I’m Thrilled to share this incredible shot from my student
@RafaelScandian
Give him a follow and show him some love.
Brobdrakian Dweller Rig by
@KielFiggins
If you want to create incredible shots like this DM me the word “CREATURE” and I’ll help you excel in Animation.
Aspiring Animators,
Don’t be disheartened that you’re not improving as fast as you want. Animation takes a while to click typically years of doing it day in and out.
But one day everything just clicks and it all makes sense keep pushing. .
You’ve got this.
One love
Jerome
I came across this great thread relating to the level you need to be at to make it as a 3D artist in the games industry. So I decided to make a similar one but with a specific focus on animation. . . 1
Hey everyone ive made My Animation Masterclass available on Youtube! Check it out and learn how I animated this epic fight scene.
Dont forget to Like the video, drop a comment and subscribe for more content!
Let’s have some fun. I want someone to animate this to the best of their ability. When your done send me a playblast and I’ll give you feedback. Animators of all skill levels welcome.
I told you we are starting 2024 off with a bang, Let me share with you this amazing action shot that My student and I worked on in his Mentorship with ADVACNED ANIMATION ACADEMY.
Watch it in highres!
#animation
#3Danimation
#gamedev
Hey Animators! In case you missed it I'm holding a FREE Masterclass! So if you want to:
🌟Position yourself as the ideal candidate for animation and game studios
🌟 Smash the glass ceiling to enter this incredible industry!
Comment "LEVELUP" and ill DM you!
Advice for new animators, you will find this is a very small industry it will serve you well to be genuine, kind and hard working. Stay professional on and offline.
5 years into my career and I still feel like I know so little about animation. Every animator I meet shows me tips/workflow tricks that works for them. Even junior animators show me new things all the time. No room for ego
This is dope! Just saw this sword kick on the Great Wall from Vincent Zhao that has inspired others to try. Clip from blue hippo films.
#actiontwitter
#FilmTwitter
Its time to show what I've been cooking up!
Sound ON! 🔊
A common misconception is that creating shots like this takes forever! . . let's debunk that myth. Discover the secrets behind this Majestic Battle at .
#animation
#gamedev
Animating every day won’t make you a good animator by itself. There’s a difference between having 5 years of experience, vs having experienced the same year 5 times. Practice is a doing word you have to actively try to improve
Question for my fellow Animators, What bad Animation habits have you developed that over your career? I’ll share first, sometimes I animate without reference, I understand body mechanics very well so I get away with just winging, but I would NEVER recommend this.
It’s time for another Anim challenge.Same rules as before animate this to the best of your ability and the first 5 submissions will have their work reviews by myself. Send me your playblast via DM or email at info
@advancedanimationacademy
.com
Aspiring animators, don't be become frustrated that your having a hard time getting a walk or run cycle to feel right. Human locomotion takes time and there is very little room for error because we see it everyday.
Keep grinding and asking for advice and you will improve.
Hey Animators!
The animation industry is constantly evolving, and so should we! Today, set a personal challenge. It could be mastering a new animation tool, experimenting with a different style, or starting that project you’ve been thinking about. How will you grow today?
Since everyone else is doing it ill join the fun too.
Just some of my fav anims from the past few years. More to come in the future.
#PortfolioDay
#PortfolioDay2024
Allright! After a month and a half of hard work, I'm super proud to share this piece, It's not too long, ton of shot I would change if I had another month to spend on it but you know the drill : Finished not perfect!
So this one is done, and maks the first project of the year!
Man . . I love everything about this shot. The moves are simple but very well done. Good timing, weight, framing and subtleties like the organic movement from the impact of landing. Very well done
The Animation community is very supportive. You’d be surprised the amount of people willing to offer you advice and guidance both professionally and personally. All you have to do is ask
Quick question for Animators. What is the most difficult/challenging thing you have had to animate. You don’t have to mention what project just the actual task e.g animating someone writing with a pen.
Sometimes you will feel like your just not a good animator. I’ve felt like that, take a break then come back and animate something simple. Use small victories to build back up your confidence in your skills. I call it back to basics.
Hey Amazing Animators
Just a heads up, ive made my Dance of Dragons | Dragon Battle Animation Masterclass available for completely FREE Via YouTube.
All i would ask is if you like the class give the video a like and subscribe to the channel. :)
It was an absolute pleasure watching your skills and confidence as an Animator develop. Keep going!
If you want to make spectacular animations and improve your career prospects like
@rrnanmo
DM me the word ACTION and I’ll help you elevate your skills to excellence.
You reach a point in your career where animation just clicks and everything that was difficult is now easy. You levelled up, at that point you don’t chill out. You double down and experiment with new styles and workflows. Your having an animation “growth spurt” feed into it.
New Animators do not plagiarise someone else work. This is a small industry and you will be found out. Not only will you be rejected you will tarnish your professional reputation. Cheating gets you no where work hard and trust the process.
I looked through a ton of reels today, and it only happened a couple of times, but it made me so mad every time I saw a shot that belonged to someone else in a reel.
Reverse image search exists!! Who do you think you are going to fool???
Was such a blast working on this shot together. Your skills as an animator has improved so much and I’m looking forward to seeing what your produce from here on out. If you want to make an amazing shot like
@RichPach17
DM the word Animate. And I’ll be right with you.
Just to clarify the point of this platform I’m creating is to help Animators develop. If you have any questions related to animation I’ll be happy to do a Q/A to them on YouTube. So feel free to ask me what you’d like in repose to this tweet. No animation question is silly.
Let's begin. I'm going to give you some brutal truths because I think this is something that needs to be said. Studios are not there to teach you how to animate, you are being employed to do a job so you need to demonstrate that you have the skills to do it. . . 2
Attention Ambitious Animators!
Due to popular demand I'm hosting another FREE Masterclass! So if you want to:
🌟Position yourself as the ideal candidate for animation and game studios
🌟 Earn an extra £10K in Animation!
Comment "ELEVATE" and ill DM you!
I've used cascadeur before and they are making some really amazing stuff. I think it's a good software to practice your animation skills. You can use it for production as well.
Calling all animators!
I challenge you to Step out of your comfort zone and tackle a new animation challenge. Share your creation with me, and I'll provide feedback. Let's push our skills together!
Deadline: 2 weeks
Submission: DM or email to info
@AdvancedAnimationAcademy
.com
If you think being an animator sounds fun but that you could never learn it, you’re wrong. It isn’t easy, and it takes lifelong dedication and patience.
To succeed, you have to sincerely love it, but I truly believe anyone can learn it.
If I can do this stuff, you can too
Honestly there are NO hard numbers for this, so take this with a grain of salt. I would like to invite other animators to chime in but I would say. . .
Junior = 1-2 years
Mid level 2-4 years
Senior = 5+ years
Lead = 7+ years
Principle = 10+ years
Director =10+ years
Can someone explain how many years you need for a role to call yourself:
Junior
Mid-level / intermediate
Senior
Lead
Associate / principal
Perhaps with samples of how work should look quality wise
What Makes a Senior Animator?
For me, a Senior Animator is foremost an exceptional animator. They set an example for other animators and are autonomous and take ownership of their tasks. As my mentor once told me, they are a locomotive for the team.
Hey Animators,
Remember to be grateful for each day. We often focus on what's not going well, but it's important to appreciate the blessings we have. As the seasons change so do your current circumstances. Even on cloudy days, the sun will shine again.
One love,
Jerome
Don't make the mistake of just doing what you have been told mindlessly, Ask questions as to why you should exaggerate X pose, ask how to go about making X motion feel heavier. . . 10
Your university course isn't enough. The way you make it into the industry is by putting in the extra work needed to show you are above and beyond the majority of the competition. . . 4
I cannot tell you how many times I've critiqued a student's work and then the next shot I see the same mistakes. You need to be intentional with your development. . . 11
Unreal Engine is so powerful I’m having so much fun exploring, rendering scenes and finding powerful ways to make mine and my students animations look great. Animating this is gonna be so much fun.
Hey Everyone,
Im on the hunt for a Technical Animator who is available for freelance work for the Advanced Animation Academy.
Im also on the look out for 3D Artists as well. I have some future plans that i need expert help with. Please DM Thanks in advance.
I know ive been AFK from twitter and yotube for a while. Alot of life stuff has been happening lately. However ive been working on a bunch of stuff in the background.
Considering its the holiday season, here's a sneak peak of something ive been working on. More Coming soon
Remember Animation is an art form and with any art form it takes practice to get good at, even when you are good there is always room to learn. and as a newbie you have just started your journey. Even as an experienced animator I still learn new workflows every week. . . 15
Thousands of aspiring animators study at university every year doing the same or similar courses at a similar level. For someone to want to pay you for your skills you need to be better than the majority. . . 5
Having knowledge of the animation principles isn't enough, that is the basics, you need to know how to practically apply them in your own animations to achieve believable results and even then that's just the basics. . . 3
Hello fellow animators I’m offering a FREE masterclass for the first 50 people who complete this short survey.
Hit will only take 5 mins make sure you leave your name and email so I can send you your access code for the Masterclass
Survey link
How to make the most of reference in animation?
Reference should be used to help you understand the mechanics of a motion. Don’t use it and simply copy what you see. Use it to extract the information that you needed to push your own animations.
A vast world of shadow & chaos awaits in the all-new epic, dark fantasy action-RPG
#TheLordsoftheFallen
.
As a new age of devastation dawns, behold the very first trailer below…
#DareToHope
Wishlist Now on PC, PS5 & Xbox X/S:
There is no need to be disheartened if you didn't secure an intern ship or a job right out of University or your online course, you simply are not ready yet.
So let's talk about how you become ready. . . 7
Additionally not every animator you reach out to will give you their time and that's ok, as nice as the animation community is you also need to remember that people don't owe you anything. Some may even ask you to pay for their expertise and that's ok . . . 12
Major studios are constantly trying to push the boundary meaning the skill barrier for entry is constantly getting higher. The way you overcome this is to speak to the people who are actively in those positions that you want to be in. . .8
For every animator
I think it's always good to work on personal shots besides your job ~
I try to do it as well.
This was a quick acting practice I did on my weekends
you can find breakdown too in the video
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Don't forget to turn the sound on 💬
There’s no shortcuts in becoming a better animator. You can expedite your growth but there’s no substitute for putting in the hours. It’s a hard but very rewarding craft, the people you meet and the projects you get to work on there’s nothing like it.
#Hustle
“What Animators had the biggest impact on you?”
Theres more but if I had to name a few it would be.
@mocap_tim
(Taught me to animate)
@AnimatedTorrii
(influenced my style)
@EvaSeyeux
(inspired me)
@ElliotMaren
(raised my standards)
@rveenewman
(opened my eyes to possibilities)
The point is you need to be proactive if you want to succeed. . In order to achieve where most fail, you must be willing to do what most aren't. . . 14
Learn to make amazing shots like this for as little as £25 a week! AAA Animation courses have been reduced to £500! Enter the code LaunchSale at checkout for an extra £200 off!
#ADVANCEYOURCAREER
Question for animators what do you find the most challenging in your role? I’ll start. I find it challenging to stay creative when time is tight. What’s yours?
Want to improve your animation skills? Want to learn from an industry professional? If so sign up to the Advanced animation Academy. My online masterclass on 15/11/21 8pm GMT drop me a DM with your First Name, Last Name and Email. Let’s Advance your animation career!
Amazing news AAA has just acquired a commercial license to for the Tyrant Dragon rig from
@truongcgartist
This means all AAA students can download this Incredible rig for FREE as part of their courses and mentorships.
More news to come!
Wanna learn how to animate like this? Then check out my ultimate Creature Animation Course! 🎬 Join now to master the secrets behind my epic scenes for just £75/month. Ignite your passion and bring your fantasies to life! 🌟
#AnimationMagic
#CreatureCourse
I’m sure every game dev can attest to this, having a good team of nice people makes work so much better. I’m very happy in my current role but when you work with good people it takes it to another level.
Sometimes
#Animation
can feel like a long grind it. It is but you know what helps watch other Animators work it will inspire you. Challenge yourself and try to replicate a snippet this isn't for a reel this is just practice. But it makes practice fun.
Today is a bittersweet day as I leave the amazing Team
@CIGamesOfficial
what an incredible journey
@lotfgame
was. However I now join the incredibly talented team
@YAGERdev
as their Lead Animator. Looking forward to what’s on the horizon.
One thing i like about this Animation is that all the experts you get to work with are openly willing to share tips to solve an animation problem. Even if you have your own way its always nice to find a new way. It could be more effective.
Lets start 2024 off with a Bang, let me teach you how i animated my Dragon battle animation in The Dance of Dragons | Dragon Battle Animation Masterclass via
@YouTube
Did you know
#maya3d
has multiple falloff modes on the move key tool? with
#tbAnimTools
, use shift + right click in the graph editor to quickly change modes.
Fellow Animators I want to clarify, a majority of the things I say on here are my opinions and will not apply in 100% of cases. Workflow tips and tricks ect these are my methods. The beauty of our craft is that there are multiple ways to approach a problem. I’m just sharing mine.
Seniority in Animation sometimes means doing the boring/annoying/tedious tasks so your team can have an
easier/smoother/streamlined pipeline.
🚫 Does this guarantee a promotion? No
✅ Does it pave the way towards seniority? Likely
✅ Does it demonstrate leadership? Absolutely
Game development isn’t easy (all disciplines) so many moving parts to get the game you end up enjoying finished. I’d like to give a shout out to all my game Devs your work may be unseen but it is appreciated
Our Motion Capure animation course will launch 21/01/2023
The course will a 6 weeks.
And be centred around motion capture workflows in game development.