Monday, October 29, 2012

Drawing- Animation Shapes-The Punch






For the full video visit:  http://www.drawingforce.com/
During this video I discuss further the idea of “coming from” and “going to” in drawing.  While this discussion occurs I focus on the shapes that create the figure and how they change during the time of the punch.
Created on a Cintiq

Saturday, October 13, 2012

How to draw FORCE-Before and After




For the full video visit:  http://www.drawingforce.com/
Most students think of a POSE  as a static, isolated moment.  This video discuss how that moment is but a part of a larger movement and how that information increases the dynamics of the pose.
Created on a Cintiq

Tuesday, October 09, 2012

How to draw FORCE-Storyboarding



For the full video visit:  http://www.drawingforce.com/
The occupation of storyboarding demands numerous skills from an artist.  This video presents a few manners with which FORCE can be used while boarding.
Created on a Cintiq

Monday, October 01, 2012

Hotel Transylvania


http://www.welcometohotelt.com/
I saw the film yesterday with my oldest daughter and some friends.  A great film in terms of animation, fluidity and posing.  Hats off to Marcello Vignali as the Production designer and the animation lead. I think it took a while for the film to kick into gear.  Most of the gags were flat and predictable. If you want to study animation and design, check it out.