Category: Design
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my first character rig
Well, I designed and rigged my first character for animation in After Effects, using Duik Angela. The learning curve is a bit steep but there are so many cool features to allow for different types of animated characters. I am excited to continue learning and improving my design and animation skills!
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chop carry wood water
Before enlightenment: chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment: chop wood, carry water. I’ve been learning how to do character animation in After Effects, and it’s tedious work, especially when you are getting started. I didn’t really feel ready to post it yet, so instead I made this, to remind myself to get back to working…
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character rigging
I am learning how to character rig in After Effects, so today I designed this character, only to realize afterward that I chose a color palette similar to Shaggy from Scooby Doo. C’est la vie. I am looking forward to doing more animation in the coming weeks with my free time.
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pixel play
Life has been busy the past few days, so I played with the shape builder tool doing some pixel playing. Something about coloring by clicking feels pretty therapeutic.
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paper crane
When I was growing up (younger than ten) our neighbors hosted a Japanese exchange student, who also befriended my family. She introduced me to Totoro, taught my mom how to make sushi, and she also taught me a bit of origami. The crane has always been one of my favorites, I’ve folded hundreds since that…
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yeah, yeah
I have this book of Grimm’s Fairy Tales. Some of the standards are in it, but so are some stories I have never heard of. Take The Adventures of Chanticleer and Partlet, for example. It’s the story of two chickens who venture into the forest to eat nuts. *Spoilers coming.* They do some stuff, and…
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right here right now
Making something to post every day is not that hard in theory. I try to finish these pieces relatively quickly, just seeing what I can create in an allotted time. I have been playing around with timing too. It’s a new challenge every day. In the beginning, I would work on a piece during the…
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graphic design chronicles
I decided to play with string instead of drawing this one. If I may offer some advice: Prioritize mental health, play as much as you can. Enjoy your dang life!
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sideways sunset
Something a little different today, playing with shape, color, and some texture. i call this one “Sideways Sunset”.
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wiggly