Links, enlaces et liens - GDC 2017 Edition

www.animstate.com/free-gdc-2017-animation-talks/
A list of all animation talks from GDC2017.

http://www.animstate.com/animation-exchange-2017-recording-feedback/
The link above contains links to each section of the excellent #ANIMX talk that was held during the latest GDC. Below is the full stream (8+ hours!) in case you want to watch the whole thing (as I did).


Watch live video from TwitchOffice on www.twitch.tv

Links, enlaces et liens

http://boutique23.com/
Some cool rigs on sale!

This is the gif we should be showing new maya animators pic.twitter.com/AnQUunl2j0

— Janel Drewis (@the_jan_man) March 15, 2016

https://vimeo.com/groups/gameanimFollow this group for some cool demo reels!

http://www.cgmeetup.net/home/deadpool-visual-effects-breakdown-by-atomic-fiction/
Nice breakdown from the Deadpool film

http://ryanwoodwardart.com/animation/
I think I've shared this before but it doesn't matter, still worth the reshare! :)

https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/3ds-max/learn-explore/caas/CloudHelp/cloudhelp/2016/ENU/3DSMax/files/GUID-75E03BAB-0D94-43E0-B281-3AE3299BD2B9-htm.html
Some alternative options for those that are using 3ds max

https://www.iamag.co/features/disney-real-time-skeletal-skinning-with-optimized-centers-of-rotation/
Cool tech for skinning. From Disney, nonetheless :P

http://thinkinganimation.com/new-free-rig-mr-buttons/
Free rig!! Check a test run done by Kyle Kenworthy below...

Mr. Button's Bow Tie from Kyle Kenworthy on Vimeo.

David Gibson Evolve Demo and Game development reel

David Gibson - Evolve Animation + Game Development Reel 2015 from David Gibson on Vimeo.

2015 Summer Reel - Shaofu Zhang

2015 Summer Reel from Shaofu Zhang on Vimeo.

Links, enlaces et liens

After a long absence from the internets (due to the World Cup and overtime), I compiled a long list of links for you guys. Some of them are a couple of weeks old, but good nonetheless.

Enjoy!

http://imgur.com/rn8jhB5
Seriously, if this is his first animation, there is a huge amount of talent in one person.

http://www.theverge.com/2014/6/12/5804070/the-amazing-animation-software-behind-how-to-train-your-dragon-2
A look at the new software used at Dreamworks

http://www.penproductions.ca/scripts/trackEditor/
New tool from Paul Neale.

http://spungellaworkshop.blogspot.ca/2014/06/marianne-bell-escape-video-critique.html
Hell of a critique!

http://www.brianwyser.com/
Crazy good demo reel!

https://www.facebook.com/AdvancedSkeleton/posts/706648342733676
Three new rigs from Advanced Skeleton! Get the tool now!

http://www.nukeygara.com/
New animation software in the making.

https://sites.google.com/a/cgspeed.com/cgspeed/motion-capture/3dsmax-friendly-release-of-cmu-motion-database
Mocap database, good for reference and for motion editing practice.

http://johnkstuff.blogspot.ca/2006/09/importance-of-having-lot-of-influences.html
This is a very interesting point of view about the current state of creativity in animation. I kind of agree with most of what John says, in the way that these days, all animation looks pretty much the same. But anyways, that would be a subject for another post.

Frozen Progression Reel - Daniel Peixe

Great progression reel, from storyboard to final render.


ShotProgressionSven from Daniel Peixe on Vimeo.

Found via SplineBomb

Alexis Wanneroy Animation Reel + Breakddown

Crazy demo, and even crazier breakdown. Love the gesture on the "almost punch".


Alexis Wanneroy - Animation Reel 2014 from alexis wanneroy on Vimeo.




Alexis Wanneroy - Animation Reel Breakdown 2014 from alexis wanneroy on Vimeo.

James Kim Demo Reel - AnimSchool

Amazing demo reel! One of the best I've seen from AnimSchool.


2014-2013 Demo Reel from James Kim on Vimeo.

Mark Donald and Dave Pate Demo Reels

Great work on this ones! I love the animations of Madagascar.


Mark Donald - Animation Reel 2013 from Mark Donald on Vimeo.



Dave Pate Animation Reel 2014 from Dave Pate on Vimeo.

Links, enlaces et liens

http://area.autodesk.com/blogs/stevenr/maya-bonustools---transform-tools
Showing some of the BonusTools in Maya.

http://blog.animationmentor.com/top-5-essentials-of-animating-creatures/
Demo reel advice on creature animation from Jean-Denis Haas.

http://www.cgmeetup.net/home/making-of-ninja-turtle-by-adam-sacco/
Cool 3D Ninja Turtle concept

http://blog.proletariat.com/post/72769937365/world-zombination-character-rig-postmortem
Free rigs for Maya! :)

http://www.cgmeetup.net/forums/files/file/15-animus/
Another free rig! :D

http://www.gameanim.com/2014/01/13/watch_dogs-approach-mocap/
Interesting article of the mocap process for Watch_Dogs

http://venturebeat.com/2014/01/06/a-study-parents-knowledge-of-their-childrens-games/
Share this to your friends that have children and have no idea that ESRB exists.

Cesc Pujol Character Animation Reel

This is one of the best character reels I've seen. So many shots full of life and detail.



Character Animation Reel 2013 from cesc pujol font on Vimeo.

David Stodolny: Animation Demo Reel 2013

This demo reel is filled with such an amazing work. Love all the small details and the lipsync is excellent pretty much everywhere! I think what he did on the shot with the guy in cuffs, especially the hands, to keep them alive, is great!

Sony Pictures Imageworks - Animation Reel Tips

Great advice!

Animation Reel by Patrick Przybyla

Some crazy stuff here! I love the transformations!



Animation Reel | Patrick Przybyla from Patrick Przybyla on Vimeo.

Links, enlaces and liens

I'm pushing the links today since I'll be off the grid the next couple of days. Enjoy them! These links are pretty good! ;)

http://theoryanimation.com/
For those without a job, this can be an interesting option.

http://www.cgmeetup.net/home/god-of-war-ascension-animation/
Dennis Pena Demo Reel from God of War Ascension. Crazy moves!

Hollywood's History of Faking it
Great Video explaining the history of VFX from its inception! Totally worth it.


Hollywood's History of Faking It | The Evolution of Greenscreen Compositing from FilmmakerIQ.com on Vimeo.

Richard Lico Animation Reel

I had the chance to assist to a lecture of him and I he knows A LOT about body mechanics and timing. His demo just confirms that.



Lico_Show_Reel from Richard Lico on Vimeo.

Tips on your Demo Reel from Disney Recruiter

It's been a while since this post as been on the AnimSchool Blog but it's worth sharing it.

AnimSchoolBlog: AnimSchool Interview: Disney Recruiter Matt Roberts

Read and share!

My First Demo Reel!

The time has come, and I've delivered my first Animation Demo Reel!

The video below shows my best work so far, though I'm currently working on something else. Maybe later this month I'll update it to a newer version, with more animations and some minor fixes.

I had this video ready for CGCON in Montreal, where I had the oportunity to let the guest speaker, Kenny Roy, give some critiques on it.

Enjoy it and let me know what you think!





P.S.- I uploaded the video on Youtube, but it cut the audio off. Anyways, you can find it here.