19Sep
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Well, once again I have finished another class at Animation Mentor, which continues to help me in my animation growth. This class was a ton of fun learning more about acting and subtle movements, like in the hands and eyes. My acting animation has definitely seen the benefit of going through AM. I am now half way through the AM program. I am loving every minute at the school and can’t say enough about the instructors. This class, I worked with Ryan Donoghue, who has helped me so much, especially on paying attention to detail and little movements. I will definitely keep him comments about keeping the body alive as I animate in the future. Well, enough of my run-on statements. Below you will find my newest progress reel.
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15Sep
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Hey all! I am back after some time away from this page. There is some good news though. First, I have completed my first dialogue piece with Animation Mentor and the Bishop rig! You can watch it below. Although this animation by no means is spectacular, but I am happy with the outcome.
Now for the other good news. I have recently been hired by Sam Gebhardt to help start up a 3d studio in Columbus. All of us involved (along with my wife because it means that we do not have to move) are very excited about the opportunity that this presents to Columbus and us! We all have high hopes for the future of our little shop, which is entitled Imagitorium. Check out the animation below and be ready and expecting some very cool things from Imagitorium in the future!
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02Sep
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This was sitting in my drafts folder for sometime apparently. It was supposed to be published July 17, 2008. I thought that I would just go ahead and publish it now though, so here it is.
Well, it has come upon me very quickly. It is time for me to go to my own wedding. This Saturday I will be getting married. I am so very excited and a little nervous too. I’m curious to see how it affects my time with my friends what this means for the activities that I normally participate in. I have a feeling it means a lot less time at any bars. On a serious note though, Allison is the love of my life and I cannot wait to see what God has in store for the path the two of us are now forging. I am sure it will be filled with a lot of challenge and fun, which hopefully I can learn from and apply to my animation in the future.