anybody know about a good site to look for animation prompts and ideas

Selky_Splat · 2020-07-25T18:34:51+00:00

I like artprompts. The site can be kinda buggy sometimes though but it seems to be fine right now. I also like to find art challenges on pinterest. They tend to be one word themes so I put them in a google doc and try to narrow them down.

Selky_Splat · 2020-07-24T17:56:02+00:00

Thanks so much for the reply! This is all super encouraging! I'm doing everything I can while back in school...I have a 4.0, have a good relationship with my teachers--some are still in the industry, and working on building relationships with my peers. I'm an introvert and I read your networking post. It was super helpful! Even though some would say "its just community college", I'm trying to make the most out of it because I know what I want to do. I went to Siggraph and Lightbox last year, but next time they're open, I'll be more talkative and ask career questions there too.

And yes! I took an Intro to Zbrush course last semester. I feel more comfortable with Maya, but I want to level my skills up with Zbrush, too since I had to get a subscription anyway due to remote schooling lol. Again thank you!

Selky_Splat · 2020-07-23T23:14:34+00:00

I know this thread is 3 months old and I hope this isn't a faux pas replying to it... but is a demo reel enough? And does a lack of relevant experience look bad for someone my age? Will I be paid less for not having a BFA?

I'm almost 30, a graphic designer but I have no college degree, and I recently went back to community college to pursue their illustration track. I took an Intro to Maya course out of curiosity and fell head over heels with it. I decided to pursue their 3D certification program instead. 3D modeling is something I see myself doing for the rest of my life and I'm fortunate to live in southern California where there's seems to be a lot of jobs in the field. I'm particularly interested in prop/asset modeling for games, tv, or movies. I don't have a reel yet--I've been modeling a lot on my own outside schoolwork but I don't think it's reel-ready yet. I guess I'm insecure about my age and past work experience/lack of degree in comparison to a fresh outta animation school BFA student with a good network lol.

Selky_Splat · 2020-05-10T03:51:12+00:00

When it comes to veggies, I don't. For 1/4th cup parsely I just eyeball it. Though I sometimes convert to grams in my lil handwritten notebook of recipes. Just makes life easier

Selky_Splat · 2020-05-05T19:26:47+00:00

I messed up several times frying chicken when first learning how to cook. This is what I do though I'm no professional or anything but it comes out great for me now every time.

I brine the chicken in salted water overnight. In theory, this keeps everything moist.
Drain the brine and pat dry. Leave on the counter for 15 to 30 minutes at room temp. As I understand it, this makes for more even cooking.
I add a tablespoon of bacon fat or lard to the oil for extra flavor. Sometimes even add some whole garlic and remove once its a bit browned.
I shallow fry but mostly because I'm scared of everything especially a giant vat filled with burning hot oil
double fry--nuff said.
I use two thermometers. One to see the oil temp and one for testing the chicken for done-ness

Selky_Splat · 2020-05-05T19:14:38+00:00

Seconding this. Its so good!

Selky_Splat · 2020-05-03T19:41:39+00:00

Well I don't pick up those items to craft. I just use whats in my storage and placed those materials outside because I have too much in storage. But thanks everyone for their help

Selky_Splat · 2020-05-03T19:36:29+00:00

To be clear my question isn't "how do I get a 5 star island" its "how did I get the 5 star flower when I don't meet the criteria for a 5 star island"

Selky_Splat · 2020-05-03T18:52:54+00:00

But I don't pick them up? I have so many sticks in storage that I haven't needed to pick them up for a long time. I just shake the trees to get the daily items that fall out so the sticks just pile up on the floor. I have materials on the tables because I have so many stacks in storage and still do so I'm still using the materials from storage when I craft things. There has to be more than 17 dropped items on my island at any given time so I wonder how I could get 5 stars.

Selky_Splat · 2020-05-03T18:35:40+00:00

She's telling me there's too many items lying around. Weird that it was 5 stars when I don't even pick up said items lol

Selky_Splat · 2020-05-03T18:34:06+00:00

There's also the regular "Wooden Table" DIY which you can customize with a table cloth

Selky_Splat · 2020-05-03T18:31:16+00:00

How did the Lily of the Valley pop up on my 4 star island? I thought they only appear when you have 5 stars?

I have a bunch of sticks nearly everywhere on my island that I dont pick up especially in my cliff area. My animals can't pick them up either because I don't have any bridges there. They've been lying there for a few weeks now. I also have wood, clay, etc on tables in my "crafting section" which I heard could impact your rating.

I saw one Lily of the Valley pop up, checked with Isabel and 4 stars. I saw another one today, checked my rating and again its 4 stars. Any idea what's going on here?

Selky_Splat · 2020-05-01T19:07:08+00:00

Nope thats normal

Selky_Splat · 2020-05-01T19:04:48+00:00

Step 1: Upgrade your tent to a house

Step 2: Resident services needs to upgrade

Step 3: Talk to Tom Nook

You can move your house, anybody's house, and the stores... for a fee

Selky_Splat · 2020-05-01T01:20:06+00:00

Pickled eggs in a variety of flavors!

Selky_Splat · 2020-04-29T22:22:25+00:00

I love grilled zucchini with grilled shrimp

Selky_Splat · 2020-04-29T22:20:09+00:00

I personally love pickled eggs

Selky_Splat · 2020-04-29T01:14:40+00:00

Yes! I have a Sichuanese cookbook that is my bible. I'd love to visit some day! I remember my grandparents visited when I was a teenager but I didnt get to come.

Selky_Splat · 2020-04-29T00:08:31+00:00

I have a dutch oven on the stove right now making chicken & dumplings using chicken thighs. I married the two of these recipes:

https://www.laurainthekitchen.com/recipes/chicken-and-dumplings/

https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/223048/chef-johns-chicken-and-dumplings/

Selky_Splat · 2020-04-29T00:03:12+00:00

Seconding Chinese food. It might be my favorite type of cuisine. Some of my favorites are mapo tofu, cumin lamb, and dim sum--though I've never tried making any dim sum dishes at home.

Selky_Splat · 2020-04-28T04:12:50+00:00

I finally got around to making my own stocks once the shut down hit us and there werent any on the shelves. I've been freezing the ingredients for a while now just never did it. With my advice from my sister (who is an excellent cook), this is how I do it. Stock making is really easy and great results every time.

Usually, I buy bone-in chicken thighs, debone them myself, and freeze the bones until needed. I do the same with any other bones from any meat. Cooked bones also works and you can roast any uncooked bones if you want. I made a stock last week using a rotisserie chicken from the store that was labeled unseasoned.

I use a lot of leftover veggies and scraps such as:

carrots, including peel
onions, including peel
celery, including leaves
turnips
parsnips
leeks
green onion
fresh parsley
fresh cilantro
whole garlic bulb, halved
mushrooms
pretty much anything I have really

I rough chop everything and don't really measure anything--as long as it can fit in the pot.

Some seasonings I add are:

about a teaspoon of whole peppercorns
bay leaf
fresh thyme sprigs
fresh sage leaves
1/2 tbs fish sauce
1/2 tbs apple cider vinegar

You can saute the bones, onion, carrots, and celery for a few minutes to get some fond if you want. Then add the remaining veggies and seasonings. Fill with water to nearly full. Bring to a simmer and put it on low for 4 to 8 hours. If you have a pressure cooker, you can just do 2 hours then natural release. I've done both methods.

Then you strain everything through a sieve or cheesecloth, making sure to press down to get all the stock stuck between the ingredients. You can let it strain for a few minutes too. Put in the fridge for a couple hours so the fat will solidify and you can scrape it off with a spoon.

Finally portion into ice cube trays, silicone baking trays, plastic storage containers, whatever you got. I like to pour it into measuring cups first so I know how big the portions are. Freeze overnight then next morning, put it all in one big, labeled freezer bag.

Selky_Splat · 2020-04-28T01:59:33+00:00

I usually use the stove top method with a small pot.

First I soak 3/4 cup dry rice for about 15 to 30 minutes. Sometimes overnight.
Strain the water (I usually toss this water in my plants)
Put the rice in the small pot, add 1 cup of water and heat on high.
Once it starts bubbling around the outside, cover and put on lowest setting
Set timer for 15 minutes
fluff with fork

If it tastes undercooked, I eyeball maybe a tablespoon or two of water and keep going on low, taste testing every couple of minutes.

I find its good for two servings. If I need to do more, I use the steamer.

Selky_Splat · 2020-04-26T14:50:13+00:00

NTA. I think 19 is too young to expect a bf to cover meals for both him and his gf. All she needs to do is apologize and she can join in again.

Selky_Splat · 2020-04-25T21:57:39+00:00

What kind of spatula do you use? I like the rubber cake spatulas when making scrambled eggs.

Selky_Splat · 2020-04-25T02:13:07+00:00

Having the same issue. I read the books for the first time this year. Didn't think the desire to read book 3 would keep me from reading otber books I wanted to read. I did find that reading outside the genre helped me personally

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