New to animation..need help from a mentor or guide

#1

I am new to animation…im self-learning. I want a mentor/guide/partner with whom i can learn & improve. Plz help…

#2

There are two very good online sites you should check out too:
https://www.animationmentor.com/

#3

Hi! :slight_smile:
I don’t know about mentoring, but I can try to be of help :slight_smile: What do you need to know? :slight_smile:

#4

Will do…thanks

#5

Thanks…i have few questions.
.should i practice drawing for animation.?
im practicing on blender…is it fine or do u suggest something else?
How do i go about making a demo reel?
Any guidance is welcome…:blush:
Im just so confused about where to start and wat to do.

#6

Get yourself a copy of ‘the illusion of life’ and ‘the animator’s survival kit’ - two books everyone should have, who wants to get into animation.

And then start simple. get a good understanding of the 12 principles and start with the bouncing ball example. there are tons of tutorials out on the internet.

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=bouncing+ball+tutorial

Re: Drawing - different people will give you different opinions. I would highly suggest you do it. it helps you, to rough out ideas, do thumbnail sketches and visualize your ideas and concepts much faster and without having to rely on a computer or some software.

#7

I have read survival kit…will definitely read illusions of life…i have also been practicing bouncing ball with little progress…will continue to practice…thanks for ur support …will keep in touch

#8

I would look into programs like AnimationMentor. There are cheaper alternatives, based on the same principles. They might be not as top-tier in terms of quality, but they are definitely based upon AM basis. They start from foundations, like a basic walk, posing, balls weight, and in the second class move to body mechanics. It’s a very streamlined approach, which is hard to beat. Bear in mind, each class takes around 3-4 months. You can master first or two, and then take a break, learning on your own.

#9

Thanks…will look into it

#10

Regarding Blender - there are tutorial videos for it on Youtube, I think you should check them out. In case you’re not aware, the new upcoming release, 2.8, is going to be a BIG one, they’ve (apparently) changed a lot of things and overhauled it, so - search for tuts for that, not any version prior to it :slight_smile:

Which country are you in, btw? :slight_smile:

#11

Yes…i know…im also eagerly waiting for blender 2.8 release…im from india

#12

Messaged you, please check.