𝘕𝘦𝘸 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮. 𝘕𝘦𝘸 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘮 𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳. 𝙉𝙚𝙬 𝙚𝙧𝙖. ✨
We are incredibly excited to announce that Alex Ferreira Simões has joined our team as the newest Head of Education! 🤩
An awesome piece of animation featuring a one-armed swordsman! Excellent use of weight and balance in this shot. If you'd like to see how to push this even more and give the character an air of arrogance, you can see what Jacob Gardner had to say - piped.video/WGGFwi8pVso
Want to know one of the things that almost EVERY animator struggles with when they first start?
🥴SWIMMY ANIMATION 🥴
Jennifer Harlow (Animation Supervisor at DNEG) has this tip for working thru that problem in Maya!
#agoracommunity#animation#maya#animationtips#dragonball
Excited for the Arcane @ChallengeAnim? 👀 So are we! 🤩
Here is an animation tip from Raphaela Burdis about animating the inner and outer eyelids, because those small details in a blink can have a big impact on your animation!
#agoracommunity#animchallenge#animation#Arcane
Struggling to match your animation to your reference footage? 🎥✨
Don't stress! The goal is to interpret movement, not copy it. Focus on making it appealing for your audience.
Tip from Marco Foglia (Animation Supervisor at Agora.Studio).
#agoracommunity#animation
Does your movement feel a bit stiff? 🕺
Try offsetting body parts! Giving each part its own timing can make your animation feel more natural and lifelike.
This animation tip comes from Jennifer Harlow (Animation Supervisor at DNEG)!
#agoracommunity#animation
Chris Yearn did an awesome job at matching reference footage of Katelyn Ohashi bringing in a perfect 10 in this routine for UCLA.
Awesome work, Chris!
Check out the full review here - piped.video/uriCuoA03c0#animation#learnanimation
In this animation quicktip, Jennifer Harlow talks about the importance of knowing when to adjust the teeth into an appealing pose to avoid seeing them moving around inside the character’s mouth.
#agoracommunity#animation#actinginanimation#learnanimation
🐎 Animating horses? Don't forget 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙖𝙣 🫘
The bean being the torso, that is. Ilse Zamarripa (Senior 3D Animator at Steamroller Animation) says if you tilt the bean too much, your horse might just lose balance and no longer be 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚.
✨ Want to make your character’s poses feel more natural? Try offsetting the main masses of the body!
🎬 Check out @framebyframe_animation for more breakdowns!
This tip comes from Raphaela Burdis, Animation Supervisor at @AgoraStudio_
#agoracommunity#animationtips
Check out this shot from George Peterson 🤩
For this week's expert #animation review, Brent shares some notes on body mechanics and composition so George can push this shot to the next level
Watch the full expert review here 👇
piped.video/_vUFNKXGihk
#agoracommunity
In animation, we sometimes see exaggerated S-curves in characters' lower lids. When crafting believable animation, try and replicate realistic muscle movements. Keep it authentic, focus on the basics
#agoracommunity#animation#actinginanimation#learnanimation
Roma Bluz sent us this awesome action shot for reviewer Anna White! Anna takes his cool shot and makes it even better with her notes! Check out her feedback on our Youtube Channel!
#agoracommunity#animation#learnanimation
Even the smallest details can grab an audience's attention 👀🤸♀️
Jacob Gardner shares how pushing this hold pose could be a great opportunity to vary up the timing and draw attention to the movement.
#agoracommunity#animation#agorastudio#animationtip
REPOST! Ben Willis, Head Of Char Animation @ Dreamworks, is our next guest. Ben was Supervising Animator on The Bad Guys and gave us this reference footage from the opening shot! Come meet Ben and stick around for the Q&A! Friday, July 8th 10:30am PST twitch.tv/agoracommunity
Have you ever tried animating a blink... but it just felt too robotic? 👀
A lifelike blink isn’t just about the upper eyelid! Remember, the lower eyelid plays a role too, even if it isn't super obvious.
#agoracommunity#animation#characteranimation#moana2#disney
Jennifer Harlow has some valuable tips for ensuring a smooth hookup between shots. Pay attention to the flow and make sure to add a pause at the right moments for a seamless transition.
You can watch the full review here: agora.community/content/tuon…#animation#learnanimation
🚨DON'T STOP ANIMATING 🚨
It’s just like building muscle - take too much time off, and you’ll start to lose that progress. Consistency is growth 🪴
This tip comes from our podcast with @ferhra (Senior Animator at Wētā FX)!
#agoracommunity#animation#animationtips
We are proud to present the latest character in our Agora Original Rigs 🤖
This Robot is a character in our IP currently in development over at agora.studio!
Available for both Maya and Blender!
Link to download in comments 💬
#AgoraCommunity#animation#Maya#b3d
Firmly plant it! David Gibson talks about the importance of adding in a push off pose to run animations so the character doesn't look like they are sliding on the floor!
#agoracommunity#animation#bodymechanics#learnanimation
Our animation tip today might be scary to many of you 🫣
During AnimChallenge’s 24-Hour Ultimate AnimChallenge stream, @aferreirasimoes (Mentor & Founder of Animation Flow) shared this advice for when your shot just isn’t working.
#agoracommunity#animation#animationtips
It’s tempting to dive into exciting, complex shots... but here’s the secret:
🧑💻 Focus on starting & finishing short, simple tests. These small challenges will help you build the essential skills you need to tackle more ambitious animations!
#agoracommunity#animationtips
Any animator will agree that there is A LOT to learn to get good at animation 📚🤯
Disney Animation Supervisor Ere Santos (@ereoflight) shares the advice that he gives all of his students about getting into the industry.
#agoracommunity#animation#learnanimation
Is Maya running slow? Try playing with your Evaluation Mode settings!
Using Maya 2016 or later? It might already be set - if so, try toggling to DG mode and see if that helps!
📌Save this tip in case Maya is ever stressing you out!
#agoracommunity#animation#autodeskmaya
It's important to make sure that when spinning any weapon, that you maintain your arcs. Jacob gives a great example in this animation quicktip of where you should be keeping track of your arcs to make the animation more appealing!
#agoracommunity#animation#learnanimation
Here’s a pro animation tip to make your hands feel more lifelike:
👉 Pay attention to how the thumb’s movement affects the other fingers. Try it yourself - move your thumb and watch how the tendons and nearby fingers react. That subtle motion adds a lot of realism!
Working on a personal shot? Set clear goals and boundaries for yourself!
This is especially important when working with branded characters, because your audience might have certain expectations of how the character would move and act!
#agoracommunity#MortalKombat#animation
Have you seen the amazing student short film "The Legend Of Pipi" yet? If not, go and check it out, and then come and join us on Discord to have a chat with the team @pipifilm behind this hilariously fun film!
Friday August 19th at 11AM PST -
l8r.it/xcRm
Check out this shot by George Peterson 🤩
In this week's review, Jacob Gardner shares how George can push his shot to the next level by refining poses, adjusting the rhythm, & a few additional suggestions.
piped.video/I7TBC238Prg#learnanimation#gameanimation#agoracommunity
Animating a parkour scene? 🏃♂️💨
When your character slides down a slope, remember that the impact matters! If the surface is too flat, the character probably won't slide smoothly - they’re more likely to hit the ground REALLY HARD 🤕
#agoracommunity#animation#learnanimation
Here's a little peek at some reference footage from Arcane thanks to Alexis Wanneroy! Don't forget tomorrow we go live with Alexis, so be sure to join in, especially for the Q&A at the end!
Monday the 24th 12PM PST piped.video/RtpitVNYOQY
Noticing little pops or clicks in your animation? 🤔
If a body part isn’t following a smooth arc, that might be the culprit behind unexpected hiccups in your movement.
This tip comes from Anna White (Animation Supervisor at @AgoraStudio_).
#agoracommunity#animation
Does your animation feel robotic but not sure why? 🤖
Anna White shared this tip during a review for one of our community members - try tracking a part of the character (like the nose) to see if there are any wall hits in the movements!
#agoracommunity#animation#animationtips
Struggling to sell the weight and momentum in your shot? 🤔
Take some time to think about how the body stores energy before its next move, or how it settles after a sudden shift in direction.
This tip comes from David Gibson (@PoodleTime).
#agoracommunity#animation
Enhance your animation with effective staging. In this animation quicktip, Cameron Fielding suggests exploring staging adjustments for stronger visual impact.
#agoracommunity#animation#learnanimation
It's easy to forget the multiple axis for the rotation of the head. In this animation quicktip, Jacob Gardner reminds us to include these axis of rotation when it comes to body mechanics.
You can watch the full review and many others here: l8r.it/eC3y#animation
If your character is doing something with a lot of force and power, you want to really FEEL that recoil happening 🛡️⚔️
Looking for videos about sword fighting, martial arts, etc?
Check out Matt Easton's YouTube channel 👇
l8r.it/IvF3#animationtips#gameanimation
A common challenge in #lipsync animation is figuring out what to do with the teeth when trying to make appealing mouth shapes ‼️😮😬
Jacob has some advice for how this animator can cheat the teeth in this dialogue shot.
#animation#3D#learnanimation#AgoraCommunity
Never be afraid of pushing mouth shapes to match the extremes of the audio. In this animation quicktip, Jennifer Harlow gives an example of this in an animation submitted for review.
Watch the full review here - agora.community/content/tuon…#animation#learnanimation
Bring your flight animation up a notch with this quick tip from Dreamworks' Thomas Grummt. Thomas talks about how the shape of the wings as they fill with air adds to the believability of the animation.
Full review: agora.community/content/luca…#animation#creatureanimation
Eye darts can be quite a challenge for someone just starting to learn how to animate them 👀
You might ask things like "How long do I hold them for?" or "How do I keep them from feeling swimmy?"
We are here with helpful wisdom from Lead Animator, Raphaela!
#characteranimation
Want two easy tricks for animating expression changes?
😌 Tip #1 - ADD A BLINK
👀 Tip #2 - ADD EYE DARTS
Reference will be incredibly helpful, so get out your camera & act it out 🤳
This tip comes from @aferreirasimoes at #AnimationFlow!
#agoracommunity#animation
Does your mood ever affect your work? 😵💫
It happens to everyone... even pro animators!
This clip comes from Alejandra Alvarez's (Animation Supervisor at @AgoraStudio_) interview with Fernando Herrera - an Annie Award winner and VES Award nominee.
#agoracommunity#animation
Is the movement in your current shot feeling a little bland, but you're not sure why?
It might be that the movement is TOO LINEAR ‼️
Raphaela Burdis shares how this animator could liven up their shot by exaggerating the spacing.
#agoracommunity#animation#animationtips
Looking to spice up the entertainment value of your shot? Think about the rhythm 🪘🪘🪘
Is the rhythm of the movements too evenly-paced? Adding variety to the rhythm is a simple way to push your animation to the next level !
#agoracommunity#animationtips#animation
Did you know that the specular highlights in the character's eyes in @TheMeepsTweet music video were pieces of geometry that the Agora animation team could position & scale for every character depending on the light source in each shot?
#agoracommunity#3danimation#themeeps
When you are animating a character wielding a weapon, you want the audience to feel it's impact... especially when you are animating for a game, right?
David Gibson shares his advice on how to make weapons more readable!
#gameanimation#animation
For this QuickTip, Anna talks about how this animator can push the appeal in this face, because posing a face in an appealing way is an essential skill for any character animator!
Watch the full review here👇
agora.community/content/ever…#characteranimator#AgoraCommunity
In this animation quicktip, Sir Wade @sirwadefx advises to keep your backgrounds simple so you don't distract from your animation. He also drops some ideas of how you can adjust your Maya viewport to make this possible!
#agoracommunity#animation#learnanimation
Here's an animation exercise from by JP Sans:
Animate the same rig (same colors, clothes, etc) but make them feel like completely different characters. It’s a powerful way to push your acting skills & bring more personality into your animation!
#agoracommunity#pixar#animation
In this animation quicktip, Jacob Gardner shows a great example of connecting the arms & chest and how you can really start to look at your poses and connect the body parts to achieve a nice continuous flow.
#agoracommunity#animation#learnanimation