In This Extract of the AMB Real Animator Training Library I demonstrate how the proficient 2d Character Animator must manage line and shape manipulation in order to maintain a consistency in the form and volume of the character. Character construction is a technical aspect of the craft that must be learned and mastered so that […]
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I began my animation career at the age of eight after watching Walt Disney’s the Sword in the stone. A bold statement, however I had formed the concept of drawing moving cartoon characters as my career definitely in my mind and was certain that is what would happen and it did. Over the years many […]
Continue readingMore Tag2D Animation Tutorial – How to Animate Dialogue
In this extract from the AMB Animation Live stream library you are treated to a section the 5th part of the traditional animation course on how to animate dialogue. There is an overview of the entire process that was covered in the previous four lectures as well as some hints on basic mouth shape theory […]
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I was asked a question by a very dedicated and talented youngster on twitter and couldn’t resist helping them out! Andjela has been a regular viewer of my livestreams and although she is a little young to be a member of the AMB Live Stream Library Inner Circle – she always tries her best to […]
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Learn How To Animate Facial Expressions and Character Acting via this extract form the AMB Animation Live Stream Library. In the Video I Demonstrate the various stages that are required to animate a cartoon dog character change its mood and facial expressions. Pose to Pose Animation is used to block out the keyframes that determine […]
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In This Animation Tutorial I cover the process that a professional Animator must go through to prepare rough animation for clean up animation. The process is called Tie Down Animation. Once the animation has been roughed out to a stage where the animator is happy with the action the drawings must be refined before being […]
Continue readingMore TagCharacter Animation Tips – Character Construction How to Stay on Model
In this Traditional Animation tutorial I discuss the importance of Character Construction and how knowing the character design well and understanding its structure will guarantee you stay on model every time you draw the character. Solid Drawing – now referred to as Solid Design in today’s software dominated animation industry is one of the 12 […]
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In this traditional animation tutorial I demonstrate how to animate cartoon characters b utilising one of the most established designs of Master cartoon Animator Eric Goldberg – The Genie from Disney’s Aladdin. I go through the process of establishing the major poses or key frames for an action with the character. The main emphasis is […]
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In this AMB Animation Livestream I demonstrate how top tier animation professionals animate high quality character designs quickly and effectively with a seemingly effortless display. I utilise the complex character design of Rasputin from the Don Bluth Masterpiece Anastasia and show you exactly how Professional animators animate quickly. In the live demo I talk you […]
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The Secret to Great Character Animation is knowing How to draw shapes. Shapes are the major defining aspects that create appealing poses as well as solid and strong character design and interesting animation. Understanding Shapes is the 2D animators key to consistency and one of the greatest Character Animation Tips for animators who work in […]
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