in total and gold! Found via @AnimSchoolTweet