Keepin it simple

So class 3 went off without a hitch and I took a long break from my computer which really helped me recharge my batteries. Here are my two shots for the class. I hope to polish them both up before CTN so I have some body mechanic shots to show anyone would like to critique them.

Anywho here they are!

Week 1 of my new assignment.

So I decided to let everyone see how a shot develops over the course of several weeks.

First you start a shot off with a rough idea in your head and some stick figure doodles. Once you have an idea you generally will record yourself doing the action or find some Youtube videos of the action.

Now your ready to head into your favorite animation program and start blocking out your shot. Blocking is usually pretty rough and it's goal is to give the director or whoever is paying you to see what the final animation will look like. Good blocking will clearly show what is happening in the shot and not leave anything to question.



So for my first shot here I chose to do a baseball pitch. If you watch it you should be able to figure it out without me telling you which means I did a good job. If you are having trouble understanding what is going on then I need to go back and make sure it communicates it clearer for my audience. 

After turning it in I did realize I wanted a bit more anticipation to the big pitch so I added a step and lean back before the leg goes in the air which you'll be able to see next week when I talk about Blocking Plus.

Until then!

I've been a bad blogger

I haven't been doing a great job keeping this up to date lately. I had a couple weeks off and just needed to recharge my batteries so to speak. I'm glad to be back and hopefully will try and throw something up at least every week.

First my final shot for class 2.

Unfortunately like most of my assignments I keep hitting that frame limit and I really felt I could have played with the timing a bit more with this one but that is something I will have to learn to deal with because I know for a fact that the industry as pretty strict standards when it comes to that.


Second is my Progress reel for Class 2.


That is all for now as it is quite late! I was brainstorming ideas for my theme for Class 3. Stay tuned to see what I choose! :)

Until next time!

Class 2 Project 2

Finally got away from that ball with legs to a character with no arms. Overall it was a big learning curve, learning to deal with the spine and head. I'm mostly happy with it although I do wish I had another week to really polish it. Also I would have like to add another camera angle so you can see what is happening on the diving board a little clearer but my mentor advised against it.

Now I'll be working on my final project for class 2 which deals with a fully formed character, which should be very challenging and fun!



That's all for now! :)

Awesome little animation

Great animated video my mentor showed during class. Wanted to share it here!

Will be posting my finished 2nd project sometime in the next day or two. Until then enjoy this awesome piece!


Thought of You from Ryan J Woodward on Vimeo.

Class 2 Assignment 1 Finish

Haven't posted in a bit due to my crazy schedule as of late. But being that tonight it looks like I'll get to bed before midnight I wanted to at least put my week 4 assignment up.

I was debating going back and fixing this one because of how horrible the legs ended up being. But decided against it to remind me why they are doing that and to never.do.that.again.ever.

Great progress Reels

Found some great videos of how a shot progresses from planning to polished and just wanted to share them here. I love these behind the scenes stuff!!

First one is by Kyle Kenworthy


Next two are from David Tart

Animation Direction: Shot Progression from David Tart on Vimeo.


Animation Direction: Sequence Progression from David Tart on Vimeo.