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Thursday 26 January 2023
Sunday 2 December 2018
Last minute gifts for animators 2018
So your SO or loved one works in the field of animation and you wonder what to buy for them, right?
You love animation too but have no clue what is trending, relevant or have no idea what gift says I care huh?
Sweat no more! Here is a list of relevant gifts that will make a big impression on the animator in your life.
How to Cheat in Maya 2017: Tools and Techniques for Character Animation
Animated Storytelling: Simple Steps For Creating Animation and Motion Graphics
This book offers countless ways to improve your storytelling when working with animated projects. I had the fortune to review an early copy of this book before its release and it really helped me to come up with original ideas for my shots. When people ask me how did you come up with such an idea, I pull out my copy from my backpack.
American Experience: The Circus DVD
The Nine Old Men: Lessons, Techniques, and Inspiration from Disney's Great Animators
Andreas Deja, master animator of Scar from Lion King fame. Put together a great book about the second generation of master animators at the Walt Disney Studios on its beginnings. Full of stories and sketches from each of the productions they worked, it is a great source of inspiration and mental zen for animators that follow their teachings and put them to work day in and day out.
XP-PEN Artist15.6 15.6 Inch IPS Drawing Monitor Pen Display Graphics Digital Monitor with Battery-Free Passive Stylus (8192 Levels Pressure)
You love animation too but have no clue what is trending, relevant or have no idea what gift says I care huh?
Sweat no more! Here is a list of relevant gifts that will make a big impression on the animator in your life.
How to Cheat in Maya 2017: Tools and Techniques for Character Animation
This is a great reference book for 3D/CG animators that work with Maya. Artists appreciate tips and workflows on how to get the job done quickly and efficiently, and this book delivers big on this kind of content. This is the latest edition available and most of the teachings can be applied to other software packages.
Animated Storytelling: Simple Steps For Creating Animation and Motion Graphics
American Experience: The Circus DVD
This documentary might not be related to animation but is highly related to the entertainment business that animation happen to serve to. The story of the American circus enterprises is as interesting and fascinating as Walt Disney's story. I think there is a ton of information that can be translated into animated endeavors to let this DVD fly by, and some of the stuff you learn you can use it to make small talk. Give it a chance, you won't be disappointed.
The Nine Old Men: Lessons, Techniques, and Inspiration from Disney's Great Animators
Andreas Deja, master animator of Scar from Lion King fame. Put together a great book about the second generation of master animators at the Walt Disney Studios on its beginnings. Full of stories and sketches from each of the productions they worked, it is a great source of inspiration and mental zen for animators that follow their teachings and put them to work day in and day out.
XP-PEN Artist15.6 15.6 Inch IPS Drawing Monitor Pen Display Graphics Digital Monitor with Battery-Free Passive Stylus (8192 Levels Pressure)
Animators draw a lot, it doesn't matter it is on a computer, on paper and this monitor brings both worlds together at a very affordable price. It has tons of good reviews and seems to be very reliable. If you want to get a WOW face, this is the one gift you should buy. Do your homework though, ask the person you want to gift this to tell you about his/her setup and ask them "why some animators draw directly on a screen?" and based on the response, make your final decision.
This is more like a stocking stuffer or an extra for a gift bundle. This glove helps your hand slide easier when you are working with a screen, a tablet or piece of paper. It feels great and will keep dirt and such away from the surfaces you are working with.
This book helps animators with acting and animation performances. It is a great source to create shots with sincerity and uniqueness. I can assure that this book will give your loved one a new view on how to plan shots and get the best possible shot they can.
So this is all I can think of now. Should I find more gift ideas, I will post them by Wednesday.
Merry Christmas and the best of the holidays to you. Thank you very much for putting the time on reading my blog. I only hope this has helped you to make your Christmas shopping a little bit easier and less stressing.
Monday 12 November 2018
Last minute tips for CTNX before you land
Hey there, I know there are quite a few lists and survival guides to CTNX available to you through Google. There are interviewing tips, tips for a killer reel, tips on how to get the most out of the convention and so many other lists that can make the whole pre-convention planning a bit overwhelming and stressing.
I just feel there are some gaps to fill and some things to say that will give you an extra edge and perspective about the convention that are worth mentioning, so here they are:
Get some antibacterial wipes and clean your device everytime before you hand it to a potential recruiter or pro giving you a critique. Remember they are active professionals and they shouldn't be missing work because they contracted a weird bug at CTNX. In a nutshell: Don't become patient zero!
Be aware of your surroundings! Step aside in hallways and common areas while checking your phone or taliking to somebody as you are not the only one on a mission at CTNX. There will be people jumping all over the place and many of them with their beloved portfolios and tech in hand and you don't wanna be remembered as the guy that stepped, trumpled or ruined somebody's time at the expo.
Be kind to the volunteers as they have nothing to do with whatever goes wrong at the conference. Yes, some of them may take their job way too seriously and lack the training to manage conflict and can be a little douchebaggy, but they are not the bulk of the group let me tell you. I personally know many of them and all they want is to be part of the whole experience. So please don't take your frustration out on them. Take it to the organizers and best of luck to you because that's another league I won't talk about.
Prepare for the worse and hope for the best:
Print receipts of everything! From add ons, to badges, to invitations, lotteries and whatever is proof of something you bought or acquired from CTNX. Cell connectivity comes to its knees during the convention, sometimes back to the age of CDMA.
Have all your dgital content downloaded to at least two devices (if you have the fortune to own more than one device). Also bring extra batteries, battery banks, solar panel or mini nuclear reactor as the people to available electrical outlets ratio is like 40 to 1 if not higher.
For the bold and brave out there, create a bit.ly link to your online content that is unique, easy to type and remember as typing a Vimeo link with a number can be a hassle. I'm talking about somebody trying to access to your content from their device. On the same department, never ask can you tell me your email address to send you a link? Because you'll get the cringe of death or a well educated no.
Have fun, meet people and be kind! Don't discount, deride or give the cold shoulder to anybody as you never know who will make it big despite of what you percieve as a below average portfolio, a shy personallity or whatever prejudice that labels an human being as a "loser" or something worse. Even better, you never know if you'll see them again at a studio or place you want to work at. Everybody's chance to success is the same despite of current or past cirmcunstances. And finally, don't throw business cards away for the same aforementioned reason!
May the odds be ever in your favor and godspeed to you. I shall see you again later on!
That's all folks!
I just feel there are some gaps to fill and some things to say that will give you an extra edge and perspective about the convention that are worth mentioning, so here they are:
Get some antibacterial wipes and clean your device everytime before you hand it to a potential recruiter or pro giving you a critique. Remember they are active professionals and they shouldn't be missing work because they contracted a weird bug at CTNX. In a nutshell: Don't become patient zero!
Be aware of your surroundings! Step aside in hallways and common areas while checking your phone or taliking to somebody as you are not the only one on a mission at CTNX. There will be people jumping all over the place and many of them with their beloved portfolios and tech in hand and you don't wanna be remembered as the guy that stepped, trumpled or ruined somebody's time at the expo.
Be kind to the volunteers as they have nothing to do with whatever goes wrong at the conference. Yes, some of them may take their job way too seriously and lack the training to manage conflict and can be a little douchebaggy, but they are not the bulk of the group let me tell you. I personally know many of them and all they want is to be part of the whole experience. So please don't take your frustration out on them. Take it to the organizers and best of luck to you because that's another league I won't talk about.
Prepare for the worse and hope for the best:
Print receipts of everything! From add ons, to badges, to invitations, lotteries and whatever is proof of something you bought or acquired from CTNX. Cell connectivity comes to its knees during the convention, sometimes back to the age of CDMA.
Have all your dgital content downloaded to at least two devices (if you have the fortune to own more than one device). Also bring extra batteries, battery banks, solar panel or mini nuclear reactor as the people to available electrical outlets ratio is like 40 to 1 if not higher.
For the bold and brave out there, create a bit.ly link to your online content that is unique, easy to type and remember as typing a Vimeo link with a number can be a hassle. I'm talking about somebody trying to access to your content from their device. On the same department, never ask can you tell me your email address to send you a link? Because you'll get the cringe of death or a well educated no.
Have fun, meet people and be kind! Don't discount, deride or give the cold shoulder to anybody as you never know who will make it big despite of what you percieve as a below average portfolio, a shy personallity or whatever prejudice that labels an human being as a "loser" or something worse. Even better, you never know if you'll see them again at a studio or place you want to work at. Everybody's chance to success is the same despite of current or past cirmcunstances. And finally, don't throw business cards away for the same aforementioned reason!
May the odds be ever in your favor and godspeed to you. I shall see you again later on!
That's all folks!
Thursday 18 August 2016
How to use an animated / video texture in Maya 2016 | Animation Tutorial
How to use an animated / video texture in Maya 2016 | Animation Tutorial, a cool way to add life to animation props and ambients within Maya.
Wednesday 17 August 2016
An Analysis of the Character Animation in Disney’s Tangled
An Analysis of the Character Animation in #Disney’s Tangled: Learn what makes #Tangled the great animation film it is by reading this great article from Senses of Cinema
Tuesday 16 August 2016
7 Hand Gestures You Should Be Using (in your shots :) )
7 Hand Gestures You Should Be Using (in your shots :) ): Use those hands to convey your message without using words.
Friday 10 June 2016
5 challenges to awaken your creativity
5 challenges to awaken your creativity by creativebloq.com "If you feel stuck in a rut and it seems like ideas took a vacation away from your brain, THIS is the post for you.5
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