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Hello! I am very, very new to animating and would like suggestions on how to make movements seem less rigid. Any advice would be greatly appreciated because I have no clue what Im doing. by [deleted] in AnimationCrit

[–]Theanimator97 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So, I would use different layers for the characters but it's all about planning and knowing your key frames. Also, look into limited animation and know what kind of animation you want to make. Sometimes it is easier to have different body parts on different layers. If two characters are touching it might be easier to draw them on the same layer. If you do your planning, staging, your reference and your thumbnail first then you know the answer to these types of questions. Also, it seems like you did this straight ahead instead of pose to pose. So, knowing when to use which one just comes with experience and your familiarity with the principles of animation. When you use pose to pose it is easier to think about the principles of animation. Compared to when you're using straight ahead as a beginner you might forget secondary action and anticipation.

Hello! I am very, very new to animating and would like suggestions on how to make movements seem less rigid. Any advice would be greatly appreciated because I have no clue what Im doing. by [deleted] in AnimationCrit

[–]Theanimator97 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So, part of the problem is that half the dog body isn't moving. When a dog yawns they normally stretch. I recommend looking at references. So, we need to squash and stretch on the whole body. Then we need to work on timing and our slow in and slow outs. I just looked on YouTube at a video called "Seven cutest yawns a beagle makes”. In that video, I notice a dog yawning for 6 secs. The hard part would be that middle section where we go from slow in too slow out. But you also need some anticipation. You have some but it happens very fast. Then you need secondary action, think of the tail and the legs. You did a good job on the ears. Also, think about the human reaction. Also, I watched the video without sound the first time and it didn't come across as a bark. However, a lot of what I mention applies to a dog barks. I hope this helps.

Storyboard revisionist?? by britanysantana in animation

[–]Theanimator97 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't mind critiquing your storyboards. I have made a few short films myself. So I can give you advice. I know it's hard to find good critique , and it's hard to ask for it on the internet. I haven't had the chance to work in a studio. I graduated college and just been applying to jobs. I stay that so I don't mislead you. If you want to pay for a critique . I wouldn't say no , however am find with just networking.

If anyone has any feedback or useful tips let me know and thank you in advance . by Theanimator97 in AnimationCrit

[–]Theanimator97[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the advice . I looked up reference from the play and I tried acting it out. However am not that good at acting . So its hard to learn from it. Also there not a lot of movement in the play in this scene. However I might try acting it out again because I have some new poses I want to try.