Animator Thread
lainchan / vis

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Technician · 2023-10-27 19:04

ITT - open to beginners, hobbyists, and professionals. Dedicated to
general discussion of animation - be it technical, hand-drawn, or 3D.

Resources for beginners:

https://archive.org/details/UnderstandingComicsTheInvisibleArtByScottM
cCloud/
>Understanding Comics (The Invisible Art) By Scott McCloud - Examines
comic history, as well as additional analysis on expression, movement,
formatting, composition, etc. within comics.

https://www.animatorisland.com/[spoiler][/spoiler]
>Animator Island - A useful tool for those getting their foot in the
door in terms of prompts or experimentation in simple animations.

https://www.animationportfolioworkshop.com/what-is-an-animation-
portfolio/
>Animation Portfolio Workshop - A quick overview of what goes into an
animation portfolio, and what studios/colleges look for in one.

http://sevencamels.blogspot.com/
>Temple of the Seven Golden Camels - Blog ran by Mark Kennedy, a
former head of story at Disney Feature Animation. Shares deeply
insightful information on both animation and the industry itself.

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Arisu Mizuki · 2023-11-02 17:25

>>11125
dont forget the classic, OP

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Joe Bloggs · 2023-11-03 09:28

Here's a little rotoscoping exercise I did

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Unidentified · 2023-11-04 16:31

>>11132
Haha, you're right. I'd totally forgotten.
Thanks anon
>>11134
Actually sick as fuarrrk. I love seeing dynamic movement and
composition in independent work like this lol
A lot of people tend to be afraid to leave their comfort zone nowadays
and that's kind of a pet peeve of mine. Genuinely very solid work here

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Agent Smith · 2023-11-07 04:28



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Neuromancer · 2023-11-20 14:07

hello animationgen
i have just been accepted into the cornish animation program B-)

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Neo · 2023-11-20 23:22

>>11176
congrats lain, please work hard and make something beautiful

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Lunch · 2023-11-27 09:00

first time animating a run cycle.

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William Holtzer · 2024-02-06 15:20

I know I'm very late to the party but I'm considering making a flash
game.