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!!