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Live Stream: Kid Cosmic – Animation Analysis
The animation style of the new Netflix series Kid Cosmic is quite unique. Ferdinand has a closer look at the snappy pose to pose animation in this new series by legendary animator and show creator Craig McCracken.
Animation Analysis – The Mitchells vs. the Machines – Frame by Frame
We scrub through The Mitchells vs the Machines frame by frame to see how they managed to pull of such fun and crazy animation: strong poses, goofy follow-through, clear staging and succession of poses. This is a must watch analysis…
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Easiest way to animate follow through: straight ahead
How to animate a cloth dragging behind using a straight ahead animation method. This is one of the more intuitive ways to master the animation principle of follow-through, drag and overlapping action.
Secrets and Inspiration from Animation History – John Canemaker Interview FMX 2019
Learn animation from the work of master animators. Animation historian John Canemaker talks how he approaches animation analysis, tricks and cheats of the masters and shares animation advice for beginners. Check out the FMX 2021 and watch talks and presentations…
Did you notice this in the Jungle Book?
When “off-model” is “on-model” in character animation… In Walt Disney’s original Jungle Book the characters are sometimes drawn with thumbs and sometimes without them. In this animation analysis we have a quick look at why and when this happens and…
Rigging and animation in Moho – live stream
Ferdinand is working live on the rig of a penguin detective for the game MS Salmon. Along the way we share some animation tips, discussions and have fun hanging out together. Join the conversation every Thursday and Friday live on…
