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#41

Thank you! That was really helpful :slight_smile:

#42

Torr, it sounds like you started in the second class as opposed to the first? What sort of animation experience did you have coming in?

#43

Yeah, I did :slight_smile: I have had two classes in animation before, one 2D and one 3D, but I learned very little from the 3D class, which is why I decided to go into iAnimate. I knew about the principles and how they basically worked. I did a bunch of the JRA ramp up tutorials and things like that. Here’s my work sample I submitted if you’re interested: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PR4ifY2UVj0 He said I was borderline going into the second semester, but I promised to work hard and so he let me go through.

#44

Phantom - Very similar to Torr (Hi LeeAnn!), I’ve found that my instructor is always willing to stay over the hour; actually to be honest, I don’t think I’ve been in a review or Q&A where he has ended it prior to the hour ending, it’s always after. It’s an immense help.
My instructor will review everybody’s project while everyone else is in the room, so we all see it, we all can ask questions, and learn from everyone.

The ability to re-watch the reviews is pretty awesome.

As for Semester 1, so far we’ve been given two weeks per assignment, so we get it, start it, then ask questions during our Q&A, and work on it more; then submit it. We then have our 1st review that weekend, and then we go and work on it more, ask questions the next Q&A, then work on it more. Then submit if for the “final” review. Then on to the next project.

As for when the reviews occur - each instructor is different. My instructor has a review session on Saturday and Sunday to be able to work with peoples schedules. You pretty much stay in either one; unless something comes up - you can ask classmates to switch I think.
I travel for a living, and have the possibility of missing reviews, but have only missed two since I started at iAnimate. So it’s definitely plausible to work around a schedule. If you miss a review, you can email your instructor questions prior, so that they can answer them, and you can watch it later.

#45

I’m curious if anyone knows how the monthly pay works in regards to registering early. I see I need to make the first payment to hold my spot for the January term, but do I need to make payments for November and December before classes start?

I’ve emailed them but I don’t think their web email is working (doesn’t send me a copy and haven’t received a response).

I have enough to put down for the first month, but with the holidays I’d like to save my money and start paying again in January when the class starts.

#46

wow, really good information, i want to study in animationMentor but it´s so spensive for me now.
I will see ianimate :slight_smile:
thanks!!!

#47

The first payment secures your spot and covers the first month of the term. You’ll then continue paying monthly after your term has begun. I’ve registered for Term 1 Jan 2011 :cool:

#48

Well, I’m on the monthly payment plan myself…

The first payment holds your spot, then it’s a recurring monthly payment every month that you’re enrolled in classes. The payments would happen each month that you’re physically in school, as far as I know, if you make your hold payment, you won’t have to pay until the second month of classes; I’ll shoot a school email to Jason if you PM me your name or something that would be able to help him find your email easier; to get a for sure answer.

#49

Awesome Dronix! We’ll see you in Janurary! I’ll be in semester 2 then, but we’ll see you around!

#50

I’ll see you guys there in January, will be starting in semester 1.

#51

Fig!

Great to hear that you’re starting in Sem 1! Congratulations! We’ll see you on the flip side!

#52

Hey all!
First and foremost, thank you to all who have kept this thread alive. I love reading all of your comments and posts. So, I’m currently enrolled with Animation Mentor. I will be starting in Jan. I just recently graduated from a school with a Bachelors in Fine Arts in Computer Animation. I’m now currently working for a 2D studio.

With that being said, my 2D skills are sub par, and could use some work. And as well as my 3D could use some help as well. So, my question to you current iAnimate students is that I was wondering how this will work for me.

I really want to get better at my character animation in both 2D and 3D. Right now I need to focus more on 2D for my studio. So, I talked to Jason Ryan through emails about this. But are his instructors going to be able to help push myself to expand my 2D skills? For example are his instructors more 3D versed or are they also 2D versed or both? Thank you to all who reply to this post. I really do appreciate it!

#53

You could probably request a teacher that was well versed in 2D, for example, my teacher Ted Ty was a supervising animator on Lilo and Stitch and also worked on Mulan and some other Disney movies. I think that most of them are now 3D oriented, but I know a couple worked in 2D also, so I think you’d be able to work in 2D without any problems if you wanted to.

#54

I’m sure they could find you an instructor that could help you out. I have quite a few classmates that work in 2d for as long as possible, then push it to 3D. I just recently saw some pretty awesome 2d shots getting posted in our community also!

#55

Hey Thanks for responding back. Like I mentioned before, I’ve been talking to Jason through emails, and he really sold me on how he will pair me up with the right instructors. So bye bye AM and HELLO iAnimate!! He said he reserved my spot for January!! So, I will see you guys soon!!! Again thank you to all…if you all have a chance, I’m trying to get some feedback on my site, www.animationbydarren.blogspot.com , let me know what you all think…and again, much thanks!!

CHEERS!!
-Darren

#56

Hi!,

To those already enrolled at semester 1 or 2, could you tell us your experiences so far?
I’ve read this thread but would like to know more opinions.

Also, if semester 1 begins at Jan011, when would you be graduating if there are 6 semesters?

Cheers!

#57

Hectored,

As you can tell from all of the iAnimators posting here, we’re loving it! Of course it gets quiet from time to time, as we’re focusing so hard core on animating! In my opinion, it’s a great school, the people are great, the instructors are awesome; everyone is helpful to the highest extent! The amount that I’ve learned is amazing!
IF you have more specific questions, feel free to ask!

As for when we graduate, for us Sem 1’s right now, it’d be 21 months from the start date roughly.

#58

Thanks for your quick response!

Which books do I have to consider have (explicity requested by ianimate if any)?, for examle A.M. recommends two:

  • The animator’s survival kit
  • The Illusion of Life: Disney Animation

If I recall correctly, I think also this book: Cartoon Animation by Plestor Blair

Cheers!

#59

They don’t say that you have to get any books. Jason prefers Eric Goldberg’s Character Animator’s Crash Course over The Animator’s Survival Kit. He says that it really doesn’t matter what books you get, just that you find something that you understand and that works for you, and it doesn’t necessarily have to be in a book - for example, Jason’s tutorials on his website (which all students get for free) are great learning tools and that might work better for you than a book.

#60

While I’m not going to argue with Jason as he knows his stuff, for me personally The Illusion of Life is just an amazing, inspiring book. It’s also a great source to learn a bit of animation history if you’re not already well-versed on the subject.