The Top Animation Communities, Groups, and Forums for Networking and Learning. If you’re an animator or animation student, seeking out a supportive and creative community is essential for success. Animators often face challenges when it comes to perfecting the art of movement, storytelling, and technical skills. Having access to people who understand the craft can make a big difference in honing your skills. There are plenty of animation communities, groups, and forums to build relationships with fellow artists from around the world. I’ve outlined some of them later in this article. What is the importance of networking in the animation…
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How does an animator use subtext properly in an animated scene? The use of subtext in character animation is an excellent tool for your animator’s toolbox! When an audience views a scene in an animated film, they are experiencing the emotions that a character reveals as the character negotiates its way within the shots throughout a film. When done correctly, 2D and 3D Character Animators can add detailed layers of emotions into their animation to subconsciously enhance the impact of acting within the shot on the audience. The definition of subtext is the content underneath the spoken dialogue. Behind the dialogue,…
1 CommentWhat can I do to get ready for an animation school? This is a question that I get asked quite often, usually by prospective students or friends of friends and family that don’t know exactly what to expect when starting an animation school or want to improve over break. Here are 5 animation tips that you can use to improve your skills. When I first got to CalArts, I remember how overwhelming it was to be surrounded by so many talented students. At first, I felt out of place with so many of the students from the LA area who…
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