A GREAT way to learn animation AND improve drawing skills

In this video, I talk about the usefulness of just copying frames from live action footage/reference for your animation/drawing studies.
00:00 OPENING
00:43 A great way to improve drawing and animation skills
01:55 Why study directly from live action footage
02:59 Set up and getting started
04:02 Live action studies STRAIGHT AHEAD STYLE
06:38 Things to consider during this practice
09:09 Types of references
10:22 Final thoughts AND STUDENT WORK!!
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