Evolving Workflows As An Animator

The Animator's Journey: Evolving Your Animation Process
In this week's episode of the Animator's Journey podcast, we explore the evolution of animation techniques over time. Aimed at beginners, this episode highlights how starting with the traditional pose-to-pose method can set a solid foundation before moving on to more advanced approaches like motion capture and layered animation. The journey emphasizes patience and the importance of adapting processes based on project requirements. Discover how to grasp different methods one step at a time and learn about the courses offered by Animator's Journey to help you on your path. Tune in for insightful discussions on the stages of animation development, how client and project needs can influence your approach and the importance of adapting to various animation styles.
00:00 Introduction to the Animator's Journey
00:54 Starting with Pose to Pose
02:34 Transitioning to Motion Capture
04:15 Adapting to Different Animation Methods
05:48 The Layered Approach
08:07 Combining Techniques for Advanced Animation
11:57 Final Thoughts and Course Information
14:34 Conclusion and Podcast Wrap-Up

[@taycook]

Love what you said about workflows changing within the same project! Sometimes they even change within the same shot. I might do one character layered and another pose to pose even though they're on screen together.
Sometimes I also like to animate in whatever workflow seems the least appropriate for the shot. Helps to keep my eyes and mind fresh, especially if I've been animating similar shots for a while.

[@AnimatorsJourney]

Thanks man, and that’s a great point, deliberately trying to do it in a ‘wrong’/different way often leads to the biggest discoveries. Hope you’re doing well man! Miss working with you.

[@TheWildGamerIsHere]

I wish this video came out a year ago before I realized this the hard way xD Golden advice!

[@AnimatorsJourney]

Glad to hear its helpful! Sorry to hear its late for your situation haha, but better late than never?

[@TheWildGamerIsHere]

@@AnimatorsJourney definitely 😁

[@EdwinSchaap]

Great advise 👍

[@AnimatorsJourney]

Thanks man!!

[@user-cq5en1no3c]

Whats more in the industry like I have seen a lot of motion capture games and movies now a days. Except some other big studios like pixar and disney. Does keyframe animatiors still have market ?

[@AnimatorsJourney]

If you can't keyframe animate, you won't make it as an animator, that's what we are expected to know how to do, even at places that mocap, you're still animating.

[@user-cq5en1no3c]

@@AnimatorsJourney Thanks, I wanted to ask that if I want you to be my mentor then what steps should I take to be your student ?

[@AnimatorsJourney]

@@user-cq5en1no3c Enroll in one of my courses at animatorsjourney.com