For artists who want to level up! Learn the habits, techniques and tricks to become the best artist you can be. Whether you're a beginner or a professional, all types of artists are welcome. The host Andrew Price (youtube: Blender Guru) answers the tough questions about burnout, feedback and focused practice from 15 years experience.
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episode 34: #34: The Future of Animation, with Sir Wade
In this podcast, we talk to Sir Wade, a 3D character animator who worked for Dream Works as a 3D trainer. Now he is an educator on YouTube, teaching 3D animation. We discuss how acting is an essential component of animation and what Blender can improve to be a competitor to Maya.
Sir Wade’s Links:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sirwadefx
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SirWadeFX/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SirWadeFX
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SirWadeFX/
Links discussed in podcast:
Illusion of Life: https://a.co/d/9NWiLa5
Game Anim: https://www.amazon.com/Game-Anim-Video-Animation-Explained/dp/1138094870
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Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:26 - Podcast Start
00:03:04 - The difference between the 3D animator and modeling communities
00:05:46 - How long does it take to animate a 3 second production shot
00:08:18 - How animators keep animation consistency throughout a film
00:13:01 - What animation shortcuts a T.V. shows take vs a film production
00:16:53 - Why animators don’t interpolate frames
00:19:20 - What is the future of 3D animation
00:32:45 - Where a beginners should start when learning animation
00:44:49 - Poliigon Ad
00:45:44 - How acting can affect communication in animation
00:50:00 - Myths and misconceptions about animation
00:56:17 - The best resources for animation
00:59:04 - Difference between film and game animation
01:03:35 - How games use motion capture and animation together
01:08:58 - Why the animation in Polar Express was janky
01:15:36 - Why nobody wants to be a rigger in animation
01:19:30 - Why it's important to have multiple skills in animation
01:26:42 - Sir Wade’s favorite examples of great animation
01:34:33 - What Blender needs to do to replace Maya
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