Archive for February, 2009
flash and after effects
Posted by dermot on February 5, 2009 at 4:34 pmA good friend (and a very talented animation veteran) recommended the following book to me. She’s a friend of the author, who’s a gifted artist himself:
Flash and After Effects by Chris Jackson
I’ve been using Flash for about 8 years, and am pretty fatigued by the creaking hulk. Don’t misunderstand: you can do amazing things with [...]
preston blair: how to animate
Posted by dermot on February 4, 2009 at 4:25 pmEvery animation student should have a copy of “How to Animate” by Preston Blair - a book that’s trained countless animators over the decades. Here’s a sample page to give you a taste:
Go to the ASIFA website to download both volumes, for free:
Volume 1
Volume 2
Click on the different images at the linked site for larger [...]
wall-painted animation by BLU
Posted by dermot on February 3, 2009 at 1:41 pmJust amazing:
waltz with bashir
Posted by dermot on February 1, 2009 at 8:24 pm
A friend posts a tirade about the idiotic animation awards ceremony:
Kung Fu Failure
For me, considering there was a film out there like Waltz with Bashir… and the fact that it DIDN’T win anything, but got a nomination like some kind of half ass nod is a damned crying shame.
Now fine. Fair enough. I’ve said [...]