Frame by Frame on Tumbler
Head over to Tumbler to check out this really great resource. Here is a little bit about the site: Frame by frame and sequential images from various animated films for study and appreciation. I post images so that each frame can be looked at individually, as well as in the context of the full shot. The gifs supply reference for timing. All images are official images/clips from the films/shows, no...
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Animation Quality vs Quantity – by Jason Schleifer
Head over to Jason Schleifer’s blog for a great breakdown about animation quality versus quantity. Left Right “Most artists feel that it’s a see-saw.. we all want quality, which means it’s going to take time. If you want it faster, then the quality will have to drop. This seems to make sense, as one of the trademark features of really great animation is attention to detail. Massaging those arcs, making sure there are no pops in the knees, double-checking...
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Recipe for Success
Today we are going to cook up a shot, roll up your sleeves, put your apron on, cause we are going to have some fun! A few days ago I was watching Master Chef (which is a cooking show for those of you don’t know) and it got me thinking about the parallels between cooking and animating. When cooking or baking you need to make sure you have all the right utensils and ingredients in order to make sure you can follow a recipe from start to finish. Believe it or not, in animation it’s...
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The Power of Posing
Head over to Vanity Fair for a great article by the photographer Howerd Schatz. He photographed actors at his studio in a series of roles and dramatic situations to reveal the essence of their characters. My top three are: GEOFFREY RUSH Left: You’re the cornerman for a winded female boxer, desperately exhorting her: “She’s run away with your boyfriend! She’s kidnapped your kid! Get out there and kill that heifer!” Center: You’re five years into a contented but...
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Head over to Yoni Goodman’s blog for a fun serve of daily animation tests. I love how lose and straight ahead some of them feel. There is something very inspiring in those rough motion...
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Hi, my name is Avner, and I am addicted to animation!
Welcome to my work in progress animation workbook. Feel free to share ideas, thoughts, feedback or anything else that can help me evolve and further my learning. 
