tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73211532590243171062024-03-05T11:03:42.598-08:00Animation MonkeyHi my name is Suzanne Kaufman. I am an animator, illustrator who secretly is having an affair with animation. I was born in the Midwest, and grew up on healthy doses of Saturday morning cartoons and macaroni and cheese. My style is inspired by lots and lots of monkeys and 1950s-era cartoons. This my place to post all my geeky research and love of character animation.Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09339570535481811155noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7321153259024317106.post-14697023005591365102013-04-22T12:37:00.001-07:002013-04-22T13:48:07.883-07:00Lindy Cubes!
Great short "Lindy Cubes" by Josep Bernaus.
Great examples of texture in timing, spacing and squash and stretch.
suzanne Kaufmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01478359811484026695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7321153259024317106.post-66831302957766356102013-04-22T11:56:00.001-07:002013-04-22T11:58:14.858-07:00Shave it by 3dar
http://vimeo.com/63528500#
Love this new short Shave it by 3dar! Well done!!!
suzanne Kaufmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01478359811484026695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7321153259024317106.post-15603551868021959132013-04-15T08:46:00.001-07:002013-04-15T08:46:36.764-07:00Blocking Tips from Disney Animation Supervisor Zach Parrish on Blocking Animation WorkflowHere is a great video on blocking and reference video from a Zach Parish.
http://animatorsresource.blogspot.com/2013/04/animators-resource-interview-zach_14.html
Link to Zach's great work...suzanne Kaufmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01478359811484026695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7321153259024317106.post-26128196161808871022012-10-24T08:52:00.006-07:002012-10-24T08:52:53.760-07:00Pineterest for Animation TipsThis is super cool enjoy!
http://pinterest.com/bixorama/animation-tips/
suzanne Kaufmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01478359811484026695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7321153259024317106.post-52173095731750972282012-04-23T14:40:00.001-07:002012-04-23T14:40:27.018-07:00Great post on Walkshttp://www.fjasmin.net/walk_cycle_tutorial/index.html#d2suzanne Kaufmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01478359811484026695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7321153259024317106.post-36651355669632157732011-12-15T17:23:00.000-08:002011-12-15T17:25:39.792-08:00Tips on Picking Audio for a Dialogue Animation
Here is just a few tips I have picked up over the years to find better audio clips for dialogue animation work for reel . Hope this helps.
Things to look for in audio1.keep it to one person for the first few
2.has a clear change in attitude in the clip to give more thought process to your character
3.no laugh track , music or noise in the suzanne Kaufmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01478359811484026695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7321153259024317106.post-7314375447949738802011-03-10T08:48:00.000-08:002011-03-10T08:49:17.298-08:00Workflow-Jeff GaborWork Flow ~Jeff GaborThis is a post from Jeff Gabor talking about work flow and the importance of consistency when animating. I found that workflow is a very personal and the more you try other workflows it helps to use parts of others wonderful techniques.Super Thank you to Mr.Gabor!____________________________________________________________________Here's a workflow outline I did for a few of suzanne Kaufmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01478359811484026695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7321153259024317106.post-41538508985042605342010-11-15T08:31:00.000-08:002010-11-16T08:06:53.959-08:00Mel scripts for AnimationMel Scripts for Animation1.cmotiontrail2.ShotView3.PoseMan4.Aaron Koressel Mel Scripts5.SuperCrumbly Mel Scripts6.abxpicker7.Arc TrackerSetting up Hotkeys and Melscripts for MayaPhilosphy on Tools for Animationsuzanne Kaufmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01478359811484026695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7321153259024317106.post-86971700950630676242010-11-13T01:13:00.000-08:002010-11-13T01:26:06.217-08:00Rigging ReferenceRigging LinksRigging 101Jason Schefler animator friendly riggingJOHN DOUBLESTEIN JTD Rigging Tools AutoRigsAutomated Animation friendly auto rigRigomaticThe setup machineRigging and ModelingRigging Dojo presents: Anatomy for rigging and modeling with Jeff HesserFacial Rigging with BlendshapesJason Osipa "Stop Staring Book on Facial Modeling and Rigging"suzanne Kaufmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01478359811484026695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7321153259024317106.post-92100616404423530302010-10-04T11:34:00.000-07:002010-10-04T11:40:05.189-07:00Splining Oh MySplinning or Blocking Plus is where alot of cg animation goes to the dark side. Here are a few of my tips and links to places to get more help.1.First make sure you have enough poses..alot of time I loose the weight or the arc because there was never a pose or breakdown for it. If it is not there..it is not there.2.Clean up your curves right after you convert or use the magical "Auto Tangent" 3.suzanne Kaufmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01478359811484026695noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7321153259024317106.post-69240461338393811242010-07-28T09:34:00.000-07:002010-07-28T09:37:09.460-07:00Blocking Tips and TricksBlocking to me is the fun part and the foundation of good animation. It is important to try different workflows for blocking til you find what works for you and the animation you are doing. Here are some links that I will continue to post and update.Great articles on BlockingHow many types of blocking by Shawn Kellysuzanne Kaufmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01478359811484026695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7321153259024317106.post-24469228538609038862010-07-06T11:40:00.000-07:002010-07-06T11:41:31.976-07:00"The Fear of Leaving Blocking"Jason Schefler articlesuzanne Kaufmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01478359811484026695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7321153259024317106.post-62010437326142890532010-06-30T09:30:00.001-07:002010-06-30T09:41:17.850-07:00Spacing for AnimationLinksMissing Principle SpacingSpacing the handdrawn daysKeith Lango spacingsuzanne Kaufmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01478359811484026695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7321153259024317106.post-90668123281037890302010-06-30T09:19:00.001-07:002010-06-30T09:30:02.132-07:00TimingLinks to examplesTiming pdfThe Basics of Animation Timing by Gene DeitchGlen Keane planning and timing for animationcomic timingBrian Lemay tips on timingsuzanne Kaufmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01478359811484026695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7321153259024317106.post-70539170077863953532010-06-30T09:05:00.000-07:002010-06-30T09:17:16.968-07:00Great timing and spacing Webinar by Animation MentorTiming as Defined by Ollie Johnson#9 TIMINGExpertise in timing comes best with experience and personal experimentation, using the trial and error method in refining technique. The basics are: more drawings between poses slow and smooth the action. Fewer drawings make the action faster and crisper. A variety of slow and fast timing within a scene adds texture and interest to the movement. Most suzanne Kaufmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01478359811484026695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7321153259024317106.post-19327136675298920502010-05-18T15:08:00.000-07:002010-05-18T15:09:51.896-07:00Acting ReferenceSpungella Acting Referencesuzanne Kaufmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01478359811484026695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7321153259024317106.post-24259582346367367762010-05-04T12:27:00.000-07:002010-05-04T12:32:25.886-07:00Squash and Stretch in AnimationThis is always a fun principle but I find it applies to more than a bouncing ball.Squash and stretch show change and change shows contrast which makes your work have more appeal and weight. Here are few links to think about the power of S&S!!http://johnkstuff.blogspot.com/2006/05/animation-school-lesson-2-squash-and.htmlA few tips.1.Squash and stretch should felt not seen- otherwise your work suzanne Kaufmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01478359811484026695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7321153259024317106.post-29935324438449770942010-02-22T10:13:00.000-08:002010-02-22T10:14:09.672-08:00Gimble Lock TipsnTips on Gimble LockFlips Tips on Gimble LockKeith Lango Tips on Gimble FixWhat is Gimble Lock?suzanne Kaufmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01478359811484026695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7321153259024317106.post-31456028183733263122010-02-17T08:30:00.000-08:002011-01-26T01:59:44.205-08:00Moving Holds in Animation LinksGreat Links to Tips and Techniques for Moving HoldsJohn Lasseter on Moving HoldsKeith LangoKeith Lango Polish and Moving HoldsKeith Lango Weight and HoldsFlip on HoldsSean Kelly Tips om Moving HoldsBobby Boom Beck Tips on Filmaking and Moving Holdssuzanne Kaufmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01478359811484026695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7321153259024317106.post-22672525199255151112010-02-17T08:15:00.000-08:002010-02-17T08:22:02.672-08:00Arcs in Animation LinksGreat Links to better Arcs Flip's TutorialNick Bruno Tips to Improving ArcsKeith Lango "A Quickie Study on Adding Arcs to Your Motion"Sean Kelly "Pendulum"Sean Kelly "how to track arcs"Great ToolsArc Trackersuzanne Kaufmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01478359811484026695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7321153259024317106.post-20983143123546517942010-02-09T23:20:00.000-08:002010-02-09T23:29:01.493-08:00HonkBarnhttp://www.honkbarn.com/suzanne Kaufmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01478359811484026695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7321153259024317106.post-14958485689665360912010-01-28T17:05:00.000-08:002010-01-28T17:10:59.285-08:00Great Link to overlap tutorialThanks you Flip!!!http://fliponline.blogspot.com/2007/04/quick-trick-simple-approach-to-overlap.htmlSuper Mr.Keith Lango Tipshttp://www.keithlango.com/tutorials/overlap/overlap.htmlsuzanne Kaufmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01478359811484026695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7321153259024317106.post-8572198470300547162010-01-28T07:27:00.000-08:002010-01-28T07:33:08.230-08:00Great Staging ideas blogsGreat blog that has tons of film screen grabs!!http://www.moviescreenshots.blogspot.com/Animation Background Blogshttp://animationbackgrounds.blogspot.com/http://one1more2time3.wordpress.comsuzanne Kaufmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01478359811484026695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7321153259024317106.post-52573132436148451742010-01-21T08:52:00.000-08:002010-01-21T08:54:26.754-08:00Check Line of Action and weight in PoseTry this tip of after blocking as you revise poses..draw line of action and weight...and use this as a guideline to push poses!!suzanne Kaufmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01478359811484026695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7321153259024317106.post-59076323339448058012009-10-27T10:24:00.001-07:002009-10-27T10:25:12.652-07:00How to Match StyleMatching Stylesuzanne Kaufmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01478359811484026695noreply@blogger.com0