Show Reel 2014 Cinematic Version

In this post I will go into detail and show a break down of the shots with links to sketches, video references etc. Click on play to view the show reel or on each of the images below to navigate to that shot and get detailed information on that shot.

Using the Magic Mouse with Autodesk Maya on Mavericks

A while back I traveled abroad to attend a conference on animation and of course I brought my (heavy) Mac Book Pro with me. At the airport, I realized that I forgot to pack a mouse and since I recalled manipulating the Maya viewports through my touch pad, I decided to buy a mouse.

After purchasing my very first Magic Mouse, I was in for a surprise, cause basic things that I was used to (left, middle and right mouse click) were now replaced by swipes and just a left mouse click. Since the default configuration of the magic mouse doesn't allow you to configure left/middle/right clicks, I googled for some tips and found MagicPrefs.

Short explanation: 12 Principles of Animation

I came across this video at CGMeetup.net on the 12 principles of Animation. It's a really short way to explain those principles. Mastering them is a complete different story of course!

Short Explanation: TED Animation Timing & Spacing

A nice short explanation on TED about timing and spacing in animation:

Show Reel 2014

In this post I will go into detail and show a break down of the shots with links to sketches, video references etc.

Graduated!

Pixar Storytelling

A nice list of important points to consider when writing a story, by former Pixar story artist Emma Coats: 22 Story Basics of Pixar