Thursday, December 27, 2012

Animation Tips

Character design is significant to the overall animation. There are many great books on the topic of character design and development, and luckily for you I have read most of them. I suggest Stan Lee’s How to Draw Comics and Sterling Publishing’s Art of Drawing Manga. Both books are filled with illustrations and useful drawing tips and provide instructions for how to draw characters and position them based on their role in the storyline.
 

It is important to distinguish a protagonist and antagonist in your animation, and there are a variety of techniques to accomplish this. An obvious method is to make the hero bright and the villain dark; however, this is not the case in the beloved Batman series. In this series, Batman is the protagonist, yet he is very dark. I think most people would agree the Bruce Wayne/Batman figure is so fully developed that it is clear Batman is the hero despite his dark portrayal. If you are creating animation that has a storyline that relies heavily on characters, take the time to develop the characters properly.
 

If you decide to animate text or shapes, it is important to have a rhythmic soundtrack. In this case, it would be a good time investment to sync the sound because doing so makes it more enjoyable for your audience. You should always consider your audience when creating animation:  make sure your animation entertains, informs, and captures your target audience’s interest.

Use your imagination and create an animation that reflects your personality and creativity. Be inspired by the world around you, and always remember to “think outside the word” and know that anything is possible. “Think Outside the Word” is the title of my blog, and it is a way of life.   
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Monday, December 24, 2012

Thank you!

Thank you! We appreciate all your support throughout the year. We plan to bring you more creative and inspirational content in 2014. Please let us know what you want to see more of.

 
Enjoy the Holiday Season!
 
Happy New Years!
 
 


Friday, December 7, 2012





A creative career can be a challenge to navigate. However, with proper planning, success is achievable. It is vital to avoid thinking small. An open mind, an active imagination, and creative thinking are all necessary for a fulfilling, creative career journey. It is important to understand oneself completely before determining a career path. A creative professional should set aside time to assess her or his learning style and communication style. It is vital to explore and learn about a number of careers and professional industries, because this process broadens the scope of career possibilities.
It is advisable to take a quick self-assessment test to establish one's learning style and communication style, and the results should be interpreted and analyzed. These tests provide insight that will lead to professional clarity. The information gathered from testing will aid in developing a learning plan that takes advantage of an individual's learning strengths and compensates for weaknesses. Creative career professionals will also benefit from making the most of their communication style and taking actions to become more effective communicators. A strong ability to communicate is a powerful skill that can rapidly advance a person's career. Those who communicate ideas clearly and who effectively convey their skills and talents to decision makers will enjoy many years of career success.

Keeping an open mind is easy, and it is vital to achieving goals. If a person dreams about creating children's cartoons for a living and applies for careers only in that specific field, he or she may miss the opportunity to be a children's book illustrator. It is possible to realize your dreams by adjusting goals to creatively overcome obstacles along the path. Always seek out and investigate many types of careers. The most rewarding and satisfying career can be hidden in a search engine, or in and industry-specific publication. The key to finding new and exciting careers is research and networking.

It is vital to constantly grow professionally, to sharpen creative skills, and to be aware of current industry trends. It is important to be open to learning a new idea or a new concept on a daily basis. It has been said many times that knowledge is power, and that is because this is a valid truth. The most talented expert in any given field will be valued and will be sought after by colleagues, professional leaders, and employers. As long as there is life, there is a possibility to learn and grow.

Networking is an enjoyable method of growing professionally. There are many ways to network, and one way to begin is to start a file of valuable professional contacts. Create an all-inclusive networking strategy that includes social media, industry events, and participation in professional associations. When it comes to networking, always be willing to try something new; it is a good idea to step outside the usual comfort zone and meet people from outside the usual circle of friends and colleagues. It is time to expand a limiting professional circle and turn it into one with endless opportunities and possibilities.

An open mind allows innovative ideas to flow freely, which grows the imagination and leads to creative thinking. A creative professional's greatest strength is the ability to think creatively. If you always "think outside the word," this saying can become a way of life. To think outside the word means to use one imagination actively, to creatively problem solve, and to believe that failure is never an option.
 
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