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ANIMATION TIP: Anchor the fabric of a flag to the pole using a simple set-up guide to ensure you get a good, anchored foundation for a nice looking windy flag animation. #animationtips #animation

A little animation tip: if you need to make crazy spins, the easiest way is to use a locator as a pivot to control the center of rotation! If you're an animator, locators are your best friend 😉 #3DAnimation #AnimationTips #3DAnimationTips #Maya #Animators

Your characters need a brain so give them one by making sure their expression changes happen at the right time. Doing the expression changes during the action makes them feel dead. Before or after is money. #animationtips #animate #acting #animationprinciples

In this free workshop, Ere Santos discusses the importance of avoiding purposeless camera movements and how to assess whether it's truly serving the scene. Watch the full workshop here: #animationmentor #animationtips #AMmentor

Demo reel tips. 1. Start it off polished and punchy. 2. Shot flow matters. 3. Keep good pace to keep good interest. 4. Start and end with solid shots. 5. Having a solid acting with body mechanics shot is gold. DM me for help with your reel. #animationtips #animate #animator

Lead the motion first, then let the rest drag behind 🎞️ #AnimationTips

The spine is where a pose comes alive.✨ ILM animator and #AMmentor Keith Sintay shows how in this free live animation workshop. Register now to join us: #animationtips #learnanimation #animationstudy

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

Master the art of natural walk cycles! Director and Animator Don Kim shares expert tips on enhancing your animations with smooth, natural movement. Watch the full free workshop here: #animationmentor #animationtips #walkcycles

Are you currently working on a dialogue shot?⁠ ⁠ Here is an animation hack from Jennifer Harlow (Animation Supervisor at DNEG) to help you decide how wide to open the jaw when your character is speaking!⁠ ⁠ #agoracommunity #animationtips #animation #characteranimation

The spacing in your animation is the reason it feels soft. Larger spacing, combined with a strong path of action and smear frames, will make your impacts feel much more powerful. Mentoring sessions open #animate #animationtips #kungfupanda

#MotionDesign #AnimationTips #CreativeWorkflowStruggling to keep your designs smooth and professional? Here’s a quick Motion tip that will instantly level up your animations Use subtle easing + delayed keyframes to create that premium, $MOTION @motiontip @tipmotion

8. YOU CAN LEARN MORE AND GROW QUICKER DOING MANY SHORT SHOTS, AS OPPOSED TO ONE OR TWO LONG SHOTS....Without giving yourself enough chances to fail, you won’t have as many opportunities to grow. #animator #animationtips #keeplearning

My animation book is now available! If you want to grab this book of bite-sized tips for animators, check it out on Amazon: #animation #animationtips #tipsandtricks #Tutoring #educational #animationbook

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

Learn valuable tips from Don Kim on how to animate natural and fluid walk cycles. Elevate your animation skills and help bring more life to your characters. Watch the full free workshop here: #animationmentor #naturalwalkcycles #animationtips

🔥 Wow! This 2D fire animation trick from @SeterMD is pure genius! I’ve always struggled with fire effects, but this makes it look so simple and natural! 🔥 #AnimationTips #VFXArt #AfterEffects #CreativityInMotion #LearnAndShare

Simple trick to create 2D Fire #aftereffects

A confusing cut can make an animation that is otherwise amazing... well... not amazing 😵 Ilse Zamarripa shares this helpful tip for anyone that might be facing this challenge on a shot! #agoracommunity #animation #animationtips #learnanimation #hazbinhotel #knuckles

Animators, take note! 📸 Disney Animation Supervisor Ere Santos shares a personal tip he uses to enhance a scene. ✅ Watch full free workshop: #animationmentor #freeworkshop #animationtips

Make your animated characters feel like they belong in reality. Send me a DM if you want to push your animation skills. I mentor and offer lots of options. #animation #animationtips #animated #reallife #connected